Slap's Config Options

[SLAP]

hey guys I was just wondering if any of you have ever tried altering your config to better your performance in game (FpS). I have been working on configs since the beggining of cod2 and i think it helps my gaming ability incredibly. I figured i would post a link to my config if anyone wants to try it out, if you don't know how to put it in I can post a walkthrough for you, but it is def worth trying.

Don't worry its all legal in both CAL and TWL and alot of people are using this one now...cause it owns

try it tell me what you think, and if you have any questions ask me.

S L A P' S config

[steel]

I'd like the cod2 settings for "make this work exactly like coduo" - LOL!

[{CuF}crazycanuck]

I'd like the cod2 settings for "make this work exactly like coduo" - LOL!

heres a set of fps tweaks we use...sorry Slap i hope i'm not hopping on your post here. i didn't download yours yet but will definitely check them out.

The only issue i have had is when i uncap my fps..i hace to cap them for some servers. i use basically the same settings for Cod2 but i posted the COD2 tweaks as well for you.

I have never used the PB tweaks...so i cannot speak for what they do.
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Here are some tweaks to improve performance, courtesy of BC from FKmod.com :

****Make sure you back up the config file!****

In your uoconfig_mp.cfg (uo folder) make sure your hunkmegs is set to half of your total system memory.



seta cm_playerCurveClip "1"
seta com_hunkmegs "512" <-- set to half of your total RAM (max is 512)
seta com_introplayed "1"
seta com_maxfps "0" <-- Make sure that it is set to zero (pb doesn't like this setting ,i set to 150)


One of things that helps is set the fps to the refresh rate of your monitor. In your uoconfig_mp.cfg file:


seta r_diffuseSunSteps "3"
seta r_displayrefresh "85" <-- add this. ( oronly what your monitor supports)
seta r_dlightQuality "1"


Only set the displayrefresh to the refresh rate your monitor can support. lcd monitors do not need a higher refresh rate, leave at native setting


Also in your Call of Duty/pb folder, create a pbcl.cfg file and put the following:


pb_sleep 500
PB_SsLog 1
PB_SsSave 1
pb_LogToFile 1
pb_logmd5tool 1



Another thing to do:

Pull open the console and type in /rate. If this number is not 25000 and you have a cable/dsl (fast) connection you will get lag at points. Type in /rate 25000 to set it properly.



This is for those with broadband connections:

seta cl_maxpackets "100"
seta cl_packetdup "1"
seta snaps "40"
seta rate "25000"


This is suppose to improve network issues...
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AND HERE ARE SOME COD2 TWEAKS...

The first step would be to fix your "config" file

first Do this:

Make a back up copy of your "config_mp.cfg" First!!

Click on
My Computer
Local Disk "C:\" for most people
Program Files
Activision
Call of Dutry 2
Main
Players
"Name" (Your player name)
config_mp.cfg (open in wordpad) (MAKE COPY AND SAVE NOW BEFOR YOU EDIT)

or

C:\Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 2\main\players\ (Your player name)

OPEN WITH WORDPAD....EDIT/Change the following:

seta cg_drawFPS "1"
seta cg_drawLagometer "1" <---- (if you want to see if its server lag or PC lag)
seta cl_maxpackets "100"
seta com_hunkMegs "512" <----(or set to half your RAM (512 seems to be the top number regardless))
seta com_maxfps "125" <----(set to "0" for high end cards Not illegal but pb doesn't like it)
seta rate "25000"
seta snaps "30"
(Save and Close)

IN GAME PLAY SETTINGS

This will show your in game FPS:

When your on a map in game
Click ~ key <----(brings up console)
type; /cg_drawfps 1
Press enter key
Press ~ key

Game Video options
Set the 'DirectX' to 'DirectX 7'


Some Common Commands
(some you have already done in your config_mp.cfg file but it will explain in detail below)

Click ~ key <----(brings up console in game)
or you can Edit in config_mp.cfg its up to you!

/cg_drawFPS
[0,1,2,3] - Displays the frames per second (FPS) counter at the top right of the screen. In simple mode (1) shows the average and current (low and high) FPS. In Verbose mode (2), additionally shows vertex counts. In Time mode (3) shows the time taken to draw the current frame in milliseconds (ms).

/com_introplayed
[0,1] - If set to 1, skips the introductory Activision/Infinity Ward movies played at Call of Duty 2's launch.

/com_maxfps
[0 - 1000] - Determines the maximum frames per second (fps) possible. If set to 0, disables the FPS cap. Any value higher than 0 caps your FPS to that level. The main reason to use this command would be to smooth framerate fluctuation, as framerate spikes can cause jerky gameplay.

/com_hunkMegs
[80 - 512] - Determines the amount of memory (in MB) to allocate to the game to help smooth out in-game loading. You should not allocate any more than half your system RAM to this option (i.e. if you have 1GB of RAM, set this cvar to 512).





Demo Commands

cl_avidemo
[0,1] - If set to 1, begins recording frames for a demo movie. These frames are stored in .tga format in your \Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 2 Demo\Main\screenshots folder. Note that enabling this option can severely slow down your system, and it can be disabled at any time by setting cl_avidemo to 0.

Record [demoname] - Starts recording an in-game demo with the filename you specify. The file is saved under your \Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 2 Demo\Main\demos directory as a .spd file.

StopRecord - Stops recording the current demo.

Demo [demoname] - Plays back the pre-recorded demo specified. Note, to play back a demo you must be in the game menus - demos can't be played back while you're in-game.

timedemo [0,1] - If set to 1, enables timedemo mode. Once a pre-recorded demo is played, the timedemo results are shown in the extended console, and the results are saved as a .csv file in your \Program Files\Activision\Call of Duty 2 Demo\Main\demos directory.