The Sims 2: Castaway: Difference between revisions
This FPS drop was tested on v1.6.0 at 8x upscale using a FX-8370. Not an issue until it can be demonstrated on suitable hardware. Also, this appears to be D3D only.
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(This FPS drop was tested on v1.6.0 at 8x upscale using a FX-8370. Not an issue until it can be demonstrated on suitable hardware. Also, this appears to be D3D only.) |
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|wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2:_Castaway Link] | |wikipedia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sims_2:_Castaway Link] | ||
|gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/939631-the-sims-2-castaway Link] | |gamefaqslink = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/939631-the-sims-2-castaway Link] | ||
|reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[ | |reviewlinks = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-sims-2-castaway Metacritic]|71/100}} | ||
|gameinfo = Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island and build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. | |gameinfo = Help your Sims survive and thrive on an uncharted island and build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. | ||
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** EE Cyclerate: -1 | ** EE Cyclerate: -1 | ||
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|OS=Windows 10 | |OS=Windows 10 | ||
|CPU=AMD FX-8370 @ 4.00 GHz | |CPU=AMD FX-8370 @ 4.00 GHz | ||
|GPU= | |GPU=EVGA Geforce GTX 1060 | ||
|Revision=1.6.0 | |Revision=1.6.0 | ||
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2 | |Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2 | ||
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*SPU2-X 2.0.0 | *SPU2-X 2.0.0 | ||
*LilyPad 0.12.1 | *LilyPad 0.12.1 | ||
|Comments= Saving the game causes a severe drop in FPS and takes approximately 1 minute to save. "Deep Jungle" area causes a severe FPS Drop (Down to 33-40 FPS). Will test game more and post updates here. | |Comments= Saving the game causes a severe drop in FPS and takes approximately 1 minute to save. "Deep Jungle" area causes a severe FPS Drop (Down to 33-40 FPS). | ||
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|CPU=Intel Core i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz, 8 Cores | |||
|GPU=EVGA Geforce GTX 1060 | |||
|Revision=1.6.0 | |||
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*LilyPad 0.12.1 | |||
|Comments= "Deep Jungle" area causes a severe FPS Drop (Down to 33-40 FPS) on any setting above 4x Native. Half Pixel Offset is needed to avoid lines between textures. Will test game more and post updates here. | |||
|Tester=Pliskin | |Tester=Pliskin | ||
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==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Broken/missing menu items | |IssueName=Broken/missing menu items on Direct3D renderer | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel=0 | |IssueLevel=0 | ||
|Description=Some user interface items are missing or broken. | |Description=Some user interface items are missing or broken. | ||
|Workaround= | |Workaround=Set the renderer to something other than Direct3D. | ||
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==Non-Issues== | |||
{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items | |IssueName=Lines/gaps between textures and menu items when upscaling | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel= | |IssueLevel=-1 | ||
|Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines. | |Description=Many textures and menu items are surrounded by gaps or lines when upscaling. (Causes black ground and broken shadows issue) | ||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | |Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS) > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset". Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | ||
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{{Issue | {{Issue | ||
|IssueName=Black ground and broken shadows | |IssueName=Black ground and broken shadows when upscaling | ||
|IsFixed=0 | |IsFixed=0 | ||
|IssueLevel= | |IssueLevel=-1 | ||
|Description= If you move areas it will break the lightning effects. | |Description=If you move areas it will break the lightning effects when upscaling. | ||
|Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS), turn on "Large Framebuffer" > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset (normal vertex). "Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | |Workaround=Go to Config > Video (GS), turn on "Large Framebuffer" > Plugin Settings, turn on "Enable HW Hacks", go to Configure Hacks and enable "Half-pixel Offset (normal vertex). "Alternatively set Internal Resolution to "Native", or switch to Software mode by setting Renderer to any of the "(Software)" options. | ||
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{{ForumLinksList|list= | {{ForumLinksList|list= | ||
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