Lag starting with most recent patch

[Hisamori]

I discovered something today during a ring war. Like most times with lots of light sources, I get massive drop in framerate. However, if I pan up so the ground isn't rendered, I get buttery smooth frames again. I think this is more evidence that this performance problem is related to the way light sources are handled.

This really should be disabled.

[Layne]

I don't guess I get the point of forcing dynamic lighting on for everyone.

[mcoy]

Originally Posted by Layne [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't guess I get the point of forcing dynamic lighting on for everyone.

It forces the classic darkness and other view limitations that were removed in the Titanium client to make the game more "friendly". It's still a work in progress I'm sure.

-Mcoy

[Layne]

Originally Posted by mcoy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It forces the classic darkness and other view limitations that were removed in the Titanium client to make the game more "friendly". It's still a work in progress I'm sure.

-Mcoy

Sounds backwards to me, as I am certain dynamic lighting was added around PoP and was always buggy hence why it was optional and recommended turned off for people having graphics issues.

[Petel]

I'm having also lag issues. I'm in the euro zone. Pre-patch, I was at a constant 170mS ping. Post patch, I get either 250mS (still playable) or 540mS (unplayable for most stuff other than trade skills). Zoning in/out/relogging sometimes switches the 540mS to 250mS and sometimes the opposite happens. Very distinct lag numbers (250mS, 540mS, nothing in between). I've talked to my ISP and bumped the connection priority but to no avail (paid more). On a side note, WoW is 70mS for me so my connection is pretty good.
- Petel

[Vizax_Xaziv]

UPDATE FIX:

You can also limit your FPS Using the Nvidia/Radeon Control Panel and fix this problem. Using MSI Afterburner to limit my FPS *DID NOT* work.

[Sinisterfire]

I have been experiencing a weird lag spike that drops my fps from 100% down to 95% one % at a time since the patch. I can no long swarm kite on my bard, and now when playing different characters, I will lag really bad while casting spells.(fully cast the spell and it will take about 4 secs to hit the mob). And mobs are able to catch me , even though I have Jboots and take off while they kill my pet. It is NOT my internet. Since I never experienced then problem before the patch. ONLY after your last patch. Please help me fix this. I have done EVERYTHING that you all have listed on this thread. Nothing has fixed it.

[Clarar]

Originally Posted by Sinisterfire [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have been experiencing a weird lag spike that drops my fps from 100% down to 95% one % at a time since the patch. I can no long swarm kite on my bard, and now when playing different characters, I will lag really bad while casting spells.(fully cast the spell and it will take about 4 secs to hit the mob). And mobs are able to catch me , even though I have Jboots and take off while they kill my pet. It is NOT my internet. Since I never experienced then problem before the patch. ONLY after your last patch. Please help me fix this. I have done EVERYTHING that you all have listed on this thread. Nothing has fixed it.

I empathize with your frustrating experience post-patch. It's disheartening when in-game performance issues disrupt gameplay. Have you considered reaching out to the game's support directly? They might provide tailored assistance or be working on a fix. Hang in there, and I hope your bard can resume swarm kiting soon!Nrega