Optimal Graphics Settings?
7 years ago
Texas, USA

I only just thought about this. I lost almost 40 seconds during scene transitions in a recent run, while Walkinator's 10:56 run only lost 22. I don't want to sound complainy; I'm just wondering what graphics settings would be optimal?

If it's not the graphics settings causing it, then I don't know what it could be; it's definitely not my computer, that's for sure.

(scene transitions are the black-screen moments when, for example, switching from the KSC into the VAB)

EDIT: I probably should've just put this in the general discussion thread; sorry about that.

Edited by the author 7 years ago
Super moderatorJazzEnsemble
She/Her, They/Them
7 years ago

I'm using very low graphics settings, basically the lowest, with no terrain scatter or anything. I'm also playing in 64 bit. I think we should try to get a load removal plugin for livesplit, if possible.

Texas, USA

I didn't think of using 64 bit; that might help a bit. I tried lowering some of the settings, but I never noticed a difference in load times.

Something like that with livesplit would be nice, but I wouldn't know how to set it up; I'd imagine it requires some coding skills, of which I have none.

EDIT: I just tried turning off V-Sync and anti-aliasing, and the scene transition time just dropped astronomically. So, it's one of those two that causes super long load times.

Edited by the author 7 years ago
Super moderatorJazzEnsemble
She/Her, They/Them
7 years ago

My guess would be AA, as for the load removal tool, it will likely be available to everyone with livesplit with the push of a button. I know someone who can help make one.

California, USA

Since I use an old laptop, I notice the effects of settings on load times. A big one I discovered late was turning off aerodynamic effects. Also, the game has longer loads and lower effective physics warp the longer you have the game open, especially before v1.8. I heard this is due to how the game processes ship parts after it's recovered and even after the save file is deleted. My load times for loading a ship varies from 10s to 30s as I do more attempts.