Lagging Like Mad! Any Suggestions?

[AdmiralSavvy]

Even when I first log in POTCO now, I lag for like one minute even with all the graphics turned down and all that. And it's been like this even before SvS came out onto open. I've also tried uninstalling programs, upgrading RAM, anything and everything I can think of, and I know of those lucky pirates who don't get ANY lag what so ever, so, anyone have any suggestions?

[Dr. Zeppers]

Have you tried this procedure? I know it helped alot on my laptop.
These instructions dont mention it, but if you do find and edit the described file, back it up first!

Originally Posted by Sullear
To specify Pirates Online to use DirectX 9 you will need to edit the "game_options.txt" file located in the PiratesOnline directory if you have ever saved settings in the Options Panel.

1) Go to Start | Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer.
2) Navigate to C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline.
3) Double click on game_options.txt.
4) Make sure "state" has "working" on the line directly below it. If you see "attempted_working" change it to "working."
5) Under "api", please change the text from "default" to "pandadx9".
6) Save the file then launch the game.

If you don't have this file on your computer, you will need to create one in the PiratesOnline directory.

1) Go to Start | Run.
2) Type "Notepad" in the Open input box then click OK.
3) Add the following text precisely as you see it below:
state
working
api
pandadx9
4) Click File | Save As
5) Name the file "game_options.txt"
6) Save the file to C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline then launch the game.

These settings changes will instruct Pirates Online to only use DirectX 9 as the graphic API.

[nitnek]

I'm trying this method, I hope it will reduce the lag !

[AdmiralSavvy]

I've tried that and it just made the lag 5x worse...

[Katie Scarlett]

I found that changing one of the game options made my lag a little better. On the options tab found in the lower right corner, you can adjust what type of memory conservation you want to use. I had had mine on aggressive, and switched it to default on a whim. Runs much better. Idk if that's a solution for you.

I also upgraded my graphics card and am in the process of upgrading my ram. I still have to deal with the lag, though, especially with the ship pvp.

[Dr. Zeppers]

Just an FYI, what the aforementioned configuration does....

As I understand it, POTCO defaults to using a method known as "OpenGL" for its 3d rendering. Some videocards support this better than others, and most are designed to work with a now more native Windows 3d engine known as "DirectX" (OpenGL at least used to be the industry standard).

The aforementioned procedure tells your system to use "DirectX" 3d engine instead of "OpenGL". In so doing, it often improves performance using methods a videocard 'might' be more accustomed to, and designed for.

Now if the lag issue isnt a video lag issue to begin with, this will not help in the least.

[Moof]

I don't have anything that looks like

game_options.txt

[Dr. Zeppers]

Originally Posted by Moof

I don't have anything that looks like

game_options.txt

You'd have to create one. The second part of the aforementioned procedure explains what to do if you dont have one.

This would also be a sign that you havent yet attempted changing any of the settings under options, this is generally where they are stored.