PSX FF5 runs like crap using certain settings

K.I.L.E.R · February 1st, 2003

I have it running good at these settings on EPSXE 1.5.2:
Plugin: Pete's D3D Driver 1.1.68
Author: Pete Bernert
GFX card: RADEON 9700 Pro

Resolution/Color:
- 640x480 Fullscreen - [32 Bit]

Textures:
- R8G8A8A8
- Filtering: 5
- Hi-Res textures: on
- Palettized tex windows: on
- Garbage collection: off
- VRam size: 128 MBytes

Framerate:
- FPS limit: on
- Frame skipping: off
- FPS limit: 50

Compatibility:
- Offscreen drawing: 3
- Framebuffer texture: 1
- Framebuffer access: 1
- Alpha multipass: on
- Mask bit: on
- Advanced blending: hardware

Misc:
- Scanlines: on [255]
- Unfiltered FB: off
- Dithering: off
- Screen smoothing: off
- Full vram: off
- Game fixes: off [00000000]

Game runs somwwhat perfect (only glitch I have is a completely black circle in tunnel vision mode but I am still able to get my character around like I can still see my character), though I am unhappy about using frame buffer textures and access set to gfx card read&moves because it's far too slow under most circumstances.

My system is very powerfull and all my external settings (outside EPSXE) are perfect.

Is there any way I can use those settings that are too slow?
Reason I want to use those settings so badly is that there are certain special effects that look better, I have tested them extensively.

I will try a different emualtor, could anyone recommend me the best suited emualtor for running FF4+5?
Thanks

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**Demigod** · February 1st, 2003

I think a software plug-in would be best for 2D graphics. 3D graphics cards are only optimized for 3D graphics. Personally I'd use a SNES emulator (I hated the remake of FF5) but that's just me. I think VGS can also run them, although I haven't really tried (I think I tried once).

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K.I.L.E.R · February 1st, 2003

I would only use a software plugin as last resort. Though if you recommend it I will try it.

Thanks

Just tried a software plugin and damn, not only is it faster at the highest quality but the IQ rocks. Thanks again Demigod.

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Last edited by K.I.L.E.R; February 1st, 2003 at 05:03..

February 1st, 2003	#1 (permalink)
K.I.L.E.R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,338	PSX FF5 runs like crap using certain settings I have it running good at these settings on EPSXE 1.5.2: Plugin: Pete's D3D Driver 1.1.68 Author: Pete Bernert GFX card: RADEON 9700 Pro Resolution/Color: - 640x480 Fullscreen - [32 Bit] Textures: - R8G8A8A8 - Filtering: 5 - Hi-Res textures: on - Palettized tex windows: on - Garbage collection: off - VRam size: 128 MBytes Framerate: - FPS limit: on - Frame skipping: off - FPS limit: 50 Compatibility: - Offscreen drawing: 3 - Framebuffer texture: 1 - Framebuffer access: 1 - Alpha multipass: on - Mask bit: on - Advanced blending: hardware Misc: - Scanlines: on [255] - Unfiltered FB: off - Dithering: off - Screen smoothing: off - Full vram: off - Game fixes: off [00000000] Game runs somwwhat perfect (only glitch I have is a completely black circle in tunnel vision mode but I am still able to get my character around like I can still see my character), though I am unhappy about using frame buffer textures and access set to gfx card read&moves because it's far too slow under most circumstances. My system is very powerfull and all my external settings (outside EPSXE) are perfect. Is there any way I can use those settings that are too slow? Reason I want to use those settings so badly is that there are certain special effects that look better, I have tested them extensively. I will try a different emualtor, could anyone recommend me the best suited emualtor for running FF4+5? Thanks __________________ Agent of love and justice, beautiful Sailor Senshi Sailor Moon.

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February 1st, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Demigod これはバタスです Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,871	I think a software plug-in would be best for 2D graphics. 3D graphics cards are only optimized for 3D graphics. Personally I'd use a SNES emulator (I hated the remake of FF5) but that's just me. I think VGS can also run them, although I haven't really tried (I think I tried once). __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Mobo: Intel DX48BT2 Memory: 8192 MB PC10600 DDR3 Videocard: PNY Geforce 9800 GX2 Soundcard: On-board SigmaTel High Definition Audio Hard drive: 1 TB Seagate & 1 TB Hitachi Optical drive: LG GGW-H20L (2x BD-R DL) PSU: Nexus 1000 Watt OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)

February 1st, 2003	#3 (permalink)
K.I.L.E.R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,338	I would only use a software plugin as last resort. Though if you recommend it I will try it. Thanks Just tried a software plugin and damn, not only is it faster at the highest quality but the IQ rocks. Thanks again Demigod. __________________ Agent of love and justice, beautiful Sailor Senshi Sailor Moon. Last edited by K.I.L.E.R; February 1st, 2003 at 05:03..