FF8: no squall on world map..

dpr · May 28th, 2003, 06:17

hello..

havng no problems with ff8 so far, other than when i go onto the world map, only squall's shadow shows up, which makes it a bit hard to see where im going. here my current config:

Plugin: Pete's DX6 D3D Driver 1.1.71
Author: Pete Bernert
GFX card: SiS 300/305/630/540/730

Resolution/Color:
- 800x600 Window mode

Textures:
- R8G8A8A8
- Filtering: 6
- Hi-Res textures: 0
- VRam size: 0 MBytes

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

Compatibility:
- Offscreen drawing: 3
- Framebuffer texture: 0
- Framebuffer access: 4
- Alpha multipass: on
- Mask bit: off
- Advanced blending: hardware

Misc:
- Scanlines: off [0]
- Unfiltered FB: off
- Dithering: off
- Screen smoothing: off
- Full vram: on
- Game fixes: off [00000800]

my pc is an p4 2gig w/512ram..

any suggestions...?
thanks in advance..d.

F-3582 · May 28th, 2003, 06:53

I would mention two possible reasons:

The first is called SiS 300/305/630/540/730. Try using PEOpS Soft gpu instead of a hardware plugin or buy a GeForce.

The second might be your "Lazy Upload Detection" fix. Disable it and test if it helps.

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**Kane** · May 28th, 2003, 15:48

The third might be off-screen drawing. Pete said that FF8 isn't really happy with much off-screen drawing (which leaves us in a quandry as you need it on 2 to see the battle menus)

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dpr · May 28th, 2003, 20:14

ok thanks for the previous help...i got the problem w squall not showing up on the world map fixed. but in doing so, ive created another problem..it seems that although i can read + access all the menus fine, theyre now only 2-tone and have no borders...anyone know what i should change to fix this? heres my current settings:

Plugin: Pete's DX6 D3D Driver 1.1.71
Author: Pete Bernert
GFX card: SiS 300/305/630/540/730

Resolution/Color:
- 800x600 Fullscreen - [32 Bit]

Textures:
- R8G8A8A8
- Filtering: 6
- Hi-Res textures: 0
- VRam size: 0 MBytes

Framerate:
- FPS limit: on
- Frame skipping: off
- FPS limit: 60

Compatibility:
- Offscreen drawing: 2
- Framebuffer texture: 0
- Framebuffer access: 0
- Alpha multipass: on
- Mask bit: off
- Advanced blending: hardware

Misc:
- Scanlines: off [0]
- Unfiltered FB: off
- Dithering: off
- Screen smoothing: off
- Full vram: off
- Game fixes: on [00000803]

thanks...d

**Kane** · May 28th, 2003, 20:36

post a screenshot of what you mean... I'm thinking this is a reverse subtractive blending issue

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dpr · May 28th, 2003, 21:11

heres what i mean, kane...maybe this will help?

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**Kane** · May 28th, 2003, 22:13

Right. First off, do you have the latest drivers for your card, and what special game fixes are on?

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dpr · May 30th, 2003, 17:46

well, i just double checked and i *do* have the most recent drivers for my card..the only special game fix im using is the "bit hack" which says its required for epsxe 1.5.2 and above...although i tried it without but it didnt do any good.

its not a huge deal, though, as the game is still well playable. the menus just dont look as good as they should.

Proto · May 30th, 2003, 20:49

The odd/even bit hack is just for ePSXe 1.5.2 and .older. (not above)... but since you said thats the issue ill leave this as cultural comment

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May 28th, 2003, 06:17	#1
dpr Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: manchester, uk Posts: 14	FF8: no squall on world map.. hello.. havng no problems with ff8 so far, other than when i go onto the world map, only squall's shadow shows up, which makes it a bit hard to see where im going. here my current config: Plugin: Pete's DX6 D3D Driver 1.1.71 Author: Pete Bernert GFX card: SiS 300/305/630/540/730 Resolution/Color: - 800x600 Window mode Textures: - R8G8A8A8 - Filtering: 6 - Hi-Res textures: 0 - VRam size: 0 MBytes Framerate: - FPS limit: on - Frame skipping: off - FPS limit: Auto Compatibility: - Offscreen drawing: 3 - Framebuffer texture: 0 - Framebuffer access: 4 - Alpha multipass: on - Mask bit: off - Advanced blending: hardware Misc: - Scanlines: off [0] - Unfiltered FB: off - Dithering: off - Screen smoothing: off - Full vram: on - Game fixes: off [00000800] my pc is an p4 2gig w/512ram.. any suggestions...? thanks in advance..d.

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May 28th, 2003, 06:53	#2
F-3582 Back to regular business Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in Sachsen Posts: 3,258	I would mention two possible reasons: The first is called SiS 300/305/630/540/730. Try using PEOpS Soft gpu instead of a hardware plugin or buy a GeForce. The second might be your "Lazy Upload Detection" fix. Disable it and test if it helps. __________________ In a world without walls and fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

May 28th, 2003, 15:48	#3
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	The third might be off-screen drawing. Pete said that FF8 isn't really happy with much off-screen drawing (which leaves us in a quandry as you need it on 2 to see the battle menus) __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

May 28th, 2003, 20:14	#4
dpr Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: manchester, uk Posts: 14	ok thanks for the previous help...i got the problem w squall not showing up on the world map fixed. but in doing so, ive created another problem..it seems that although i can read + access all the menus fine, theyre now only 2-tone and have no borders...anyone know what i should change to fix this? heres my current settings: Plugin: Pete's DX6 D3D Driver 1.1.71 Author: Pete Bernert GFX card: SiS 300/305/630/540/730 Resolution/Color: - 800x600 Fullscreen - [32 Bit] Textures: - R8G8A8A8 - Filtering: 6 - Hi-Res textures: 0 - VRam size: 0 MBytes Framerate: - FPS limit: on - Frame skipping: off - FPS limit: 60 Compatibility: - Offscreen drawing: 2 - Framebuffer texture: 0 - Framebuffer access: 0 - Alpha multipass: on - Mask bit: off - Advanced blending: hardware Misc: - Scanlines: off [0] - Unfiltered FB: off - Dithering: off - Screen smoothing: off - Full vram: off - Game fixes: on [00000803] thanks...d

May 28th, 2003, 20:36	#5
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	post a screenshot of what you mean... I'm thinking this is a reverse subtractive blending issue __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

May 28th, 2003, 22:13	#7
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	Right. First off, do you have the latest drivers for your card, and what special game fixes are on? __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

May 30th, 2003, 17:46	#8
dpr Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: manchester, uk Posts: 14	well, i just double checked and i do have the most recent drivers for my card..the only special game fix im using is the "bit hack" which says its required for epsxe 1.5.2 and above...although i tried it without but it didnt do any good. its not a huge deal, though, as the game is still well playable. the menus just dont look as good as they should.

May 30th, 2003, 20:49	#9
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, US. Previously in Mexico City Posts: 7,160	The odd/even bit hack is just for ePSXe 1.5.2 and .older. (not above)... but since you said thats the issue ill leave this as cultural comment )