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It is so easy to be able to fix variables.txt
First what u need is to have ur old variables.txt, copy it somewhere, patch the game, open sc2, it will overwrite ur variables.txt.
Now u go to new variables and u notice that there is a different between old and new file "GraphicsOptionOverallQualityVer7[8]=5".
Now u go to old variables, insert there GraphicsOptionOverallQualityVer7[8]=5 save file.
Paste ur old variables to documents, enjoy old settings
Edit:After testing it via FPS Test custom map, same fps like before patch
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^ that not works. It still replaces some parameters, like SPEC=0 back to 1 on medium+ settings
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Sure, topic is about Low settings. Even if terrain textures looks better at low after that, the fps is same. I noticed my graph's temperature is bit higher, was constant 63, now its constant 70 in stress.
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1) Go to C:\Users\<ur_ame>\Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\<numbers>\variables.txt
2) Open it
3) Add alternateLowTextures=0
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On August 22 2012 20:42 Existor wrote: 1) Go to C:\Users\<ur_ame>\Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\<numbers>\variables.txt
2) Open it
3) Add alternateLowTextures=1
4) Make this variables.txt read-only
Wow, this solution wins! Tested and works like a charm. TY Existor!
Also note that if you want to change any of your graphic settings in the future, you will have to disable read-only for this file while you get the changes in effect, then re enable it.
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On August 22 2012 20:34 Ksis wrote: Sure, topic is about Low settings. Even if terrain textures looks better at low after that, the fps is same. I noticed my graph's temperature is bit higher, was constant 63, now its constant 70 in stress.
For a lot of people (like myself), the FPS was NOT the same.
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i really hope blizzard finds a way to fix this. its making the game unplayable at some points of the game for many people with lower budget computers
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Same problem here, without the alternateLowTextures=0 I can't play at all. It just looks TERRIBLE and makes me go asleep during games. I never had any FPS problems whatsoever(300+ at start of 1v1 games), so why does it get edited? In 1.5.2 patch notes I see: "Variables.txt will now automatically recover from invalid combinations that could lead to performance issues.", but I have no FPS troubles. Holy shit....
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it's obvious that Blizzard doesn't want people to mess with variables.txt cause it MAY decrease performances if poorly edited.
However most of us knew how to edit it and had found a good compromise for fps/look.
In my case I just need to use Alternatelowtextures=0 simplifiedcloack/shaders=0 and hdr=1 .... everything else on low... unfortunately I cant use them anymore and I'm really angry right now. I tried the "only read" thingy but the game kept resetting the variables file returning to default settings.
Is there a CERTAIN way to use at least the alternatelowtextures=0 ???? the new low textures have horrible palette I really don't like it.
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On August 23 2012 22:25 mirkz wrote:
Is there a CERTAIN way to use at least the alternatelowtextures=0 ???? the new low textures have horrible palette I really don't like it.
This. I hate the "new low textures" colorful palette. Anyone knows a way so set the old low textures back???
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On August 23 2012 22:30 Belha wrote:Show nested quote +On August 23 2012 22:25 mirkz wrote:
Is there a CERTAIN way to use at least the alternatelowtextures=0 ???? the new low textures have horrible palette I really don't like it. This. I hate the "new low textures" colorful palette. Anyone knows a way so set the old low textures back??? Already writen some posts above. But old low settings requires more memory than new ones
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If I watch IdrA or DemusliM stream, their buildungs and units are more colorful than standard. What I have to do?
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On August 23 2012 22:33 Existor wrote:Show nested quote +On August 23 2012 22:30 Belha wrote:On August 23 2012 22:25 mirkz wrote:
Is there a CERTAIN way to use at least the alternatelowtextures=0 ???? the new low textures have horrible palette I really don't like it. This. I hate the "new low textures" colorful palette. Anyone knows a way so set the old low textures back??? Already writen some posts above. But old low settings requires more memory than new ones Indeed, there are bugs causing slowdowns in 1.5 but I don't think they're anything to do with low textures. They've made low look more like medium while using less resources. It's a win, while many got used to the way it looked the old low was a compromise and not how the game was supposed to look. I'm pretty sure blizzard weren't happy with the idea that turning down the settings was potentially giving advantages beyond keeping frame rates up. And they probably don't want screenshots kicking about of the game looking as rough it did with the old low settings.
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On August 23 2012 22:25 mirkz wrote: it's obvious that Blizzard doesn't want people to mess with variables.txt cause it MAY decrease performances if poorly edited.
However most of us knew how to edit it and had found a good compromise for fps/look.
In my case I just need to use Alternatelowtextures=0 simplifiedcloack/shaders=0 and hdr=1 .... everything else on low... unfortunately I cant use them anymore and I'm really angry right now. I tried the "only read" thingy but the game kept resetting the variables file returning to default settings.
Is there a CERTAIN way to use at least the alternatelowtextures=0 ???? the new low textures have horrible palette I really don't like it. Yes, modify the variables.txt found in the document - Starcraft II - Account - (long number) subfolder.
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Thank you so much Existor!! Cheers!
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On August 23 2012 23:22 [F_]aths wrote:
Yes, modify the variables.txt found in the document - Starcraft II - Account - (long number) subfolder.
yes it works !
thank you again to you and existor
i'm like a happy kid right now (despite my age)
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For those who have the issue where you start 5 or 10 seconds late at the beginning, I have added bakeTerrainLighting=0 into the Variable.txt in the Account (Number) and this fix my problem.
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Ok guys we got the alternatelowtextures fix....
With the new patch the system doesn't accept HDR=1 with low settings anymore .... HDR is just for medium settings and more... but i love it cause the palette with hdr are more real and less strong and pesky than in normal low
anyone tested and found how to put back HDR=1 without getting resettings or conflicts?? I've tried to put it in the /numbers/variables like alternatelowtextures but for some strange reasons it gives conflicts and everything turn pink....
I was used to play with hybrid mode High ground/LOW settings/hdr enabled to get a very good compromise but now I can't do that anymore ... any ideas ?
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