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Ksis
Profile Joined March 2011
Poland28 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-22 08:37:29
August 22 2012 08:23 GMT
#121
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
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 22 2012 10:16 GMT
#122
^ that not works. It still replaces some parameters, like SPEC=0 back to 1 on medium+ settings
Ksis
Profile Joined March 2011
Poland28 Posts
August 22 2012 11:34 GMT
#123
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.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-22 12:23:25
August 22 2012 11:42 GMT
#124
1) Go to C:\Users\<ur_ame>\Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\<numbers>\variables.txt

2) Open it

3) Add alternateLowTextures=0
Lumi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1616 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-22 12:27:55
August 22 2012 12:17 GMT
#125
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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SilSol
Profile Joined April 2012
Sweden2744 Posts
August 22 2012 12:23 GMT
#126
eyy thx for this! ;]
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Enzymatic
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada1301 Posts
August 22 2012 18:07 GMT
#127
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.
"Who hired this awful fountain gunner? He can't hit shit." - Yiss
ieatfries
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada44 Posts
August 23 2012 01:32 GMT
#128
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
nucLeaRTV
Profile Joined May 2011
Romania822 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 12:48:37
August 23 2012 12:46 GMT
#129
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....
"Having your own haters means you are famous"
mirkz
Profile Joined March 2012
Italy43 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 13:28:44
August 23 2012 13:25 GMT
#130
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.
Belha
Profile Joined December 2010
Italy2850 Posts
August 23 2012 13:30 GMT
#131
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???
Chicken gank op
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 23 2012 13:33 GMT
#132
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
mirkz
Profile Joined March 2012
Italy43 Posts
August 23 2012 13:45 GMT
#133
Thank you existor !!
Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
August 23 2012 13:51 GMT
#134
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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mostevil
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom611 Posts
August 23 2012 13:57 GMT
#135
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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[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
August 23 2012 14:22 GMT
#136
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.
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
covetousrat
Profile Joined October 2010
2109 Posts
August 23 2012 14:23 GMT
#137
Thank you so much Existor!! Cheers!
mirkz
Profile Joined March 2012
Italy43 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 14:36:11
August 23 2012 14:35 GMT
#138
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)
covetousrat
Profile Joined October 2010
2109 Posts
August 23 2012 15:39 GMT
#139
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.
mirkz
Profile Joined March 2012
Italy43 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 16:05:03
August 23 2012 16:02 GMT
#140
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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