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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-07 20:16:09
February 07 2014 20:15 GMT
#81
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JaKaTaKSc2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2787 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 01:03:03
February 08 2014 00:44 GMT
#82
wtf so weird, I just got the black screen after never having it before.... Still working on it.

EDIT: my settings were on ultra/extreme when i changed the variables.txt

Makes sure everything is set to low before modifying variables.txt

EDIT2: Anyone that has the black ground issue try this:

Delete Variables.txt
Load Sc2

Set:
Med Shaders
Med Shadows
High Models

Exit Sc2 and add edit:

creeptrans=1
lighting=0
GraphicsOptionEffectsDetail=1
GraphicsOptionShadowQuality=0
particlelod=1
splatlod=1
alternateLowTextures=1

Let me know if you have any luck.

EDIT3: I also always add lines alphabetically instead of at the bottom. Probably just superstitious but why not?
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xxjcdentonxx
Profile Joined November 2012
Canada163 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 02:15:59
February 08 2014 02:04 GMT
#83
I can't use Hybrid 2.0 because it's too demanding compared to Low. Could I just change my variables to make unit warping-in identifiable? I might also be interested in the brightness and colour changes, depending on if those affect performance.

Thank you very much.

Edit: I just switched back to Low and getting 60 fps at start of match. Hybrid was giving me 40, so unfortunately I have to stick with Low.
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Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 02:12:35
February 08 2014 02:09 GMT
#84
You're doing Jeebus's and the Noodly One's work, sir. Worked perfect, just like the original. I used to use low because everything else was too distracting. This is just as good on that front but obviously much better.

Edit: holy murphy are Polar Night and Alterzim more clear to see. It doesn't feel like looking into a fishtank when playing them.
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kuruptt
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada168 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 03:01:04
February 08 2014 02:21 GMT
#85
Holy finally I can't believe this is out. I always wanted to try your original hybrid but it got patched out before I could =(

I love your work existor and Jakatak, You guys are the best when it comes to optimizing sc2!

Anyways I play protoss and if I wanted the get the best possible edge and advantage in graphics which settings should I be using? I am guessing low textures? Do I need to change anything else?
JaKaTaKSc2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2787 Posts
February 08 2014 06:22 GMT
#86
I suggest low textures, with the hybrid graphics in this thread.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 09:39:42
February 08 2014 09:14 GMT
#87
DIMAGA messaged me about trying these settings


He did one nice tweak, which I've added to the OP (the first one about low textures):

  • To make game even more clear in terms of ground textures, do the next two steps:
    • Set Textures to Low
    • Change in variables.txt alternatelowtextures=1 to 0. This may fix your problems with pink/black terrain.

  • Change GraphicsOptionShadowQuality=0 to 1, if you want to change blob-shadows to no-shadows.

  • Change splatlod=1 to 0, if you do not want black-holes texture around static-burrowed units.

  • If you want to have Ultra settings (or any other) without shiny-effect, add lighting=0 to your variables.txt.
    This will also remove all the shadows and give you different look of login/menu screen (check below in Known issues)

  • If you want small perfomance boost, try to use bitdepth=16, it will change your ingame colors a bit, but for some users it can cause some problems. So, experiment with it.



HeyImFinn
Profile Joined September 2011
United States250 Posts
February 08 2014 10:27 GMT
#88
Is there a way to set everything on low, while also having the blue cloaking effect...thing?
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
February 08 2014 12:31 GMT
#89
On February 08 2014 19:27 HeyImFinn wrote:
Is there a way to set everything on low, while also having the blue cloaking effect...thing?

simplifiedCloaking, but it may be connected to Medium shaders.
Magreidis
Profile Joined May 2013
Lithuania146 Posts
February 08 2014 13:00 GMT
#90
When I added code, I can't get into the game, my ms starts growing to infinity!, What to do?
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
February 08 2014 13:03 GMT
#91
When I added code, I can't get into the game, my ms starts growing to infinity!,

What are ms stats?

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ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3491 Posts
February 08 2014 13:49 GMT
#92

Show nested quote +
I do have more trouble spotting Widow Mines and Force Fields are a little harder to see than the higher graphic settings


On hybrid settings or on low?

On hybrid. I actually prefer super reflective forcefields, because they're less transparent.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
February 08 2014 13:54 GMT
#93
On hybrid. I actually prefer super reflective forcefields, because they're less transparent.

Well, current Hybrid Settings use medium-shader Force Fields. Also Widow Mines are same as on medium. Are you sure you're using Hybrid ones?

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JaKaTaKSc2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2787 Posts
February 08 2014 16:34 GMT
#94
On February 08 2014 22:49 ejozl wrote:
Show nested quote +

I do have more trouble spotting Widow Mines and Force Fields are a little harder to see than the higher graphic settings


On hybrid settings or on low?

On hybrid. I actually prefer super reflective forcefields, because they're less transparent.


Would definitely like to see comparison screen shots. I thought we made the widow mines and force fields the same on hybrid as higher settings.
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Arghmyliver
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1077 Posts
February 08 2014 16:56 GMT
#95
I love everyone for doing this. I loved Hybrid Graphics to the point that I would consistently just try them knowing they wouldn't work just in case some miracle allowed them to exist again. And here you have given it to us all on a silver platter, you delicious morsels amoung men. Sorry that was creepy but I really like this you guys thanks!
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Serpicou
Profile Joined May 2013
Poland3 Posts
February 08 2014 17:22 GMT
#96
Me and my PC don't like it, how do I restore the colours? Bringing the options to default doesn't help. I want my vanilla game back. ):
JaKaTaKSc2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2787 Posts
February 08 2014 17:31 GMT
#97
On February 09 2014 02:22 Serpicou wrote:
Me and my PC don't like it, how do I restore the colours? Bringing the options to default doesn't help. I want my vanilla game back. ):


delete your variables.txt (without sc2 running) and start Sc2
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Tokikong
Profile Joined March 2013
35 Posts
February 08 2014 17:33 GMT
#98
After trying those settings , I have to say that I do not really like the settings because they are way too demanding compared to low settings . To be honest I get the say same amount of frames when I have everything set on medium/medium settings.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-08 17:49:03
February 08 2014 17:48 GMT
#99
On February 09 2014 02:33 Tokikong wrote:
After trying those settings , I have to say that I do not really like the settings because they are way too demanding compared to low settings . To be honest I get the say same amount of frames when I have everything set on medium/medium settings.

Well, you should understand the point of these settings. They can be considered as hybrid of low and medium. So the thing that they require a bit more than low settings is normal.

Also if you have problems with perfomance, try next steps:
  1. Remove lighting=0 from your variables.txt
  2. Clear cache from ProgramData / BlizzardEntertainment / StarCraft II (this folder might be hidden, google how to show hidden folders)
  3. Turn everything in game settings to Low
  4. Turn everything in game settings to Ultra (with relaunches)
  5. Turn everything in game settings to Low again
  6. Make "Scan and Repair" in Battle.Net launcher (under SC2 logo Options > Scan and Repair)
  7. Copypast Hybrid options to the end of your variables.txt
  8. Launch the Preloader map (you may find it in the Arcade)
JaKaTaKSc2
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2787 Posts
February 08 2014 18:50 GMT
#100
@Tokikong

The goal is not as much to increase FPS from medium, but to provide the most clear view of the battlefield without sacrificing any helpful gameplay elements like easy to see cloak units etc. Hybrid takes away a lot of the clutter seen in medium settings like terrain effects and animated creep.
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