Q2 performance help plz

[[T]Rznk]

Hey guys, I am kinda in a sticky situation right now. The chipset on my pride and joy burned and I am stuck playing on an old laptop. Now, the thing is that Q2 doesn't run the way I would like it to. So here is the configuration: Intel celeron 1.33Ghz, 256mb RAM and some Intel onboard graphic card. I set the resolution to the lowest possible with which q2 still runs fullscreen(640x480) and I minimized the texture quality. It runs very decent but not "dynamic" and I think you know what I mean by that. So, does reducing the fps help with the overall performance? And what else could I do to make it run smoother?
Thanks

-Trent

[X'tyfe]

quake2 was designed for alot less than that
but for it to be smooth, i dont think you can do much

[UUD-40]

try this:

gl_picmip "x"

This changes the way q2 looks... is it good or bad? thats your call. 

gl_picmip

    Type: Register

    Default: 0

    Description: The dimensions of displayed textures.

    Note: The value of this variable will determine the dimensions of the textures which are displayed in the game. The displayed textures are shrunk by the formula 2^x where x is the value of this register. Setting this to a value which is larger than zero might provide performance increases on slow systems.

[PANTONE 7717C]

Most likely that onboard graphic card is the problem. Using higher gl_picmip values is something you could experiment with but I really doubt it will do much for the overall fps.

- always disable dynamic lighting
(will make a noticable difference on weaker cards/chips, expecially when there's a lot going on in the game (explosions, gun muzzle flashes, etc.) In the console type: set gl_dynamic 0
- try 8-bit textures (In-game go to: Video > 8-bit textures > yes
- don't use custom high res texture paks...
- you also might want to give the R1Q2 client a try along with the R1GL driver, which is an improved GL renderer for Q2.

[|iR|Focalor]

I agree with Panjoo. It's been my experience that all of those Intel onboard video cards are CRAP with a capital K. I'm surprised you can even run Quake2 at all!

[[T]Rznk]

thanks a lot guys. it runs smoother now. it's actually quite playable

-Trent

[The Happy Friar]

upgrade the drivers!    Wife has a laptop when she got in january.  out of the box it couldn't run q2 on ogl.  had to update the drivers & it's all good now.