D3D or OpenGL?

MdX MaxX · 02-08-2008, 06:07 PM

Which renderer is better in Stepmania? My SM lags and give me random goods or even clusters of misses, as if my pad went dead for a second (but it's the computer). So I've heard making it only one of these renderers and not both will improve it. I know my comp is the problem because it happened when I used to play KB also. Any comparison?

MdX MaxX · 02-08-2008, 06:30 PM

Okay, I tested them. OpenGL made the thing lag like a 20 year old computer, so not a chance. Then I try D3D, and there's no difference between it alone and both. What other options are there for making SM less laggy?

sharksoda · 02-08-2008, 06:53 PM

Make sure nothing is running in the background.

Also if OpenGL makes it lag and D3D doesn't either your video card sucks or you need new drivers.

If you are on Vista, the issue is probably sound, try switching it to Waveout, and it might get better.

MdX MaxX · 02-08-2008, 07:27 PM

Yeah my video card sucks, I don't know if I even have one, my comp is freakin' 7 years old! It's on XP. Thanks for the help. My brother said his friend would give him a video card for WoW so I'll see.

Mills McDougle · 02-09-2008, 12:31 AM

What are your graphics settings set to?