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== System Tweaking Tips and Advice ==
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* If you are running Windows XP SP2 with a multi-core CPU, it is advised you install [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896256 this MS hotfix].<br>Installing this hotfix ensures Supreme Commander uses all available CPU cores.
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* Turn off Shadows! Yes, they look pretty, but they 1/2 the framerate, even when on the Low setting.
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* Large games that cause Supreme Commander to use >1.5GB of RAM will crash due to a bug. To fix this problem, see [http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?t=267 here] and [http://files.filefront.com/3GB_enabler2zip/;6791818;/fileinfo.html here].
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* Make sure that Anisotropic and Antialiasing settings in the nVidia control panel are set to "Application-controlled".<br>Not doing so can cause Supreme Commander to crash.
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* If you are using a normal ADSL/Cable router, you DO NOT need to forward any ports to play or host a multiplayer game.<br>Forwarding ports can cause problems when playing GPGnet games (ie, yellow & red pings).<br>Supreme Commander is smart and takes care of port forwarding (or NAT) on routers itself.
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* Long load times and jumpy gameplay slowing you down? Vet anti-virus(aka Computer associates) causes this. Maybe other AV's too. Exclude the S/C directory from real time scanning.
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== Supreme Commander Console Commands ==
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'''Enter the console in game by pressing "`"'''
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*ren_Water disables the rendering of water, which increases FPS significantly on water maps
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*ren_Fx disables all particle effects (such as smoke, fire, laser beams, sparks and the power line from power generators to factories indicating the adjacency bonus), significant FPS increase
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*ren_Terrain removes all land textures. Units are a lot more visible. FPS Skyrockets
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*ren_Skycube disables the background image AND reportably the SkyCube for the map your in. FPS can increase significantly
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*ren_MeshStatic disables Trees, Metal Deposit Lumps and Hydro-carbon deposits. The image behind them is still visible (eg: the green picture behind metal deposits), slight FPS increase
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*ren_Decals disables the scarring effects of explosions and craters (different from ren_NormalDecals, as this command turns off all bump-mapping and terrain deformation) Large FPS Increase
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*ren_NormalDecals (similar to ren_Decals, but still renders the terrain deformation such as ACU crater and rocky hills) Large FPS Increase
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*cam_Free - disables health bars and build progress bars on units, significant FPS increase
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*ren_Splats disables scorch marks and craters, slight fps increase (depends on how many scorch marks are on screen)
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*ren_ShowSkeletons disables textures for models, and replaces them with the "skeletons" for units/buildings. Significant FPS increase
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*ren_Reflection is reported to increase FPS slightly (unconfirmed)
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*ren_Refraction is reported to increase FPS slightly (unconfirmed)
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== Supreme Commander EXE Command lines ==
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* -nomovies etc, anyone know of any yet?*
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* /nosound - Disables Sound
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* /map - Loads map, use PerfTest to do a benchmark. ie /map PerfTest
  
 
== Supreme Commander System Requirements ==
 
== Supreme Commander System Requirements ==
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* Supreme Commander will run on Microsoft Windows XP '''Service Pack 1''', but note that Service Pack 1 does not optimize dual core processors to their full potential.
 
* Supreme Commander will run on Microsoft Windows XP '''Service Pack 1''', but note that Service Pack 1 does not optimize dual core processors to their full potential.
  
== System Tweaking Tips and Advice ==
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* Supreme Commander has been run on Windows 2000 successfully as reported by some users on GPGnet Forums.
  
* [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896256 Microsoft Article ID:896256]<br>Computers that are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decreased performance. <br>
 
  
* Turn off Shadows! Yes, they look pretty, but they 1/2 the framerate, even when on the Low setting.
 
  
* Large games that cause SC to use >1.5GB will crash due to a bug. To fix this problem, see [http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?t=267 here].
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==More Supreme Commander==
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*[[SupCom FAQ]]
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*[[Commanders]], [[OCAU SupCom Ladder]],
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*[[Supreme Commander Controls]], [[Supreme Commander Game Modifications]], [[Supreme Commander Media Index]], [[Supreme Commander Strategies]]

Latest revision as of 22:08, 25 February 2010

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[edit] System Tweaking Tips and Advice

  • If you are running Windows XP SP2 with a multi-core CPU, it is advised you install this MS hotfix.
    Installing this hotfix ensures Supreme Commander uses all available CPU cores.
  • Turn off Shadows! Yes, they look pretty, but they 1/2 the framerate, even when on the Low setting.
  • Large games that cause Supreme Commander to use >1.5GB of RAM will crash due to a bug. To fix this problem, see here and here.
  • Make sure that Anisotropic and Antialiasing settings in the nVidia control panel are set to "Application-controlled".
    Not doing so can cause Supreme Commander to crash.
  • If you are using a normal ADSL/Cable router, you DO NOT need to forward any ports to play or host a multiplayer game.
    Forwarding ports can cause problems when playing GPGnet games (ie, yellow & red pings).
    Supreme Commander is smart and takes care of port forwarding (or NAT) on routers itself.
  • Long load times and jumpy gameplay slowing you down? Vet anti-virus(aka Computer associates) causes this. Maybe other AV's too. Exclude the S/C directory from real time scanning.

[edit] Supreme Commander Console Commands

Enter the console in game by pressing "`"

  • ren_Water disables the rendering of water, which increases FPS significantly on water maps
  • ren_Fx disables all particle effects (such as smoke, fire, laser beams, sparks and the power line from power generators to factories indicating the adjacency bonus), significant FPS increase
  • ren_Terrain removes all land textures. Units are a lot more visible. FPS Skyrockets
  • ren_Skycube disables the background image AND reportably the SkyCube for the map your in. FPS can increase significantly
  • ren_MeshStatic disables Trees, Metal Deposit Lumps and Hydro-carbon deposits. The image behind them is still visible (eg: the green picture behind metal deposits), slight FPS increase
  • ren_Decals disables the scarring effects of explosions and craters (different from ren_NormalDecals, as this command turns off all bump-mapping and terrain deformation) Large FPS Increase
  • ren_NormalDecals (similar to ren_Decals, but still renders the terrain deformation such as ACU crater and rocky hills) Large FPS Increase
  • cam_Free - disables health bars and build progress bars on units, significant FPS increase
  • ren_Splats disables scorch marks and craters, slight fps increase (depends on how many scorch marks are on screen)
  • ren_ShowSkeletons disables textures for models, and replaces them with the "skeletons" for units/buildings. Significant FPS increase
  • ren_Reflection is reported to increase FPS slightly (unconfirmed)
  • ren_Refraction is reported to increase FPS slightly (unconfirmed)

[edit] Supreme Commander EXE Command lines

  • -nomovies etc, anyone know of any yet?*
  • /nosound - Disables Sound
  • /map - Loads map, use PerfTest to do a benchmark. ie /map PerfTest

[edit] Supreme Commander System Requirements

Minimum:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Vista
  • 1.8 GHz processor
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 8GB available hard drive space
  • 128MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader/Pixel Shader 2.0 support
  • Sound card, speakers or headphones
  • 56.6 Kbps Internet connection required

Recommended:

  • 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better
  • 1GB RAM or better
  • 8GB available hard drive space
  • 256 MB Video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader/Pixel Shader 2.0 support
    • (Nvidia 6800 or better, ATI X800 XL, X 1300 or better)
  • Internet connection with Cable/DSL speeds

Notes:

  • Supreme Commander will run on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, but note that Service Pack 1 does not optimize dual core processors to their full potential.
  • Supreme Commander has been run on Windows 2000 successfully as reported by some users on GPGnet Forums.


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