Argh i'm doomed!!!

**lonewolf371** · 08-10-2004, 04:05

For you guys who are Radeon users, make sure you don't update your Catalyst too much (pass 4.2 I believe) otherwise you might start meeting the vanguard of the massive hiccup invasion force. It is a very good game, but very confined, scares the crap out of me with all the freaky voices. Oh yea and by the way...

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**Dramicus** · 08-10-2004, 05:41

lol, thats good to know, I didnt go there however... ~:p

**Gregoshi** · 08-10-2004, 16:04

The tips in the link didn't help thrashaholic. I still get stuttering when doors open and right when monster appear (not a good thing).

I searched around and found this Doom 3 tweak guide: http://www.tweakguides.com/Doom3_1.html

At the same site I found found this ATI tweak guide: http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_1.html

(BTW, this site has tweak guides for WinXP, BIOS setting and a dozen popular cpu/graphics intensive games)

There are quite a few things to mess with in these guides and I didn't do 95% of them as they are very detailed. However, based upon recommendations, I did download the Catalyst 4.9 beta drivers and DirectX 9c. The 4.9 beta drivers were released by ATI as they apparently address some of the issues with Doom 3. Alas, I still didn't notice any improvement in the stuttering. I've got quite a few more things to investigate yet before I give up and live with it.

The only other "easy" thing to try is the up my RAM from 512 to 1gig as many have reported that that has helped them out too. Funny how a year ago when I ordered my PC, 512mb of RAM seemed like more than you would ever need. I'd rather not spend the money on RAM if I can fix my problems via software settings.

Unfortunately, the stuttering destroys the immersion effect you get from the spectacular audio and video of the game, so I'd really like to fix it.

**lonewolf371** · 08-11-2004, 04:47

You guys might also be able to find some guides on tweaking, performance, upgrading, etc. at www.lostcircuits.com. In particular it has a good BIOS guide, IMO better than the one suggested at tweakguides.com

**Efrem Da King** · 08-11-2004, 11:26

Now first of all I will say one thing. I HATE BEING SCARED. I also dislike basic run of the mill corridor crawlers. So please tak that into account for my review of Doom 3.

I wasn't expecting much but I got a lot. I bought the game to test my comp and for mods.

WOOOOO FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN.
I don't like sp tooo scary for me but MP ROX. WHO WILL TURN ON THE LIGHT!!

WEll you use a flashlight?
Or maybe chuck grenades around?
Or maybe even just wait with a shotgun for someone else to make the first move. Or hell just leave the room and kill peopel normally. INcredible fun.

**Spino** · 08-11-2004, 15:45

Doom 3 is GREAT! Unfortunately, the more I play the more the fright factor wears off, probably because the game is only about killing monsters and nothing else.

Now if Doom3 had the depth and story of System Shock 2 it would be perfect.

I cannot wait to see the kinds of games that will be made using the Doom 3 engine, it's fantastic.

**Aymar de Bois Mauri** · 08-11-2004, 16:41

Hello, guys!!!

Some helpfulll tips in this thread.

I haven't played DOOM III yet, but it sounds promissing in regard to graphics and sound. Too bad about the linearity of the story and the lack of interactivity (physics engine). But that is no surprise. id wasn't ever known for their stories, but for their cutting edge graphics.

For story driven FPS and great interactivity, Half-life 2, Deus EX 2 and STALKER should fill the bill...

Talking about cutting edge graphics you might want to check this out:

http://www.unrealtechnology.com/flas...ogy/ue30.shtml

Enjoy...