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Automatic Affinity Solution

CraigSCraigS
edited August 2010 in Support
Solution 1 Suggested by: 404notfound, Cat

Step 1: Download Imagecfg from here: http://www.robpol86.com/files/imagecfg.exe

Step 2: Place imagecfg.exe into your gamedata folder;
Default is C:\Dynamix\Tribes2\GameData

Step 3: Go To Start > Run then Type in Cmd

Step1.JPG

Step 4: Type in cd C:\Dynamix\Tribes2\GameData

Step2.JPG

Step 5: Type in imagecfg.exe -a 0x1 Tribes2.exe

Step3.JPG

Step 6: Run the game and enjoy non jittery gameplay!!





Solution 2

Step 1: Download http://www.leweyg.com/download/Affinity.exe

Step 2: Place it into your C:\Dynamix\Tribes2\Gamedata\

Step 3: Create a new shortcut named play that goes to the Tribes2.exe (Dont forget the -online at the end) It should look something like this :
C:\Dynamix\Tribes2\Gamedata\Tribes2.exe -online
Scrn1.jpg

Step 4: Create a new batch file with the following contents 
@echo off

del .\base\scripts\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\base\scripts\autoexec\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\base\scripts\packs\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\base\scripts\turrets\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\base\scripts\vehicles\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\base\scripts\weapons\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1

del .\Classic\scripts\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\Classic\scripts\autoexec\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\Classic\scripts\packs\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\Classic\scripts\turrets\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\Classic\scripts\vehicles\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1
del .\Classic\scripts\weapons\*.dso 1> nul 2>&1

start affinity.exe play.lnk

cls
exit

Step 5: Create a shortcut to that batch file and put it on your desktop

Step 6: Enjoy!

Comments

  • CatCat
    Or if you are using Vista you can use:
    start /affinity 01 tribes2.exe
  • SSlayer1
    setting affinity is useful, if you have issues with dual core processors and T2. since I have a dual core processor, and we've also tested a quad core processor, I am guessing that from the results, limiting to one proc is not a solution to anything.

    IF you are going to do this anyway, I strongly recommend choosing secondary processor, and using SMPseesaw to make tribes 2 the ONLY thing (other than system-mandated services) running on that processor. Yes, you heard right. SMP seesaw pro (free) can dedicate a processor to solely one task or process. This means that if you are going to "waste" time on locking affinity, you can at least maximize performance while doing so.

    I like the batch idea, But SMP see saw is only like 3 mouse clicks to use.
  • 404notfound404notfound
    CraigS
    So i took some time to find a solution and have found a way to automatically startup tribes2.exe under only one processor.

    What's the advantage of doing all this compared to the much simpler method of using ImageCFG to modify the T2 executable?
  • CatCat
    404notfound
    What's the advantage of doing all this compared to the much simpler method of using ImageCFG to modify the T2 executable?
    I approve of this, ImageCFG helped me play System Shock 2. it is *the* ultimate solution.
  • tteratos
    I have a batch on the desktop:
    CD C:\Dynamix\Tribes2\GamdeData
start /affinity 1 /abovenormal Tribes2.exe -  online -mod Classic

    That's just a text file with those two lines named T2_online.bat
  • CatCat
    teratos
    start /affinity 1 /abovenormal Tribes2.exe - online -mod Classic
    That only works on Vista
  • FFaile
    if you're running x64 windows, imagecfg is no longer the ultimate solution. ( patched image wont start )
  • kamishizukakamishizuka
    imagecfg fixed all my graphics and major stuttering problems on my desktop Vista (32-bit) box. Though it feels slightly more... jagged would be the description I guess, if there's a lot of people on screen, it's definitely worth it.
  • TurkehTurkeh
    Unstickied, and FAQ-ified here.
  • MMrSleep
    With Vista 64b, Q6600 @ 3GHz, 8GB RAM, 9600GT

    Online and Solo games are the same.

    Set the affinity to cpu core 1 - not much improvement
    added the auto exec script - same.

    With out the Tribes Next patch I was getting typically 200-300 fps.
    With the patch I'm very jittery, my frame rate has dropped to 50-65 fps and I'm totally screwed when I'm in a melee where I go from jittery to massive shot lag etc.

    Thanks for any help.
    -Sleep

    Doh! I am running Vista SP2 RC - didn't affect the regular Tribes 2 - but maybe there's a problem with the service pack :-\
  • MMrSleep
    I get the same jitter problems on my wife's system (XP SP3, 2.4GHz Core2Duo, 7600GT, 2GB RAM). So - I dunno what's going on :'(
  • kamishizukakamishizuka
    Tried setting it to the other core?
    Did it have issues when affinity wasn't set at all?
  • MMrSleep
    Shizuka
    Tried setting it to the other core?
    Did it have issues when affinity wasn't set at all?

    Only tried it with affinity set to cpu1 and affinity set to cpu1&cpu2. I may just try setting up an older system that I have that I used to play T2 on (w/XP) and see where that gets me.
  • HHAMMOND AIGZ
    My friend is experiencing the same problem. He tried the task manager affinity route (dual core pentium D) to no avail. Also tried to add the .cs file mentioned in the FAQ.

    Will the other core specific fixes have any other effect? Or do they all do the same thing.

    Thanks in advance...
  • BBlakhart
    One thing to try is in the vid card driver control panel.
    For nvid cards it's called threaded optimisation.
    For ati cards, I can't remember what it is called.
    Try the switch enabled and disabled and see if there's an improvement.
  • HHAMMOND AIGZ
    Thanks for the advice, I will let him know and let you guys know what happened.
  • HHAMMOND AIGZ
    He tried everything to no avail, I think we have it down to a network issue, when he plays locally, smooth...

    Thanks for your input and time
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