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Unread 12-09-2004, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarrax Ironwolf
I don't see the EQ2.ini file you speak of... I only see EQ2_default.ini and EQ2_recent.ini.

What is the triple_buffer, and what does it do? If you don't mind me asking?
the EQ2.ini you have to make when you want to load a custom UI instead of default.

the Triple_buffer is a really nice command from SOE.

Normally a computer calls up two graphics buffers into memory ( a graphics buffer is a small section of system ram dedicated to holding graphics before they are either sent through the processor* or to the Garp table on your video card )

having three allows more of the graphics to be cahced which reduces lagg during game play because the game doesn't have to say render the mipmap table every 3 feet you walk. If this table and it's graphics are stored in these buffers.

*sometimes on Intel machines the GPU requests that the Processor stream the information to the garp table

some terms might be slightly off, I haven't gotten any sleep because SOE decided to revoke my EQ2 account, now I must call them up and /threaten
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