Multi/Dual/Quad-Core Issues

[Aarone]

Yes, I'm using Win7, not XP.

So, my assumptions are correct, then?

[fwaits]

Originally Posted by Aarone [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Can you spell this fix out for an idiot (i.e.: me)? Specifically, I should:

Find the Everquest folder in my Programs;
Open it - create a new text file;
enter the following line: start /affinity 1 eqgame.exe patchme
rename it to EQwhatever.bat, and save it in the EQ folder;
Open Properties on my EQ shortcut (already on my desktop) and enter **what??** in the Target line? The name of the .bat file? (This is where I'm being an idiot, I think, but I'm not Windows savvy and I didn't sleep in a Holiday Inn last night)

Thank you for your patience and advice! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The PATH to the bat file (C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Everquest\filename.bat) for example... Easier way to make a shortcut is just to right click the bat file in your Everquest folder and select Send To > Desktop (create shortcut) and then name it. You can then right-click (the shortcut) and select Properties then Change Icon and browse to everquest.exe or eqgame.exe to give your shortcut that icon if you choose.

[Divarin]

the .bat file you made is what you should use to launch the game
make a shortcut of that and put it on the desktop, replacing the shortcut to eq you already have on your desktop
if you care about the icon you can edit the properties of the shortcut to take eqgame.exe's icon

[Tork]

Running a Macbook Pro 15 (i7 266, 4GB RAM) - fully patched OSX, with Bootcamp 3.1, also fully patched, and Win 7 Ultimate, also fully patched, EQ Ti client installed per the setup guide.

I can log in fine, get to char select fine and run around in the Explore mode fine. The game will run like champ the few times I've managed to enter the game, but zone times are horrific (2+ min), if they load at all. Sometimes the wifi adaptor will crash and need to restart. Switching to ethernet and disabling wifi adaptor still leads to horrific load times, if it loads at all.

I have tried all the suggestions here, including scaling back to 1 processor - no change.

Any thoughts?

Thank you.

[Rasterburn]

It's already been mentioned in this thread, but I wanted to affirm what I think is the best method for getting the game to behave itself on quad-core systems.

Change the "Target" line in your desktop shortcut so that it looks like this:

cmd.exe /C START "EverQuest" /BelowNormal /affinity 1 "F:\Everquest\eqgame.exe" patchme

Note that you will need to change the part in bold to whatever your own EQ folder is. On my machine, it's located in F:\Everquest. On your machine, it may be in a different folder. Just set it up accordingly.

In the "Start In" box, likewise make sure that it points to your Everquest folder.

That command will launch Everquest and force it to run on a single core (core1 in this case). Don't worry about the command that says "BelowNormal." That simply tells Windows not to try to run that game as a dual or quad core app. Keep in mind that the EQ client was designed long before people were running monster quad-core rigs that run with 3+ GB core speeds. So we need to tame it, if we want to keep it from glitching out.

When you make this change, your desktop icon for EQ will change. No worries... just click on the "Change icon" button for the shortcut and navigate to your EQ folder. Pick any icon that you see in there which pleases you.

Hope this helps, for anyone who may still have been confused about the procedures.

[Tork]

I'll give it another shot and update with results - my prior attempt with /affinity did not have the /BelowNormal switch.

Thank you.

[Rasterburn]

If it's still glitchy using the /BelowNormal switch, then you might even try using the /Low switch instead of /BelowNormal. On a modern fast rig, running the EQ client at low priority will not cause any noticeable slowdowns and might actually make it a bit more stable.

[Tork]

Will give that a shot - the problem isn't the game in operation, but rather the zoning/loading process, if that makes sense.

The few times I've made it into game, it ran smoothly - but getting there is the trick.

Very sad ><

[Tork]

Loading from the char select screen is improved, zoning between zones remains either very long, or crashes.

Also, I've notice while the Task Manager reports 1-5% usage, my mac gets blazing hot and the fans start screaming. Terminating EQ returns it to normal.

It sucks I can't get this going - I'm open to trying just about anything you guys might suggest?

[Uaellaen]

only one, dont use a mac [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] for gamers its not the right platform [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]