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    G73jh Vs. Tomb Raider: Underworld

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Kaelang, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. Kaelang

    Kaelang Requires more Witcher.

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    Hey folks! Love the new laptop. An update:
    I updated to the latest Catalyst driver and got the GSOD. Went back to stock and It's fine. In Tomb Raider Underworld, the edge of shadows look a bit choppy. I see that happen on pretty much every other computer, but I want to know why and if It can be avoided. I'll attach a screenie.
    http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/952/17687798.png
     
    Kaelang, Jul 17, 2010
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I think thats just how the game is, looks fine to me.

    I would look under the game options and see if there are any shadows or lighting options to change how it looks.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 17, 2010
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    Sadly, no. I couldn't find any other shadow settings other than shutting them off. Like I said, All the videos on youtube show the game like that as well. Hm.
     
    Kaelang, Jul 17, 2010
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    apachehavok Notebook Evangelist

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    Its the shadow DMAP resolution. Because the game was also on consoles, the shadow res was limited (it is a texture after all) but trust me, even doubling the resolution on shadow maps can decrease performance up to 60%. But looking at the screenshot, the shadows are the least of your problems. The game just looks bleh.... :)
     
    apachehavok, Jul 17, 2010
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