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    FEAR settings..

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by XIII_GT, Oct 30, 2006.

  1. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to set the shadow option to player shadows only??

    like set it so only the players cast shadows...
     
    XIII_GT, Oct 30, 2006
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  2. lappy486portable

    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    Umm, that is what shadows is. All objects naturally cast shadows in the game. The shadow settings is just to turn on or off player shadows.
     
    lappy486portable, Oct 31, 2006
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  3. XIII_GT

    XIII_GT Notebook Consultant

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    actually..it doesnt..tried it

    well...only some objects
     
    XIII_GT, Oct 31, 2006
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  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I think the soft shadows option, is that what you're talking about? If it is, then I'd suggest you turn it off. It kills FPS, and all it does is smooth the edges of shadows, like antialiasing.
     
    Lysander, Oct 31, 2006
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    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm, weird because for me the objects still get shadows, I just turn it off because it increase my fps by like 10.
     
    lappy486portable, Oct 31, 2006
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    the objects shadows are killing my system..not the player shadows
     
    XIII_GT, Nov 1, 2006
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Objects shadows are a part of the game in F.E.A.R. You can't turn them on or off. If you're having performance problems, I suggest that you look at other settings such as AF or dynamic lighting.
     
    Paul, Nov 1, 2006
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    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, object shadows are just there. Trying turning lighting down. And no fancy stuff! lol
     
    lappy486portable, Nov 1, 2006
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    i can have all things max out except for texture without shadow
     
    XIII_GT, Nov 1, 2006
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