Optimal
3ghz cpu [or duo/quad]
1gb+ ram
Run all OS and games from 10k drive
Run BG on at least gforce 6600gt card
Make ISO copy of DVD and mount with daemon tools
[for map loading]
Run in unsupported [sic] 1024/768 mode
Make sure you have a decent page file reserve ,, 3Gb's.
[step 2 if...]
disconnect from net
unload /terminate all processes/tsr's not needed.
[ie.. turn off firewalls and virus protection,, you are no longer on
net so not needed]
All my map loading/save loading and transitions are under 5 seconds
and frames per sec is 50+. Even in huge battles like last combats in
Watchers keep frame rates never go below 20
It sounds to me like your video GPU [Graphics Procesessing Unit]
Vid card
Is struggling with the game.
Maybe try 800 by 600 resolution.
And/or there is some trouble with graphics 'cache' as klorox
hinted towards..
Difficult over net ,, need hands on. lol
Piglet.