Graphical Problem with icewind dale 2

[Kron84]

As u see on the screenshot i uploaded i have som graphical problems. That makes it impossible for me to play ID2. If i change the configuration in the icewind dale II configuration utility to 16bit color depth and activate software BLT under 2D 16-bit color BLT modes the graphical problem goes away. But in return i get a new problem. Something that gives me heavy lag/low fps. And that makes it impossible to play also.

the game is patched to 2.01 and my system runs with XP, 8600 GT,3 GB ram and a AMD singlecore 2,2ghz.

I hope someone here can help

[GawainBS]

How about playing in 16-bit and NOT enabling Software BLT? Also, try changing your desktop colourdepth to the same as you're playing the game in.

[Kron84]

Dosent work. tried it all.

However i found a temorarely fix. i disabled "directdraw" in dxdiag and the problem goes away. But i need to play in windowed mode.

[Kipi]

Have you tried to update your videocard's drivers? Also, which version of DirectX do you have?

[A.Gentleman]

Hi there (My first post )
I am having the same problem as Kron84 here. I followed the advice already here and it didn't get rid of those damn massive boxes. It did, however, remove black boxes around dropped items. I could still use some help

Thanks in advance
A.Gentleman

[srm1964]

I found the answer to the graphics issues using a geforce 8 series card here: IE games and NVidia Series 8 video cards - Spellhold Studios

Basically, what you need to do is: RightClick on desktop -> Properties -> Settings Tab -> Advanced Button -> Troubleshoot -> Lower Hardware Acceleration -> three notches from the max for example, None .--.--Y--.--.--. Full)

Remember to change the setting back when you are done with your IWD2 session.

[A.Gentleman]

Graphics problem solved You are a god among men

A.Gentleman

[shadow85]

hey how do u fix this in vista koz hardware acceleration options is not available in Vista

[srm1964]

Try running DXDIAG directly and disabling direct draw manually. Once again, remember to turn it back on when you're done.

[shadow85]

OK I fixed this black box problem but now I got another one, all my load times take very long to load, say about 30 seconds or more. I know it shouldnt koz of my systme specs? Is this a problem with Vista, the game? is there a fix, really need help koz I load quick saves alot and its so frustrating it takes so long.

[GawainBS]

Have you done a full install?

[shadow85]

Originally Posted by GawainBS

Have you done a full install?

Yes definatly have a full install. Is my computer the problem? I dont know? but my specs are: E6600 @ 3.4, 8800GTX OC2, Raptor 150GB, 2GB A-DATA. Vista Ultimate x64

EDIT: OK I just realised that it is only my save games that take ages to load. When I am entering areas and such it is generally pretty fast, say only a few seconds to load, but any save game I load takes so long to load, like I said before about 30 seconds. Does anyone else have similar probs?

[GawainBS]

It's one of those Vista-quircks, I think.

[shadow85]

Originally Posted by GawainBS

It's one of those Vista-quircks, I think.

Damm, and I guess there is no way around it.