just to know, how well the game performs on an old rig like this. Here's the config:
CPU: 800Mhz Intel Celeron
Mobo: Elitegroup P6BXT-A+ Motherboard
256 Mb SD Ram, 100Mhz
GeForce2MX 100/200 (32Mb video Ram)
For OS I've chosen Debian Sid, with the latest stable kernel, 2.6.20. I've chosen linux becouse Nexuiz
performs generally better on linux. The graphics driver is the non-free Nvidia legacy driver NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-9631.
For the best performance, I've tweaked down all the effects, here's the config file I've used:
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cl_decals "0"
seta cl_nogibs "1"
cl_particles_blood "0"
cl_particles_quality "0.100000"
fov "115"
gl_picmip "7"
gl_polyblend "0"
r_coronas "0"
r_glsl "0"
r_glsl_deluxemapping "0"
r_shadow_gloss "0"
r_shadow_realtime_dlight "0"
r_shadow_realtime_world_shadows "0"
r_sky "0"
scr_conalpha "0.7"
The game looked very minimal on graphics with these setings, but at least playable on most maps.
There was one another thing wich with I've tried to boost FPS: replacing all the models with the "shocktrooper",
as esteel pointed out that that's the most lightweight model of all.
I've played all the deathmatch maps with two bots for 5 minutes. I've recorded a demo too from each match,
a link for the zip with all the demos can be found at the bottom of this comment.
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Here are the results:
dm_agressor
Rating::D
Timedemo results:
demo demos/dm_agressor.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6171 frames 107.9110176 seconds 57.1860051 fps min/avg/max: 12.7477800/57.1860051/142.3092449
This was the best map of all, played realy nice on this rig. The only map from the 20 maps of Nexuiz that could get 5
smilies from me.
dm_aneurysm
Rating: NO SMILES FOR HERE
Timedemo results:
demo dm_aneurysm.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6146 frames 327.9033905 seconds 18.7433256 fps min/avg/max: 3.5473937/18.7433256/132.2933293
This map was awefull. Average fram is 18 here from the report of the benchmark log, but I'd say it was 10-15. Unplayable.
dm_basement
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_basement.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6169 frames 183.8662701 seconds 33.5515590 fps min/avg/max: 3.6280893/33.5515590/165.8952465
3 smiles here, it's a very nice map, runs ok with some glitches.
dm_bleach
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_bleach.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6101 frames 389.6444496 seconds 15.6578645 fps min/avg/max: 2.4744272/15.6578645/124.4086034
This map was very bad performance vise, I won't realy play it on this rig.
dm_bloodprison
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_bloodprison.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6118 frames 233.5239697 seconds 26.1985954 fps min/avg/max: 4.0822293/26.1985954/152.8589158
Plays very nice, the map is ok. Deserves the 3 smiles.
dm_bluesky
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_bluesky.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6104 frames 201.8437986 seconds 30.2412065 fps min/avg/max: 1.2628716/30.2412065/148.5885741
Very fun, and runs better then bloodprison.
dm_darkzone
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_darkzone.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6134 frames 130.7668621 seconds 46.9079085 fps min/avg/max: 12.0935027/46.9079085/167.9253164
This map is one of my favorits, and it haven't disappoint me. Runs very smoothly, but not as good as agressor.
dm_downer
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_downer.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6116 frames 128.2312146 seconds 47.6950953 fps min/avg/max: 3.7882387/47.6950953/135.0276789
Nothing realy to add here, timedemo tells everything, an average map with average results.
dm_evilspace
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_evilspace.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6147 frames 342.1105912 seconds 17.9678740 fps min/avg/max: 1.4701794/17.9678740/211.1487952
Despite of it's simple outlook, the map play very badly. I definately won't like to play it on this rig.
dm_farewell
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_farewell.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6192 frames 279.1944129 seconds 22.1780942 fps min/avg/max: 3.0917264/22.1780942/145.2007121
This map is although fun, not realy suitable for this map. Only two points.
dm_runningman
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_runningman.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6151 frames 319.5125991 seconds 19.2511970 fps min/avg/max: 1.1981659/19.2511970/116.0881288
Plays very badly, but it's brother...
dm_runningman_1on1
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_runningman1on1.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6107 frames 347.4573978 seconds 17.5762555 fps min/avg/max: 1.2167302/17.5762555/113.6239364
...play even worse. Totally unplayable.
dm_silvercity
Rating: NO SMILES HERE!
Timedemo results:
demo dm_silvercity.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6059 frames 535.9262431 seconds 11.3056602 fps min/avg/max: 1.0322155/11.3056602/128.2563661
This map doesn't even deserve a smily. Average fps 11. Not good at all, it's a pain to play on this map.
dm_skyway
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_skyway.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6148 frames 337.2156541 seconds 18.2316566 fps min/avg/max: 4.0136001/18.2316566/142.2455183
This map has big problems, dunno why but I have major FPS hits on the main playing area. Not good for serious play.
dm_slimepit
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_slimepit.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6137 frames 218.6229957 seconds 28.0711550 fps min/avg/max: 8.0287199/28.0711550/141.2417044
Not as I expected, this map is very good on my settings, I had a realy fun play on it. 3 points
dm_soylent
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_soylent.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6157 frames 267.2590052 seconds 23.0375773 fps min/avg/max: 9.7830171/23.0375773/176.8083623
Tho I only had 23 FPS in general, this map was playable.
dm_starship]
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_starship.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6170 frames 249.6455783 seconds 24.7150382 fps min/avg/max: 9.0578091/24.7150382/174.1247654
Starship is one of my favorite dm maps, and I was happy to see that the old little pc was capable to handle the map. With some FPS hits, the map is very fun to play.
dm_stormkeep
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_stormkeep.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6154 frames 131.3957149 seconds 46.8356217 fps min/avg/max: 13.2343353/46.8356217/143.0823384
If dm_agressor is the etalon, this map should deserv 4.5 points. Very good FPS vise (and the map is very good too
). Excellent.
dm_toxic
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_toxic.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6167 frames 196.0738943 seconds 31.4524278 fps min/avg/max: 11.9691680/31.4524278/113.2897542
Especially when the pc needs to render the whole map, like when you're on the top of the centre building, it gets an FPS hit, but in general, playable.
dm_warfare
Rating:
Timedemo results:
demo dm_warfare.dem | commandline ./nexuiz-linux-686-glx | result 6177 frames 245.7062165 seconds 25.1397791 fps min/avg/max: 1.3059231/25.1397791/151.5353567
I thought Controlled warfare will be more playable, but it could only get 3 points.
These are the results of my test. There's one thing, I think I should have test, maybe to compile the engine from source for my rig, so it would be even more optimized. Oh well, maybe one day, I'll do that too, just to see, how much does that improve
My filnal conclusion: I think the actual playable settings are a bit higher then this rig. I'd vote on a 1Ghz CPU and at least a Geforce3 card, the Gef2MX is very low for this game. I tried to play a little CTF too, but it was so horrible, I thought I won't include CTF in my test.
