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sigried · Feb 16, 2006, 06:01 PM // 18:01

I dont understad for no reason my game freezes when i use the inventory comomand and after some time it comes back to normal, some times i also get strange colors in the items and equipment.

Computer details
Pentium IV 2.66 GHZ
Nvidea geforce fx5500 AGP 8x/4x
Intel motherbord
1GHZ DDR ram
internet cable conection

my computer works fine and the games does too but i get this problem we i use the inventory comand, i repeat strange colors and game freezes up for some time.)

Loviatar · Feb 16, 2006, 06:09 PM // 18:09

the graphics are covered under the GW site FAQ as a known problem

back in a minute

EDIT

i am using a NVidia GeForce FX video card and am having trouble seeing some terrain features.

There is a known issue with NVidia GeForce FX video cards (GPUs) and driver version 61.77 when the user has changed "Image Settings" to "High performance". Some of the problems include missing terrain. The solution is to change your video settings to "High quality". To do this, follow these instructions: On Windows XP:
Open Display Properties control panel
Click Settings tab
Click Advanced button
Click GeForce "Version" tab
Select Performance and Quality Settings in left window
In the Global Driver Settings window select Image Settings
Move the slider to the right to "High quality"
The video cards/GPUs that are affected by this problem are:

GeForce FX 5200
GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
GeForce FX 5500
GeForce FX 5700
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
GeForce FX 5700LE
GeForce FX 5900

EDIT AGAIN

this has to do with crash on inventory but maybe........

http://support.plaync.com/cgi-bin/pl...i=&p_topview=1

sigried · Feb 16, 2006, 07:21 PM // 19:21

i check and the video settin are at high quality

ImagoX · Feb 17, 2006, 03:59 PM // 15:59

Ditto here- just got an Alienware mobile PC that I'm reviewing (GeForce 6800 video installed) and I get this every time I "F9" to open my bags. I see the hard drive flashing for about 10-15 seconds, during which my frame rate drops to 2-5 FPS and I get missing world textures. My settings are on High and I assume the driver is current (since they just built it). What's weird is that on my desktopn system (which also uses a GeForce 6800) I have no issues in this regard whatsoever. Hmmm... Anyone have any ideas?

Masseur · Feb 17, 2006, 04:05 PM // 16:05

That's why after 8 months of playing I got sick of it, in the bags in inventory or on the bonus/mission shield screens freeze up for 3-5 secs and then comes back. I finally went out and bought an ATI video card since this game is optimized for that. Problems solved.

P.S. By the way, hit F9 to get into inventory, might help a bit

ImagoX · Feb 17, 2006, 04:41 PM // 16:41

Nope- F9 does it just as bad (at least for me).

Chillin-N-Killin · Feb 17, 2006, 04:43 PM // 16:43

I had this problem with my PC at college (age: 35) not a kid. had to update the video drivers. before update i would click on inventory and it would crash. after updating the video drives no crashes try that. worked for me.

sigried · Feb 20, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10

i tiried the f9 solution and it helps alot, but it still crash about 10% of the times use it.

Accurax · Feb 21, 2006, 03:08 PM // 15:08

Ok, me & my GF had the same problem with her intell 82845 Graphics card in her laptop.

I solved the problem by using the following programme

http://www.3dfxzone.it/dir/tools/3d_analyze/

I cant remember the settings i used... but... when i get home i can have a look unless you figure it out before me.

Let me know how u get along

Edit: oh this stopped her crashin full stop.... she was having the inventory crash like the OP.. and now its perfect

sigried · Feb 21, 2006, 04:14 PM // 16:14

OK so here is other solution not the best but it quite help.

1. set your destop resolution at a lower level than the one you use in the game.

2. For example in my game im using max resolution, and in the desktop im usin a lower.

I simply dont understan but this help my problem alot.

Im goin to try this 3dfxzone.tool

Accurax · Feb 22, 2006, 07:44 AM // 07:44

If i actually get home in time to play guild wars tonight ill take a screenshot of the settings my gf runs the game on and post it here so u can all set 3d anylize up properly

sigried · Feb 23, 2006, 08:05 PM // 20:05

yeah plz that would help alot

thelessa · Feb 23, 2006, 11:36 PM // 23:36

I am running a FX 5500 card and the current driver I am using is version #6.14.10.5656 I hope this helps.