Can anyone help - Possible Graphics Problem!?

[Jimmy66]

My mate (Smitt66) has a problem playing on some of your maps.
there are certain building that are invisible!?
It seems to be buildings with Grey/blueish walls!

most of the time it's alright but when you have one of these buildings in the zone it makes things quite difficult.

I suspect it's probably something to do with his graphics card but I'm not sure.
has anyone else had this problem?

He plays using a laptop!
P4 2.8GHz
1GB DDR Ram
64mb ATI Radeon 9600 Mobility

I've never had this problem on my PC. but then it's alot more powerful than his. PDT_Armat:
Thanks.

[A TIN OF POO]

The graphics card will have problems with some objects also the fact that it's a laptop won't help. Solution can't think of one except buying a new pc ?

[A TIN OF OATS]

An external monitor on his PC may help a lot if he can do that.

He may struggle a bit with a 64MB grfx card tho - especially if it's JO he's playing.

[A TIN OF BOMBS]

I think your processor and your memory are ok...the problem I think is your graphics card.

a) it is an ATI
b) only 64mb card

ATI card do not work so well on df-games because the game is made to use G-force based cards

64 mb (32 mb is minimal, 128 or higher is recommended)...you need a bigger videocard... PDT_Armat:

[A TIN OF BOMBS]

I think your processor and your memory are ok...the problem I think is your graphics card.

a) it is an ATI
b) only 64mb card

ATI card do not work so well on df-games because the game is made to use G-force based cards (<-- Nvidia, sorry)

64 mb (32 mb is minimal, 128 or higher is recommended)...you need a bigger videocard... PDT_Armat:

[A TIN OF FELIX]

i upgraded my mobo and chipset and found huge graphic probs with old card, get a new 128 min best if can afford 256 one, prices arent bad now. or try lowering options and fidlling with settings etc.

[A TIN OF OATS]

He probably won't be able to change the graphics card in a laptop.

[Jimmy66]

The rest of the game is fine! he can play it at 1024 x 768 with no problems (apart from the above)
tried lowering all possible settings but still no joy!

I don't think it's the capabilities of the card, it just seems to be certain buildings!?

Very strange!!!

[A TIN OF OATS]

Card/monitor issue? Maybe try changing the colour quality settings?

[A TIN OF B3NO]

i got an ADI Radeon 256mb 9600 series for like £60 im not sure, Have a look on Ebay for cheap prices!

[Jimmy66]

It's a laptop!

I've got a 256mb GeForce FX5700 myself - and that works perfectly! PDT_Armat:
must just be the mobility Radeon!??
PDT_Armat:

[A TIN OF FELIX]

He probably won't be able to change the graphics card in a laptop.

ahh didnt see that bit, lol PDT_Armat:

[Jimmy66]

No, couldn't sort it. i'll just tell him to get a new laptop!

Cheers anyways PDT_Armat:

[HEREICOME]

he needs to get the latest drivers for his radeon, and make sure he has dx 9 in, that should take care of it.