Tech Support: Graphics Problems

Problem: Frame Rate Issues (eg. Rapid or Slow Movement)

Possible Solution: Correct Energy Saver Settings

"Slow motion" effects could be caused by your computer's CPU not having enough power due to Windows energy-saving settings. To fix this:

1. Go to the control panel
2. Choose power options
3. Change the power options from the default balanced setting to "high performance".

Possible Solution: Lower Your Max FPS

Many graphics problems can be fixed by changing the FPS (frames per second). You can adjust this by pressing ALT + O to bring up the options menu, then click on the "Display" tab, then slide the "Max. Frames Per Second" slider.

Possible Solution: Run in Compatibility Mode

1. Right-click the shortcut you click on to start EverQuest and select Properties.
2. Click the Compatibility tab
3. Change the compatibility settings to a different version (Windows 98 is recommended)

Possible Solution: Use WinEQ2

One popular (but not free) program, WinEQ2 is known to solve a variety of issues, and has often been recommend by Project 1999 co-manager Rogean.

Problem: WinEQ2 Doesn't Work ("eqgame.exe has encountered a problem")

If you encounter the error "eqgame.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." when trying to run WinEQ2 and you have previously set EverQuest to run in compatibility mode, disable compatibility. If this doesn't help check the forum or contact WinEQ2 support.

Possible Solution: Disable a Core Using /Affinity Batch File

The following steps will create a shortcut to launch eqgame.exe bound to only a single CPU core. They will not work for Windows XP but are known to work for Windows 7.

1. Create a new txt file and put the following text inside:
   • start /affinity 1 eqgame.exe patchme
2. Save the file as eqonecore.bat (or any name ending in .bat) in your EverQuest folder.
3. Cretae a shortcut to that batch file.
4. Use that shortcut to launch the game from now on.

Possible Solution: Disable a Core in System Configuration

Bases on Multicore CPU: how to disable a core:

1. Open the start menu, click on Run,type in msconfig and click on OK
2. In the System Configuration window click on the start sub menu and the on Advanced Options button.
3. In the second window that appear, you should be provide with an option for enabling and disabling the number of processors you want to use.
4. Validate your entry by clicking on OK.
5. Restart your PC and it should be fine.

Further Suggestions

If you have a multi-core processor (which is very likely for newer and more powerful computers) the thread on Multi/Dual/Quad-Core Issues also offers further ideas.

Problem: Crashing While Zoning

Hopefully a better answer will get added here soon, but for now the thread Crashing while zoning has many suggestion.

Problem: Slow Wolf Form Animation

User Zaela has created a tool to fix this problem, which you can read about in the Default Wolf Form - Slow Animation (running forward) thread

Problem: Can't Adjust Gamma on Mac Using Wineskin

See this forum thread