http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version<p>Dear Linux Exchange,</p> <p>I was wondering if you guys have noticed the the graphics on the linux version of the game are rather disappointing compared to the windows version of the game?</p> <p>If you guys know a way to fix it it would be much appreciated!</p>enTue, 05 Oct 2010 20:20:58 -0400http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/1377<p>Install windows 7 and then just play the game.</p>Pack3tg0st 1Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:20:58 -0400http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/1377http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/409<p>This is assuming you have working drivers and all..</p> <p>The Doom3/Quake4 engine has trouble detecting video memory. If it doesn't know, it will assume 64MB video memory by default. As a result you will get very bad textures, low quality per-pixel lighting, etcetera.</p> <p>Edit your ~/.quake4/q4base/Quake4Config.cfg file. Check the following lines. The settings below are for my ATI Radeon HD 4800 with 512 MB memory:</p> <pre><code>seta com_videoRam "512" seta image_downSizeLimit "1024" seta image_ignoreHighQuality "0" seta image_downSizeBumpLimit "1024" seta image_downSizeSpecularLimit "512" seta image_downSizeBump "1" seta image_downSizeSpecular "1" </code></pre> <p>Edit these setting as appropriate. Restart. You should have gorgeous graphics now.</p>Sander MarechalSun, 09 May 2010 19:52:57 -0400http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/409http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/358<p>You also want to make sure that you're running the appropriate drivers for your video card. The open source drivers included with your distrobutions typically won't cut it for gaming. </p> <p>Make sure you've installed the proprietary (restricted) driver appropriate for your video card. </p> <p>Both AMD/ATi and Nvidia need to use the proprietary drivers quite often. </p>Pack3tg0stFri, 07 May 2010 06:16:12 -0400http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/358http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/357<p>Check your PC meets the minimum requirements for the game.</p> <ul> <li>GNU/Linux system</li> <li>Pentium(r) 4 2.0 GHz or Athlon(tm) XP 2000+ processor</li> <li>512MB RAM</li> <li>Kernel 2.4, 2.6 is recommended</li> <li>glibc >= 2.2.4</li> </ul> <p>3D acceleration ( not required for dedicated server ): - SDL >= 1.2 - latest OpenGL drivers, correctly configured - ATI(r) Radeon(r) 9700 - ATI Radeon 9800 - ATI Radeon X300 series - ATI Radeon X550 series - ATI Radeon X600 series - ATI Radeon X700 series - ATI Radeon X800 series - ATI Radeon X850 series - Nvidia(r) GeForce(TM) 3/Ti series - Nvidia GeForce 4/Ti series - Nvidia GeForce FX series - Nvidia GeForce 6 series - Nvidia GeForce 7 series</p> <p>If you have Compiz or any desktop effects make sure they are turned off. Also try turning off force ambient light.</p>TracerBulletFri, 07 May 2010 06:11:47 -0400http://linuxexchange.org/questions/316/quake-4-linux-graphics-seem-really-bad-compared-to-the-windows-version/357