Macro(s) for huge fps jump in WoW

[TheRabidDeer]

I usually get about 20FPS in dalaran, I used these macros and I went up to 23FPS for a rather huge loss (I usually play with everything maxed).

I also didnt get any change from using m2Faster 0, 1, 2, or 3 despite the fact that I am using a quad core (Q6600). I wouldnt think that it would be a video card bottleneck since I am using an 8800Ultra...

[Keelie]

I just did as was suggested in the first post, made the three macros...clicked them all in turn...but nothing happened...should there be a reload of wow when the new settings are in effect? Or some UI response? i don't see any fps difference really and there wasn't any for me :/


(this was on live)

If you look at them it, you can tell what each one does and enter it one by one, rather than using a macro entry.

/console ffx 0
/console hwPCF 1
/console shadowlod 0
/console timingmethod 1
/console showshadow 0
/console showfootprints 0
/console showfootprintparticles 0

The first one disables/enables pixel shaders, the second one enables a more efficient shadow rendering method (I think), shadowlod, showshadow, both are for shadows. These make a HUGE difference, as shadows are often a huge load on the GPU. Not sure what timing method does, the last two are for footprints, etc...

The second macro deals with things like how far you can see, how much grass shows up, other doodads.

You can obviously see when the shadows are no longer being rendered...your character no longer has a shadow, nor do any others.

/console characterAmbient 1

Was probably the most obvious change - it removes ambient lighting on the character models and makes them look really, really bad.

[Shazjia]

I used those macro's u linked to INCREASE graphix for real good machines. in tbc it was nice but now in wotlk my fps is low

How can i turn off those graphix increase stuff?

i want more fps :-\

gz Shazjia

EDIT: nvm ignore my post my fps in dalaran went from ~15 to ~30 so im happy THX!

[Fujiama]

Wow nice, thanks man!

[TheRealMethuselah]

You're very welcome... I'm trying to test right now which settings in WoW give me a fps boost... I tried unchecking reduce input lag, and it increased FPS but when walking around areas I get a stutter every once in a while, so I'll leave it checked.

Desktop gamma is a weird animal... sometimes I notice an increase, sometimes a decrease... more testing perhaps... needs more salt.

EDIT: Turn off vsync for an increase as well... 5-6 fps for me... my buddy has a top-of-the-line desktop and he went from 60 to 85 fps.

Testing another one

/console MaxFPS 400

Gonna add it if it works... and also testing starting WoW with a higher priority.

[Aureoloss]

I usually get about 20FPS in dalaran, I used these macros and I went up to 23FPS for a rather huge loss (I usually play with everything maxed).

I also didnt get any change from using m2Faster 0, 1, 2, or 3 despite the fact that I am using a quad core (Q6600). I wouldnt think that it would be a video card bottleneck since I am using an 8800Ultra...

You're getting horrible FPS for your machine then. I have a Core 2 Duo and an 8600M on my laptop, and dalaran only takes me down to around 30fps.

[Shazjia]

Turning off Vsync makes my screen go like sh*t 0.o

better to not turn it off for me

keep us up-2date!

Shazjia

[TheRealMethuselah]

Some have reported that problem when using a CRT instead of an LCD... it's understandable... still working on optimizations.

[cybercat]

Hello guys,

thanks for sharing this information, many members from my guild will be happy to tune they're game a bit more!

I'm posting since I have a question I would like you guys to awnser me:

Is there any way to force the game to always use a specific screen refresh rate?

What happens is, everytime I open the game I have to go to Video options and select from 60 to 75 Hertz wich allows me to boost a bit my FPS.

Thanks in advance.

Cya in game.

Cc

[Shazjia]

Is there any way to force the game to always use a specific screen refresh rate?

What happens is, everytime I open the game I have to go to Video options and select from 60 to 75 Hertz wich allows me to boost a bit my FPS.

Are you using a CRT of TFT screen.

if ur using a TFT screen then 60hz is probably the max u can get.
in-game u can set it higher, but next time u log-in it will be resetted to the max of 60 hz.
so no need to put it higher.

Shaz

EDIT: Correct me if i'm wrong.

[danoontje]

Hello guys,

thanks for sharing this information, many members from my guild will be happy to tune they're game a bit more!

I'm posting since I have a question I would like you guys to awnser me:

Is there any way to force the game to always use a specific screen refresh rate?

What happens is, everytime I open the game I have to go to Video options and select from 60 to 75 Hertz wich allows me to boost a bit my FPS.

Thanks in advance.

Cya in game.

Cc

I think there is, I dont know the exact menu folders but if you got to your advanced setting of you graphics card there is a tab somewhere to have stuff either application managed or turn on or off by default, I think that is also contains the option to force a refresh rate. On the side note dont put your refresh rate higher then 60 if you are using a flat screen.

[cybercat]

Thanks for the fast response!

I'm using a TFT that can go all the way to 1600x1200@75Hertz. That's why in-game it let me uses this option.

The only bummer is everytime i log in I have to change this video option

I'll check if the display drivers can force WoW application to run under a specific screen configuration.

Thanks again.

Cc

[NathSB]

There's no way these macros caused your ntfs corruption... they don't even deal with the file system, it's just graphics settings.

I have an Nvidia based graphics card on my machine and use these macros everytime I run WoW.

If a macro could crash your computer, I'm sure someone would have made a WoW virus a long time ago.

/console crashIP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ? :P

[TheRealMethuselah]

Hello guys,

thanks for sharing this information, many members from my guild will be happy to tune they're game a bit more!

I'm posting since I have a question I would like you guys to awnser me:

Is there any way to force the game to always use a specific screen refresh rate?

What happens is, everytime I open the game I have to go to Video options and select from 60 to 75 Hertz wich allows me to boost a bit my FPS.

Thanks in advance.

Cya in game.

Cc

In order to save it for every use go into your World of Warcraft/WTF folder and edit the config.wtf file and edit the line:

SET gxRefresh "60"

TO

SET gxRefresh "75"

You may have to make the file read-only afterwards, not sure.

In game you can use if you don't want to edit your config.wtf file.

/console gxRefresh 75

Rates can be:
60,70,72,75,85,90,100,120,160 or 200

[dblodonut]

I just tried the first three macros today in Dalaran. None of them had any effect on my fps at all. I made sure everything was correct in them and manually typed them out each. Still nothing. Anyone else get no effect from these? And anyone have a suggestion for me? :P

[Hirork]

They only change settings in the Config.wtf, they are global, but if you want to reset just delete the config.wtf file and they should go back to default.

Unless you have a REALLY bad machine, these should improve your fps dramatically.

you can write the commands (without the /console) into the config.wtf and the game should apply them ???

[cybercat]

In order to save it for every use go into your World of Warcraft/WTF folder and edit the config.wtf file and edit the line:

SET gxRefresh "60"

TO

SET gxRefresh "75"

You may have to make the file read-only afterwards, not sure.

In game you can use if you don't want to edit your config.wtf file.

/console gxRefresh 75

Rates can be:
60,70,72,75,85,90,100,120,160 or 200

Thanks Methuselah, I tryed the 3 macros, but only sticked to 1st and 3rd. The farclip macro just "fog's" my game and tbh I didn't liked it!

I got around 20~30 FPS improvement while running in Dalaran.

Again thanks for the tips!

Cya in game.

Cc

[TheRealMethuselah]

Glad I could help my friend... 8)

[Motarro]

I just wanted to say "Thank you!" to the OP. I currently have satellite internet (not by choice, trust me) and I was constantly getting disconnected. I used these macros and not only did my fps go up, but the number of disconnects dropped. If you discover any new tricks, please post!!

[Sinister Knight]

Tried the macros, didn't see much improvement standing in Dalaran. maybe slight increase but that was only using partial macro of the 2nd and 3rd listed. Tried full macros of each and FR actually dropped about 5. :/ Definately not a 15-20 fps gain.

Since my Device manager is apparently timing out I can't verify but I believe I have a Geforce 6800 on this laptop which is about 2 1/2 years old now. Currently not working so I can't afford to get a newer cheap desktop so trying whatever tricks I can to improve FR. :/ Thoughts on why the macro didn't seem to help at all?