Bored but cant play...Follow

After playing EQ2 at my friends I wanted to see how well my pc can handle the game (via the 7 day Fae trial). I've had more crashes then I'd like and haven't even been able to create a character yet .

The official site lists the geForce MX cards as not compatible, I'm no wizard here but I have a geForce GT 6800. Is that still an issue?

Ill keep trying all the settings but its not looking good...maybe the trial is what the issue is though. Any thoughts, advice?

Checked all that, unfortunately still getting the vid card freakout. Have turned off everything (graphic glittery crap) that I could but it just refuses to cooperate. It may be the the graphics associated with the trial version too. But if you have any other thoughts keep em comin.

Once you get to where you can select a character, or set the gameplay options...the screen tears causing horizontal and vertical lines, and then locks up so altF4 doesnt do anything and i have to reboot.

Yeah, I've been playing LOTR with no problems like this...i dont think it uses as high of quality graphics though. But it would be nice to know if theres away around this issue using the existing computer without having to get a new video card.

The trial is actually they whole game engine with level limitations, according to the Marketing department (got to talk to them at Fan Faire). Let's see.

Your card is fine, provided it's it good shape. I run the 6600 with no problems. I'd make sure you're using one of the EQ2 tested drivers by checking here.

The next question is how much memory does your system have? The reqs say 512MB but you really have to turn down your in-game graphics quality to get it to run smooth; players recommend at least 1GB.

The other issue might be DirectX: EQ2 absolutely does not support DX10 in any way whatsoever; they recommend you roll back to DX 9.0c.

I'm betting on the DX10.

Happy to help, holler when you're done with LOTR :)