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This is a guide to the settings in EQ in order to improve performance of the game software.  Understand what the choices mean, reduce the lagging and increase your framerate!
This is a guide to the settings in EQ in order to improve performance of the game software.  Understand what the choices mean, reduce the lagging and increase your framerate!
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<big>[https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/windows-display-calibration.296751/ Darkpaw explains Windows Display Calibration]</big> - May help with brightness issues in EQ
<big>'''[https://fanraeq.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-17-2024-game-update-possible.html January 17, 2024 Game Update Possible DirectX 11 Fix]'''</big>


[https://fanraeq.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-17-2024-game-update-possible.html January 17, 2024 Game Update Possible DirectX 11 Fix] - May be obsolete with game changes made since then.


[https://almarsguides.com/eq/gettingstarted/boxing/PopularEQIssues/ReduceYourLag/ Almar's Guides: Tips and Tricks for Reducing your CPU Usage in EQ]
* [https://almarsguides.com/eq/gettingstarted/boxing/PopularEQIssues/ReduceYourLag/ Almar's Guides: Tips and Tricks for Reducing your CPU Usage in EQ]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e_wqB_XzB0wq9oE_qJZD3tG6doGdJjDbJxQXLqI9k_g/edit?usp=sharing For Advanced Windows Users Only: Soulbanshee’s Computer Optimization Recommendations]


[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e_wqB_XzB0wq9oE_qJZD3tG6doGdJjDbJxQXLqI9k_g/edit?usp=sharing For Advanced Windows Users Only: Soulbanshee’s Computer Optimization Recommendations]
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[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qFDHB4B_HROsGvC7bBqgaXK4XZR91yXy_cZqB_kTQoY/edit Soulbanshee’s EverQuest Settings Parser User Guide] - With download link.
 
[https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/fix-for-game-lagging-after-returning.289982/ For some people, having ''UseLitBatches=FALSE'' in your ''eqclient.ini'' file may help improve framerate]
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[[File:Launchpad enginesettings.png|450px|left]]
[[File:Launchpad enginesettings.png|450px|left]]
The settings in the image shown are what Fanra has changed his settings to since the January 17, 2024 change to DirectX 11. He recommends these settings to reduce lagging / frame rate issues / stuttering and/or slow zoning.
'''Sound:''' Having a 16 piece orchestra constantly playing in the background can be a bit of a drain if you don't have a dedicated sound card, so if your computer is a bit older and you know full well you lack a sound card (almost every computer built in the last five years, except for very high end models, does not have a dedicated sound card), you may wish to turn this off.  This also does affect Audio Triggers, they will be unavailable if sound is off.   
'''Sound:''' Having a 16 piece orchestra constantly playing in the background can be a bit of a drain if you don't have a dedicated sound card, so if your computer is a bit older and you know full well you lack a sound card (almost every computer built in the last five years, except for very high end models, does not have a dedicated sound card), you may wish to turn this off.  This also does affect Audio Triggers, they will be unavailable if sound is off.   


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'''Dynamic Lighting:''' This is the effect produced by your Epic/Helm and any other item that gives off light when equipped. It's not the worst thing in the world to have on, but if you're at the point where you need to cut out every bit of useless filler that you can, it's not going to hurt your gameplay at all to turn this off.  Turning it off may greatly improve performance in crowded zones or areas, especially in [[Laurion Inn]].  
'''Dynamic Lighting:''' This is the effect produced by your Epic/Helm and any other item that gives off light when equipped. It's not the worst thing in the world to have on, but if you're at the point where you need to cut out every bit of useless filler that you can, it's not going to hurt your gameplay at all to turn this off.  Turning it off may greatly improve performance in crowded zones or areas, especially in [[Laurion Inn]].  


'''Texture Caching:''' With the January 17, 2024 game update switching the game to DirectX 11, it is recommended that you check this option. {{Cquote|<br />...Oh and TextureCache is obsolete. ||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/directx-11-the-stuttering-makes-the-game-unplayable.295587/page-14#post-4284745 Cairbrae, EQ Developer, February 14, 2024]}}
'''Texture Caching:''' Sit down kids, and I'll tell you the story of the graphics option that hasn't been relevant since 2004. Texture Caching, while a valuable tool...only effects zones up to the GoD expansions, meaning, you're pretty much never going to get any use out of it. so just keep it off and reduce the zone time for the only instance you ever find yourself back in Ak'Anon. - Off!


'''Texture Compression:''' Check.
'''Texture Compression:''' Wow, finally something that you actually want turned on /gasp. This setting will turn EQ into a bit of a drunken blur, trading in those nice sharp lines for a far more preferable state akin to that of the Play-Doh castle you build every weekend. Perhaps I'm painting the picture too grim, it really doesn't deteriorate the graphics that much, but it does still save you a fair amount of memory, so go ahead and bite the bullet on this one. - On!
{{Cquote|<br />These two options <nowiki>[Texture Caching, Texture Compression]</nowiki> are obsolete and not used in the EQ game client. ||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/soulbanshees-everquest-settings-parser.296011/#post-4299045 Cairbrae, EQ Developer, April 2, 2024]}}
'''Resolution''' Set this to what you normally have it when you play EQ. If you change this from your normal game resolution, you may have to rearrange your UI windows.
 
'''Texture Quality''' Since the January 17, 2024 change to DirectX 11, this may greatly affect your gaming. I recommend you set it for Low. If you wish to experiment you can come back here later and try increasing it.


== Options window settings ==
== Options window settings ==
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=== Hide Chat ===
=== Hide Chat ===
Under Options, the Chat tab allows you to hide various text.  For example, you can choose to see all Melee Crits, just your own, or hide them all.  Investigate the options and hide the ones you don't want to see.  Hiding them means less text and less lag.
Under Options, the Chat tab allows you to hide various text.  For example, you can choose to see all Melee Crits, just your own, or hide them all.  Investigate the options and hide the ones you don't want to see.  Hiding them means less text and less lag.
=== Memory.ini ===
'''Memory.ini''' (.ini hidden in Windows by default) is a file found in your EverQuest > Resources folder.
{{Cquote|<br />Well the truth is that Memory.ini is a tuning feature that enables each client to configure its graphics memory usage without the need for shipping a new executable. This feature was introduced in 2009 to enable the client to be adaptable to a wide range of systems, but it has received little fanfare or attention over the years. ||| [https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/resetting-my-eqclient-ini-file-for-todays-patch.296349/#post-4286560 Cairbrae, EQ Developer, February 21, 2024]}}


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