Poll

Did this tweak help improve or sustain better frame rates in BF2?

Yes, with X-Fi series33%33% - 1
Yes, with Audigy series0%0% - 0
Yes, with Onboard series0%0% - 0
Yes, with "other" sound card. I will post which one0%0% - 0
No66%66% - 2
Total: 3
ECH
Member
+50|7090|Some where near you
I have notice sustain frame rates of 70 and up on different maps in BF2 using a X1900xtx.  Someone in the Creative Labs forum pointed us in this direction as the Openal.dll file is not the file we should using.

1. Go to: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wrap_oal.dll
2. copy wrap_oal.dll
3. paste it on the desktop
4. rename wrap_oal.dll into BF2OpenAL.dll Check to make sure it's version 1.1 (right click, properties...version tab Open AL 1.1).  If it's not update your chipset drivers then update your sound card drivers. If that still doesn't update it to 1.1 go here http://developer.creative.com/articles/ … amp;aid=45
5. Go to: X:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2                           
6. Copy BF2OpenAL.dll in the Battlefield 2 directory 
7. Right click in that directory and select "PASTE"
8.  It will make a copy called "Copy of BF2OpenAL.dll
9.  Delete BF2OpenAL.dll in the Battlefield 2 directory
10  Copy BF2OpenAL.dll from desktop into: X:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2
11. Go to: C:\...\My Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\cache\(delete all cache file)
12.  Go to: C:\...\My Documents\Battlefield 2\dmp\*.dmp <--delete all files with a *.dmp extension.
13. when you enter the server pull down the command box. For me I use the "~" key.
14.  Type renderer.drawfps 1 (some of you may need to hit the spacebar twice to move it once...don't ask it's stupid).
15. Also type game.lockfps  999
165. Play BF2 with Fraps and see if you notice an increase or sustain frame rate in BF2
Play game.

If you didn't notice an increase in frame rate (for those with X-Fi), it sucks to be you (except Audigy & Onboard sound users, I have no idea if this will work or not)...I actually notice a few more frames then normal but most of all hardly any dips..  This was tested on a X-Fi Platnium and I did notice a difference.

Last edited by ECH (2006-03-01 19:39:11)

elmer1082
To The Front
+4|7203|Columbus, Indiana
I did the replacing the file thing because my machine keep crashing after upgrading, processor, motherboard, PSU and video but I kept my old sound card which is a Creative Labs Audigy 2 Value.
It stopped my system from crashing now but my frame rates, using Fraps, still averages the same.
ECH
Member
+50|7090|Some where near you
great, anyone else?
ECH
Member
+50|7090|Some where near you
so what's the deal i know more have tried...what's the results
SuB
Member
+50|7123
this is an anti crash fix which has been around since bf2 demo etc.. not an fps boost, if you did it was simply because it's FINALLY using the updated file instead of the outdated file that comes with bf2.
don't expect results, just expect stability.
Trooper_Collider
Member
+25|7191

SuB wrote:

this is an anti crash fix which has been around since bf2 demo etc.. not an fps boost, if you did it was simply because it's FINALLY using the updated file instead of the outdated file that comes with bf2.
don't expect results, just expect stability.
Yeah, I have to agree, I did it too in order to avoid the frequently crashing to the desktop I was experiencing, but as far as I know is not done with any other purpose.


Edit: eversince the crashing stopped.


Semper Fi!!

Last edited by Trooper_Collider (2006-03-02 08:36:14)

Trooper_Collider
Member
+25|7191
Btw, u all may wanna try the following link: (where the Audigy 2 BF2OpenAll.dll  tweak is extensively explained and much more), very interesting!!

http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2_1.html


Semper Fi!!
[RSN]FSK.nor
Member
+16|7116
Mine is verison 2.0.0.0
ECH
Member
+50|7090|Some where near you
whats the deal more of you WILL try this.. It does work for some...so try it

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