Background issue & some other stuff

[Nengu]

Well, I didnt have this problem when i was in town, but once i went out the gate, everything turn black. All I could see was my character and the monsters, and the other peoples. Not only that, but i've been experiencing some major lags. I can say about 1 frame in about 2 seconds, and sometime my character keep flashing off and on; a few second u see him, then the next you see only the shadow. Yea, i know i have a lot of problem. Maybe its because my computers old.

btw, heres my system information
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OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name GAO-EM2MHEG5NVA
System Manufacturer Compaq
System Model Deskpro EP/SB Series
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~647 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Compaq 686T2, 8/18/1999
SMBIOS Version 2.1
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Time Zone Central Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 256.25 MB
Available Physical Memory 71.48 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 618.59 MB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

[TheCretz]

The issue may be caused by an outdated or under minimum spec graphics card. Make sure that you have the most current drivers and that your card meets our minimum specs.

The first thing you need to know before attempting to download new graphics card drivers is which type of card you have. There are typically two companies who manufacture graphics cards; nVIDIA and ATI. Once you have found what type of card you have, you can then download the drivers located at:

Outspark Drivers Page ( http://www.outspark.com/sos/downloads/drivers
)

NOTE: All current graphics card drivers are now packaged with the most current version of OpenGL. There is no need to seek it once you have downloaded and installed your graphics card driver.

I have listed below the steps to find what type of graphics card you have, and also for future reference any other specific spec of your computer.

1. Press “Start”
2. Click “Run”
3. Type “DxDiag” and press enter

Don't forget to check out the minimum requirements for SotS as well:

Secret of the Solstice (http://www.outspark.com/sos/guides/getting-started/system-reqs/)

CSR_Cretz