[Guide How to get better performance in Aion

[Guide] How to get better performance in Aion

Hi !

Well, it's my first post here so I decided to share some tips regarding Aion performance.

It's a simple command modification, so don't worry about getting banned or sth.

Ok so let's start:

1. First, run Notepad (Windows default text editor).
2. Second, Copy & Paste the following into Notepad, explanation follows:

Code:

con_disable_console = "0" 

g_open_aion_web= "0" 

g_save_preset = "1" 

d3d9_TripleBuffering= "1" 

r_Texture_Anisotropic_Level= "16" 

d3d9_TextureFilter= "TRILINEAR"

Some explanations:

• con_disable_console = "0" -Allows you to use the in-game console by pressing PauseBreak key

• g_open_aion_web= "0" -Disables opening Aion webpage when quiting

• d3d9_TripleBuffering= "1" -Enables Triple buffering, this must be set to enabled, it offers a significant performance boost-

• r_Texture_Anisotropic_Level= "16" -Enables 16x Anisotropic filtering, sharpens textures with minimal performance loss-

• d3d9_TextureFilter= "TRILINEAR" -Sets filtering type to 'Trilinear'

• g_save_preset = "1"-Saves your settings

- 1 means enabled, 0 means disabled, this is only true for enable/disable options

1. Finally, click Save as in notepad. Name the file system.ovr " without the Quotes and save it.
2. Browse to your Aion folder [ex. C:\Aion ]
3. Look for a text file named 'system.cfg' and delete it, this file saves your last settings, and is auto-created every time you exit the game, so no need to worry.
4. Copy 'system.ovr' that we created into your Aion folder.

That is all, the next time you run the game. The settings in the 'system.ovr' will be processed. Its important to remember that the values you set in system.ovr may not be correctly displayed in the game's default graphics settings menu. So don't let that confuse you.


Now, that you have system.ovr in your Aion folder, you can enable/disable/change numerous game settings by simply adding command lines in the text file and saving it. For example:

In Aion, we can change the brightness from the default in-game UI, but not the contrast. If you want to change the game contrast, simply add the following line to system.ovr :

Code:

r_contrast= "0.55"

Here we set the Contrast value of Aion to 0.55, If we use TVs as our standard, then Contrast value 1 in Aion is equal to Contrast 100 (full) in TV, Contrast 0.01 in Aion is 1 in TVs (minimum), and Contrast 0.50 is contrast 50 in a TV.

So, in the above example. Contrast 0.55 means Contrast 55, which is a little more than the default in Aion (0.50). You can also directly change the contrast in-game through the in-game console, more on that later.


Also to change Brightness, we use:

Code:

r_brightness= " X "

-where X is the brightness value


To prevent the game from running a certain line in system.ovr, like there is a certain setting that you don't want the game to use, simply add ' \\ ' infront of it:

Code:

\\r_brightness= "0.00"

Above line wont work, and brightness wont be Zero.


If you want to stop using system.ovr as a whole, simply rename it to something else (like system.txt), and delete system.cfg



Before that, some settings but not all, can be directly changed in the game through the in-game console. Which can be accessed by pressing ' PauseBreak ' key from your keyboard while in-game. For example, we can directly change Contrast in-game and see the effects instantly with the following steps:

• First, run Aion and login
• Once in-game, press the ' PauseBreak ' key on your keyboard. A green screen should appear, this is the in-game console.

Type: " \r_contrast= "0.65 " without the quotes, then press Enter, remove the console window by pressing ' PauseBreak ' again, you should immediately notice a change in contrast.

**The prefix \ is needed for commands to work in the console **

Keep changing the contrast value until you find the level you like, then you may prefer to use this value in ' system.ovr ' so you won't have to type it everytime you login.

Remember that not all effects work using the in-game console, most only work by adding there command lines in system.ovr, also there are some that only work in the in-game console. Example:


Here is a graphical setting that i always use and highly recommend, and you can use it only through the in-game console. Its called FieldOfView (FOV) and this is how it works:

• Log in-game and press 'PauseBreak' for console
• Type the following line:

Code:

\g_minfov 100

• Exit console (PB)

You will notice that something is different, weird at first. The mountains seem further away, your character seem to run faster. Eventually you will realize that you can now see 75% more in the same screen, basically your field of view have increased.

You can use any value between 1 and 180, i personally use 100 after lots of testing. You are free to test and choose what you prefer. Also remember that when if you change any setting in Aion using the default in-game menu, it will reset the FOV to 60. So you will need to set it to 100 again.


Warning

Since this mod is made for retail servers it delets the option to free-fly.

To allow yourself free-flying simply add this command to your system.ovr file:

Code:

g_freefly = "1"

Complete system.ovr file should look like this:

Code:

-- [System-Configuration]
-- add your settings to this file, not system.cfg

con_disable_console = "0" 
g_open_aion_web= "0" 
g_save_preset = "1" 
d3d9_TripleBuffering= "1" 
r_Texture_Anisotropic_Level= "16" 
d3d9_TextureFilter= "TRILINEAR"
g_freefly = "1"

Now, you know how to use some very useful settings through the in-game console. What remains is simply listing other effects that can be adjusted, here are some settings you can add to your system.ovr , put them under the title '#Extra settings#', explanation is included for some of them.

Code:

#Extra settings#


r_rendermode = "3"

[Enables render mode 3, named paradise, there are 5 modes, not all of them work it seems:

0- default 

1- improved

2- paradise

3- cold

4- cartoon

5- Cinematic ]



r_SpecAntialias= "1"

(Makes specular edges smoother)


r_EnhanceImage = "1"

(Enhances image quality, unsure of the actual effect)

r_EnhanceImageAmount = "1.000000"

(Amount of enhancment, 1.0 is max)

r_FSAA = "1"

(Enables Full Screen Anti- Alisasing)

r_FSAA_quality = "2"

(Sets Anti-aliasing quality, 1 is default , 2 is high )

r_FSAA_samples = "4"

(Anti aliasing value, the higher the better the image quality and the more is the performance cost)



r_HDRFake= "1"

r_HDRBrightOffset = "3.000000"

r_HDRBrightThreshold = "2.000000"

r_HDRLevel = "0.900000"

r_HDRRendering = "7"

[ The above 5 and after vigorous testing seem to activate a psedo-HDR effect, which is basically a lightning effect, after lots of testing the above values gave me the best results, here is some insight on what each line does 

1- HDRBrightOffset (the higher the value the more will Bright areas be isolated from Dark areas)

2- HDRBrightThreshold (sets the threshhold for brightness, if set too high, areas that are usually bright may become too bright)

3- r_HDRLevel (level of HDR saturation effect, test and see for yourself)

4- r_HDRRendering = "7" (Not even sure if it works, but if it does, then 7 is probably the only one that does)

]


r_Cryvision= "1"

r_CryvisionType= "0"

(1- is default 0- is high quality)

r_ShadowBlur= "3" (type of shadow blurring, 3 looks best)

r_Vegetation_PerpixelLight= "1"

(Improves the look and color of vegetation under lightning)

r_ShadowJittering= "1.5"

(An effect that blurs shadows edges, the higher it is the more blurred shadow edges become)

r_Char_SunColor_Amount = "1.100000"

(The amount of color from the sun that is displayed on player models)

r_Char_AmbientColor_Amount = "0.800000"

(The amount of color from ambient lightning)

r_fx_postGlareType = "0"

r_VolumetricFog = "1"

r_Water_Distance_Far = "1"

r_DrawNearFoV= "100"

(Draws high-res textures in a FOV of 100, best used with FOV 100)

r_NoDrawNear= "0"

(If you see some objects like rocks disappear up-close, add this line)

r_VSync=1

(Enables V-sync, already available in-game)

r_UseSoftParticles= "1"

(Softens particles, like skill effects and spells)

r_UseParticlesGlow= "1"

r_Glow= "1"

r_UseParticlesRefraction= "1"

r_FillLights= "14"

(Lack of a good description)

r_TexturesFilteringQuality= "0"

( 0 is highest quality)

r_mrt_tonemap= "1"

( enables tone-mapping, not sure if it works)

r_mrt_ssao= "1"

( enables Screen-Space ambient occlusion, not sure if it actually works)

ca_EnableCubicBlending= "1"

(Should improve graphical quality, unsure of the actual effect)

s_SampleRate= "48000"

(Set sound sample rate to 48000 Khz)

q_renderer= "3"

( q stands for Quality, 3 is highest )

ca_ambient_light_range= "25"

(The range of Ambient light, and how much of it will effect shadowy areas)

ca_ambient_light_intensity = "0.400000"

(The intensity of ambient lightning, if you increase it, then dark areas in the world will be lighter)

q_ShaderPostProcess= "2"

e_max_view_dst= "5200" <--- ( Sets view distance to 5200, default is 2048, may not actually do anything)

( Sets the maximum view distance, should work. But test it)

e_shadows_max_texture_size= "2048" <--- ( this taxes the system abit)

( This increases shadow resolution, requires RAM system or from graphics card, will affect performance)

e_view_dist_ratio_vegetation= "75"

(Sets the view distance of vegetation, 75 is relativity Far)


e_ent_view_dist_ratio = "110.000000"

(Sets the View distance of Entities, things like trees and torches, smoke effect... etc 110 is very far)

e_particles_max_count= "12000"

(Maximum amount of particles that can be displayed on screen, 12000 is a lot. Not recommended if you do lots of sieges]

e_light_maps= "1"

e_obj_min_view_dist= "4096" 

(Sets the view distance for objects, like player models and rocks. Make sure you have this enabled and 3000+ is a good value)

e_obj_view_dist_ratio= "110" 

(Sets the view distance ratio of objects, make sure this is enabled, 110 is very far)

e_objects_fade_on_distance= "0"

(Objects wont fade on distance)

e_shadow_maps_self_shadowing= "1"

e_shadow_maps_size_ratio= "2000"

e_sun= "1"

e_vegetation_bending= "5"

(Amount of vegetation bending with the winds)

e_water_ocean_soft_particles= "1"

e_particles_quality= "4"

Its good to remember, that many of these settings in the ' Extra ' category are cosmetic, with the exception of some of them, its better not use many of these if you don't have a relatively powerful PC. Since they can set the graphical quality above the 'MAX' setting.


Source:Guide for graphics performance

I've tested it while playing retail since it's beginning. Also I'm using it now playing Gamez server. On both cases works great.

Hope I could help ^^

 

All I have to say is !!!!, thanks SO much for posting this! My game is running at an epic rate both graphically and performance wise. I think I love you.

 

Thanx, i suppose ill try this out..

 

Don't do this guys. it gives the flight restricted zones back :sad:

 

Well, I used to play on retail, so nothing like fly everywhere option was available. I have to say I forgot about that pasting this guide here.

I'm pretty sure devs can provide us with command which enables flying everywhere. When you apply a patch from Gamez you get new system.ovr file. Doing this mod you create your own system file. So I guess it won't be a problem.

When I get home I'll try to search this command in Gamez system.ovr file.

 

meaning that u cant fly in beginer zones and other towns? inched:

 

yep flight would be just like retail

 

Easier than I thought.

Add this line to your system.ovr file.

Code:

g_freefly = "1"

I'll edit first post.

 

Do I need to overwrite the default system.ovr with yours or just leave it?

 

You can either edit it with what I've posted or delete old one, create new in notepad, save as *.ovr and past do Aion folder.

Complete system.ovr file should look like this:

Code:

-- [System-Configuration]
-- add your settings to this file, not system.cfg

con_disable_console = "0" 
g_open_aion_web= "0" 
g_save_preset = "1" 
d3d9_TripleBuffering= "1" 
r_Texture_Anisotropic_Level= "16" 
d3d9_TextureFilter= "TRILINEAR"
g_freefly = "1"

 

Don't need. my 700 dollar computer rapes Aion. Thanks though, I'm sure this would be great doe the other guys in my legion

 

Excellent Work this is truly a great guide.

 

how can i change the console button from pause to smthn different?

 

Bookmarked! Great guide my friend!

 

so wait in essence couldnt you do this to give you free fly on retail? or would they catch that

 

It's a server side I guess. On retail it's locked, here it's unlocked.

 

no it does not i have used this and flown anywhere i want to still

 

I don't think the free fly code works. I added it in but it doesn't let me fly in Pandaemonium.

 

Compare your system.ovr file to this one. If in yours something is different then you must have made sth wrong.

Code:

-- [System-Configuration]
-- add your settings to this file, not system.cfg

con_disable_console = "0" 
g_open_aion_web= "0" 
g_save_preset = "1" 
d3d9_TripleBuffering= "1" 
r_Texture_Anisotropic_Level= "16" 
d3d9_TextureFilter= "TRILINEAR"
g_freefly = "1"

If you follow this guide and don't add the last line there's no way you'll fly everywhere.


REMEMBER do edit files without Aion running.

 

g_freefly = "1" thanks I was running into the shield thing over and over again with a mean face. Like the face on my avatar.