mastercomfig - fps/customization config

#1771

mastercoms

1 Frags – +

v6.11.3 released with usability improvements and performance enhancements.

[url=https://mastercomfig.com/download]v6.11.3[/url] released with usability improvements and performance enhancements.

#1772

steph

Spaceship Servers

1 Frags – +

mastercomsstephis there any particular reason why mat_antialias is set to 1 instead of 0, even at the low preset?Because mat_antialias 1 means antialiasing is off. 0 is not a valid value and is clamped up to 1.

ok so according to the valve developer wiki, default is 0

https://i.imgur.com/3PLdCM4.png

and also ive fixed (and helped other people fix) a problem with the mumble overlay breaking by setting mat_antialias to 0 instead of 1 in the comfig.cfg part of this config thru vpk editing.

even if it does clamp, which im fairly sure it doesnt in tf2's version of source, whats the harm in setting it to 0 anyway?

[quote=mastercoms][quote=steph]is there any particular reason why mat_antialias is set to 1 instead of 0, even at the low preset?[/quote]
Because mat_antialias 1 means antialiasing is off. 0 is not a valid value and is clamped up to 1.[/quote]

ok so according to the valve developer wiki, default is 0
[img]https://i.imgur.com/3PLdCM4.png[/img]

and also ive fixed (and helped other people fix) a problem with the mumble overlay breaking by setting mat_antialias to 0 instead of 1 in the comfig.cfg part of this config thru vpk editing.

even if it does clamp, which im fairly sure it doesnt in tf2's version of source, whats the harm in setting it to 0 anyway?

#1773

sAven

0 Frags – +

Adding the new "run_modules" commands into user/autoexec.cfg doesn't work on startup, but it does work in console after startup. Running the command through the launch options works too.

#1774

PootisPootisPootisPootis

6 Frags – +

tl:dr Antialiasing is controlled by mat_antialias and mat_aaquality.

Q: Why mat_antialias is set to 0 by default?
A:

pazerBecause the values of these cvars are loaded as part of the material system config that is stored in the registry. They arent loaded and stored like normal cvars.

source

Q:

stephwhats the harm in setting it to 0 anyway?

A:

pazer

mat_antialias 0
mat_forceaniso 0

Don't set these to 0. The minimum value of these cvars is 1, and setting them to 0 will just cause a material system reload = breaking mumble overlay/increasing game startup time. Think about it: mat_antialias controls the number of samples taken per pixel on your screen. If you took 0 samples per pixel, your screen would be entirely black :P
Reading directly from the game's code, the same hardcoded minimum exists for mat_forceaniso:

pConfig->m_nForceAnisotropicLevel = max( mat_forceaniso.GetInt(), 1 );

source

Antialiasing off
mat_aaquality 0
mat_antialias 1

MSAA x2
mat_aaquality 0
mat_antialias 2

CSAA x8
mat_aaquality 2
mat_antialias 4

tl:dr Antialiasing is controlled by mat_antialias and mat_aaquality.

Q: Why mat_antialias is set to 0 by default?
A: [quote=pazer]Because the values of these cvars are loaded as part of the material system config that is stored in the registry. They arent loaded and stored like normal cvars.[/quote]
[url=https://www.teamfortress.tv/25328/comanglias-config-fps-guide/?page=3#68]source[/url]

Q: [quote=steph]whats the harm in setting it to 0 anyway?[/quote]
A: [quote=pazer][code]mat_antialias 0
mat_forceaniso 0
[/code]
Don't set these to 0. The minimum value of these cvars is 1, and setting them to 0 will just cause a material system reload = breaking mumble overlay/increasing game startup time. Think about it: mat_antialias controls the number of samples taken per pixel on your screen. If you took 0 samples per pixel, your screen would be entirely black :P
Reading directly from the game's code, the same hardcoded minimum exists for mat_forceaniso:

pConfig->m_nForceAnisotropicLevel = max( mat_forceaniso.GetInt(), 1 );[/quote]
[url=https://www.teamfortress.tv/25328/comanglias-config-fps-guide/?page=2#49]source[/url]

[h]Antialiasing off[/h]
mat_aaquality 0
mat_antialias 1

[h]MSAA x2[/h]
mat_aaquality 0
mat_antialias 2

[h]CSAA x8[/h]
mat_aaquality 2
mat_antialias 4

#1775

mastercoms

2 Frags – +

v6.11.4 released with networking improvements, performance enhancements and general quality of life improvements.

[url=https://mastercomfig.com/download]v6.11.4[/url] released with networking improvements, performance enhancements and general quality of life improvements.

#1776

JohhnyFromCali

1 Frags – +

Does the custom or any of the class configs not work anymore with 6.11.4?

#1777

mastercoms

0 Frags – +

Artz_HispanianDoes the custom or any of the class configs not work anymore with 6.11.4?

Should work if you have everything in the user folder without any renaming.

[quote=Artz_Hispanian]Does the custom or any of the class configs not work anymore with 6.11.4?[/quote]
Should work if you have everything in the user folder without any renaming.

#1778

JohhnyFromCali

1 Frags – +

My max FPS is set to 181 instead of 300 and some of class specific key binds don’t work right now.

#1779

mastercoms

2 Frags – +

Artz_HispanianMy max FPS is set to 181 instead of 300 and some of class specific key binds don’t work right now.

Could you show me your class config set up?

And 181FPS is the default FPS limit in mastercomfig

[quote=Artz_Hispanian]My max FPS is set to 181 instead of 300 and some of class specific key binds don’t work right now.[/quote]
Could you show me your class config set up?

And 181FPS is the default FPS limit in mastercomfig

#1780

Pert

1 Frags – +

is there a preferred version/s to use or one/s I should avoid if Im using an overclocked 8600k and a 1080TI?

#1781

mastercoms

0 Frags – +

Pertis there a preferred version/s to use or one/s I should avoid if Im using an overclocked 8600k and a 1080TI?

Depends on what graphics quality you want. The addons are the ones that are strictly about hardware. But I doubt you really need/want very low or low with that powerful setup.

[quote=Pert]is there a preferred version/s to use or one/s I should avoid if Im using an overclocked 8600k and a 1080TI?[/quote]
Depends on what graphics quality you want. The addons are the ones that are strictly about hardware. But I doubt you really need/want very low or low with that powerful setup.

#1782

whitepuzzle

1 Frags – +

I switched back from 7a to 6.11.4 (medium-low.vpk) and fences (like the one near snakewater spawn, or ammomod) look aids now even with MSAA enabled. How to fix it? On 7a, they only looked shit with MSAA disabled.

#1783

JohhnyFromCali

2 Frags – +

mastercomsArtz_HispanianMy max FPS is set to 181 instead of 300 and some of class specific key binds don’t work right now.Could you show me your class config set up?

And 181FPS is the default FPS limit in mastercomfig

I moved and it fixed it self

[quote=mastercoms][quote=Artz_Hispanian]My max FPS is set to 181 instead of 300 and some of class specific key binds don’t work right now.[/quote]
Could you show me your class config set up?

And 181FPS is the default FPS limit in mastercomfig[/quote]
I moved and it fixed it self

#1784

mastercoms

2 Frags – +

v6.11.5 released with performance improvements and bug fixes.

whitepuzzleI switched back from 7a to 6.11.4 (medium-low.vpk) and fences (like the one near snakewater spawn, or ammomod) look aids now even with MSAA enabled. How to fix it? On 7a, they only looked shit with MSAA disabled.

Use aa=medium in your modules.cfg.

[url=https://mastercomfig.com/download]v6.11.5[/url] released with performance improvements and bug fixes.
[code][/code]
[quote=whitepuzzle]I switched back from 7a to 6.11.4 (medium-low.vpk) and fences (like the one near snakewater spawn, or ammomod) look aids now even with MSAA enabled. How to fix it? On 7a, they only looked shit with MSAA disabled.[/quote]
Use aa=medium in your modules.cfg.

#1785

sAven

0 Frags – +

Since TF2 just crashes when loading in-game matchmaking in DX8, would it be better to have "mat_dxlevel 90/95" in mm_overrides.cfg to save people a restart?

#1786

whitepuzzle

0 Frags – +

Also, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.

#1787

sAven

0 Frags – +

whitepuzzleAlso, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.

I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.

[quote=whitepuzzle]Also, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.[/quote]

I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.

#1788

sAven

0 Frags – +

How come my comfig.cfg doesn't have the comments and organization of the code changes for version 6.11.5?

https://imgur.com/a/oJfha0q

How come my comfig.cfg doesn't have the comments and organization of the code changes for version 6.11.5?

https://imgur.com/a/oJfha0q

#1789

_Kermit

0 Frags – +

sAvenwhitepuzzleAlso, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.
I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.

I'm sure that on soldier/demo 15.2 is still worth it.

[quote=sAven][quote=whitepuzzle]Also, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.[/quote]

I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.[/quote]

I'm sure that on soldier/demo 15.2 is still worth it.

#1790

mastercoms

3 Frags – +

v6.11.6 released with performance improvements and bug fixes.

sAvenSince TF2 just crashes when loading in-game matchmaking in DX8, would it be better to have "mat_dxlevel 90/95" in mm_overrides.cfg to save people a restart?

I don't want to set that, since it would also set for people already on DX9.

sAvenHow come my comfig.cfg doesn't have the comments and organization of the code changes for version 6.11.5?

https://imgur.com/a/oJfha0q

Comments are removed from the VPK version to save space. You can view the config files with comments on GitHub, and download them for offline access.

_KermitsAvenwhitepuzzleAlso, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.
I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.
I'm sure that on soldier/demo 15.2 is still worth it.

You can change it using snapshots_lan in user/game_overrides.cfg.

However, I seriously advise against using it: https://www.teamfortress.tv/51693/current-year-net-settings#4.

[b][url=https://mastercomfig.com/download]v6.11.6[/url] released with performance improvements and bug fixes.[/b]
[code][/code]
[quote=sAven]Since TF2 just crashes when loading in-game matchmaking in DX8, would it be better to have "mat_dxlevel 90/95" in mm_overrides.cfg to save people a restart?[/quote]
I don't want to set that, since it would also set for people already on DX9.
[quote=sAven]How come my comfig.cfg doesn't have the comments and organization of the code changes for version 6.11.5?

https://imgur.com/a/oJfha0q[/quote]
Comments are removed from the VPK version to save space. You can view the config files with comments on GitHub, and download them for offline access.

[quote=_Kermit][quote=sAven][quote=whitepuzzle]Also, how to get 15.2ms interp on V6? I set snapshots to "lan" in modules.cfg, but I still have 21.0ms interp.[/quote]

I think the answer was that 15.2 was too unreliable and resulted in packet loss.[/quote]

I'm sure that on soldier/demo 15.2 is still worth it.[/quote]
You can change it using snapshots_lan in user/game_overrides.cfg.

However, I seriously advise against using it: https://www.teamfortress.tv/51693/current-year-net-settings#4.

#1791

sAven

0 Frags – +

6.11.6: "Disabled match HUD as it is a big FPS decrease"

This is rather interesting if it's true. Could someone explain this?

6.11.6: "Disabled match HUD as it is a big FPS decrease"

This is rather interesting if it's true. Could someone explain this?

#1792

whitepuzzle

2 Frags – +

I've never had an issue with 15.2ms interp (no players stuttering or hitreg issues or anything) and the difference in projectile delay is noticeable.

#1793

mastercoms

1 Frags – +

whitepuzzleI've never had an issue with 15.2ms interp (no players stuttering or hitreg issues or anything) and the difference in projectile delay is noticeable.

Noticeable between 21 (or 17.9) vs 15.2ms? I kinda doubt that. Keep in mind that the delay isn't server side either, it's an artificial client delay that spawns your rocket further down the barrel to have better visual sync, since projectile spawns and destroys are not interpolated.

And just take a look at your net_graph 3. See whenever your lerp turns yellow. That means you are dropping packets.

[quote=whitepuzzle]I've never had an issue with 15.2ms interp (no players stuttering or hitreg issues or anything) and the difference in projectile delay is noticeable.[/quote]
Noticeable between 21 (or 17.9) vs 15.2ms? I kinda doubt that. Keep in mind that the delay isn't server side either, it's an artificial client delay that spawns your rocket further down the barrel to have better visual sync, since projectile spawns and destroys are not interpolated.

And just take a look at your net_graph 3. See whenever your lerp turns yellow. That means you are dropping packets.

#1794

sAven

1 Frags – +

mastercomsAnd just take a look at your net_graph 3. See whenever your lerp turns yellow. That means you are dropping packets.

So does that mean you should gradually increase interp until the value is no longer yellow?

[quote=mastercoms]And just take a look at your net_graph 3. See whenever your lerp turns yellow. That means you are dropping packets.[/quote]

So does that mean you should gradually increase interp until the value is no longer yellow?

#1795

sAven

1 Frags – +

Is there any reason why r_worldlightmin is different for the very_low preset vs. the low preset even though r_worldlights is 0 for both?

#1796

zfn

1 Frags – +

Just curious why the changelog says "Optimized particles", but the "ConVar.cl_particle_retire_cost" "0.0001" has disappeared from dxsupport_overide? Was it not working?

#1797

mastercoms

1 Frags – +

sAvenSo does that mean you should gradually increase interp until the value is no longer yellow?

Usually there's too much variance to reliably get it from looking at the packet loss indicator. You should instead analyze the average server variance, and average sv tickrate, and determine the value from that, plus a fudge factor. I already did this with my interp value of 0.021, which should also not be very noticeable to humans. I only recommend this interp for projectiles and melee, and 0.0303 (interp ratio 2) for hitscan. This is because hitscan is fully lag compensated for interp, and there is not clientside offset like projectiles do with higher interp (because no travel time).

sAvenIs there any reason why r_worldlightmin is different for the very_low preset vs. the low preset even though r_worldlights is 0 for both?

I wasn't sure if r_worldlightmin was only for world lights.

zfnJust curious why the changelog says "Optimized particles", but the "ConVar.cl_particle_retire_cost" "0.0001" has disappeared from dxsupport_overide? Was it not working?

Just testing if this will affect CPU load. It might be more beneficial for dxsupport to decide based on your GPU. There are other particle optimizations, like disabling more particles using dxsupport. It might return in a future update.

[quote=sAven]So does that mean you should gradually increase interp until the value is no longer yellow?[/quote]
Usually there's too much variance to reliably get it from looking at the packet loss indicator. You should instead analyze the average server variance, and average sv tickrate, and determine the value from that, plus a fudge factor. I already did this with my interp value of 0.021, which should also not be very noticeable to humans. I only recommend this interp for projectiles and melee, and 0.0303 (interp ratio 2) for hitscan. This is because hitscan is fully lag compensated for interp, and there is not clientside offset like projectiles do with higher interp (because no travel time).

[quote=sAven]Is there any reason why r_worldlightmin is different for the very_low preset vs. the low preset even though r_worldlights is 0 for both?[/quote]
I wasn't sure if r_worldlightmin was only for world lights.

[quote=zfn]Just curious why the changelog says "Optimized particles", but the "ConVar.cl_particle_retire_cost" "0.0001" has disappeared from dxsupport_overide? Was it not working?[/quote]
Just testing if this will affect CPU load. It might be more beneficial for dxsupport to decide based on your GPU. There are other particle optimizations, like disabling more particles using dxsupport. It might return in a future update.

#1798

nictf

0 Frags – +

can anyone help me with changing the mat_picmip from 2 to 4 on the very low preset?

#1799

Tannie

0 Frags – +

how do i disable ragdolls, gibs and shadows
i use the low preset

#1800

sAven

2 Frags – +

nictfcan anyone help me with changing the mat_picmip from 2 to 4 on the very low preset?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe mat_picmip 4 is only allowed with sv_cheats 1. Not sure why.

[quote=nictf]can anyone help me with changing the mat_picmip from 2 to 4 on the very low preset?[/quote]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe mat_picmip 4 is only allowed with sv_cheats 1. Not sure why.