YS version 20110207 runs smooth as glass, but newest version is only 1fps?

[megaprime13]

I decided to post in misc. because i couldnt think of any better place. mmmkay?

Mac OSX 10.6.8 32bit
I came back to the community earlier this year, and i promptly left because of a personal lack of interest in the sim.

I'm back now, and i would like to fly with old friends on the forum server: play.ysflight.org (in case anyone forgot).

And i downloaded the latest version of ysflight from the official ys website, opened it up and....

WOW! it looks really nicely upgraded! new pics for the home screen and everything!

I then noticed the increased lag on the home screen and much to my disappointment, it was also in game. i'm talking 1fps. i used to get over 150fps running the older version 20110207.

So i turned down the settings to the lowest, and still this lag persists! So i come seeking advice so i can get back into this wonderful sim and the mirrored community, without being postponed by needing to spend a butt load of money on a computer that i dont have money for.

[Varren]

If you're not already, use the direct x version (ysflight32_d3d9.exe)

If that fails then I'd suggest having a look at updating your drivers.

[megaprime13]

If you're not already, use the direct x version (ysflight32_d3d9.exe)

If that fails then I'd suggest having a look at updating your drivers.

I am running Macintosh OSX as i said in my original post, and Apple has not updated my machine for a few years now.

[Nodoka Hanamura]

I don't see how YSFlight would run so poorly on a Mac. Could you try running YSFlight in a VM and see if it runs well then? Maybe it could be some kind of issue with OpenGL on your machine.

[megaprime13]

Could you try running YSFlight in a VM and see if it runs well then? Maybe it could be some kind of issue with OpenGL on your machine.

just tried with winehelper, it didnt even load.

[NightRaven]

I'm assuming you have already deleted 20110207 from your system, so try redownloading it and see if it still works at 150fps, as you claim it did. https://ysflight.org/download/

Also see if other games that are much more demanding work smoothly on your computer.

Other than that I don't know, maybe try redownloading the latest update for your Mac and reinstalling it or try and clean up your HDD?

I don't see that this is a problem with YS itself; the only real change is the addition of new variables and the OpenGL2 version, which has been "optimised" anyway (according to Soji).

[megaprime13]

I'm assuming you have already deleted 20110207 from your system, so try redownloading it and see if it still works at 150fps, as you claim it did. https://ysflight.org/download/

Also see if other games that are much more demanding work smoothly on your computer.

Other than that I don't know, maybe try redownloading the latest update for your Mac and reinstalling it or try and clean up your HDD?

I don't see that this is a problem with YS itself; the only real change is the addition of new variables and the OpenGL2 version, which has been "optimised" anyway (according to Soji).

1. nope. still have it because muh mods.
2. TF2 used to run about 25/30 fps until they made it incompatible with my machine.
3.i dont know if my computer is a real fan of opengl, but i assume it isnt ys fault.

[NightRaven]

Try doing a benchmark (if there are for Macs).

Does your existing 2011 install continue to run at 150 fps?
Also, which type of YS are you using? The OpenGL 1 version or OpenGL 2 version? Does the low framerate affect both or just one?

[megaprime13]

Try doing a benchmark (if there are for Macs).

Does your existing 2011 install continue to run at 150 fps?
Also, which type of YS are you using? The OpenGL 1 version or OpenGL 2 version? Does the low framerate affect both or just one?

No idea what you are talking about with a benchmark.

2. yes it still runs at 150fps
3. i dont know which opengl version, therefore i cant answer that question mentioning framerate

[Neocon]

Did you try copy and pasting the new .exe (with different names) into your 2011 install? Then you can try the new .exe with the old ground objects, scenery, aircraft, etc.

[megaprime13]

Did you try copy and pasting the new .exe (with different names) into your 2011 install? Then you can try the new .exe with the old ground objects, scenery, aircraft, etc.

i dont know why, but everyone thinks im running windows

I AM RUNNING MAC OSX 10.6.8 NOT WINDOWS!!! I AM NOT USING .EXE FILES

i can still try to copy paste the files, but i dont think they will be compatible with the servers, will they?

[Neocon]

Did you try updating to a PC with Windows?

[megaprime13]

Did you try updating to a PC with Windows?

yeah i did, and then i remembered why i hate windows and my lack of funds for a new computer.


replacing the files did nothing. i dont know what the next step should be....

[Flake]

Lol guys.

Sounds like your graphics card is either ancient or in dire need of a driver update - do macs even have driver updates?

Apple make great phones, media players etc. NOT good computers.

Do yourself a favour and bootcamp windows and leave OSX behind. Not the advice you want to hear, but honestly it's the best you will get.

[megaprime13]

Lol guys.

Sounds like your graphics card is either ancient or in dire need of a driver update - do macs even have driver updates?

Apple make great phones, media players etc. NOT good computers.

Do yourself a favour and bootcamp windows and leave OSX behind. Not the advice you want to hear, but honestly it's the best you will get.

apple use to update the drivers, and then they stopped.

if you want to send me money to my paypal account for a new computer please do for the ysf fund!

[NightRaven]

Try doing a benchmark (if there are for Macs).

Does your existing 2011 install continue to run at 150 fps?
Also, which type of YS are you using? The OpenGL 1 version or OpenGL 2 version? Does the low framerate affect both or just one?

No idea what you are talking about with a benchmark.

You could have googled it..?
It's essentially a way of finding out your Mac's performance relative to other computers based on a set criteria. If it performs poorly then... yeah, you might need a new comp.

3. i dont know which opengl version, therefore i cant answer that question mentioning framerate

I just downloaded the OSX version of YS, and the only program I saw in the zip that looked anything like YS was in /Contents/MacOS/ysflight_gl2 (or something like that). That means you're pretty much stuck with OpenGL 2.

I can't suggest anything much, given the lack of resources to get a new comp, apart from cleaning up your system.

Also, I noticed in the OP you are using a 32-bit version of OSX, but in the readme it says you need a 64-bit version as part of the minimum requirements, so that could be the issue. I don't see how this can be resolved apart from getting a new computer or doing something radical to your Mac (like reinstalling a new 64-bit version of OSX if it is available for download and hopefully not bricking it).

[decaff_42]

My 2010 macbook pro runs YSF between 8 and 99 fps. never seen 150 fps...

[megaprime13]

My 2010 macbook pro runs YSF between 8 and 99 fps. never seen 150 fps...

well i have an 05 imac but i bought it used all those years ago and when i replaced the hard drive some parts looked different than the tutorials online. it may be possible someone modified it?

[Dragon_Mech]

i've used both the GNU linux and the windows versions of the 2015 version of YSFlight. with just the stock maps and aircraft i rarely fall below 50 fps with 64fps being the maximum frame rate using both the opengl 1.x and directx versions. and i'm using and nvidia quadro nvs 290 with an amd athlon 64 @ 2.4GHz.

[NightRaven]

Mac OSX 10.6.8 32bit

In ereadme.txt:

From DigitalTrends:

Through hardware emulation, it’s possible to run 32-bit software and operating systems on a machine with a 64-bit processor. The opposite isn’t true however, in that 32-bit processors cannot run software designed with 64-bit architecture in mind.

I suppose that would be your issue (if you hadn't seen my edit in my previous post).