Please Dump the SI Interface

bababui · 06-15-2006, 06:32 PM

This interface is a computer draining nightmare. I love to listen to music on my computer while I play games. I can play graphic intensive games like Runescape and listen to music on windows media player. However, whilst runing WMP and playing OOTP at the same time things slows things down to a crawl. I love all the new features of the new game but is it absolutely necesary that we use this new interface? May we try an interface that is a little more user friendly?

I play on a laptop and would like to hear from other laptop users. Maybe my experience isnt the norm.

Jason · 06-15-2006, 06:35 PM

I use WinAMP and OOTP just fine. Have you tried WinAMP?

Erik W. · 06-15-2006, 06:35 PM

The slowing might actually be due to the processor use problem that they think they have fixed for patch 2. I can play CM and EHM while listening to MP3's or downloading torrents or whatever, but OOTP slows way more than those games.

Mr.Opinion · 06-15-2006, 06:41 PM

I don't know that it's necessarily the interface. I have a feeling it's just an engine that isn't finely tuned yet.

emysdk · 06-15-2006, 06:42 PM

I've had similar problems in the past with playing music and FM at the same time, but I haven't tried it with OOTP... My computer is neither a laptop nor a beast, though

Thinking about it, I'm adding nothing to this discussion...

bababui · 06-15-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Azamien

The slowing might actually be due to the processor use problem that they think they have fixed for patch 2. I can play CM and EHM while listening to MP3's or downloading torrents or whatever, but OOTP slows way more than those games.

If this is the case then my apologies.

bababui · 06-15-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by emysdk

I've had similar problems in the past with playing music and FM at the same time, but I haven't tried it with OOTP... My computer is neither a laptop nor a beast, though

Thinking about it, I'm adding nothing to this discussion...

Actually this isnt a problem for me with FM.

PSUColonel · 06-15-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

This interface is a computer draining nightmare. I love to listen to music on my computer while I play games. I can play graphic intensive games like Runescape and listen to music on windows media player. However, whilst runing WMP and playing OOTP at the same time things slows things down to a crawl. I love all the new features of the new game but is it absolutely necesary that we use this new interface? May we try an interface that is a little more user friendly?

I play on a laptop and would like to hear from other laptop users. Maybe my experience isnt the norm.

Just stop....that is an impossibility at this point and you know it.

MidKnight · 06-15-2006, 07:43 PM

Should be a result of the processor drain. I thought the interface was unbearably slow, too...until it magically worked the way it was supposed to once - no idea why. Ran fast, and PbP was lightning quick. Hopefully remedied in Patch2.

molarmite · 06-15-2006, 08:51 PM

I have problems with switching between the game and the internet, it takes forever to load from one to the other.

bababui · 06-15-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Just stop....that is an impossibility at this point and you know it.

If you have an accusation to make, make it.

fantom1979 · 06-15-2006, 09:05 PM

My computer runs OOTP and WinAmp just fine. I do have a recent computer though with upgraded RAM.

SC_Dawg · 06-15-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

This interface is a computer draining nightmare. I love to listen to music on my computer while I play games. I can play graphic intensive games like Runescape and listen to music on windows media player. However, whilst runing WMP and playing OOTP at the same time things slows things down to a crawl. I love all the new features of the new game but is it absolutely necesary that we use this new interface? May we try an interface that is a little more user friendly?

I play on a laptop and would like to hear from other laptop users. Maybe my experience isnt the norm.

WMP is a resource hog that ever so regularly continues to take more and more of your system's free resources.

I use real player and do not have any problems with resource drain at all.

Bonedwarf · 06-15-2006, 09:15 PM

I love luddites...

bababui · 06-15-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SC_Dawg

WMP is a resource hog that ever so regularly continues to take more and more of your system's free resources.

I use real player and do not have any problems with resource drain at all.

But should a text based sim be slowed by it? This is the bigger question?

ozziethesaint · 06-15-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

This interface is a computer draining nightmare. I love to listen to music on my computer while I play games. I can play graphic intensive games like Runescape and listen to music on windows media player. However, whilst runing WMP and playing OOTP at the same time things slows things down to a crawl. I love all the new features of the new game but is it absolutely necesary that we use this new interface? May we try an interface that is a little more user friendly?

I play on a laptop and would like to hear from other laptop users. Maybe my experience isnt the norm.

I couldn't agree more, hell I'll pay for the game again if the next copy gives me the choice of using the old OOTP interface

JimG · 06-15-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Just stop....that is an impossibility at this point and you know it.

Heres a perfect example of the folks "defending" the game being the real "trolls".

Are you just trying make bababui mad? His computer is sluggish running OOTP. So is mine. Just because yours isnt doesnt mean you should call him a liar.

JimG · 06-15-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ozziethesaint

I couldn't agree more, hell I'll pay for the game again if the next copy gives me the choice of using the old OOTP interface

Yeah Id buy 2007 with the old interface.

bababui · 06-15-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ozziethesaint

I couldn't agree more, hell I'll pay for the game again if the next copy gives me the choice of using the old OOTP interface

Lets not use this thread as a tool or to be a tool to bash the game. Im speaking about one specific issue.

fantom1979 · 06-15-2006, 09:30 PM

Have you checked the task manager to see what is maxing out? Is it RAM or CPU? Both are usually in short supply on a laptop unless it is fairly recent. Also, just make sure you do not have anything running in the backround. Have you tried doing this is Windowed and Full Screen?

Just some random thoughts, maybe one will help you.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Please Dump the SI Interface This interface is a computer draining nightmare. I love to listen to music on my computer while I play games. I can play graphic intensive games like Runescape and listen to music on windows media player. However, whilst runing WMP and playing OOTP at the same time things slows things down to a crawl. I love all the new features of the new game but is it absolutely necesary that we use this new interface? May we try an interface that is a little more user friendly? I play on a laptop and would like to hear from other laptop users. Maybe my experience isnt the norm. Last edited by bababui; 06-15-2006 at 06:35 PM.

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Erik W. Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rivière-du-Loup, Qc Posts: 4,615	The slowing might actually be due to the processor use problem that they think they have fixed for patch 2. I can play CM and EHM while listening to MP3's or downloading torrents or whatever, but OOTP slows way more than those games. __________________ Free agent baseball fan. Let's go (insert team name here)!

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Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	I don't know that it's necessarily the interface. I have a feeling it's just an engine that isn't finely tuned yet. __________________

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molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,915 Blog Entries: 1	I have problems with switching between the game and the internet, it takes forever to load from one to the other. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

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fantom1979 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,498	My computer runs OOTP and WinAmp just fine. I do have a recent computer though with upgraded RAM. __________________

06-15-2006, 06:35 PM	#2
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,840 Blog Entries: 3	I use WinAMP and OOTP just fine. Have you tried WinAMP?

06-15-2006, 06:42 PM	#5
emysdk Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 276	I've had similar problems in the past with playing music and FM at the same time, but I haven't tried it with OOTP... My computer is neither a laptop nor a beast, though Thinking about it, I'm adding nothing to this discussion...

06-15-2006, 07:43 PM	#9
MidKnight Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 396	Should be a result of the processor drain. I thought the interface was unbearably slow, too...until it magically worked the way it was supposed to once - no idea why. Ran fast, and PbP was lightning quick. Hopefully remedied in Patch2.

06-15-2006, 09:15 PM	#14
Bonedwarf All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,339	I love luddites...

06-15-2006, 09:30 PM	#20
fantom1979 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,498	Have you checked the task manager to see what is maxing out? Is it RAM or CPU? Both are usually in short supply on a laptop unless it is fairly recent. Also, just make sure you do not have anything running in the backround. Have you tried doing this is Windowed and Full Screen? Just some random thoughts, maybe one will help you. __________________