Jami

Hi All

Here is my solution for Icewind dale 2 graphic and fps issue. Can't remember where I read it, might be here, so credit for this awesome guy. This is specific for Iwd2 issues, as I don't have those neither for Iwd1 or BG serie.

Issue description :

Fog of war border is buggy with square like shape
Game runs slowly, in particular with lot of spellcasting and animation on screen
I think some issues with dialog boxes transparency

Solution :

Disable DirectDraw acceleration. If you have Vista/7, with higher version of directx than 9.0c, you will not be able to do it. You have to download the Directx 9.0c control panel, which is a file called directx.cpl (you need the 9.0c version). Then simply double clic directx.cpl, ignore Windows warnings, go to the DirectDraw tab, and deselect "Use Hardware Acceleration" in Performance box.

Go play Icewind Dale 2, and experience the game running quite quicker than before !

Note that this won't affect Windows, but be aware that you might need to reactivate the DirectDraw Hardware Acceleration if you want to launch another game.