(August 9, 2009)

Well it seems that the Universe has given me another factor to dampen my playing of the Forest )x I recently got a job working from 9-5, which took away much of my playing time, and I was excited to get my laptop the other day, because it would make late-night playing easier and more comfortable. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the Forest runs significantly slower on laptops (at least, I don't think it's just mine).
I've been playing with the settings, and I'm having to sacrifice a lot of stuff I would rather not (namely the nature detail. I had to get rid of the treetops )x sadsad). Also, I had to set one of the sliders to "Show some other characters," which also makes me really sad. So, if Ette or Eros are acting strange or seem like they're ignoring you, I assure you that they are not! They probably just cannot see you, and they apologize in advance for any hurt feelings. And, even with most settings low, I'm still getting around 12 fps with no other deer around (before I was getting around 5, and 2 or 3 with other deer around).

Sigh. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I was hoping this wouldn't happen, since my laptop is an entertainment/gaming laptop and is supposed to have a pretty good video card. Ahh well. I guess playing laggy is better than not playing at all. No more spellspam parties for me, though )x And it looks like I'll never get to see an Abiogenesis, unless one occurs when I'm home from college and have access to the desktop.

(also, I'd like to thank the kind deer that helped Ette get one of her sets the other night. Unfortunately, I didn't get a screenshot, and I don't remember your picto, but you know who you are.)