lagging game... How to avoid that ?

[Nico92]

Well, I have issues with my computer cause it's awfully lagging between turns. I have a computer with 320 MB RAM and a processor of 1.5 GHz. What's the maximum size of the map I can play on ? Do you think it would be solved if I buy an extra 256 MB of RAM ?

Do you know what makes the game lagging that much ? Have it been badly programmed or is it because the AI really needs so much calculus ? I have no troubles with most of 3D games... that's why I don't understand why I have such a trouble with a game like Civilization.

Thank you for your help

 

[binyo66]

What version do u have?
C3C may suffer if u have memory below 512M.
Here that I know which could speed up:
1. Turn off all sounds.
2. Turn off all animations.
3. Somewhere I read that Exit from Mic. Explorer would help especially when exiting the game (not sure why).
I have 1.44Ghz, dual CPU, 512M, they (C3C, CivIII 1.07f, 1.27f, PTW 1.27f) are run OK (except the graphics, because the graphics is on board).
and I like playing hugemap with as many civs as possible.

 

[Nico92]

I'll buy some memory then !
Thanx Binyo

 

[chancellor_dan]

Obviously Ctrl Alt Deleting all programs except explorer and systray before running civ speeds things up.