Has anyone made a small universe?

[havoc6974]

Hello,
I would like to find a smaller universe map to play on. I have a pretty crappy computer and was hoping a smaller universe would reduce the strain on my computer. I can play fine on the normal x-universe map but when a large battle takes place or I try to fight the xeon in one of there sectors it is almost impossible to play. I've searched for smaller maps but they all have a bunch of modifications to the gameplay. I guess what I'm looking for is the standard x-universe map but smaller (maybe 30 sectors) with a working economy. I don't know anything about scripting or modding except how to install scripts but I think I can figure out how to install a mod (readme flies are handy). Anyone seen anything like this?


My crappy computer:
Celleron 1.8ghz 384 mb ram Nvidia 5200fx

Scripts I'm running:
All the scripts from egosoft + 1.4patch
Pirate Guild script
Bounty Hunter Script
Race Wars Script

[Chris Gi]

Hi Havoc,

in my experience it's not the universe that's the main problem. Sure, more sectors means more ships and more scripts.
The obvious performance killer is the graphic settings. But I think they're allright since you can play fine on normal x-universe map. Sometimes it's the script that makes X slow. Don't know much about the scripts you're using, but afaik they're widespread, so they should be ok.
Your problem seems to be the battles. Some of the weapon effects are really heavy on the cpu. Maybe you should look for a mod that changes weapon effects.
Or look for maps with a lot of unknown sectors.

Greetings,
Chris Gi

[havoc6974]

thanks chris

Can anybody recommend a weapons mod that requires less cpu? I've only found a few mods that mention changing the weapon effects but I believe they made the effects even better (more cpu intensive?).
I've been trying to get this game to work for years but with little luck.

[Pogi]

Race Wars script will bring your computer to a CRAWL from my experiance with it..Try playing without it and I bet your performance will improve a bunch..