Vista vs. XP

**f lee** · 09-19-2007, 03:29 PM

Which one would be better for playing FFR? I heard from some that Vista is pretty bad, but I just want to know how playing on a Vista is bad. I don't want too much computer talk, I really just want to know how it'll effect my game. We have an XP that needs to be repaired. When that's done, would that be a better choice than the Vista?

etrnnlchaos24 · 09-19-2007, 03:34 PM

If your pc is kind of low end e.g kind of old then vista will probably make your pc slow which
could in turn affect your ffr performance. I would stick with xp but that is my opinion.

**freakysnots** · 09-19-2007, 03:35 PM

It has messed up graphics.

During game play, the arrows appear to be slow and then half way it starts rushing.

**sticklydude** · 09-19-2007, 03:36 PM

**f lee** · 09-19-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by freakysnots

It has messed up graphics.

During game play, the arrows appear to be slow and then half way it starts rushing.

I haven't really noticed that, but if that's true, then it's probably why I can't AAA anything... so are the graphics the only downside to Vista?

FrenzyMidget · 09-19-2007, 03:44 PM

Vista is much more demanding on your PC and you'd require at least 2GB of RAM to run your PC properly. It is still accompanied by bugs and many of the older technologies no longer work on Vista. That being said, XP is less demanding on your PC. I'm not saying Vista wont run FFR properly, but your chances are much better if you go with XP.

**Doug31** · 09-19-2007, 03:45 PM

XP is better for playing FFR than Vista. Vista has too much lag.

**All_That_Chaz** · 09-19-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenzyMidget

Vista is much more demanding on your PC and you'd require at least 2GB of RAM to run your PC properly. It is still accompanied by bugs and many of the older technologies no longer work on Vista. That being said, XP is less demanding on your PC and would most likely support FFR better than Vista.

like what exactly?

FrenzyMidget · 09-19-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

like what exactly?

I'll just let you read on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feature..._Windows_Vista

**All_That_Chaz** · 09-19-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenzyMidget

I'll just let you read on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feature..._Windows_Vista

i haven't the foggiest what any of that meant...

FrenzyMidget · 09-19-2007, 06:47 PM

What is happening is Microsoft is taking the necessary actions to try and completely wipe out XP and monopolize with Vista. Buying XP copies off stores and forcing them to sell Built PCs with Vista installed on it, for example. I'm not sure if it's still available, but if you ordered a computer off of Dell you could have the option of XP or Vista.

But all of this is off this guy's topic. As of now I'm pretty sure more people have sent in complaints about Vista causing them lag issues or flash errors,etc than problems directly related to XP(see Doug31 and freakysnots' entries for examples). Also, he never posted his comp specs so that could be a good idea because he might need to upgrade his machine if he goes with Vista(so that other non FFR related activities go smoothly).

lXD · 09-19-2007, 06:49 PM

vista sucks for more then just playing ffr

xp forever.

**SnS** · 09-19-2007, 06:51 PM

XP will run Flash better on mostly all computers. Even with a high-end PC, on Vista with FireFox you'd still notice a slight slow-down.
With XP, however, you have very good performance.

**Summerschool** · 09-19-2007, 06:58 PM

Regardless of computer specs, Vista will most likely noticeably lag FFR to a point that it hinders gameplay.

**All_That_Chaz** · 09-19-2007, 07:22 PM

i don't want to hear any more xp fanboys touting how much vista sucks. someone with vista, please, tell me if there are problems.

spinal_compression · 09-19-2007, 08:17 PM

Vista doesn't work well with flash.

It slows down and speeds up making it impossible to play 1.50x or higher.

I have like two or three threads about it...

-Trouble- · 09-20-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Summerschool

Regardless of computer specs, Vista will most likely noticeably lag FFR to a point that it hinders gameplay.

Doubt that.

Vista is going to run much slower on a slower machine . To help speed up vista you can switch everything to classic view (this will give slower computers quite a boost) there has been updates to flash.

They changed the core way vista runs (it doesnt run like xp the kernal has changed) this is why Vista has Directx 10 and xp won't have it.

scottmike · 09-23-2007, 04:47 AM

I'm sure there must be something either FFR or Flash or both could do to make it more compatible with Vista and not "lag", but for now it's true what other people have said, FFR "lags" and slows down on Vista no matter what your computer.

Vista's an excellent OS, just not for FFR.

**tofurox** · 09-23-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by f lee

I haven't really noticed that, but if that's true, then it's probably why I can't AAA anything... so are the graphics the only downside to Vista?

Somthing like that, and it is very hard to combo/AAA/Do Good on anything/etc.

BEN.(SPEIRS) 7.5 · 09-23-2007, 07:13 AM

XP XP XP

XP

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09-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#1
f lee FFR Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 170	Vista vs. XP Which one would be better for playing FFR? I heard from some that Vista is pretty bad, but I just want to know how playing on a Vista is bad. I don't want too much computer talk, I really just want to know how it'll effect my game. We have an XP that needs to be repaired. When that's done, would that be a better choice than the Vista?

09-19-2007, 03:34 PM	#2
etrnnlchaos24 FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 216	Re: Vista vs. XP If your pc is kind of low end e.g kind of old then vista will probably make your pc slow which could in turn affect your ffr performance. I would stick with xp but that is my opinion. __________________ Check out my sm vids on youtube http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=etrnlchaos AAA's So Far: 7 Latest AAA: Excite Bike

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freakysnots 八一 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Xinjiang, PRC Age: 31 Posts: 2,904	Re: Vista vs. XP It has messed up graphics. During game play, the arrows appear to be slow and then half way it starts rushing. __________________

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sticklydude r.i.p. tiny hippo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far away from you, FL Age: 30 Posts: 2,165	Re: Vista vs. XP XP

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FrenzyMidget FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dieppe,NB,Canada Age: 38 Posts: 1,421	Re: Vista vs. XP Vista is much more demanding on your PC and you'd require at least 2GB of RAM to run your PC properly. It is still accompanied by bugs and many of the older technologies no longer work on Vista. That being said, XP is less demanding on your PC. I'm not saying Vista wont run FFR properly, but your chances are much better if you go with XP. __________________

09-19-2007, 03:45 PM	#7
Doug31 Falcon Paaaauuuunch!!!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Age: 36 Posts: 6,811	Re: Vista vs. XP XP is better for playing FFR than Vista. Vista has too much lag. __________________

09-19-2007, 06:47 PM	#11
FrenzyMidget FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dieppe,NB,Canada Age: 38 Posts: 1,421	Re: Vista vs. XP What is happening is Microsoft is taking the necessary actions to try and completely wipe out XP and monopolize with Vista. Buying XP copies off stores and forcing them to sell Built PCs with Vista installed on it, for example. I'm not sure if it's still available, but if you ordered a computer off of Dell you could have the option of XP or Vista. But all of this is off this guy's topic. As of now I'm pretty sure more people have sent in complaints about Vista causing them lag issues or flash errors,etc than problems directly related to XP(see Doug31 and freakysnots' entries for examples). Also, he never posted his comp specs so that could be a good idea because he might need to upgrade his machine if he goes with Vista(so that other non FFR related activities go smoothly). __________________ Last edited by FrenzyMidget; 09-19-2007 at 06:53 PM..

09-19-2007, 06:51 PM	#13
SnS FFR Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 34 Posts: 680	Re: Vista vs. XP XP will run Flash better on mostly all computers. Even with a high-end PC, on Vista with FireFox you'd still notice a slight slow-down. With XP, however, you have very good performance.

09-19-2007, 06:58 PM	#14
Summerschool ~ Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 320	Re: Vista vs. XP Regardless of computer specs, Vista will most likely noticeably lag FFR to a point that it hinders gameplay.

09-23-2007, 04:47 AM	#18
scottmike FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	Re: Vista vs. XP I'm sure there must be something either FFR or Flash or both could do to make it more compatible with Vista and not "lag", but for now it's true what other people have said, FFR "lags" and slows down on Vista no matter what your computer. Vista's an excellent OS, just not for FFR.

09-23-2007, 07:13 AM	#20
BEN.(SPEIRS) 7.5 FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Letchworth, England Age: 31 Posts: 559	Re: Vista vs. XP XP XP XP XP EDIT: Owned by capfilter.

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