Video Mode
 

You may change the resolution of the game in this window. Please note that the resolutions will be entirely dependent on what video card you have. We recommend running the game in 640 x 480 16. This will ensure the smoothest performance. Switching to a higher resolution is entirely at your own discretion.
 

Sky Detail

Sets the detail level of the sky. Set to "None" for best performance, "High" for best graphics.
 

Light Sources

Sets the number of dynamic light sources such as environment light, light fixtures, spot lights, and glowing power-ups.

None - No dynamic lighting. For best performance.

One - Environment (terrain) lighting only.

            All - Environment and other light sources such as light fixtures and spotlights.For best graphics.
 

Terrain

Sets the detail level of the terrain.Setting this to “High” enables terrain multi-textures.

“Low” for best performance, “High” for best graphics.
 

Local Fog

Enables/Disables local fog, such as swamp mist and sand storms.“Off” for best performance, “On” for best graphics
 

Weather

Enables/disables weather effects like rain and snow (in maps that have weather effects). “Off” for best performance, “On” for weather effects.
 

Reflections

Enables/disables the mirror reflection on water surfaces.Setting to “off” can substantially increase performance.
 

Texture Size

Sets the texture size to use for the terrain textures.

Smaller textures take up less texture memory which increases performance.

“Small” for best performance, “Large” for best looking terrain.
 

Props

Sets the detail level of props in the environment such as trees, bushes, rocks, icebergs etc. 

Set to “None” or “Low” for best performance.
 

Shadow Detail

Sets the detail level of the shadows cast by the vehicles and pilots.

“None” - No shadows.“Low” - Generic shadows.“High” – Detailed, stencil shadow.

Set to “None” or “Low” for best performance, “High” for best looking shadows
 

Pentium 3 optimizations

Enables optimization for the Pentium III processor.If you have a Pentium III, enable this option to increase performance.
 

3D Cockpit

Enables/disables the 3D vehicle cockpit.“Off” for best performance.
 

Particle Detail

Sets the detail level of all particle effects, such as weapons fire, explosions, and smoke.

“Low” for best performance, “High” for best graphics.
 

Object Detail

Sets the detail level of vehicles and buildings.

“Low” for best performance, “High” for best looking vehicles and buildings.
 

Brightness

Sets the brightness level of the game.Adjust the slider if the display seems too bright or too dark.This has no bearing on performance.  This bar will appear if your video card can support this option.