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Switching to Simple Shaders

1)Every new version of DirectX contains bug fixes so if you are having trouble, this should be your first step. You can get the latest version from Microsoft's Website directly here 2)Click "Check for PSO2 Updates" on the PSO2 Tweaker. This is used to check that all game files are present on your system. If anything is missing, it should download it automatically. It will also replace any files that may have been modified, intentionally or otherwise.3)your video card driver! Check with the manufacturer of your video card. Many manufacturers have programs which can automatically identify and install the most recent driver for your card.For AMD/ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownloa...to_detect.aspx For Nvidia: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Scan.aspx?lang=en-us 4)Try freeing up at least 2GB of space on the hard drive where you have PSO2 installed - This will typically fix graphical errors and loading issues, but can also fix other problems as well.6)Incorrectly configured firewalls/antivirus programs can cause issues with PSO2. If you're having an issue, and have already tried the steps above, please disable your firewall and antivirus, and try running the game again. If it works, you'll need to add an exception in your firewall/antivirus program for PSO2.7)Some graphics cards and PSO2 don't play nice together. Try going into the "PSO2 Options" menu in the Tweaker and settings everything to it's lowest setting. If this fixes your problem, go back into the settings, raise each setting, then try again, until it starts having the issue again. Once it starts having the issue again, set it back to the previous working setting.In the PSO2 Options, click "Shader Quality" and change it to Simple. This will drastically lower your graphic quality, but helps PSO2 work on older video cards.8)With the introduction of Windows 7/8, Windows has gotten really upset about permissions and ownership and such. This has caused a number of problems with games, and other programs.Copy the entire folder where you have PSO2 installed (Typically "C:\Program Files\SEGA\PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2") and paste it on the root of your drive (So it's now C:\PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2"). Try running the launcher/game from there instead, and see if it works.