Like clockwork every major patch has decreased my frame rate by 3-6 FPS (no joke) after the November 20th patch I am all but unable to even play the game anymore, even missile boating is nearly impossible because by the time I actually lock-on that target is lost or 100m away from where I was aiming.
PGI had promised dual core optimizations and have not done ANYTHING to help with the catastrophe which is their dual core support. While I understand this engine is based for Quad core CPU's I find it unnerving that I play Crysis 2 at over 30fps no problem (medium-high) settings just fine.
It is with a heavy heart (because I absolutely ADORE this damn game) that I am quitting playing until one of two (or both) conditions are met:
1) PGI implements better coding and optimizes dual core support.
2) January rolls around and I can afford to upgrade my PC.
It was an honor playing with you guys, and I look forward to seeing everyone again soon!
And to end this post I feel an appropriate quote would be:
Retreat? Hell. I'm just advancing in the opposite direction.
-Lt. Gen. Richard Frenders, on his withdrawal of troops from combat on Kessel, in Military Transcripts: Year 2869, Commonwealth Military Press, 2870