TDU Platinum - Random FPS Drop and Window Freeze after Game Minimize

[JacobJakub]

Hi Everyone

I have problem with the newest version v1.2.1 Platinum Mod for TDU1. I'm new here so please, be kind to me

First problem is random huge fps drop in random moments.... Sometimes 10 minutes after start playing, sometimes 1 hours after... I have fresh start of campaign, I have only one, begin car - Fiat 20V Coupe, and done aprox. 10 races

Second problem is freeze game renderer after minimize. By me or after windows pop-up, no matters. When game minimize, I can hear game still playing, Pause still give sounds of switching tabs, but Windows is solid black. 

I can't find any thread or solution similar to my problem to mod version 1.2.1, so I ask here.
I will be grateful for all tips or/and solutions.

Best Regards
JacobJakub

 

PS. If any of devteam Platinum mod will be reading this thread. Thank you for all of your work, this mod is the best comunity artwork to loved game which I ever seen.

[faustylan]

 

On 2/8/2023 at 3:43 PM, JacobJakub said:

And don't know what happened during development this mod, but somebody totaly screw up Data List/Specification Sheet and Cars Score, especially on all US cars and on Aston Martin and MCLaren....
Mclaren Senna goes 444km/h xDDDDDD hahahahah, that was good joke. I won this car today and it goes weakly 320km/h, and slow down on 7th gear x.x 
I don't know what is wrong with some cars, in-game performance, or Data presentation in dealers..... 

If you want to do anything with this mod, please, fix this problem, to make game+mod more clear and work well.

Scroll down to the mod's F.A.Q. section and read:
https://turboduck.net/forums/topic/35843-released-test-drive-unlimited-platinum-v121/?_rid=35975

In short: game's technical limitations; the game was not designed to be modded. Hacks and tricks had to be used.
Also, there's only one dev of this mod, Milli, and she ain't a super hacker and she does this on her very little spare time. Be grateful that Platinum mod even exists in the first place.

 

On 2/8/2023 at 3:43 PM, JacobJakub said:

#2 Problem. Game renderer randoms freeze in still black after minimize-maximize. At the start of my journey, every popup or minimize try was equal with close game compulsion. But when I activate V-Sync in mod-menu, before main game start, problem not dissapear, but show up more rare than often. 60% times I can hide, and go back to game without Black screen. Othertimes, you know, ALT-F4 and fast restart.

Game is old, from 2007, and runs with compatibility issues on newer versions of Windows. This is one of those games which loves to freeze-crash when minimized. There's nothing you can do about it except get a separate machine with Windows XP. Microsoft will continue designing modern versions of Windows to not support old software.

 

On 2/8/2023 at 3:43 PM, JacobJakub said:

1# Problem, random fps drop. That was cause by Fiat Coupe 20V. My First F-class Car. I bought Toyota Celica, sell Fiat, and problem never come back. Profit.

Cars in v1.21 have not been verified for stability or compatibility at all. Many have graphical errors which cause memory leaks, other performance issues and may even crash the game. Maybe will be fixed in TDUP v2.0.

Edited February 10 by faustylan
Added details.

[Ryzza5]

TDU1 always had issues recovering from an Alt+Tab.  The best solution is to avoid playing Full Screen.   There's a Windows app called Borderless Gaming that some have had success with.  Perhaps you can do some research into using it with TDU.

[thevisitor]

Try Nvidia gpus, avoid AMD\Ati.

[JacobJakub]

This not AMD dGPU's vault...

I'm actually play using 1080ti, so @thevisitor? Not match...

My specs:
Ryzen 7 3800X
32GB 3600@CL16
1080Ti
OS and Game on separate SSD NVME Drives.

Edited January 28 by JacobJakub

[JacobJakub]

Ok, after complete All Class Races in game I have a few observation about my issues and a whole mod.

1# Problem, random fps drop. That was cause by Fiat Coupe 20V. My First F-class Car. I bought Toyota Celica, sell Fiat, and problem never come back. Profit.

#2 Problem. Game renderer randoms freeze in still black after minimize-maximize. At the start of my journey, every popup or minimize try was equal with close game compulsion. But when I activate V-Sync in mod-menu, before main game start, problem not dissapear, but show up more rare than often. 60% times I can hide, and go back to game without Black screen. Othertimes, you know, ALT-F4 and fast restart.

Everything was fine, I end game with mod after so many years, with proper G29 Wheel, that was very good Experience. Thanks devs for all of your work.
buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut....................
While my gameplay I made some "Car Database" to help me quick compare all cars and choose proper and most profitable car in each class.
Everything was fine until D-Class. Quick look on most powerfull and profitable units and we have:

Ford	Mustang GT Premium Fastback	D
Chevrolet	Corvette C4 Grand Sport	D
Dodge	Challenger SRT8	D
Ford	Mustang Boss 302	D

 

And everything will be fine, but Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback don't speed up to 360km/h!! 
Corvette C4 GS =/= 416km/h!!! Dodge Challenger SRT8 =/=360!!!! Who input these data to Sell Cards? 
This is total bullshit, which mislead so much! Especially for me, guy who don't know much about Motorization, and can trust these data and think that Mustang Boss 302 truely goes 360km per hour!

And don't know what happened during development this mod, but somebody totaly screw up Data List/Specification Sheet and Cars Score, especially on all US cars and on Aston Martin and MCLaren....
Mclaren Senna goes 444km/h xDDDDDD hahahahah, that was good joke. I won this car today and it goes weakly 320km/h, and slow down on 7th gear x.x 
I don't know what is wrong with some cars, in-game performance, or Data presentation in dealers..... 

If you want to do anything with this mod, please, fix this problem, to make game+mod more clear and work well.

 

PS.I attach my TDU Car Database Sheet. If you don't believe me, please look at this by yourself.

TDU Car Database.xlsx

Edited February 8 by JacobJakub

[JacobJakub]

4 hours ago, faustylan said:

Also, there's only one dev of this mod, Milli, and she ain't a super hacker and she does this on her very little spare time. Be grateful that Platinum mod even exists in the first place.

Faustylan, my dear.... Why you even thought, I'm not grateful for all this TITANIC work about Platinum Mod? I said it 2 times already. I am very thankful for all. TDU1 was my childhood game. In 2007 I done this title on Windows VISTA OS. That were crazy time.
 

I wrote my upward sentence in hope, when any of devs will have time and resource to progress quality of mod, I was only give my propose.
Sign my discover after complete and check all game and mod. No offense

 

 

4 hours ago, faustylan said:

Game is old, from 2007, and runs with compatibility issues on newer versions of Windows. This is one of those games which loves to freeze-crash when minimized. There's nothing you can do about it except get a separate machine with Windows XP. Microsoft will continue designing modern versions of Windows to not support old software.

You have absolutely right. I'm reporting this, becuase I don't remember any issue of this time from my first playthrough. But right, 2007, Windows Vista, everything fit

 

4 hours ago, faustylan said:

Maybe will be fixed in TDUP v2.0.

If anytime in future, TDU P 2.0 will appear, this will be epic age event. I'll be here in this case. But Now, I'm done my journey. 

Thank for your answer.
Wish you very good 2023y. See you later

[jassyyy]

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with the TDU1 Platinum Mod v1.2.1. 

Regarding the random FPS drops, you could try adjusting some of the graphics settings within the game to see if that helps improve performance. You could also try updating your graphics drivers to the latest version, as outdated drivers can sometimes cause performance issues.

As for the game freezing when minimized, this could be a compatibility issue with the mod and your version of Windows. You could try running the game in compatibility mode for an earlier version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or 8, to see if that helps. You could also try running the game in windowed mode instead of fullscreen.

Edited March 8 by jassyyy

[Tonny Bill]

Hello there!

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with the newest version v1.2.1 Platinum Mod for TDU1. I'll try to help you out with your problems.

For the random huge FPS drop issue, there could be several potential causes. It's possible that the mod itself is causing some conflicts or performance issues on your system. I recommend checking if there are any compatibility issues between the mod and your game version. Additionally, make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can sometimes cause performance problems. You might also want to try lowering the graphics settings within the game to see if that helps stabilize the FPS.

Regarding the freeze game renderer after minimizing, this could be related to how the mod interacts with the game's rendering process. It's possible that the mod isn't fully compatible with the minimize functionality, causing the game to freeze when you try to minimize it. Unfortunately, if there aren't any specific threads or solutions addressing this problem for the mod version 1.2.1, it might be challenging to find a straightforward fix. However, you can try a few general troubleshooting steps. First, ensure that your graphics card drivers are up to date, as this can sometimes resolve rendering issues. You can also try running the game in windowed mode instead of fullscreen, as it might help with the minimizing problem.

If you haven't done so already, I would suggest reaching out to the mod developers or the TDU1 community forums for further assistance. They might have more specific insights or workarounds for the issues you're facing.

I hope these suggestions help you resolve the problems you're encountering. Good luck, and I hope you can enjoy your gaming experience soon!

[JoanYoho]

Hello JacobJakub,

Welcome! I'm here to help you with the issues you're facing with the Platinum Mod for TDU1. Let's address each problem one by one:

Random FPS Drops:
Random FPS drops can be caused by various factors. Since you mentioned that this issue occurs even in a fresh start of the campaign, it might not be related to save file corruption. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the FPS drops:

a. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your graphics card drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause performance issues.

b. Lower Graphics Settings: Lower the in-game graphics settings to see if it improves the FPS stability. Sometimes certain settings can tax the system heavily.

c. Disable Background Programs: Make sure no other resource-intensive programs are running in the background while playing the game.

d. Check Temperature: High temperatures can cause throttling and performance issues. Use software to monitor your CPU and GPU temperatures while gaming.

e. Verify Mod Installation: Make sure you installed the Platinum Mod correctly and there are no conflicts with other mods.

f. Check Mod Compatibility: Ensure that the Platinum Mod version you have is compatible with your game version.

g. Check for Mod Updates: Look for updates or patches for the Platinum Mod. The mod developers might have released bug fixes.

Game Freeze after Minimize:
When the game freezes after minimizing, it could be related to how the game interacts with your display settings. Here are some things you can try:

a. Alt+Tab Method: Instead of using the minimize button, try using Alt+Tab to switch between the game and other applications.

b. Windowed Mode: In the game's settings, try switching to Windowed Mode instead of Fullscreen to see if the issue persists.

c. Check Game Settings: Look for any options related to Alt+Tab behavior or minimizing in the game settings.

d. Disable Overlay Apps: If you have any overlay applications running, such as Discord or MSI Afterburner, try disabling them and see if it makes a difference.

Please try these suggestions and see if they help resolve the issues you're facing. If the problems persist, consider reaching out to the mod's developer.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions or need more assistance, feel free to ask. Happy gaming!