Tribes ascend .. Driver BUG?

[Xarick]

I need help I have asked several places including the hirez forums and can't seem to get anyone to run this test. Tribes ascend is my most played game. I upgraded my 5850 for a 670. Most games run great (color difference takes a bit of getting use to). However, on Tribes ascend I get some bizarre texture issues. The worst map is called FrayTown. It is an arena map.

Here is my video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqb9RMrFJ2o&feature=youtu.be

Watch all the wierd pop in and texture changes.

I don't remember this ever happening on my 5850. Dropping settings to low does nothing to alleviate this.

I am trying to figure out if I have selective memory disorder (not uncommon for me), my video card has an issue, or the drivers are bugged in this game.
I have tried reinstalling, downclocking, redoing the drivers, updating direct x, tweaking the tribes config, ripping my hair out, cussing at the monitor, banging my head on the table.. and eating too much food (my favorite test).

So.. if you would please help.. if you have Tribes Ascend can you test FrayTown the same way I did and see if I am dealing with card, driver or forgetfulness.

Specifically 7950s and 7970.. I want to see if you see this behaviour as well.

 

[Xarick]

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[Xarick]

ALRIGHT GURUS... I have solved my issue.

Now I need you guys to tell me whether Nvidia's driver is bugged or the game is bugged.
The setting is called
DirectionLightMaps and it is found in the tribes config in the my games/tribes folder

On my new card it causes all kinds of craziness.

I am unsure if it just wasn't used on my 5850 or if Nvidia has a serious driver bug with this feature.

Here are the videos
DirectionalLightMaps True:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X632WsN2u3o&feature=youtu.be
DirectionalLightMaps False:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njjjfzZrvVE&feature=youtu.be
DirectionalLIghtMap True:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqb9RMrFJ2o&feature=youtu.be
DirectionalLightMap False:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDqbM1JQ3s4

So, pop in still exists, but at a normal level.. this lightmap thing is the issue that has been driving me crazy.

 

[blackwhiskers]

never noticed this before, lol, but, yeah, I get exactly the same texture pop-in issues you do in the videos, and I'm on a hd 7850.

consider reporting this in the fraytown feedback thread @ hi-rez forums perhaps? you already have the videos etc.

 

[Xarick]

But.. black.. is fraytown as bad for you as it is for me. I NEVER had this issue with my 5850.. which means either my 5850 did not use that setting.. OR Nvidia is totally borked in their drivers.

 

[Xarick]

Sorry to bump, but any help here? Ideas? Thoughts?
Fixes? I can run with it off, but don't like disabling features if I don't have to.