Graphics Problem

Sixsixsix161

I've been playing since June and have not had any problems, till yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon, I suddenly have this problem where I'm turning my character, or start my character, and move forward into a particular direction. Once she starts moving, for a split second, the screen changes to one of the loading screens that you see in the beginning when you first get into the game. Then, there's nothing for a split second, and it looks as if you're going to fall through the bottom of the screen - part of the screen disappears and looks clear, no graphics at all. Then it goes back to the start screen for a split second, and then returns to the screen you are playing on.

I would say this entire sequence doesn't take longer than 1.5 - 2 seconds.

In a 2-hour session yesterday, it happened 8 times.

Today is better. I had forgotten about it, but it just happened for the first time, and I've been playing close to 3 hours.

ZOS_LenaicR

Hello @Sixsixsix161,

Could you please repair your client?
If the issues persist after this step, we invite you to reply to this thread. We will be able to help you further.

Sixsixsix161

Thank you for the note.

I've run the repair program, the entire process took about 90-120 seconds, there didn't seem to be any issues.

Tonight will be the first time I've played since then. If this issue occurs again, I'll follow up with you.

Seravi

Lots of players having this issue since the IC patch on 8/31. I've fallen to my death more times than I care to count since the update in August as well as many other players. I hit I for inventory and get a loading screen. I hit C or ESC or any menu key and I get the loading screens. Constant falling through the world as well. Each loading screen into a zone and getting into the game takes forever. Lots of threads about it spread around PC and General help areas. Hopefully they will get a fix for it soon.

Sixsixsix161

I played for about 3 hours this afternoon, and it happened once.

I was questing in Riften. My character was standing still when I initiated a move to her left side. Kind of going forward for a step and then an immediate left turn while keeping the forward key pushed in/down.

I might be wrong but it seems when I put the cursor on the screen to help with the movement, is when it happens. I'll try and get a better idea next time it happens.

PS: Played for about 2 hours yesterday and it didn't happen.

SilentRaven1972

I get a similar thing, but it's usually from me trying to move too fast after logging in. If the "shadow people" haven't fully loaded, or NPC's, and I move forward, I get a quick load screen, a flash of empty space, another load screen and back to normal. It did happen a couple times when I entered the wood mill in Daggerfall last night, but there were a lot of people in town, so I just figured there was some kind of lag going on.

Sixsixsix161

SilentRaven1972 wrote: »

I get a similar thing, but it's usually from me trying to move too fast after logging in. If the "shadow people" haven't fully loaded, or NPC's, and I move forward, I get a quick load screen, a flash of empty space, another load screen and back to normal. It did happen a couple times when I entered the wood mill in Daggerfall last night, but there were a lot of people in town, so I just figured there was some kind of lag going on.

Now that you mention it, I've noticed the "shadow" people, too. Since the last patch, when I take a wayshrine, all the other players are just black shapes when I arrive at the wayshrine I'm going to. Then it takes a few (1-3) seconds before they "fill" in, i.e., you can see the details/colors of their armor, weapons, etc. But initially, they're just black shapes.

I don't remember seeing that before the last patch was released.

SilentRaven1972

I think it was done on purpose, to prevent being clobbered before you are even loaded in, or something. What's amusing is watching the shadow people put costumes on...especially if they are on a mount. I saw players standing on mounts as I approached, putting on costumes

Sixsixsix161

It happened again yesterday, but that was the first time in several days.

But, I figured out better on how it happens.

I have my finger on the W key and start to move forward, and at the same time move my mouse key in the direction I want to go (if different from going straight). So, the character may take a step forward before turning left of right.

However, I tried to duplicate it, but I couldn't force it to happen again. So, there maybe something else involved, or when I do it on purpose, the timing between the two moves may not be the same to make it happen.

SilentRaven1972

Was it right after loading in? I've had a few "I'm there, uh oh, load screen, whew!" kinda moments, but it seems to be when things are a bit laggy/high population areas.

capcody

this happens to me to. usually when i use a wayshrine and as soon as the load screen finishes, i move my charactor 1 step forward i get a load screen and im falling through the map then another load screen then im falling from the sky to hit the floor were my death awaits me. or sometimes itll place me on the ground instead of falling.