raised requirements

this isnt so much a complaint as a question

is it just me or did the requirements shoot up for no real reason? i only ask because i lag alot more, but i havent noticed any real graphic, texture (etc) boosts apart from the new interface i personally dont like much, and the mini map.
anyone else noticing the same thing? or have you noticed graphic changes for the better?

Here's a screenshot of the CT1 client (PTS) vs. the Interlude client, both running at the same time in the same area (more people active in the Interlude client)

http://www.salvation-alliance.com/interludevsct1.jpg

Interlude is the one that uses less ressources. :/

Now each client takes up around 450-600 Mb, so if you tripple box like me, you've already used some 1,5+ Gb of RAM on Lineage 2 alone.

what OS you use?
i have vista and i was wondering if an older version is better cause its lighter

WindowsXP

i have vista as well, before i upgraded to vista i could 2,3, an even 4box, with vista i can 2box but not so well, dont upgrade to it imo... but interlude worked decently well, lagged in sieges but hey who doesnt. i can work with the added lag from ct1 id just like to know if everyone else is getting more lag than they should since the update.