COH2 causing me Migranes?
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But Ive just started playing coh2 again this week, and even between 1-2 hours of playing is enough to bring on a headache.
Anyone got any thoughts?
Maybe I can adjust my settings to help?
I could do with getting an eye test to make sure its not that.
This totally sucks, it effects me for the rest of my day at work etc.
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You really can't help it, you just suddenly start using your brain to play better subconsciously.
(sorry, had to, it was stronger them me)
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Are you feeling ladder anxiety?
Whats your mood while playing the game, do you get enraged by RNG ?
There can be many reasons for getting a headache.
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I find that after a couple of games that my eyes sting. Only when playing, not when casting. Seems to be worse on winter maps. Dunno tho, may be psychological
That is actually caused by eyes being tired.
Its not caused by staring at screen too long alone, you focus on details/units ect.
You can't really prevent this, but you(well, everyone really) should take a break(doesn't have to be long) to just look at anything other then screen. Focus a bit on window or whatever.
The same applies to headaches, RTS games(or really detailed games) put a strain on the eyes and you have to let the eyes get some rest by looking at something else.
Sounds weird, but its exactly like that, I've got some minor expertise on this field.
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I find that after a couple of games that my eyes sting. Only when playing, not when casting. Seems to be worse on winter maps. Dunno tho, may be psychological
I think both your problems may be brain freeze - try playing summer maps only
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Im actually really relaxed, and Ive been winning some easy games comfortably and still getting it. Its hurting me just to look at the screen now.. lol.
Perhaps it could be graphics settings, have you tried lowering them or disabling some extra features?
Could also be the angles, top-down is nice but it's not what our brains are used to.
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try adjusting bloom or anything lighting related and also explosion maybe.
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I've already got all settings really low, appart from resolution which is high. I could try tinkering some more maybe:
I do think it has a lot to do with the level of concentration that the game can demand.
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I am so bad at it I actually zoom in and that's really headache inducing. So play only Soviets, see how that goes...
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Is it the only game that gives you this headache?
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V-sync is currently On, which I think was default for my hardware. Settings all on medium. Top resolution with 60Htz frequency, only other option for freqency is 59.94Htz.. not sure if that would make any difference.
I will try it without v-sync and see how that is. Its not that it ALWAYS gives me a headache.. but certainly often enough for it to be noticable that it is playing coh that is bringing it on.
EDIT:
Just read up on refresh rates and v-sync (should know all this but forgoten lol). Not really worth turning v-sync off, as it would just allow my card to overwork when my monitor is limited to 60Htz.
Also higher refresh rate is best for less eye strain. Maybe a monitor that could handle 120Htz might help reduce my head aches.. but then Im not very excited at the prospect of buying a new monitor.
Interesting read:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/do-you-need-a-120hz-or-240-hz-monitor/#!AuNOh
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Try blinking, don't play in the dark, and try not to have your head 20 cm's from screen for 1 hour constantly. Sit back every time you remember you are to close to the screenhttp
Looking and focusing on spot 20-30 meters away for few seconds every chance you get will do wonders.
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When is the last time you had your eyes checked?
I'll tell you what my wife would say...and she is a doctor.
lol -----Tell him to go see his doctor!
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