I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

The sequel of the legendary wargame with a complete graphics and interface overhaul, major new gameplay and design features such as full naval combat modelling, improved supply handling, numerous increases to scenario parameters to better support large scenarios, and integrated PBEM++.
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vinnland
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I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

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TOAWIV was the second war game I ever bought and the first from matrix.

I love the mechanics and how things work. But man I really cannot stand how "janky" it feels.

Now, it must be stated that "janky" is subjective. My first war game was war in the east 1 (on steam). And comparatively, when I move a unit, they move smoothly, when I attack, it attacks smoothly.

But with TOAW, when I attach, I get a mouse spinner, the my mouse disappears, the then the battle is over.

I tested this game on my main laptop (UHD 620 + i5 8250u) and my gaming rig (i9 10900k + RTX 3070 Trio), and get the same results. I also tried putting sound off based on a recommendation but I don't want to play a mute war.

What else can I try?
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tcarusil
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Re: I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

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Try turning your CapsLock on. Not sure this will give you the results you want, but is worth a try.

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Curtis Lemay
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Re: I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

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Get a ticket with the help desk:

https://www.matrixgames.com/contacts
My TOAW web site:

Bob Cross's TOAW Site
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Telumar
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Re: I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

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vinnland wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 3:28 pm
What else can I try?
Turning off the mini map and/or turning off place names helps too.
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Telumar
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Re: I like this game but... I struggle with the "slowness"

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Also check your settings here (second page of Player Options):
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