My computer is having some serious issues with Source. It didn't always do this, so I'm not sure what to blame.

Every time a flash gets thrown and I'm in the vicinity, my computer goes all Schiavo on me and drops to 2-3 fps at best. It happens before the flash explodes, while it's just in the air, and usually lets up right before the flash disappears from the screen.

I seem to be able to move while this is going on, although I almost always come back and see my dead ass lying on the ground. It's getting to be quite frustrating.

Another strange thing is that it doesn't have this problem when I'm spectating after I've died. The flashes look wonderful in those cases.

Any suggestions?

You don't really get to see the full effect of flashes in spec mode. All you get is a slight hazing of the screen.

When you're still alive I have no idea, unless the flash was somehow stuck on you, which can happen, then it makes this weird buzzing sound and it's really hard to move. If, however, the flash is going off near you and it can 'see' you then you will get fully blinded. The further away it is, the less effect it has. Turning into walls can block some of the flash. Not sure why your comp is going nuts.

get a new comp

Any config tweaks I should check?

Close Your Eyes When They Throw A Flash

Man You Guys Are Useful

This only happens with flashes, not regular or smoke grenades?

it normally happens right after he smokes a fat joint!


POT IS FOR LOSERS!

Interesting side note.

Yeah only flashes... smoke doesn't do anything.