To my knowledge spells are implemented as animated geometry. You can also reduce poly count in game config and it has visible effects on the spell animations. Many other effects are implemented as shaders.
If you are having a problem with the shaders, check if you diabled some or all of them in client.cfg. There are some troubleshooting instructions that include disabling shaders. Find out if the fix is really necessary.
For you, Grimoire... you can find out more by reducing effect poly count and/or turning off sound. Turning off sound is not a mixer mute thing in ryzom, it actually disables the sound engine.
If you are having a problem with the shaders, check if you diabled some or all of them in client.cfg. There are some troubleshooting instructions that include disabling shaders. Find out if the fix is really necessary.
For you, Grimoire... you can find out more by reducing effect poly count and/or turning off sound. Turning off sound is not a mixer mute thing in ryzom, it actually disables the sound engine.
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