Stk-code: Karts not visible in game

[VcDoc]

Description

The karts are visible in the menu but not during the game. This seems bizarre as everything else is rendered properly, even the tires on the karts. I can still play the game without any probs, but without the karts there, it is not very fun.

Steps to reproduce

I just downloaded the game and ran it. When I started playing the carts weren't there so I experimented with multiple graphics configurations but the issue is still there

Configuration

STK release version: The most recent one. 1.0.0

STK Source (PPA, distribution package, official binary, etc.): https://sourceforge.net/projects/supertuxkart/files/SuperTuxKart/1.0/SuperTuxKart%201.0%20installer-64bit.exe/download

System: Windows 10 v1903

Graphics card: Intel UHD 620

CPU: Intel i7-8550u

Gamepads/keyboards models if related to the issue:

Additional information

stdout.log: stdout.log

input.xml:

Error message:

[Benau]

Try disable animated characters in setting?

[VcDoc]

It worked! Could anyone explain me why tho?

[Benau]

Maybe your GPU doesn't like texture buffer hardware skinning, maybe we can try using rgba texture for all platform lol deve!

I will publish a test binary for you later so you can test if it can be fixed

[deveee]

Texture buffer can be disabled by using <card disable="TextureBufferObject"/> in graphical_restrictions.xml. It's already disabled for nouveau.

And +1 for using rgba texture, because simple features seem more stable in drivers. And less difference between GL and GLES is better. In theory tbo should be slightly faster, but I didn't notice any performance difference.

[Benau]

So VcDoc can you edit in your ...program files/supertuxkart/data/stk_config.xml and change like deve said and reenable character animation?

[VcDoc]

I did as you guys said and the kart was showing in the race, but mid-race it became invisible again. It keeps coming back after a while but it disappears quickly. Maybe I did something wrong?

[VcDoc]

Desktop.zip
I have added the stk_config.xml and the graphical_restrictions.xml in the zip file

[xlf1024]

Can confirm: On internal graphics, at stk-graphics level 6, the cart was only visible in selection screen. After changing the graphics preset to 2, it worked (didn't test in between). After forcing the use of the dedicated graphics card in the Nvidia control panel and restarting stk, the issue disappeared.

Hardware
HP Envy convertible laptop, integrated touchscreen
CPU: i5-8265
internal GPU: UHD Graphics 620
dedicated GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX150

OS: Win10 1809

In case it helps: To my understanding, the screen is connected to the intel graphics only, i.e. the MX150 has to write to the intel card. However, this doesn't appear to be an issue here.
Also, the wheels were always visible.

Are there special settings I should test for you? Meanwhile, I'm fine with using the MX150, where I haven't noticed any issues at stk's preset level 6 yet.

[Alayan-stk-2]

@Benau @deveee So, will we update graphical_restrictions.xml, or do you have a different plan ?

[Benau]

Maybe disable advanced lighting for 620 default?