Graphical Performance

[Mile_Zero]

Now i have two questions:
1.) I turn the graphics performance on my comp for tremulous all the way up. I see no significant change in the graphics.
2.) The screens on the official website are beautiful (Particles, lighting, textures, etc.) is that because of a super awesome graphics card or maximum in-game settings?

~Thanks
The Mile: Zer0 Band

[Thorn]

Max in-game settings.

[Mile_Zero]

Thanks.

[Lava Croft]

This thread explains how to get those semi-fancy shadows.