GWX Loading Times

Studders86 · 03-06-09, 12:26 AM

Hey guys, i just wondered if there was any way of speeding up the mission loading when using the GWX mod. It literally takes about 5 minutes. I dont know if this is my system or anything but it never took that long on SH3 stock. I understand there is a lot more to load. Iam not by any means complaining about this loading time because its a small price to pay for the amount of work that has gone into GWX, i just wondered if everyones takes this long.

Cheers

Torplexed · 03-06-09, 12:38 AM

It takes longer for my computer too and it's still pretty new. But they state upfront that is what will happen in the GWX manual. You can install some mods like 'light harbor traffic' to help reduce the load time.

TheDudTorpedo · 03-06-09, 12:42 AM

The long load time is absolutely normal, but well worth the wait

Studders86 · 03-06-09, 12:46 AM

Indeed it is. I missed that part in the manual. just glad its not my system lol

bgey · 03-06-09, 04:25 AM

Just make a habit to FIRST startup SH3 and THEN get a drink/snack, go to the toilet,...

Benny

irish1958 · 03-06-09, 08:24 AM

You can cut down the loading time a bit by not using the combined campaign. but rather the specific version for your patrol. Also, if you are just going to do a check on some game change, load the Naval Academy. If you are going to do just a mission, use BBW blank campaign or Mush Martin's mission loader.
Of course, if you are old enough, taking a leak while you wait for the game to load will give you plenty of time.

sharkbit · 03-06-09, 08:46 AM

I wish I had 5 minute load times.

I average 10-13 minutes.

03-06-09, 08:49 AM

We currently have a Mod
that decreases Loading time,
from 5 minutes to 50 seconds,
We have 2 Versions SH3 GWX 3.0
And SH3 1.4,
Check this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=148256
or check out our Site,
For more details

danurve · 03-06-09, 09:15 AM

owner20071963
If one follows the links and bothers to read posts - it looks as that mod won't help if a player is in carrer mode.

If you have a less then blazing PC you could use light harbour mod and not play 16k atmosphere, will probably help. Also if you use combined campaine files that will increase times.

Murr44 · 03-06-09, 09:45 AM

No the online gaming mod won't help if you want to play in campaign mode but it really makes a difference if you just want to play a single mission. I've tried it & single missions load very quickly. It takes me more time to decide which mission to play & what mods to use than the game takes to load.

03-06-09, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murr44

No the online gaming mod won't help if you want to play in campaign mode but it really makes a difference if you just want to play a single mission. I've tried it & single missions load very quickly. It takes me more time to decide which mission to play & what mods to use than the game takes to load.

Very true its not meant for your career Mode,
his Original post was I Presumed
Single Mission Mode,
It works fine,
even better for Multiplay

irish1958 · 03-06-09, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

I wish I had 5 minute load times.

I average 10-13 minutes.

Just wait a few years and 15+ minutes to take a leak will be about normal; then you will be happy.

Blacklight · 03-07-09, 12:37 AM

That's my "Go get a cold beer" or "Brew some coffee" time depending on the part of the day it is.

FIREWALL · 03-07-09, 12:44 AM

Try shutting down all the stuff running in the background.

EnditAll , is a good and free program for that.

Hitman · 03-07-09, 05:01 AM

Someone also adviced here long ago (Was that Jiimbuna?) some hardware/software changes that will help your PC -new or not- loading faster:

SOFTWARE:

1.- Do a defragmentation if you haven't done one long ago
2.- If you have two HDDs, then use one (the smaller if they are different) to have Windows and general programs (DVD player, Office, etc.), then the second one for games and data.
3.- For single missions, enable one of the mods that empties your career files. Otherwise they are also loaded with the single mission, and that is nearly dramatic.
4.- For campaign missions, see if your career allows using a reduced campaign file (Black Sea, Indian Ocean)
5.- Additional units like community ships mod or IABL ships for NYGM add loading time
6.- Use lite harbour traffic whenever possible

HARDWARE:

Cheapest:

1.- Get SATA2 disks. They are WAAAY faster than the old IDE ones
2.- Get a second hard disk if you don't have one
3.- Get additional memory modules

Most expensive:

- PC upgrade!

I also had an idea some time ago that would help a lot, but I would need to consult that with BBW first. It probably would involve creating an auxiliary external program to help with the necessary cut in the campaign layers, but it could well be worth it

03-06-09, 12:26 AM	#1
Studders86 Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	GWX Loading Times Hey guys, i just wondered if there was any way of speeding up the mission loading when using the GWX mod. It literally takes about 5 minutes. I dont know if this is my system or anything but it never took that long on SH3 stock. I understand there is a lot more to load. Iam not by any means complaining about this loading time because its a small price to pay for the amount of work that has gone into GWX, i just wondered if everyones takes this long. Cheers

03-06-09, 08:24 AM	#6
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	You can cut down the loading time a bit by not using the combined campaign. but rather the specific version for your patrol. Also, if you are just going to do a check on some game change, load the Naval Academy. If you are going to do just a mission, use BBW blank campaign or Mush Martin's mission loader. Of course, if you are old enough, taking a leak while you wait for the game to load will give you plenty of time. __________________ Irish1958

03-06-09, 08:46 AM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I wish I had 5 minute load times. I average 10-13 minutes. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

03-06-09, 09:15 AM	#9
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	owner20071963 If one follows the links and bothers to read posts - it looks as that mod won't help if a player is in carrer mode. If you have a less then blazing PC you could use light harbour mod and not play 16k atmosphere, will probably help. Also if you use combined campaine files that will increase times. __________________

03-07-09, 12:37 AM	#13
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	That's my "Go get a cold beer" or "Brew some coffee" time depending on the part of the day it is. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

03-06-09, 12:38 AM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It takes longer for my computer too and it's still pretty new. But they state upfront that is what will happen in the GWX manual. You can install some mods like 'light harbor traffic' to help reduce the load time.

03-06-09, 12:42 AM	#3
TheDudTorpedo Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 128 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	The long load time is absolutely normal, but well worth the wait

03-06-09, 12:46 AM	#4
Studders86 Watch Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 18 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Indeed it is. I missed that part in the manual. just glad its not my system lol

03-06-09, 04:25 AM	#5
bgey Mate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 57 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Just make a habit to FIRST startup SH3 and THEN get a drink/snack, go to the toilet,... Benny

03-06-09, 08:49 AM	#8
owner20071963 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	We currently have a Mod that decreases Loading time, from 5 minutes to 50 seconds, We have 2 Versions SH3 GWX 3.0 And SH3 1.4, Check this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=148256 or check out our Site, For more details

03-06-09, 09:45 AM	#10
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	No the online gaming mod won't help if you want to play in campaign mode but it really makes a difference if you just want to play a single mission. I've tried it & single missions load very quickly. It takes me more time to decide which mission to play & what mods to use than the game takes to load.

03-07-09, 12:44 AM	#14
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Try shutting down all the stuff running in the background. EnditAll , is a good and free program for that. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-07-09, 05:01 AM	#15
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Someone also adviced here long ago (Was that Jiimbuna?) some hardware/software changes that will help your PC -new or not- loading faster: SOFTWARE: 1.- Do a defragmentation if you haven't done one long ago 2.- If you have two HDDs, then use one (the smaller if they are different) to have Windows and general programs (DVD player, Office, etc.), then the second one for games and data. 3.- For single missions, enable one of the mods that empties your career files. Otherwise they are also loaded with the single mission, and that is nearly dramatic. 4.- For campaign missions, see if your career allows using a reduced campaign file (Black Sea, Indian Ocean) 5.- Additional units like community ships mod or IABL ships for NYGM add loading time 6.- Use lite harbour traffic whenever possible HARDWARE: Cheapest: 1.- Get SATA2 disks. They are WAAAY faster than the old IDE ones 2.- Get a second hard disk if you don't have one 3.- Get additional memory modules Most expensive: - PC upgrade! I also had an idea some time ago that would help a lot, but I would need to consult that with BBW first. It probably would involve creating an auxiliary external program to help with the necessary cut in the campaign layers, but it could well be worth it __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

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