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

Scotty · 03-07-09, 01:48 PM

get more ram!!! it helps a lot..
I have sh3 on 3 systems.. 2 old AMD BArton cores XP3200 with 1 gig ram, and the 4th a newer system Core 2 duo E7200 oc at 3.4 ghz..with 4 gigs of ram, and SATA drives..
the
My 12 yr old likes to play sh3 too, I ordered 2 gigs of ram for my old barton XP3200, and the jump from 1 gi to 2 gigs was VERY impressive in SH3 1.4b GWX3..
Load times decreased nore important is my time compression increased.

on the new system with faster CPU, SATA drive, 4 gb faster ram it still loads slightly faster, and time compression is much better..
I'l post bck game load times and capmaign load times on the 1, 2 and 4 ig systems.

OK results all 1.4b GWX3

load times

(1) on the Xp3200 system with 1 gig ram -WinXP Sp1
load game time is 55 seconds
load career time 4:30 min

(2) on the XP3200 system with 2 gig ram-WinXP Sp1
load game time in 55 seconds
load career time in 4:10 min

(3) on the E7200 system with 4 gig ram-WinXP Sp2
load game time is 35 seconds
load career time is 2:20 seconds

time compression FPS (most important, as choppiness is hard to deal with)

(1) xp3200 1 gig ram
2048x = 10 fps avg
4096x = 3 fps avg
8192x = 1 fps
(2) xp3200 2 gig ram
2048x = 40 fps avg
4096x = 8 fps avg
8192x 2 fps
(3) E7200 4 gig ram
2040x = 60 fps
4096x = 30 fps
8192x = 5 fps avg

FPS are avg out in bare ocean on F5 map, sometimes they lower to less than 1/2, seldome go higher.

Load times are not so dependent on ram as I thought..1 gig of ram 4:30 time vs 2 gig ram 4:10 time isn't much... all with same mods.
The faster load time of the E7200 system with 4 gig ram may not be to the ram, but the newer faster SATA2 HD, and faster CPU.

Time compression FPS seemed to be ram related.

I hope this info helps so you don't go out and buy something you don't need.

scotty

Otto Heinzmeir · 03-07-09, 02:52 PM

Sell your mom and buy a new PC! Sorry

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.”

03-07-09, 01:48 PM	#9
Scotty Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 24 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	get more ram!!! it helps a lot.. I have sh3 on 3 systems.. 2 old AMD BArton cores XP3200 with 1 gig ram, and the 4th a newer system Core 2 duo E7200 oc at 3.4 ghz..with 4 gigs of ram, and SATA drives.. the My 12 yr old likes to play sh3 too, I ordered 2 gigs of ram for my old barton XP3200, and the jump from 1 gi to 2 gigs was VERY impressive in SH3 1.4b GWX3.. Load times decreased nore important is my time compression increased. on the new system with faster CPU, SATA drive, 4 gb faster ram it still loads slightly faster, and time compression is much better.. I'l post bck game load times and capmaign load times on the 1, 2 and 4 ig systems. OK results all 1.4b GWX3 load times (1) on the Xp3200 system with 1 gig ram -WinXP Sp1 load game time is 55 seconds load career time 4:30 min (2) on the XP3200 system with 2 gig ram-WinXP Sp1 load game time in 55 seconds load career time in 4:10 min (3) on the E7200 system with 4 gig ram-WinXP Sp2 load game time is 35 seconds load career time is 2:20 seconds time compression FPS (most important, as choppiness is hard to deal with) (1) xp3200 1 gig ram 2048x = 10 fps avg 4096x = 3 fps avg 8192x = 1 fps (2) xp3200 2 gig ram 2048x = 40 fps avg 4096x = 8 fps avg 8192x 2 fps (3) E7200 4 gig ram 2040x = 60 fps 4096x = 30 fps 8192x = 5 fps avg FPS are avg out in bare ocean on F5 map, sometimes they lower to less than 1/2, seldome go higher. Load times are not so dependent on ram as I thought..1 gig of ram 4:30 time vs 2 gig ram 4:10 time isn't much... all with same mods. The faster load time of the E7200 system with 4 gig ram may not be to the ram, but the newer faster SATA2 HD, and faster CPU. Time compression FPS seemed to be ram related. I hope this info helps so you don't go out and buy something you don't need. scotty Last edited by Scotty; 03-07-09 at 03:22 PM.

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

03-07-09, 02:52 PM	#10
Otto Heinzmeir Weps Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilhelmshaven Local Pub Posts: 361 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Sell your mom and buy a new PC! Sorry