GWX Loading Times

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

03-07-09, 06:08 AM

The Mod in question works fine,
Multiplay & Single Missions only,
A lot of hard work went into these Mods,
This was done also to help those who create Missions,
Not having to worry about planes,shore guns,
as all of these have been taken out of the world map,
What You create in Your mission Editor
is what you will see Only,
in the mission You create,
Hence the Quick loading time,
Thanks to the GWX Team,
and Grafpaper for all their Hard work on this Mod,
Now loading time is less than 1 minute,
even with 8 players on Multiplay

03-07-09, 12:37 AM	#1
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 !"

03-07-09, 12:44 AM	#2
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	#3
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 ...

03-07-09, 06:08 AM	#4
owner20071963 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The Mod in question works fine, Multiplay & Single Missions only, A lot of hard work went into these Mods, This was done also to help those who create Missions, Not having to worry about planes,shore guns, as all of these have been taken out of the world map, What You create in Your mission Editor is what you will see Only, in the mission You create, Hence the Quick loading time, Thanks to the GWX Team, and Grafpaper for all their Hard work on this Mod, Now loading time is less than 1 minute, even with 8 players on Multiplay