This is why loading time takes so long

FUBAR295 · 08-27-22, 10:45 AM

Fifi,

Have you looked at possibly reducing the size of the ship TGA files in the Sea File?

I notice that they have a 32 bit color depth which could be reduced to a 24 bit color depth and reduce the file size down by at least 1/3 ( i.e. file size 1024KB goes down to 759KB ) without affecting any noticeable difference in rendering. Is it really needed to have 32 bit, as you could save some space and speed up loading. I have done this with my uniform files.

Something to look at.

Good hunting,
FUBAR295

Fifi · 08-27-22, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FUBAR295

Fifi,

Have you looked at possibly reducing the size of the ship TGA files in the Sea File?

I notice that they have a 32 bit color depth which could be reduced to a 24 bit color depth and reduce the file size down by at least 1/3 ( i.e. file size 1024KB goes down to 759KB ) without affecting any noticeable difference in rendering. Is it really needed to have 32 bit, as you could save some space and speed up loading. I have done this with my uniform files.

Something to look at.

Good hunting,
FUBAR295

Sea files are already optimized

Some are 24 bits, others 32… all can’t be 24 (mainly when some transparency needed)
Strangely, I tried same file at 24 & then 32, No change in weight!

On other hand, NYGM have actually the faster loading times still… so no need to loose some more quality imho…

FUBAR295 · 08-27-22, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifi

Sea files are already optimized

Some are 24 bits, others 32… all can’t be 24 (mainly when some transparency needed)
Strangely, I tried same file at 24 & then 32, No change in weight!

On other hand, NYGM have actually the faster loading times still… so no need to loose some more quality imho…

Then I will be quiet and go back into my hole.

Fifi · 08-28-22, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FUBAR295

Then I will be quiet and go back into my hole.

No! I need your suggestions & advices!

08-28-22, 11:58 AM

Interesting. This is example of game loading in SH4. These functions is way more faster, for 98% or more.

propbeanie · 08-28-22, 01:22 PM

The big difference between SH3 and SH4 is that SH4 has "dynamic loading". It only loads assets that it has to for the immediate roughly 32nm radius around the player's sub, and the campaign files based upon date. Hence, the "efficiency" of starting the game... The "bandwidth" of the actual game engine is the same though, so anything too busy around the player lags just as much in SH4 as it does in SH3, as the game tries to keep up with the world around the player...

08-30-22, 09:54 AM

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The big difference between SH3 and SH4 is that SH4 has "dynamic loading". It only loads assets that it has to for the immediate roughly 32nm radius around the player's sub, and the campaign files based upon date. Hence, the "efficiency" of starting the game... The "bandwidth" of the actual game engine is the same though, so anything too busy around the player lags just as much in SH4 as it does in SH3, as the game tries to keep up with the world around the player...

Very interesting information, thank you.

08-27-22, 10:45 AM	#1
FUBAR295 Krusty Krab Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Decks awash in the North Atlantic Posts: 1,456 Downloads: 496 Uploads: 0	Fifi, Have you looked at possibly reducing the size of the ship TGA files in the Sea File? I notice that they have a 32 bit color depth which could be reduced to a 24 bit color depth and reduce the file size down by at least 1/3 ( i.e. file size 1024KB goes down to 759KB ) without affecting any noticeable difference in rendering. Is it really needed to have 32 bit, as you could save some space and speed up loading. I have done this with my uniform files. Something to look at. Good hunting, FUBAR295 __________________ Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.

08-28-22, 01:22 PM	#6
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,130 Downloads: 452 Uploads: 4	The big difference between SH3 and SH4 is that SH4 has "dynamic loading". It only loads assets that it has to for the immediate roughly 32nm radius around the player's sub, and the campaign files based upon date. Hence, the "efficiency" of starting the game... The "bandwidth" of the actual game engine is the same though, so anything too busy around the player lags just as much in SH4 as it does in SH3, as the game tries to keep up with the world around the player... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

08-28-22, 11:58 AM	#5
rainbowjose Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Interesting. This is example of game loading in SH4. These functions is way more faster, for 98% or more.