This is why loading time takes so long

[FUBAR295]

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]

Originally Posted by FUBAR295

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

No! I need your suggestions & advices!

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

[propbeanie]

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...

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.

[Doolar]

First off, I'm not a Modder, but I'm a beneficiary of The Mods created by some very talented people. And for this I want to thank you all. I play SHIII with several Big Mods and appreciate everything that each Mod bring to the table.

The load time can be a tad long, no problem here. I hook up with a bud that lives about an hour away from my house, for some SHIII gameplay and a bull session, and he doesn't mind neither. The wait is well worth it. Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I've reading through this thread, so I figured this was the correct place for what's been on my mind for a while.

[CapZap1970]

Originally Posted by Doolar

First off, I'm not a Modder, but I'm a beneficiary of The Mods created by some very talented people. And for this I want to thank you all. I play SHIII with several Big Mods and appreciate everything that each Mod bring to the table.

The load time can be a tad long, no problem here. I hook up with a bud that lives about an hour away from my house, for some SHIII gameplay and a bull session, and he doesn't mind neither. The wait is well worth it. Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but I've reading through this thread, so I figured this was the correct place for what's been on my mind for a while.

Agree 100%...