Increasing FPS by modding .tga files?

Jonte · 02-07-07, 01:06 PM

I'm thinking about changing some .tga files to get more FPS...

So far I have found two for clouds:
Nori00.tga
Nori01.tga

One for waves:
Peak.tga

Two for smoke:
smoke_volum.tga
smoke_volum2.tga

Can anyone come up with more .tga files that might have a major impact on FPS?

Hartmann · 02-07-07, 05:29 PM

It depends of the textures size.

if you put lower quality or smaller textures in stock perhaps is possible reduce memory and graphic load, but you loose visual quality.

the reverse operation can do the opposite effect, more graphic load and memory needed. but a lot of eye candy

02-08-07, 12:37 AM

There are also alot of FPS settings in files that you could lower.
One example is the mine. (Not that you should EVER see one!)
But it is set at FPS 12 I think.
Now if your in a mine field and there are 10 mines?

Jonte · 02-08-07, 04:39 AM

Hartmann that's my idea exactly, rather a smooth ride in harbours with lower quality than a micro stuttering ride in harbours with high quality!

Privateer can you please tell me which files I can look into?

I'm sure there's more people with these problems after using the 16km visibility mod for example...

I'm thinking about changing the quality of harbour textures, the grey dock texture for example, anyone knows which .tga file?

Jonte · 02-08-07, 10:11 AM

Changed alot of .tga files to 16Bit instead of 32Bit but that didn't help, still 9-10FPS in harbours, would need at least 13-14FPS!

q65 · 02-12-07, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonte

Changed alot of .tga files to 16Bit instead of 32Bit but that didn't help, still 9-10FPS in harbours, would need at least 13-14FPS!

I have tried alot of things to get an increase in FPS and nothing seems to work. No matter what when I'm on the bridge I never see much more then 11FPS when using NYGM. What is important to me is the Perscope UZO and Binc. When I'm using them I get over 25FPS and things seems very smooth. If you want an increase use the GMX with the 8KM Visual. I wonder what life would be like if NYGM had an 8KM mod.

danlisa · 02-12-07, 02:42 PM

What you can do with the textures is physically reduce thier size.

For example GW1.1a had u-boat textures that were 2048 x 2048. Gwx has 1024 x 1024.

You could always try resizing other textures and then repacking the dat file.

Jimbuna · 02-12-07, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonte

Changed alot of .tga files to 16Bit instead of 32Bit but that didn't help, still 9-10FPS in harbours, would need at least 13-14FPS!

Look mate...I know it's an easy statement to make....but if finances allow it might be easier just to upgrade your system

02-07-07, 01:06 PM	#1
Jonte Bosun Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Increasing FPS by modding .tga files? I'm thinking about changing some .tga files to get more FPS... So far I have found two for clouds: Nori00.tga Nori01.tga One for waves: Peak.tga Two for smoke: smoke_volum.tga smoke_volum2.tga Can anyone come up with more .tga files that might have a major impact on FPS?

02-07-07, 05:29 PM	#2
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	It depends of the textures size. if you put lower quality or smaller textures in stock perhaps is possible reduce memory and graphic load, but you loose visual quality. the reverse operation can do the opposite effect, more graphic load and memory needed. but a lot of eye candy __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

02-12-07, 02:42 PM	#7
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	What you can do with the textures is physically reduce thier size. For example GW1.1a had u-boat textures that were 2048 x 2048. Gwx has 1024 x 1024. You could always try resizing other textures and then repacking the dat file. __________________

02-08-07, 12:37 AM	#3
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	There are also alot of FPS settings in files that you could lower. One example is the mine. (Not that you should EVER see one!) But it is set at FPS 12 I think. Now if your in a mine field and there are 10 mines?

02-08-07, 04:39 AM	#4
Jonte Bosun Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hartmann that's my idea exactly, rather a smooth ride in harbours with lower quality than a micro stuttering ride in harbours with high quality! Privateer can you please tell me which files I can look into? I'm sure there's more people with these problems after using the 16km visibility mod for example... I'm thinking about changing the quality of harbour textures, the grey dock texture for example, anyone knows which .tga file?

02-08-07, 10:11 AM	#5
Jonte Bosun Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 63 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Changed alot of .tga files to 16Bit instead of 32Bit but that didn't help, still 9-10FPS in harbours, would need at least 13-14FPS!