Project: Loading Time, an endeavor to make all models global.

[Secrets]

Originally Posted by Telltolin

The jerks in IRC were sleeping or something and didn't answer my question about where to post it, so I posted it here where I figured it'd get a lot of views.

I'm not a jerk :(

great work btw, very handy!

[ChaosSlayer]

could you explain in a bit more details how the mechanics behind the screen work on this one?
It is not loading individual models, excatly what and from where been loaded into what?
how about RAM req, how much they go up?

[Telltolin]

Originally Posted by ChaosSlayer

could you explain in a bit more details how the mechanics behind the screen work on this one?
It is not loading individual models, excatly what and from where been loaded into what?
how about RAM req, how much they go up?

They load from .s3d files, the globalload.txt defines what s3d files to load from upon connecting to a server. Since it is client side, I think it only loads them ingame where necessary.
I don't think it uses up much more ram or cpu than normal. I didn't notice any difference in speed, and I only have 1gb of ram and a single core cpu.

[ChaosSlayer]

how would this work models which have been found to be unstable or crash zone when force loaded? For example grimling and skunks when laoded into non native zones become stiff and will eventualy crash the zone

[Telltolin]

Originally Posted by ChaosSlayer

how would this work models which have been found to be unstable or crash zone when force loaded? For example grimling and skunks when laoded into non native zones become stiff and will eventualy crash the zone

Hmm, I didn't notice anything like that. I wonder why that'd happen, doesn't make any sense.

[ChaosSlayer]

coudl you check on this? Since you allready have this thing set up.
turn any npc in say Gfay into a skunk and a grimling - and see if anything bad happens

[Telltolin]

Originally Posted by ChaosSlayer

coudl you check on this? Since you allready have this thing set up.
turn any npc in say Gfay into a skunk and a grimling - and see if anything bad happens

[TheLieka]

Originally Posted by ChaosSlayer

how would this work models which have been found to be unstable or crash zone when force loaded? For example grimling and skunks when laoded into non native zones become stiff and will eventualy crash the zone

I completely understand that - if I saw a grimling in gfaydark, it would make me stiff too...

Dax

[So_1337]

I thought you liked bearded female dwarves?

[TheLieka]

As long as it's not over four feet tall, I'm ok with it.



Dax

[covou]

OK so i found some models that werent loading globally. I think i have most of them working now.
Only 2 known models could i not get to global load and that was Var Shir King, Var Shir Guard.
Find this in your GlobalLoad.txt file in resources folder

3,0,TFFFC,BSE.eqg,Loading Characters
4,0,TFFFC,Global2_chr,Loading Global Items and Equipment

and in between those 2 lines, paste this.

3,0,TFFFC,tgo.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,clv.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,fra.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,chm.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,ddm.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dma.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,btn.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dsf.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,mnt.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dbx.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,rob.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dbp.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,map.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,crs.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,prt.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,cnp.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,rkp.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,mes.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,cdr.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dvs.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dke.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,krn.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,ldr.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,mdr.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,sdr.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,pma.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,tar.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,spq.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,ans.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,dre.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,drs.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,lvr.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,asm.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,seg.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,lsp.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,lsq.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,shd.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,fgt.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,crh.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,crl.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,drc.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,fgp.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,kor.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFFC,myg.eqg,Loading Characters

Tested and working fine on my server, unfortunately as with the first modification... the initial world load does take a little longer but does not affect zoning times, or consume much more RAM/CPU Usage
This loads all of the known OoW and DoN models. as well as DoDH models, including the dragon models, Overlord Mata Muram and Mayong Mistmoore

[Krugus]

Found 2 more models that can be loaded up and they are new snake models and the clockwork models

3,0,TFFF,snk.eqg,Loading Characters
3,0,TFFF,cwg.eqg,Loading Characters

FYI: New snake model:

texture 0 = black & red
texture 1 = diamond back
texture 2 = green & yellow
texture 3 = sandy
texture 4 = icy cold

[caylah023]

if i use this as a developement method on my server i.e. i go around making mobs with these models will my players have to use this modification. im trying to avoid having to distribute any files unless i absolutely have to

[Krugus]

Caylah023:

Yes they will have to since this is client side but the good news is, its a VERY small file and you could just post it up and tell them to cut and paste this into their Global Load txt file but remind them to back up their Global Load txt file before making any modifications to it.

Anyways another 2 models gained by adding:

1,0,TFFF,sharvahl_chr2,Loading Characters

This will give you access to the Vah Shir King ( #238 ) and his body guards ( #239 )

We had sharvahl_chr loading but we forgot there was a second one listed for that zone. This, of course, will fix it.

[caylah023]

thank you krugus will put together a file and see about putting up the text version.....now for free webhosting space lol