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Title: Simpler, faster torch model?
Post by: PsYthe on January 22, 2009, 06:52:28 PM
The torch model can do some serious FPS dropping when not used sparingly; oasago uses the torch model a lot - with a simpler torch it may be less hard on the FPS. Any other maps that use it could also get an FPS boost, of course. A 5-sided cone for the underside and two flame pictures/animations probably wouldn't look bad. I can't model so I can't make it, but with a model like this mappers could choose to use the faster model or the more detailed model.

... and as far as I know, a model like this doesn't exist currently. Of course it's easy to just make a custom torch in the map editor that uses only a couple brushes.

You could call this a request, I'm just babbling.


Title: Re: Simpler, faster torch model?
Post by: fromhell on January 22, 2009, 10:34:15 PM
A torch with an autoSprite2 flame and an autosprite "nexus" center effect, would be a more effective torch.

I tried to do a depthWrite torch shader, it screws up on ATI cards but worked on PowerVR hardware. It looked similar to torches from Zelda64. I think this 'failed' shader might still be on the SVN with intentionally invalid naming to keep it from loading.


Title: Re: Simpler, faster torch model?
Post by: Marble of Doom on January 23, 2009, 03:50:06 PM
@PsYthe

I agree that a simpler torch may help but I thinks it's the size of the map that's creating the low fps. Next time you play the map be a spectator an look in any of the MANY small windows and you will see that large areas of the map are in accessible to players and are just for show. Half the time when I play,  there is so much going on that I don't even notice the windows let alone take the time to look into them. Why not delete the inner "decorative" room?

but any way........... I think a new torch would be a good idea


Title: Re: Simpler, faster torch model?
Post by: Gerbil on January 24, 2009, 12:14:44 AM
A simpler design for  the torch would definitely help, there are many large maps that work fine with fps/


Title: Re: Simpler, faster torch model?
Post by: cosmo on February 01, 2009, 05:09:39 PM
Check the models folder. I created one for oa_koth1 (ships with OA since 0.76). Maybe it's too simple then. *scratch head*

Anyway OA needs new/more/better map models of all kind.