| 08-31-2003, 11:08 PM | #1 |
With only a few added skins my map size has grown tremendously. I know other maps, especially maps like ToB have huge ammounts of skins and imported pics but the map has very reasonable download times. Is there anyway to shrink the file the size of the map or the skins or any way to make it faster to dl? emote_sweat thx |
| 08-31-2003, 11:13 PM | #2 |
If your map is good, I wouldn't worry too much about it. |
| 08-31-2003, 11:19 PM | #3 |
And while that may be true, ridiculous download times generally anger the vast b.net populous and no one wants to take the time to download your map. Of course I shouldn't be concerned with the huge numbers of idiots on b.net, but its difficult to get a 12 person game going if no one has the time. So again, anyone know a map size shrinking method? |
| 08-31-2003, 11:22 PM | #4 |
Heavy Locker. Reduces file size around 30%. Look in the editing tools forum for 'Blackdick's HeavyLocker' Also, make your skins bmp's, not tga, they are 1/4 the filesize. |
| 08-31-2003, 11:25 PM | #5 |
I'm pretty sure he means .blp(s) Also, 12 ppl on a map is ridiculous and laggy if it is anywhere over 128x128 or bigger. |
| 08-31-2003, 11:27 PM | #6 |
k i'll try heavy locker, yea 12 person maps can become very laggy. The size is only medium. Basically I made up a quick hero arena map to showcase and test the heroes for my 2v2v2 rpg which is nearing completion. Anywayz, files are .blp, and i'll go try heavy locker right now It saved me 85kb YAY! |