Hey can anyone tell me whats better for a maps load time? should I place some units around the map or make locations where i need them to be and use triggers to spawn them? what i mean is, wich would be better for load times?

Hey can anyone tell me whats better for a maps load time? should I place some units around the map or make locations where i need them to be and use triggers to spawn them? what i mean is, wich would be better for load times?

Just use which one is easier for you, it doesnt count lol.

Just use which one is easier for you, it doesnt count lol.

you sure? cuz ive heard like if you put units in the map to begin with it just takes more time to load the map er somethin =o so thats not true?

you sure? cuz ive heard like if you put units in the map to begin with it just takes more time to load the map er somethin =o so thats not true?

The difference is that small you dont even notice it.

The difference is that small you dont even notice it.

[quote=y10k]The difference is that small you dont even notice it.[/quote] he is right.

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The difference is that small you dont even notice it.

he is right.

ok thanks again guys =)

ok thanks again guys =)

although a map where the units are moving around and seem to have a life of their own works out better visually. If all the units are frozen and stand still until you get in range, its not as life like. Hugel

although a map where the units are moving around and seem to have a life of their own works out better visually.
If all the units are frozen and stand still until you get in range, its not as life like.


Hugel

Hugel, you know your name is on your post already? But he's right, random units standing around generally don't feel good, Unless maybe it's a hero or boss or something of that sort. As for using locations versus placing, are you going to reuse those locations? Maybe one time the player sees that location there shouldn't be a unit there but next pass there is? I think you should consider more what effect you're trying to create.

Hugel, you know your name is on your post already?

But he's right, random units standing around generally don't feel good, Unless maybe it's a hero or boss or something of that sort. As for using locations versus placing, are you going to reuse those locations? Maybe one time the player sees that location there shouldn't be a unit there but next pass there is? I think you should consider more what effect you're trying to create.

its for a defense map 0_o

its for a defense map 0_o