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FPSC Classic Models and Media / Textures and CPU load question

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HairySpider
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Posted: 17th Jul 2012 03:13
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I'm new to FPS and figuring out the way the game build accesses the texture and meshes. Does anyone know if it is better to have a single texture file with multiple discrete regions for different meshes or is it better to have separate texture files for each mesh, in terms of CPU load?
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SecretiveOps
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Posted: 18th Jul 2012 01:05
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Your CPU isn't what you should be worrying about when it comes to loading. If you have a fast hard drive, then go for multiple textures. I do it all the time for my guns. No issues thus far.

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Ross tra damus
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Posted: 18th Jul 2012 01:47
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HairySpider

It can only be to your advantage if you can texture multiple models and have them all running with a single texture file (less memory used).
When I find that I have lots of 'spare' space left over on my texture files I sometimes give those models texture variations which creates more use for the models.

All the best of luck.
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That Guy John
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Posted: 17th Aug 2012 16:56
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For quite a while now I have used this as a reference for modular design. It is really helpful.

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