max island size?

[leondus]

Hey all,

Is 25km the max size for islands? (512x512 cells grid.)

I've searched this forum and sware I seen somewere that they could be 50km a year or so back, but can't find it.

Thanks

[Pulverizer]

51.2km x 51.2km = 2621.44 km^2

I think uwar_desert is that size. There was some issues on islands larger than 12.8km though, like models stuttering in MP or some such.

[leondus]

Thanks for the info (kiitos(?), if I remember it right)

But, models stuttering? was that due to many objects on the island?

[ProfTournesol]

In fact, what creates lag on an island seems to be :

(1) Lot of objects in the same area (cause those objectfs must be rendered at the same time), such as towns etc.

(2) Heights.

(3) Two many bad objects (poly counts, texture sizes etc.).

(4) Pathfinding problems during missions (such as too many units in forests / surrounded with lots of objects).

[leondus]

Thanks for the 411, ProfTournesol

I just tested my map and it seems okay with no major lag.
But that's with just the road network and jungle/grassland, but i have not started on towns yet.

Rendered is when you set the buildings to fit the ground?

Thx

[Faguss]

In Wrptool manual there's information what's the max size for island.

[ladie from hell]

Wrptool can make a 1024x1024 map ... MAX .. anything bigger and the OFP engine will crash , I have tested out some 5 different maps of plain Flat , to rolling hills , to Mountain ranges ....

from wrptool manual

ISLAND SIZES

Default OFP island size is 256x256 cells that comes to 12.8x12.8km area, these all are the BIS islands and most if not all user made islands to date (Aug 2003). Theare however different sizes you can use, these are: all 2^n Size like 32x32, 64x64, 256x256 etc.

Largest Island

1024x1024 = 51.2x51.2 KM

if you try to get a 2048x2048 in to OFP you will have a CTD with some memory error

smallest Island

is a 2x2 cell island


LFH

[leondus]

I'm working on a 1024x1024 map with no problems so, but do see problems with the place names and trees/bushes showing up huge.

Here is a pic of the map using Topography command
http://img683.imageshack.us/my.php?i...4jabbarmod.jpg

[ladie from hell]

@Leondus ...
I would love to see this map in wrptool..

If you allow me . I would like it for you to send to me ??

[leondus]

oops!! missed your message.
if you still like to see it, shot me a PM and I'll send you the map.
Here is the updated topography map from the online campaign
http://img816.imageshack.us/i/24jabbarmod2.jpg/