game loading so so long.. please fix..

[Mirtma]

Amazing......

 

You're trying to help people, and they just keep telling they have problems.....

 

Sorry, I thought that your instructions was for multiplayer only.

[Distiler]

Normal from desktop to server list, normal from server list to server and normal to cockpit. Just DCS world 1.2.2, no ka-50, no a-10 modules.

[c0ff]

The delay is caused by module loading.

We'll take a look into this.

[MemphisBelle]

Hey warthog you think you can make a sexy avatar Na'Vi' for the nose art?

 

I doubt that this is a Na'vi...it rather looks like a smurf :D

[MemphisBelle]

Something is wrong. It definitely should be <1min.

 

well for me it is, using Win8 now...there must something that you made right ED :thumbup:

[BIGNEWY]

loading missions and so on is fine,

 

its the actual time it takes from clicking a mission and the time before it brings up the screen showing the loading process.

 

while it is in this state task manager says it is not responding, but if you wait it will load.

 

it was not like this before for me, anyone else getting the same ?

 

 

absolutely loving fc3 so keep up the good work, and thank for giving us the chance to fly it in beta.

[Bolt-1]

I just did a quick test of going from Desktop to in the pit with the latest build in MP to the 104th server. Recorded it with cam studio. I dont know what is so diff about my setup but it takes me less than a min. for the whole thing. I put up a vid on my utube channel if you care to look at it. Here it is.

 

[GregP]

Bolt-1, how many DCS modules have you bought and have loaded into DCS World? c0ff (ED dev) on previous page suggested long load times are related to module loading. This makes sense to me because I too have ridiculously long load times despite the fact that I have DCS on a SSD; but I have FC3, CA, A-10C, P-51D and BS2.

[ishtmail]

For the past several days I've been flying missions here and there, and these loading times are really getting to me.

 

The original 1.2.2 release had a long delay before the mission started loading (just the DCS splash screen visible, with DCS World not responding). Back then it was about a minute and a half on my PC because of that delay.

 

The update from November 12th sped up the loading considerably, I would say the splash screen wasn't on screen for longer than 40 seconds.

 

But the update from November 14th, and the latest current version of DCS World, made things worse again. This time, it takes up to 3 minutes before the splash screen disappears and the actual loading begins.

 

 

This means I sit in front of my PC for 3 minutes looking pretty silly, waiting for the sim to load, for 20 times a day or more.

Since I'm currently re-flying the same mission over and over, I was wondering if it would be possible to add "Restart mission" on the Quit menu in the sim? And if this button worked by simply respawning the situation from point zero, and if nothing would have to load again, this would make the whole experience that much better (no quitting to DCS World GUI and flying again and waiting for the sim to load again)...

Just an idea...

[Kuky]

Bolt-1, how many DCS modules have you bought and have loaded into DCS World? c0ff (ED dev) on previous page suggested long load times are related to module loading. This makes sense to me because I too have ridiculously long load times despite the fact that I have DCS on a SSD; but I have FC3, CA, A-10C, P-51D and BS2.

 

Yesterday I installed A-10C and Ka-50 module, before I did that I had installed DCSW and FC3 only and my loading times were quite normal/fast... after I installed A-10C and Ka-50 my loading times increased quite a bit so c0ff is probably right and loading times increase if you have more modules installed.... weird but seems to work like that now.

[BRooDJeRo]

For me only the mutliplayer instance takes a little longer. The rest is quick as normal.

[Bolt-1]

Bolt-1, how many DCS modules have you bought and have loaded into DCS World? c0ff (ED dev) on previous page suggested long load times are related to module loading. This makes sense to me because I too have ridiculously long load times despite the fact that I have DCS on a SSD; but I have FC3, CA, A-10C, P-51D and BS2.

understood. from what your saying i see your point, as i only have A10-c

[tietze]

Yes, it's the splash screen part that takes longer. It takes several minutes for my desktop to convert to Basic mode (it turns off Aero), which is something one would expect should happen immediately upon loading the splash screen.

What MadTommy described might be the cause: the splash screen (for some reason) affects GPU clock speeds, which slows down the loading process.

 

Have tried not to turn off Aero? In my case it just seems to work better.

[ishtmail]

Have tried not to turn off Aero? In my case it just seems to work better.

 

Makes no difference here. With the Aero-off feature disabled (or with it enabled), loading time is about 4 minutes (3 minutes of which are on the splash screen with DCS World 'not responding').

This is after the last update on november 14th. The previous version (from nov. 12th) loaded in under 1:30 minutes.

[kirrasdad]

Yup same for me. select mission goes to small splash screen, HD has no activity for 3 minutes than resumes to load screen. Thereafter its normal load time

Edited November 24, 2012 by kirrasdad

[kirrasdad]

For the past several days I've been flying missions here and there, and these loading times are really getting to me.

 

The original 1.2.2 release had a long delay before the mission started loading (just the DCS splash screen visible, with DCS World not responding). Back then it was about a minute and a half on my PC because of that delay.

 

The update from November 12th sped up the loading considerably, I would say the splash screen wasn't on screen for longer than 40 seconds.

 

But the update from November 14th, and the latest current version of DCS World, made things worse again. This time, it takes up to 3 minutes before the splash screen disappears and the actual loading begins.

 

 

 

 

This means I sit in front of my PC for 3 minutes looking pretty silly, waiting for the sim to load, for 20 times a day or more.

Since I'm currently re-flying the same mission over and over, I was wondering if it would be possible to add "Restart mission" on the Quit menu in the sim? And if this button worked by simply respawning the situation from point zero, and if nothing would have to load again, this would make the whole experience that much better (no quitting to DCS World GUI and flying again and waiting for the sim to load again)...

Just an idea...

 

Me too

[Picksplitter]

call me old school... but when I 'click' to load a mission, I just go do the dishes or some gardening. I come back, presto.... flight ready!

 

Simple, easy, no stress....

[JOKERACTS]

i got no problem with the loading in the latest version 1.2.2.7286, it should be the PC specification or the windows version.

 

but other problem remain exist, cannot record AVI, cannot convert track to avi.

[ishtmail]

i got no problem with the loading in the latest version 1.2.2.7286, it should be the PC specification or the windows version.

 

but other problem remain exist, cannot record AVI, cannot convert track to avi.

 

Running a decent machine:

AMD FX-Series FX-8150, 3,6 GHz (box), AM3+

Asus M5A99X EVO, AM3+

Kingston HyperX DDR3 4x 4 GB 1600 MHz

Kingston SSDNow V200 128 GB, SATA III (system disk)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 2 TB, 7200 rpm, 64 MB, SATA III (DCS World installed here)

Gigabyte Radeon HD 6950, 1 GB, PCI-E

Windows 7 ultimate 64bit, all the latest drivers and updates installed

 

Installed modules:

DCS World

BS2

A10C

P51D

FC3

 

As I've experienced drastically different load times on this exact same setup, when the only thing different was DCS World version, it is impossible that my hardware could be the problem.

Version of DCS World from November 12th: 1:30 minutes total load time

Version of DCS World from November 14th: 4 minutes total load time

 

 

Sure, some loading time might be saved if I get a second SSD disk and install DCS World there (an option I'm seriously considering), but still: it's obvious the problem is in the latest update.

 

A problem which I am sure ED will fix in due time. The old-school approach mentioned by bmon40 works :smilewink:

[CharlieMike24]

Running a decent machine:

....

 

Installed modules:

DCS World

BS2

A10C

P51D

FC3

 

As I've experienced drastically different load times on this exact same setup, when the only thing different was DCS World version, it is impossible that my hardware could be the problem.

Version of DCS World from November 12th: 1:30 minutes total load time

Version of DCS World from November 14th: 4 minutes total load time

 

 

Sure, some loading time might be saved if I get a second SSD disk and install DCS World there (an option I'm seriously considering), but still: it's obvious the problem is in the latest update.

 

A problem which I am sure ED will fix in due time. The old-school approach mentioned by bmon40 works :smilewink:

 

I have had similar problems. With me, everything is fine with DCS:W (and other modules) until I install BS2 (upgrade) module. Would you try uninstalling, then reinstalling everything except BS2 and see if its still slow.....

[CharlieMike24]

CharlieMike... take a look at my post # 7 at this similar thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98070. It makes sense that those that have P51D plus everything else installed have even longer load times than me (e.g., ishtmail 4 minutes. Note: I've got a Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache. Not much different than ishtmail's except a higher density (should give it a little extra performance as the RW head can cover more area faster)

 

Not sure its this simple. Load times with DCS:W, plus CA plus A10 plus P-51 are fine. The only problem comes when I install BS2. Even DCS:W with BS2 alone (without other modules) is slow +/- crashIng. Also HDD light (on SSD) not active most of the time.

[ishtmail]

I've tested the Black Shark 2 theory and can confirm:

 

I deleted the Ka-50 folder from the mods/aircraft, and as soon as that was done, loading time was reduced drastically.

 

Now, the splash screen only appears for about one minute (compared to over 3 minutes before deleting BS2).

 

I then restored the Ka-50 folder from the Recycle Bin and tried running the sim again. Once BS2 was restored, the splash screen was again stuck on my screen for about 3 minutes before proceeding to the loading screen.

 

 

I also tested the loading of A10C compared to Ka50. The Warthog loads significantly faster than BS2. The splash screen part is the same for both modules: about 3 minutes. But once loading starts, BS2 takes quite a bit longer to load. And once you get into the cockpit, A10C is responsive immediately (looking around, flying), while BS2 took quite some time before I was able to do anything with it.

 

Here's the comparison:

 

A10C loading time WITHOUT BS2 INSTALLED:

1:30 minutes or less (from the moment I click 'fly mission' to the moment the plane is flyable and responsive)

 

A10C loading time WITH BS2 INSTALLED:

approx. 4 minutes

 

BS2 loading time:

approx. 8 minutes (from the moment I click 'fly mission' to the moment anything works in the sim, like looking around, clicking in the cockpit, controls responsive etc).

 

 

 

So, looks like BS2 has something to do with the long loading times.

 

 

 

If it helps the dev team: my BS2 installation is the UPGRADE, not standalone.

[CharlieMike24]

Well done, and thanks for testing this.

 

Hope ED look in on this......

 

+1 rep for your hard work!

Edited November 25, 2012 by CharlieMike24
Rep deserved!