So my question is should they be spawned or not?
Modifié par Knight_Shield, 26 février 2012 - 03:26 .
NPC question.
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Posté 26 février 2012 - 02:43
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I noticed spawning NPC creates lag when entering an area versus them already being on the map.
So my question is should they be spawned or not?
So my question is should they be spawned or not?
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Posté 26 février 2012 - 05:39
The Amethyst Dragon
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There is a little lag while the game spawns in creatures, but by not having them constantly there, a server does not have to constantly keep track of NPCs and their states/scripts/etc. Depending on the size of a server (if going multiplayer), it's likely a better idea to go with spawning rather than permanent placement.
Personally, I only place certain NPCs that will need to be the same and in the same places at most times (such as merchants). Village commoners, monsters, etc. I spawn in via scripting or encounter triggers. I then have the module remove such creatures from any particular area a little while after all PCs leave that space using a "area cleaner" script (which also removes stray items from the ground, gets rid of remains/loot bags left behind, and re-closes doors that started out that way).
Personally, I only place certain NPCs that will need to be the same and in the same places at most times (such as merchants). Village commoners, monsters, etc. I spawn in via scripting or encounter triggers. I then have the module remove such creatures from any particular area a little while after all PCs leave that space using a "area cleaner" script (which also removes stray items from the ground, gets rid of remains/loot bags left behind, and re-closes doors that started out that way).
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Posté 26 février 2012 - 12:59
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Thanks Amethyst Dragon for your response.
I have downloaded a mod that does not spawn there NPC and was tinkering .I have it on a different server.The mod seems to run great and it should because looks like some very good people have built it.I was just trying to improve on mine if I could.I think all together I have 85 NPC in my mod total that spawn ...but was thinking of not spawing some that people would see more.
I have downloaded a mod that does not spawn there NPC and was tinkering .I have it on a different server.The mod seems to run great and it should because looks like some very good people have built it.I was just trying to improve on mine if I could.I think all together I have 85 NPC in my mod total that spawn ...but was thinking of not spawing some that people would see more.
Modifié par Knight_Shield, 26 février 2012 - 01:00 .
