Too many entites in visible packet list

ChromeAngel · February 2002

<div class="IPBDescription">How 2 fix this?</div>HL tells me "Too many entities in visible packet list". I think I know what that means, but I'm not sure how to fix it.

If I have several func_illusionary in a particular area with the same propeties would turning them into 1 entity reduce the number of entities in the visble packet list?

Ominous considering how un-flashy my map is right now, compared to what I need it to do.

Muu · February 2002

yes but they will all be draw only is only one of them can be seen so it will increase r_speeds(probably)

ChromeAngel · February 2002

Thank you Mu_. The entities I was thinking of merging are quite low poly so shouldn't raise the r_speeds noticably. I now have r_speeds free since I added a solid ceiling.

ChromeAngel · March 2002

* resurects old topic *

I've merged a load of entites wherever applicable and i'm still getting this message. I haven't even started putting in scripted sequences and filler 'brushes' yet. I've managed to stop the error it in one place by devious use of hint brushes, but I still need expert assistance.

Relic25 · March 2002

What kind and how many point entities do you have in those problem areas?

badmofo · March 2002

are you gettin this error mainly in commander mode? If so - i had the same problem - make sure your xy cull distance in you info_map entity is set to something more reasonable like 1024 or 1600, the default is 4000 which renders every entity in the map

ChromeAngel · March 2002

I don't get this issue at all in commander mode. I think the problem may be where it thinks I can see some brush entities even though their is no line of sight.

Relic I have:
10 path corners, a target_camera , a trigger_auto and an invisible func_train to make the camera pan form left to right
36 env_sprites, 15 info_player_starts and an ambient_generic

This is after I reduced the number of env_sprites by a third and I still get this problem.

Merkaba · March 2002

Why not use a func_pendulum for the camera instead? It may not be so reliable, but hell, player's won't focus their attention on it for longer than a few seconds surely.

ChromeAngel · March 2002

The 'camera' is invisible, the point it's focused on is the origin of the func_train, which is moving. I'm fairly certain that a pendulum will not work like that.

neag · March 2002

Did you use the "Entities only" option when you compiled the map.
I got the "Too many entities in visible packet list" message after doing that.

ChromeAngel · March 2002

I'm not sure I understood that first sentance Neag. Can you re-phrase it please?

I get this error with full VIS and full RAD compilations.

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Thanks Neag, I am NOT using the 'entities only' option when this error occurs.
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Too many entites in visible packet list

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