High size map playable in multi

[envenger]

Hi guys...

Is there is a map which contains a lot of imported things, What's the best way to make it playable in multi-player? Like adding the imported models, songs, etc in the mpq file or any other solution like that?

 

[Adiktuz]

For a map to be playable in multiplayer, it needs to abide by the 8MB file size limit...

ofc you can try using custom mpq's but you would need everyone who plays the map to have those mpqs...

 

[Crigges]

There are a lot of tools who compress the Map size, to protect the map also reduce the size.

 

[Magtheridon96]

^Sure, but those won't compress it by much.
80% compression is like a record.
I usually get 3% - 6%

If you have a lot of abilities that all happen to have 4 levels or less, than these abilities can be converted into .slk files, and thus, your map has the potential to be greatly optimized.

 

[Adiktuz]

the most I got with compression is 10%, but normally, just around 5%...

and if he's putting lots of sound files, I don't think compression will be of any help...

 

[Radicool]

If you want to cut down on filesize, there are other methods of compression other than an optimizer.

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  Use LampXp (free) to compress mp3 files.

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  Use BLPLAB to compress BLP files which are associated with models, loading screen images, icons etc.

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  You can compress .wav files by compressing them to an mp3, then renaming them to *.wav (tricks Edtor to thinking they are .wav files.)

BLP Lab: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/tools-560/blp-lab-v0-5-0-a-137599/
LameXp: http://download.cnet.com/LameXP/3000-2094_4-10836974.html

 

[Marsal]

It´s possible to play a map in multy with over 8 mb but you have to make custom mpqs and if someone want to play it then one have to download all the stuff. My friend plans this and now his map is over 300mb... I don´t really recommend that.

 

[Adiktuz]

Its only recommended if ur only planning to play the game with ur friends... XD...