Chunked-LOD Optimization Dramatically Improves World Loading Speed
Chunked-LOD Optimization Dramatically Improves World Loading Speed
馃殌 Blink and you'll miss it
The Substrata team has implemented a significant optimization called 'chunked-LOD' (Level of Detail), dramatically improving world loading speeds from local servers. This update, dubbed the 'mother of all optimisations', represents a major leap forward in performance.
Key points:
- Chunked-LOD optimization now live
- Substantial improvement in world loading times
- Local server performance significantly enhanced
This optimization is expected to greatly enhance user experience by reducing wait times and improving overall system responsiveness. Users are encouraged to test the new build and provide feedback on the noticeable improvements in loading speeds.
How fast the world loads now (from local server) with new chunked-LOD optimisation ('mother of all optimisations'):
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