Miscellaneous questions about graphics and draw distance

[doacleric]

Maximum draw distance is set by the server based on the zone. Some zones have farther draw distances than others. There is nothing you can do to increase the draw distance beyond the maximum set by the server.

[Toodles]

Originally Posted by doacleric [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maximum draw distance is set by the server based on the zone. Some zones have farther draw distances than others. There is nothing you can do to increase the draw distance beyond the maximum set by the server.

Thanks for that, I never knew it was setup that way.

Though given how powerful the computers are now, in regards to the requirements of the client; is there any reason why these aren't set higher?

Even in the zones with further viewing distance, it's not that far - you still get lots of drawing, especially when you pan the camera.

I am curious as to why this hasn't been risen a lot by the devs.

[Jetlag]

Originally Posted by Toodles [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Though given how powerful the computers are now, in regards to the requirements of the client; is there any reason why these aren't set higher?

It would increase server load by orders of magnitude.

[Zaela]

Originally Posted by Jetlag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It would increase server load by orders of magnitude.

Wouldn't affect the server at all. Server has no idea how much you are drawing. The client already knows about the positions of every mob at all times and all that, no more serverside processing than is already done all the time.

[Wisteso]

Originally Posted by Zaela [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Wouldn't affect the server at all. Server has no idea how much you are drawing. The client already knows about the positions of every mob at all times and all that, no more serverside processing than is already done all the time.

It would if the server was sending more mob updates, but yeah Zaela is right. The server wont send you anything additional for a higher draw distance. You just wont see any mobs at the farther areas.

[dafier]

Originally Posted by doacleric [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maximum draw distance is set by the server based on the zone. Some zones have farther draw distances than others. There is nothing you can do to increase the draw distance beyond the maximum set by the server.

Yes....you can draw beyond the maximum. You shouldn't though because it's violating ToS. Your system (client side) doesn't check the server for everything. Hence why you can manipulate ....anyway.

You might get some 'settings' sent to your client by the server, but that doesn't mean it can't be changed.

[Toodles]

And the devs run /manage the server. What point are you making by quoting that?