SysOp.

Hi!

It's a tricky question.

There are lot of entities that I've created/removed/improved but I don't use them all at once, on my maps. So the answer would be: it depends.

I still work under HL's limits, so, that means I always use less than 512 entities on my maps.

Thanks for stopping by!

Quite right! I suppose you have created a system that allows some random entities to fade from a distance, my guess is, that would probably stabilize any map's lag and entity problem. But I'm not quite sure what appropriate name from what I have mentioned. Just think of it as an illusions of entities. I've seen alot of games with those kind of gaming mechanics but alot of them mostly reduces model quality from a distance.

Oh, and thank you for your time...
I'm looking forward to your mod.

Ah, well, yeah, that's Level of Distance (LOD). Here's the full info: En.wikipedia.org

When different geometry for the model isn't found, it can be faded out and be hidden after X distance. Like this video: Youtube.com

One of the approaches of the algorithm could be:

( player_distance - (max_rendering_distance*0.25)) * max_model_alpha / (max_rendering_distance)

"- (max_rendering_distance*0.25)" is used to prevent the model be transparent if the player isn't exactly at the center of it.

The algorithm is just a percentage calculation, with some parts swaped. More info here: En.wikipedia.org

LOD is part of object culling.

Hope that gives you a clue of how it works :)

That's it! the Level of Distance(LOD)! No wonder that name seems very familiar.

Thanks for clearing that up Sysop. :D

That particular name really escapes me. ;)

I believe the serious engine(SeriousSam) uses that kind of system.

Nah, I just love what I do. Thanks for your words!

I'm glad to hear you're going to try out the mod. Thanks!

Lamento escuchar eso. No deberías preocuparte por la falta de tiempo, pasá tiempo con tu familia que te necesitan.

Un abrazo!