There seem to be some inefficiencies in its algorithm. I have a screenshot to back this claim up. It might be possible to have the algorithm run multiple passes, maybe using GPU acceleration via OpenACC (which could be snuck into your GML so that it gets included via YYC).
Additionally, you could use overlapping instances for some things, to optimize things even further.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I'm sure that this could be optimised further, but I think that it does the job it was designed to do well enough for most use cases. Your suggestion about multiple passes is interesting, but unfortunately, the way the asset works means that multiple passes isn't possible, although in almost every situation you can use it in at the moment, you'll see an almost 75% reduction in instances (and it could be more depending on the room layout)... That said, I do re-pass all my assets regularly and when I do my next update pass I'll look into improving how it works, as per your suggestion. Thanks again for the feedback!
Hi there! Could you explain more? This asset is one of my best sellers and I've yet to see anyone create a better one... I'm not saying it can't be done, as it probably can! I'd just like to be the one to do it... so if you think there is something that this asset is missing or does incorrectly I'd love to know so I can improve it. :)
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There seem to be some inefficiencies in its algorithm. I have a screenshot to back this claim up.
It might be possible to have the algorithm run multiple passes, maybe using GPU acceleration via OpenACC (which could be snuck into your GML so that it gets included via YYC).
Additionally, you could use overlapping instances for some things, to optimize things even further.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I'm sure that this could be optimised further, but I think that it does the job it was designed to do well enough for most use cases. Your suggestion about multiple passes is interesting, but unfortunately, the way the asset works means that multiple passes isn't possible, although in almost every situation you can use it in at the moment, you'll see an almost 75% reduction in instances (and it could be more depending on the room layout)... That said, I do re-pass all my assets regularly and when I do my next update pass I'll look into improving how it works, as per your suggestion. Thanks again for the feedback!
No problem. Helping people out is its own reward!
By the way, you should also take a look at these: YellowAfterLife - GameMaker Instance Flags
Destrovel - GameMaker Instance Pooling
Making a version of your Optimize Objects asset which is compatible with these would be pretty boss.
hey, really cool to see my asset mentioned. wasn't sure its actually helped anyone given how basic it is.
Sometimes even the most basic stuff can be extremely helpful.
Hi there! Could you explain more? This asset is one of my best sellers and I've yet to see anyone create a better one... I'm not saying it can't be done, as it probably can! I'd just like to be the one to do it... so if you think there is something that this asset is missing or does incorrectly I'd love to know so I can improve it. :)