Practicality of Very Large Maps
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:18 pm
I'm trying to create a 131,072 × 131,072 map using the current stable PRO version. The design map completed in reasonable time, but then I started generating the heightmap at 2am and went to bed. Now 8 hours later, the heightmap is half-way through Channeling erosion (level 1 of 50). Extrapolating, it feels like it will take a Very Long Time to complete.
Is it practical to create maps that large? Will running the 64-bit version help?
I'm running Win 7 64 with a 4-core i7 and 8GB RAM.
Thanks!
Is it practical to create maps that large? Will running the 64-bit version help?
I'm running Win 7 64 with a 4-core i7 and 8GB RAM.
Thanks!