I know that the save data is just a replay file.
Is there any way to make this process faster
ie running openRA from a M.2 Drive over 2.5" SSD?
Or any other way to make the save file load faster.
Loading Save Game
Is there a way to make loading time faster?
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Re: Loading Save Game
Not really—storage speed isn’t the main bottleneck here.
In OpenRA, save files are essentially replays, so loading them means the game has to simulate everything from the start up to your save point. That’s CPU-bound, not disk-bound.
So:
- Moving from a 2.5" SSD to an M.2/NVMe drive → little to no improvement
- Faster CPU → noticeable improvement
- Shorter matches / earlier saves → faster loads
There’s no built-in way to skip ahead instantly, so the best “fix” is reducing replay length or using a stronger CPU.
In OpenRA, save files are essentially replays, so loading them means the game has to simulate everything from the start up to your save point. That’s CPU-bound, not disk-bound.
So:
- Moving from a 2.5" SSD to an M.2/NVMe drive → little to no improvement
- Faster CPU → noticeable improvement
- Shorter matches / earlier saves → faster loads
There’s no built-in way to skip ahead instantly, so the best “fix” is reducing replay length or using a stronger CPU.