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Legolas · 11-07-2005, 01:11 PM

Yes, it's true.
More items means more cycling through them means more lag.
You can best see it in scripts that make copies of characters complete with their equipment. These copies take longer to spawn when there is a greater inventory attached.
Something similar happens with merchants, where it takes longer to load a larger store inventory.

It is not, however, one of the main contributors to server lag and I should also add that having magic bags does not cause the lag, having many items in your inventory does. The effect of the bag is mainly to enlarge your inventory so you can carry still more items with you.

[ 11-07-2005, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: Legolas ]

11-07-2005, 01:11 PM	#2
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 40 Posts: 5,459	Yes, it's true. More items means more cycling through them means more lag. You can best see it in scripts that make copies of characters complete with their equipment. These copies take longer to spawn when there is a greater inventory attached. Something similar happens with merchants, where it takes longer to load a larger store inventory. It is not, however, one of the main contributors to server lag and I should also add that having magic bags does not cause the lag, having many items in your inventory does. The effect of the bag is mainly to enlarge your inventory so you can carry still more items with you. [ 11-07-2005, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: Legolas ]