[article] Obscure R_Speed Tweaks

This is a discussion topic for the article "Obscure R_Speed Tweaks" by Jinx which can be found here

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MaxNodeSize, NULL, etc.

X-Tender called them that, too. But "translucent" means "semi-transparent"- ie light can get through but it's hard to see much detail. Kind of like stained glass or amber. Even the name trans-lucent suggests what it means, that light can pass through it. These @ brushes, on the other hand, are opaque.

I'll edit it with your suggestions in mind once I get back from X-mas with the family! ;D

@-textures were a completely new thing for me. I didn't find any in the WADs I have so I assume this is something added after HL went to Steam. Heh. I guess old dog can learn something new after all.

Taken from the ZHLT documentation.

"-maxnodesize #
Sets the maximum portal node size

This option tweaks the maximum size of a portal node. Setting it smaller will bsp the world into smaller chunks at the cost of higher r_speeds, but it can pay itself back in many cases with making vis either faster, or more accurate, or both."