RTP File Question

[Shadow_754]

I'm just wondering, if I don't use some of the default stull in the RTP, can I just delete/move it from the RPT folder all together to decrease the size of my game (As it is starting to get VERY large...)?

And if not, what are some ways to help minimize the size of my game?

[Prpl_Mage]

Well, you shouldn't put files into the RTP folder, only the RTP should be in there. Other resources should be imported with the import tool. This ensures that only the useful resources are in a certain game.

But yes, you can delete stuff in the RTP, anything you want. Just make sure that none of those resources are present in any way in the game. Biggest mistake people make is to delete sounds, music and battle animations. WHen they are supposed to play and no resource is found - gamecrash. "the game refered to a file not present."

[drenrin2120]

Jesh, as Purp has pointed out, make absolutely certain you aren't using anything you delete. Whether it's RTP or something you imported or your game will crash and it will not be a fun scavenger hunt to figure out what went wrong.

[Shadow_754]

Ok, thanks for the help! I am just planning on moving some stuff I don't plan on using from the RTP, as my game is nearing the size of a giga-bite! o_O

[drenrin2120]

a giga byte?? holy hell. are you using wave files or something?

[Shadow_754]

Last I checked, I had only 1 song as a wave file. From the sounds of it, a giga-bite is obnoxiously large for a game (Especially for one that is still less than a fourth of the way done). Is there any other file types to steer clear of?

[Prpl_Mage]

Biggest number I got up to is 150 MB or so. Have you added tons of music or something?