How often should I run -image?
Shayne Hawke
I have a copy of the GW shortcut to get into the game and another to run -image. I used the -image one a while back to make sure I wasn't missing many files in the game. If I've been actively getting back on GW when it updates, should I worry about running it again in some timely fashion, or should I just ignore it from now on?
Kyomi Tachibana
I -image once every couple of weeks, to prevent the oh-so-regular corruption that seems to happen to it. I slacked off on it and yesterday my FPS dropped to about 12-20. -image and a few hours later it was back up to 60.
Trvth Jvstice
What?
What in the world are you guys talking about? My game runs fine, but is this something I should be doing also to make my game run better?
What in the world are you guys talking about? My game runs fine, but is this something I should be doing also to make my game run better?
raven214
I've heard of the -image thing but never payed much attention. What exactly do you do?
NickelPlate
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Originally Posted by raven214
I've heard of the -image thing but never payed much attention. What exactly do you do?
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Chthon
Every update. Unless you expect something like the DAW updates where you can glean information from which zones have new downloads and which zones don't.
raven214
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Originally Posted by NickelPlate
It downloads all of the game data. So no waiting when going from one area to another.
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Edit: Nevermind, I found it here --> http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Command_line
DarkFlame
I use -image after every update. Like the Op, I have a separate shortcut just for -image, so I don't have to keep editing the shortcut.
Shayne Hawke
If you use it after every update, does it take a long time every time?
scythefromunder
Couldnt you do both and just leave it? Or do you have to do it as new updates occur?
CyberMesh0
Only if there's a lot of data for that particular update. Random stuff like today's took about 10 seconds. I also do it after every update.
DarkFlame
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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke
If you use it after every update, does it take a long time every time?
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Last major update(the skill split one) took minutes instead of seconds, but was still hardly noticeable.
nebuchanezzar
I do it after every update to both of my account paths one after another. Simple and effective. Never had an issue with my .DAT being corrupted.
Trvth Jvstice
When I enter in the command window - C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\gw.exe -image
It says - C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.
I do have GW installed to the default directory(?) on my computer.
Also - I'm usually pretty savvy when it comes to using computers - but how do I turn this into a shortcut?
Oh,and I did read http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Command_line
Thx
It says - C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.
I do have GW installed to the default directory(?) on my computer.
Also - I'm usually pretty savvy when it comes to using computers - but how do I turn this into a shortcut?
Oh,and I did read http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Command_line
Thx
Zesbeer
i image every time there is an update
Hollygen
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Originally Posted by Trvth Jvstice
Also - I'm usually pretty savvy when it comes to using computers - but how do I turn this into a shortcut?
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"C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\Gw.exe" -image
Ok your edit and you're good to go
Trvth Jvstice
Thx Hollygen - Worked great - downloaded 43.3 Mb
Omnidragon42
Every time there's an update. Just run it and go make a sandwich or something, it'll be done when you get back 
Smile Like Umean It
After every weekend build is sent if I'm playing and then again the following Monday or Tuesday. Again if I'm playing.
Zesbeer
nope it takes like 3 seconds longer then when you normally update.