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Dark GDK / dbTimer() across multiple computers

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Crimson X
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Posted: 11th Dec 2007 23:39 Edited at: 11th Dec 2007 23:44
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Really simple question from me today
When making use of dbTimer(), do the results vary between different computers? If they do, is there a better timer to use that will return the same results? Thanks!

For example:


In order for hunger to decrease by only one, I need to call it in that 20 (nanosecond?) cycle. Any higher and it will decrease by more. But if someone has a faster computer, could it possible decrease more in the 20 second span?
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IanM
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Posted: 12th Dec 2007 14:40
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Quote: "do the results vary between different computers?"

Yes - dbTimer returns the number of milliseconds since windows boot time.
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If they do, is there a better timer to use that will return the same results?"

Not a timer as such - Instead of using the timer as an absolute value, use the difference between then and now instead. Your example code, using a snapshot of the start time is how you do this.

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http://www.matrix1.demon.co.uk for older plug-ins and example code
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jason p sage
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Posted: 12th Dec 2007 15:36
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Note - I forget who - maybe it was calcyman or something - uses a API call or something to get even more finite - or more accurate - closer to real time - but personally - I find IanM's comment dead on and more than adequate. Maybe on a super FAST FAST machine - those claims that "more accurate is better" would have merit - but for me - if I was on that fast a machine - I would just make the code "Wait" for at least a milli second to pass before doing my next set of calculated motion etc on the screen.

dbTimer works Great!


http://www.jasonpetersage.com/?PAGE=ironinfantry&SECTION=ironinfantry
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