XML.. whats better..

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Paul - Taiphoz

(Posted 2013) [#1]

Whats better for levels with XML, a single file per level, or all your level data in a massive single file. ?

bruZard

(Posted 2013) [#2]

a single file (imho)

level1.xml

currentLevelXML:String = "level" + String(currentLevelID) + ".xml"

rIKmAN

(Posted 2013) [#3]

I'd go with a single file per level as well.

Would save having to parse through the file and use minimal memory when loading/changing levels - every little helps especially on mobiles.

Paul - Taiphoz

(Posted 2013) [#4]

Single file it is, thanks guys. that changes the need to seek the file I guess so yeah.

/me walks off to change his code. :)

therevills

(Posted 2013) [#5]

Totally agree with the guys, single file levels are the way to go.

1. Smaller file = faster loading / parsing
2. Easier to alter levels
3. Easier to load