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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:21 AM // 02:21   #1
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Just for the sake of file management. I use the -image flag all the time to keep my dat file updated and decompressed, but at 5.38Gb it becomes a real pain to backup and move around.
So how about a similar option to update but compress the file instead? It would save some backup space, and wouldn't need a dual-layer dvd for burning.

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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:29 AM // 02:29   #2
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This topic would relate to my other thread (which I am getting bombarded on):
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10087920
One of the reasons for it being for the sake of backup space and time
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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:32 AM // 02:32   #3
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This topic would relate to my other thread (which I am getting bombarded on):
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10087920
One of the reasons for it being for the sake of backup space and time
Kinda, but I'm just suggesting to add the ability to compress your current and updated dat file.
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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:36 AM // 02:36   #4
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I can see them pruning but I can't see how they would compress the .dat file. (Unless your willing to put up with even longer loading times)
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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:37 AM // 02:37   #5
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It should be 3.2 Gb.

I'd suggest deleting it and redownloading everything. Since you're using -image, I'd assume network bandwidth isn't a problem.
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But then after awhile it will grow bigger than the 'standard' .dat file again. Then you have to keep performing uninstall/reinstall?
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Old Dec 10, 2006, 02:40 AM // 02:40   #7
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It should be 3.2 Gb.

I'd suggest deleting it and redownloading everything. Since you're using -image, I'd assume network bandwidth isn't a problem.
I heard that, and redownloaded it twice, both where +5Gb. :|
Still, it would be nice to be able to handle smaller files.

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I can see them pruning but I can't see how they would compress the .dat file. (Unless your willing to put up with even longer loading times)
The image has to be at least partially decompress to be used, compressing it would only be for file management.
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