ScubaSteve's Performance Mod [1.6]
ScubaSteve's Performance Mod
[i]Performance optimization tool for late-game saves[/i]
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Overview
Struggling with late-game lag? This mod provides a suite of optimization tools and one-click cleanup utilities to keep your colony running smoothly, even with hundreds of pawns, massive bases, and heavy mod lists.
[b]A restart of your game after changing a preset is not required, but may improve its effectiveness. Please experiment with this until the mod suits your needs.[/b]
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Features
Performance Presets
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[*] [b]Minimal[/b] - Light optimizations for stable gameplay
[*] [b]Standard[/b] - Balanced performance improvements (recommended)
[*] [b]Aggressive[/b] - Maximum optimization for struggling systems
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CPU Optimizations
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[*] Boost process priority - Gives RimWorld higher CPU priority in Windows
[*] Garbage collection optimization - Reduces GC pauses that cause stuttering
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Rendering Optimizations
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[*] Throttle glow grid updates - Reduces lighting recalculation frequency
[*] Configurable update intervals
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Pawn Tick Optimization
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[*] Wander job throttling - Reduces pathfinding overhead for idle pawns
[*] Idle pawn tick reduction - Pawns doing nothing tick less frequently
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Dead Pawn Memory Management
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[*] Automatic cleanup of dead raiders from memory when corpses are destroyed
[*] Automatic cleanup of dead wild animals from memory when corpses are destroyed
[*] Prevents WorldPawns bloat in long-running saves
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One-Click Cleanup Tools
[b]Map Cleanup:[/b]
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[*] Remove Filth - Clears all dirt, blood, and debris
[*] Remove Chunks - Removes stone chunks cluttering your map
[*] Remove Slag - Cleans up slag chunks from mining/combat
[*] Rotten Food - Removes all rotten items
[*] Tainted Apparel - Removes all tainted clothing
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[b]Corpse Management:[/b]
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[*] Remove All Corpses
[*] Remove Enemy Corpses
[*] Remove Animal Corpses
[*] Remove Mechanoid Corpses
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[b]Memory Cleanup:[/b]
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[*] Forget Dead Pawns - Purges dead non-colony pawns from memory
[*] Forget Dead Animals - Purges dead wild animals from memory
[*] Purge Old Messages - Clears the message log
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[b]Item Management:[/b]
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[*] Merge Item Stacks - Consolidates nearby item stacks
[*] Remove Forbidden Items - Clears all forbidden items from the map
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Debug & Monitoring Tools
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[*] Live performance stats (TPS, tick time, pawn counts) (Press F9)
[*] World pawn memory tracking
[*] Map object counters (filth, items, pawns, buildings)
[*] Performance recording for diagnostics (DEBUG Function for Mod Developers)
[*] Performance heavy area highlighting (Experimental)
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How To Use
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[*] Subscribe and enable the mod
[*] Restart your game
[*] Load your save (or start a new game)
[*] Click the [b]Performance[/b] tab on the bottom bar (ScubaSteve Icon to the right)
[*] Choose a preset or configure individual settings
[*] Experiment with the settings (A game restart is not required, but may have positive effect on the preset. Please experiment with this until the mod suits your needs.)
[*] Use cleanup buttons as needed
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Compatibility
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[*] Safe to add to existing saves
[*] Compatible with most mods
[*] Designed to work alongside heavy mod lists
[*] Uses low-priority Harmony patches for maximum compatibility
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[b]Load Order:[/b] Load after Harmony and core RimWorld DLCs.
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Supported Versions
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[*] RimWorld 1.6
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Requirements
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[*] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2009463077]Harmony[/url] (Required)
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Tips for Best Results
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[*] Restart your game after enabling the mod for best effect
[*] Use the Aggressive preset for colonies with 50+ pawns
[*] Run cleanup tools periodically on long-running saves
[*] Monitor WorldPawns count - if it's over 1000, use memory cleanup
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I have made this mod because I feel like other Performance Optimizing mods don't 'Hit the spot'. Using this mod you can continue playing your late-game gameplay without having major performance issues anymore.
[i]Questions, suggestions, or bug reports? Leave a comment below![/i]
[i]Your feedback would be appreciated![/i]
