📦 What is FPS Stress Tester?
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The [b]FPS Stress Tester[/b] is a diagnostic vehicle for Stormworks that intentionally lowers the game's frame rate (FPS).
It allows you to test and debug vehicle behavior and world physics under simulated performance stress conditions.
⚙ Key Features
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[*] Toggleable performance load (ON / OFF)
[*] Adjustable load level (1–100)
[*] Optional noise function (adds random fluctuation to load)
[*] Displays current load level via numeric and bar indicators
[*] Real-time line chart visualizing load fluctuation
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🧪 Use Cases
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[*] Stress testing microcontrollers and Lua scripts
[*] Observing vehicle behavior under low-FPS conditions
[*] Verifying PID tuning and time-sensitive logic
[*] Simulating multiplayer lag for debugging
[*] Reproducing and identifying bugs in unstable conditions
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🖥 Microcontroller Properties
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You can enable or disable the [b]Noise[/b] (randomized load) via the microcontroller's property settings.
The default setting is [b]true (enabled)[/b].
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↑ Disabling noise results in a more stable and consistent load pattern.
🔌 Node Configuration (Connections)
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[*] Load Control Unit (Microcontroller): Handles load processing, graph rendering, and bar output
[*] ON Signal (Switch): Starts or stops the load generation
[*] Load Level Input (Slider / Number): Specifies the intensity of the load (1–100)
[*] Video Output (Monitor, 2x3 recommended): Displays real-time graph and bar visuals
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⚠ Notes & Warnings
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[*] This vehicle is intended to [b]intentionally reduce game performance[/b], and may significantly lower FPS.
[*] Due to potential impact on your PC and game responsiveness, [b]long-term usage is not recommended[/b].
[*] This is a [b]developer/testing tool[/b] and is not intended for general gameplay use.
[*] Excessively high load levels may cause [b]system slowdown, freezing, or crashes[/b], depending on your hardware.
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