first load superfast but subsequent loads superslow

[Jass]

Hi all!

Problem description: Loading savegames is very slow (40 seconds or more around medieval times on standard size) when already playing in-game. BUT loading a savegame from the main menu is super fast! (game starts in 5 seconds or so). Something causes loading while already in-game to be much slower. The hdd led barely shows any activity during this loading.

computer: i5 quadcore 4gb (it's very next gen for this game) win 7 64 bit, game has latest patches (steam) bts beyond the sword 3.19.

Things I tried: turning off antivirus, clearing gamecache, updating to latest dx9c, and I searched the forum and google for more than an hour now.

tldr Why is loading a savegame slow in-game, but fast from the main menu? How can I make it always fast?

Thank you for your help!

 

[Jass]

There is a workaround: alt-tabbing out of the game and then returning to it forces the loading out of the "initializing" stage. It's not perfect but it's much much faster. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

(I found the workaround here: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php/forums.civfanatics.com/N/showthread.php?t=233327)

 

[Lemon Merchant]

Is there anything I can do to fix this?

Probably not. This is usual behavior from Civ. Loading in-game always takes longer than a load from the menu. It's got to do with the game engine, and there's nothing anyone can do about that. It can't be modded.