Sticking of SLOD2 models during loading on b3258

[MaaximGL]

What happened?

When switching to b3258, the SLOD2 models (not LOD or SLOD1) started sticking. None of the resources related to b3095 were changed. The problem is not affected by whether the model resources on the server are enabled or disabled (this happens even on a completely clean server). A more open discussion on this topic can be found here: https://forum.cfx.re/t/lod-slod-texture-issues/5074672/116

Expected result

Rendering only HD models, without SLOD2 overlay when standing on the model.

Reproduction steps

1. Enable build b3258 and artifact 9282 or newer.
2. In the game settings, enable:
   Settings → Graphics → Distance Scaling (100%)
   Settings → Advanced Graphics → Extended Distance Scaling (100%)
3. Fly several circles around the map, staying near road level – fly into the city center and Sandy Shores.
4. Fly to any of the locations marked on the map (do not teleport and do not fly too high).
   

Importancy

Crash

Area(s)

FiveM

Specific version(s)

FiveM 9585

Additional information

The issue occurs less frequently or not at all with the following game settings:
Settings → Graphics → Distance Scaling (Somewhere between 0 and 75)
Settings → Advanced Graphics → Extended Distance Scaling (0)

[ElfenRP]

Wanted to add, eventually most/if not all the textures will do this all over the map and not just marked location, at least from what I found. This is either due to being on a server too long(like 4-5 hours and it will start) or if its more populated, it happens fairly quickly.

[Oreax]

Wanted to add, eventually most/if not all the textures will do this all over the map and not just marked location, at least from what I found. This is either due to being on a server too long(like 4-5 hours and it will start) or if its more populated, it happens fairly quickly.

We have definitely had this happen within just a few minutes, even with just one player, if you fly about as MaaxinGL explained it. If not actively trying to get it to bug out, it sure will take a bit longer.

Applying these settings, as MaaximGL also mentioned from my post on the forum seem to have fixed it for me, however not for one of the others on my server - so no exact science I suppose:

• Settings → Graphics → Distance Scaling (Somewhere between 0 and 75)
• Settings → Advanced Graphics → Extended Distance Scaling (0)

[NariieL]

Hello! 😄 We're experiencing the same issue on SOZ, with 240 ~ 300 players connected simultaneously daily.

After our recent update, the majority of players encountered this problem. Some could play for several hours without any issues, while for others, the problem appeared within 2 minutes of playing.

We've tried everything, including reducing the mapping load and optimizing asset appearances, but unfortunately, we haven't been able to solve the issue. :/ Since we couldn't find a solution, we've reverted to an earlier update.

We also use GTA V Remastered & Forests South + North, and from what I've read, that could be part of the problem too.

[alberttheprince]

We also use GTA V Remastered & Forests South + North, and from what I've read, that could be part of the problem too.

We also use a similar map mod: https://github.com/IDKFORCE/fs-serversidegraphics, although we never had this issue before this build.

But the issue seems to be almost random. Sometimes it's happens almost instantly, sometimes never at all. We've been trying to pin down a reproducable method for how to cause this to happen, but it's very random. Some of our users experience it all the time, some never. 10-20 players on average.

[Legacy-TacticalGamingInteractive]

I will add that what used to work for me was the aforementioned Extended Distance Scaling (0) and Distance Scaling either or. But now, especially as of last night - every other building and area is doing it. I would move my ped all of 2 buildings away and suddenly its messed up. I was only on server for 5 minutes. Computer was freshly restarted. Server was fresh restart as well. The amount of players didn't matter. Its been getting progressively worse over time.

As it seems to happen on a clean server as mentioned above I don't think its specific to add ons at this moment. Though, those certainly can contribute to the issue! Especially with how lazy some mappers are, and how insane their LOD distances are, or broken LOD indexes!

This issue however is literally everywhere for me and others not just in a few key spots.

[alberttheprince]

Continues to be a significant issue for much of our playerbase, making b3258 unplayable for some users without having to restart several times.

Is there any idea on a fix for this or should we revert?

[Legacy-TacticalGamingInteractive]

Yeah we are getting SO many complaints. Sometimes immediately when loading in I even get the issues myself. Never used to happen THIS badly. What did Rockstar change with SLOD2 models or loading or index values on the last update? Some way to easily see?

ps. @TheIndra55 does a lot of work on bob74 and maybe has some advice. Sorry for the mention but I respect all the work you do on that Repo and perhaps you may have some knowledge and insight.

[ElfenRP]

We ended up downgrading back to the previous gamebuild. It's definitely just the newest gamebuild that causes texture loss/playdough. Hopefully it's fixed sooner than later.

[Panitac]

How to fix this? Downgrade game build and artifact? Or just the game build?

[alberttheprince]

How to fix this? Downgrade game build and artifact? Or just the game build?

The fix would be to downgrade yes. The other fix would either be from CFX or if someone knows how, some kind of community solution.

I assume the core issue is that map makers are not properly making their maps, but something before was clearing/stopping this from being a widespread issue.

[Legacy-TacticalGamingInteractive]

How to fix this? Downgrade game build and artifact? Or just the game build?

The fix would be to downgrade yes. The other fix would either be from CFX or if someone knows how, some kind of community solution.

I assume the core issue is that map makers are not properly making their maps, but something before was clearing/stopping this from being a widespread issue.

Well some people have reported this issue happening on a clean server with no custom ymap/mlo's

[alberttheprince]

Not sure if this is related, but the ability to increase pools seems to be coming in the future:

https://github.com/citizenfx/fivem-docs/pull/481/files

However, this may not solve the issue being experienced here.

[Benazito]

Please Fivem teams Fix this ❤️