Smart FPS Cap

Optimize Your tModLoader Experience with Smart FPS Cap

Are you a dedicated tModLoader player who also enjoys multitasking or working on your own mods while tModLoader is running? You might have noticed that tModLoader continues to run at its standard 60 FPS even when you’re not actively playing, such as when you’re tabbed out or paused. This can lead to unnecessary strain on your graphics processing unit (GPU), consuming valuable resources. The Smart FPS Cap mod offers a streamlined solution to this common issue.

Intelligent Resource Management

Smart FPS Cap is designed to intelligently manage your tModLoader’s frame rate. When the game detects that you are not actively engaged in gameplay – for instance, when you’ve alt-tabbed to browse the web, chat with friends, or develop your own tModLoader creations – it automatically reduces the FPS. This ensures that your GPU isn’t working overtime, freeing up resources for other applications or simply allowing your hardware to rest.

Key Features of Smart FPS Cap:

• Automatic FPS capping when tModLoader is not in focus.
• Reduces GPU strain during idle or background periods.
• Optimizes resource usage for a smoother multitasking experience.
• Seamless integration with your tModLoader setup.

Limitations and Alternatives

It’s important to note that the automatic FPS capping functionality of Smart FPS Cap does not engage when you are idle on the title screen of tModLoader. For players who desire more direct, manual control over their FPS limits at all times, an alternative mod, “FPS Limiter” by Verveine, is available and recommended.

Acknowledgements

The development of Smart FPS Cap benefited from a small contribution of code by Verveine.