Where should I preload a large list of assets?

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#1

:wave: Hello!

I’m needing to preload a list of assets.
I’ve seen many tutorials on how to do this - I’m simply wondering where the best location would be to do this.

For example, I see Workspace often mentioned in tutorials, however, I want to reduce clutter.

I have everything in a Folder like this:

image

Then, a LocalScript in ReplicatedStorage:

game:GetService("ContentProvider"):PreloadAsync(game:GetService("ReplicatedStorage").PreloadAssets:GetDescendants())

Any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated! :slightly_smiling_face:

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#2

Everything in ReplicatedStorage gets loaded by the client, you don’t need to preload anything that’s in the Workspace, or ReplicatedStorage.
Preload is meant for literally pre-loading content.
Before the client has access to the content, you should preload its assets. Once loaded, then transfer to the client.

#3

I didn’t expect to need to explain why I need to preload:

Here’s one example; I have an image that changes to one of 5 randomly every few seconds. If not preloaded, then it goes invisible until it’s loaded by the client.

I tested this but it didn’t work. Maybe I’m misunderstanding?

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#4

Put the local script in replicated first Scripts in rep storage dont work.

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#5

There’s currently a bug report from just this week that users are experiencing problems preloading assets. This may be a temporary issue, worth following that bug report.

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#6

I also experience the same issue a lot, even after preloading with ContentProvider. So I usually fix this by placing ImageLabels that are visible underneath a frame (with the same background color as the main background) for each image that I don’t want to experience the issue with. So once I use these images at any time, they instantly appear.

For sounds and animations though, there’s no workaround for them. We need to wait until roblox patches this bug.

#7

Have you tried using ReplicatedFirst instead of ReplicatedStorage? I believe it works there, as this is the area where everything can be preloaded.

I’m unsure if its buggy right now, however I usually preload everything in ReplicatedFirst. Hope this helps!
(Probably late to this)