Would pre-loading the map help at all. It works wonders for Oblivion. I am just wondering would it work for TW3 especially on console?...
As far as I recall, due to the size of the maps, the Devs chose the streaming system (wherein assets render relative to the player's position on the map), in order to avoid long loading times.
Thinking about it now it wouldn't work pre-loading anyhow there are 5 maps. That would be one hell of a pre-load lol.