I'm working on my intro Inferno competition demo and I've been having a play around with a few different screen modes.. I found one that I really like because it opens up some interesting render options for me.
The mode is 1280 * 600
I *think* that it's a fairly standard resolution but I might be wrong. This is a quick question to you, whoever you are reading this.. Can your computer display 1280 * 600 ?
1024 * 768 (old skanky monitor) when you say intresting rendering options shockwave what do you mean exactly?
Mmm. Sorry I didn't post what I meant properly.. What I meant was can your monitor open a 1280 * 600 screen. 1024 * 768 isn't what I was after, it's easy to test, just use your favourite compiler and see if it will display that res full screen.
I'll really appreciate as many helps as I can get!! Thanks :)
As for the interesting render options, I'm talking about a little technique I've developed today to give a unique look to the graphics. You'll see what I mean when I release the demo, I'll release the source too, but as this is going to be in the competition I'll have to hang on to the source 'till it's finished.
no probs nick my monitor only goes up to 1024*768 so sorry thats no use.
cant wait to see what your working on though.
1280 * 600 works okay on my computer. Looks sort of letterbox style.
Thanks guys. Well I know that this will not work on some machines then :(
You could use 1280x1024, or 1024x768 and then just letterbox it. So 16:9 is 1280x720 or 1024x576, and just leave a blank area at the top and bottom. Alternatively, have 2 modes, so those of us with widescreen that'll do 1680x1050 or 1280x960 can run without the borders.
Jim
Really strange mode you've found there Shockwave, it's kinda like letter boxed but vertical when windowed and doesn't open fullscreen.
I'll need to think again about the res.. Thanks very much fellas! You've saved me some work :)
12oo x 6oo doesn't seem to work for me :(
I've decided to use 1280 * 768 now, I will include a windowed version. Thanks or your feedback chaps!
That's not particularly standard either, but a windowed mode fallback is a good idea to enable anyone to run it.
Jim
1280x600 is no go here either shockie...
MMkay :)
I've put it in 800 * 600.. It doesn't look as good but at least I know it will work on all systems now.