Darkstar2
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Posted on: February 09, 2014, 09:01:15 pm |
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I noticed int he game settings under resolution you have 320x240, 640x480, etc.....up to 1600x1200, but where is 1920x1080 ? Is there a function to manually change resolution with custom settings but before doing so probing the graphic card / driver to see if the resolution is supported, if true, change resolution or false, don't allow it ? This way one could make a menu inside a game to allow a player to customize it, much like commercial games ? More so, is it possible to make games that are Full HD 16:9 (meaning allowing program to access those resolutions), as I'm sure many people use LCD monitors now, so I can't imagine using those lower resolutions they probably would not look nice downsampled . 320x240 displayed on a 1080 native resolution is not really nice. I would like to build a menu in my game allowing the player to decide what they want, and quality sttings. I can handle the rest, but how would I go about polling the hardware for specific resolutions whether they are compatible to current display used by the player ? Thanks
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Goombert
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Reply #1 Posted on: February 09, 2014, 09:11:49 pm |
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Location: Cappuccino, CA Joined: Jan 2013
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I believe the function you are looking for is display_set_size http://enigma-dev.org/docs/Wiki/Display_set_sizeOther display and window functions are here. http://enigma-dev.org/docs/Wiki/Display_and_Window_Functionsdisplay_test_all is the one that can test if the resolution is supported before setting it, I am not sure if this one is implemented however. http://enigma-dev.org/docs/Wiki/Display_test_allYou could counter that by making the resolution reset after 15 seconds if the user does not hit an ok button or something similar. Hope I helped
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« Last Edit: February 09, 2014, 09:13:42 pm by Robert B Colton »
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I think it was Leonardo da Vinci who once said something along the lines of "If you build the robots, they will make games." or something to that effect.
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Goombert
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Reply #3 Posted on: February 10, 2014, 07:59:39 am |
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That function has always been in GM since like Direct3D was added, however the function is deprecated along with all the others in Studio. Now, that said, that function only sets the display resolution, so you will also need to size up your view to match the display resolution. Game Maker has always been quite a bit a pain in the ass in this department, just Google about setting the resolution for GM, anything that applies to GM applies to ENIGMA. https://www.google.com/#q=game+maker+resolution
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I think it was Leonardo da Vinci who once said something along the lines of "If you build the robots, they will make games." or something to that effect.
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time-killer-games
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Reply #8 Posted on: February 14, 2014, 11:21:47 pm |
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Don't call our games shit unless you have the balls to prove you can barely cough up something remotely half as decent. Easier said than done. if youre so badass prove you are instead of throwing seriously annoying cry baby rants.Until you do this, I have no possible means to take you seriously. Just a thought.
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Josh @ Dreamland
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Reply #9 Posted on: February 15, 2014, 08:26:49 am |
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Jimmy, you're doing that thing again where you show up and insult random users without provocation or even context. You should probably stop that before someone removes the ability to post, or provides that context.
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"That is the single most cryptic piece of code I have ever seen." -Master PobbleWobble "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -Evelyn Beatrice Hall, Friends of Voltaire
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Darkstar2
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Reply #10 Posted on: February 15, 2014, 05:20:10 pm |
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Don't call our games shit unless you have the balls to prove you can barely cough up something remotely half as decent. Easier said than done. if youre so badass prove you are instead of throwing seriously annoying cry baby rants.Until you do this, I have no possible means to take you seriously. Just a thought.
How can he talk about our games when there aren't any ? 1) As far as I know you haven't even released a playable version of your game 2) I haven't posted any screenshots nor game yet. But he's probably right, mine will probably not be up to his expectations at first
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time-killer-games
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Reply #11 Posted on: February 16, 2014, 02:59:23 pm |
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Seen my website? I have two decent games completed. =P "Real Men Wear Pink HD" is about a guy getting revenge on high school bullies and teachers who mocked him for always wearing his favorite color, pink. "Attack of the Naked Blockheads 3D" was meant to make fun of public nudity, rapists, pedophiles, and how stupid such hormonal freaks are. They are meant to not be taken seriously so if your looking for a game that isn't humor-based, but more serious, and having an in-depth story, going by this standpoint I suppose you could say these games reek. But it's more of a matter of personal taste than a quality issue, if you ask me. If you want something more serious, "Dungeon Blabber" better fits the bill, yes it hasn't been released yet, and the name sounds a bit comical, there's a hidden meaning behind the title that isn't meantioned directly until you you beat the game, and hints of the meaning is revealed gradually as you progress. My website below. http://www.timekillergames.tk/ OR http://timekillergames.weebly.com/
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Darkstar2
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Reply #12 Posted on: February 16, 2014, 07:11:20 pm |
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Seen my website? I have two decent games completed. =P
"Real Men Wear Pink HD" is about a guy getting revenge on high school bullies and teachers who mocked him for always wearing his favorite color, pink.
"Attack of the Naked Blockheads 3D" was meant to make fun of public nudity, rapists, pedophiles, and how stupid such hormonal freaks are.
LOL! Nice names ! That would make a good movie title too. Would you consider a sequel ? Real Men Drive pink cars ? You should name one of your game characters after our newfound friend. I like humor based games too! same for movies.
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time-killer-games
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Reply #13 Posted on: February 16, 2014, 09:04:14 pm |
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@DarkStar2: Thanks! Several hours ago I was editing my website and accidentally changed the template which really fucked up the alignment of everything and it looked hideous. Unfortunately I was unable to access my PC and couldn't fix it until just now. Now that it is both fixed and re-organized I encourage you to have a look at my site. I'm having mixed feelings about the current design, idk what exactly would look better. http://www.timekillergames.tk/ OR http://timekillergames.weebly.com/
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