Search found 8 matches

by codmate
24 Aug 2007, 10:41
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory
Replies: 14
Views: 5902

Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

I'll say one thing that is in favour of hor+ for sure.

In RTS games you see less of the map with vert-.

I know it annoys the hell out of me in Warhammer DOW, especially since that game is a little to zoomed in to start with (in 4:3) IMO.

If I was playing online I'd go with the ...
by codmate
24 Aug 2007, 10:29
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen
Replies: 79
Views: 25659

Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen

Guys, I made a video of my experience with Bioshock. I explore widescreen and tallscreen gaming with Bioshock. Let me know what you guys think. =)

Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gk3A11YJBg

ROFL!

"Look at that purse - that came from the top! Non-tallscreen users ...
by codmate
23 Aug 2007, 12:01
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen
Replies: 79
Views: 25659

Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen

I have put together a complex chart outlining why I think Tallscreen gaming is inherently superior to the old "widescreen" gaming.

Please take the time and study this chart carefully.



I can't stress enough how important their expressions are. It really says it all. You can see the ...
by codmate
23 Aug 2007, 12:00
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen
Replies: 79
Views: 25659

Bioshock: True VERT+ Tallscreen

Superb idea!

TallScreen gaming is the way forward.

Lets all turn our widescreens into portrait mode so developers can incorporate hats+ into their games ASAP!

8) :lol: :lol: :lol:
by codmate
22 Aug 2007, 12:03
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be
Replies: 804
Views: 269005

Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be

Heres an FOV hack for the demo:

http://dl.tocaedit.com/bioshockdFOV.zip


Reportedly not working on Vista 64bit...


I'll make one for the retail game when I get a hold of it.


You are the king of WideScreen gamers :D

All hail!
by codmate
22 Aug 2007, 11:58
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be
Replies: 804
Views: 269005

Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be

[quote]I posted about this issue on PCZone's technical site under the bioshock thread...


http://forums.dearwandy.com/viewtopic.php?id=23527

Page 3 near the bottom. Their reviewer replied with a very interesting point, namely



"This wasn't mentioned in the PC Zone review ...
by codmate
21 Aug 2007, 13:51
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be
Replies: 804
Views: 269005

Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be

Apparently there is a "FovAngleDegrees=75.000000" setting in the file Default.ini

Anybody tried adjusting this yet?
by codmate
21 Aug 2007, 12:39
Forum: General Gaming Discussions
Topic: Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be
Replies: 804
Views: 269005

Bioshock: artistic vision - or not as the case may be

I do find it amusing that the thread on the 2k forums has attracted absolutely no Moderator or 2k Games attention, but has attracted the attention of the trolls who seem to think that anyone with a better system than them doesn't have the right to use it to it's fullest... :lol:

Indeed!

I ...