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May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:44 pm
by JudgeDredd
It's a "little" annoying to have to acknowledge the display settings everytime I start the game up.
Is there any chance you can have the game remember the settings and have a utility for the user to change them should they need to?
It's only a small request, although as a developer I am sure it may well be much more than "small" when trying to make the change.
Just thought I'd mention it.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:22 pm
by McGlu
I agree. Not that big of a deal, but it would be nice to have it remember and not ask again.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:24 pm
by Erik Rutins
Hm, it remembers mine - what settings is it forgetting for you?
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:38 pm
by JudgeDredd
Oh no...it remembers the settings.
My point is, I don't want to change the graphical settings once I've set them...so I don't want to see that screen when I start the game. Like I said....pretty minor point [:D]
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:42 pm
by Erik Rutins
Oh, now I get it - hm, the thing is if your settings changed or you changed monitors, then it would need to know that and reappear or you might be unable to run the game. I like the idea in general, but implementing it right to avoid situations where people lock themselves out of the game due to display settings could actually take a bit more effort. Added to the wish list.
Regards,
- Erik
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:53 pm
by JudgeDredd
I thought it wouldn't be so "simple" coding. That's why I suggested a utility on the main menu to execute the graphical settings menu...but as I said, I know the request is simpler than the implementation.
Thx for adding it to the wish list anyway....even next outing would be fine...I was just thinking out loud
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:57 pm
by junk2drive
OTOH how many times have I seen "how do I change my screen resolution" over at BFC's CM tech help forum.
Ever have one of those games or programs that changes your desktop resolution? Been a while, maybe that's a thing of the past.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:17 pm
by Mraah
ORIGINAL: junk2drive
OTOH how many times have I seen "how do I change my screen resolution" over at BFC's CM tech help forum.
Ever have one of those games or programs that changes your desktop resolution? Been a while, maybe that's a thing of the past.
You're OH is right, IMHO ... having the ability to change the resolution every time is a good thing.
I can see them add this feature though ... like we see those registration reminders come up ... choices :
1. Never remind me again
2. Remind me in two weeks
3. Remind me in 1 month
[:D] ... Dang it, I pressed option 2 and I need to change back now!! [:D]
Rob
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:23 pm
by JudgeDredd
I do understand the need for having the graphical options. I just thought, imo, it would've been better served as a popup when you first start the game, but also have a menu option along with all the other menu options on the startup screen.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:23 pm
by LarryP
Some games have a "settings.exe" or "config.exe" in the main folder which works nice too.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:27 pm
by junk2drive
JD, during development we didn't have the first menu that you now see. You make sense in adding it to the menu.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:28 pm
by Mraah
ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd
I do understand the need for having the graphical options. I just thought, imo, it would've been better served as a popup when you first start the game, but also have a menu option along with all the other menu options on the startup screen.
All jokes aside ... yeah, very good idea!!
Like instead of a just a PLAY button ... have a PLAY/VIDEO option or your idea totally.
Rob
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:58 am
by Stridor
ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd
It's a "little" annoying to have to acknowledge the display settings everytime I start the game up.
Is there any chance you can have the game remember the settings and have a utility for the user to change them should they need to?
It's only a small request, although as a developer I am sure it may well be much more than "small" when trying to make the change.
Just thought I'd mention it.
JD,
I have written a little startup script just for you, see the mods section.
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:36 am
by JudgeDredd
Thank you Stridor...I'll look at it when I get home tonight
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:55 am
by dennisb55
Wouldn't another selection on the initial menu called 'configuration' be a good way to do this? Maybe right under 'Game Manual'?
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:40 am
by JudgeDredd
[:D]
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:11 am
by Mraah
ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd
[:D]
I gather the [:D] without a comment means he's so happy he's speechless ??? hehe
Rob
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:24 am
by Stridor
I hope so [:D]
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:31 am
by JudgeDredd
Or that I mentioned that further up [;)]
RE: May I make a request pls?
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:54 pm
by Hertston
On the subject of requests, is there any chance of including zoom-to-cursor on the mouse wheel? I've got used to that with a couple of other games and I think it would be tremendously useful in PzC.