The pixel resolution that the game displays in, or can be displayed in if there are multiple.
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DirectX9 indepentent resolution
How can i change the resolution and stretch my entire game to the new resolution? I want my game to have a base resolution, and when I change it to stretch to that new resolution. I saw a few similar ...
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Designing a game for aspect-ratio independance
I'm currently developing a mobile online game. However, we keep running into the problem with resolutions and aspect-ratios of different devices. For example, if the game runs on 400x240, it scales on ...
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1answer
105 views
How do I support variable screen ratios using AndEngine?
When displaying a background, AndEngine produces black bars above the image on certain devices. How do I support variable screen ratios for different devices using AndEngine?
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2answers
170 views
Detecting Screen Resolution in Android/AndEngine to display high or low quality images
I am developing a game with 1024x600 resolution. I can't target smaller resolution devices at this resolution, so I intend to use two graphics for the game. How do I detect which graphics to use for ...
4
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1answer
140 views
OpenGL: Resizing Display and glOrtho/glViewport
I have researched this question from several sources and have yet to find a firm answer saying that "yes that is correct thinking" or "no, here is how it's done."
I am trying to ensure resolution ...
5
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1answer
97 views
How do I make Windows store recognize multiple resolutions?
I'm currently developing a XNA Game for Windows phone 8, it works with every emulator resolution (WXGA, WVGA, 720p). However, when I upload the XAP to the Windows phone store it tells me that only ...
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0answers
102 views
Fling and Spin an Object with Touch
For making a bottle to spin, I focused first on the touch dragging via input processor interface. It's a bit unresponsive since when I rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise as long as my finger ...
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1answer
120 views
Is it possible to render part of the screen in different pixel density using openGL?
Say I have an openGL screen and I want to render part of the screen in different pixel density than the whole screen pixel density. Is it possible and if possible how?
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118 views
Picking a suitable resolution for a modern low-res game?
I'm working on a 2D game project right now (using SFML+OpenGL and C++) and I'm trying to figure out how to go about choosing a resolution. I want my game to have a pixel resolution that is around that ...
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1answer
298 views
Making a 2D game with responsive resolution
I am making a 2D game, however I wish for it to be resolution agnostic.
My target resolution i.e. where things look as intended is 1600 x 900.
My ideas are:
Make the HUD stay fixed to the sides no ...
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1answer
107 views
Curiosity on any Smartphones that Run on Android 2.3.3 with Different Screen Reoslution
I have a question regarding about any smartphones that run only in Android 2.3.3. Is the size of screen or the screen resolution is always HVGA or does it have capable of running this OS (Android ...
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1answer
133 views
Precise Touch Screen Dragging Issue: Trouble Aligning with the Finger due to Different Screen Resolution
Please, I need your help. I'm trying to make a game that will drag-n-drop a sprite/image while my finger follows precisely with the image without being offset. When I'm trying on a 900x1280 (in X ...
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2answers
216 views
Keeping Aspect Screen Ratio While Stays in Center
I sqw and I tried this suggestion on PISTACHIO BRAINSTORMIN* on how to make a good and adaptive screen ration. For every different screen size, let's say I put the perfect circle as a Texture in ...
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2answers
161 views
Doubling the DPI with a shader?
I'm developing a game where the map is generated with Perlin Noise, but on the CPU. I am generating some perlin noise onto a texture with a small size, and then I stretch it out to the whole screen to ...
4
votes
1answer
285 views
Setting density for Android game
I am developing an Android game, in which a ball (bitmap) translates( is in motion). So I have provided motion equations for the ball. I have checked my app on Samsung galaxy S2 whose actual density ...
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0answers
212 views
Handling window resize with arbitrary aspect ratios
I'm currently making a 2D game using SFML.
I want the aspect ratio to be maintained when the user resizes the window.
I also want the game to work with any arbitrary aspect ratio (like any media ...
4
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2answers
462 views
Regarding sprite design and resolution for tablets and phones
I am about to start working on a game for android devices, in my spare time, to get familiar with android development. I'm more interested in using the best practices possible than getting a quick ...
5
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1answer
389 views
Resolution Independent
I am developing a game with XNA and I am a little desperate with resolutions. For now I have only implemented the main menu but I want to get a game that is independent of the resolution. As I am a ...
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1answer
87 views
FPS reticule image scaling with resolution problem
I am running into a problem when I set the resolution of my screen and the objects in the HUD. When an increase of resolution happens the reticule image becomes bigger, when I want it to stay the ...
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2answers
498 views
Simple OpenGL program major slow down at high resolution
I have created a small OpenGL 3.3 (Core) program using freeglut. The whole geometry is two boxes and one plane with some textures. I can move around like in an FPS and that's it. The problem is I face ...
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2answers
370 views
Is it a good idea to make a game for one aspect ratio and arbitrary screen resolution?
After several very small games I have decided to make something more standalone (2D) and playable. However, I have met the problem of every game that is going to be played in more screen resolutions.
...
2
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1answer
414 views
With Slick, how to change the resolution during gameplay?
I am developing a tile-based strategy game using Java and the Slick API.
So far so good, but I've come to a standstill on my options menu. I have plans for the user to be able to change the ...
4
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2answers
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Resolution problems when porting a Unity game to Android
So, I'm porting a game to the Android for the first time in Unity3D. And I've run in to a few problems along the way. My current problem is the resolution doesn't seem to be right, it cuts off the ...
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2answers
329 views
How can I replicate the look and limitations of the Super NES?
I am looking to produce graphics with the same limitations / look that in the Super Nes era. I am specifically looking for graphics similar to Chrono Trigger / FF6.
It would be a lot easier to do if ...
2
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3answers
541 views
Optimum Screen Resolutions
Most PC games nowadays obviously come with the standard option to change the game's resolution from between 640x480 to 1920x1080 on average, depending on your monitor and whether or not you are ...
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2answers
371 views
Coding for a really, really high-resolution display array
I've been tasked with building a real time "full screen" demo to run on a 5x2 array of 60+ inch LED TVs: or, in other words, a 20 megapixel display.
We've got a machine built that can run a single ...
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1answer
364 views
Display differences between iPad 1 and iPad 2
When you're trying to develop and iPad game what will be the differences between iPad 1 resources and iPad 2? Seen some example but what's the difference?
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1answer
535 views
Scaling and new coordinates based off screen resolution
I'm trying to deal with different resolutions on Android devices.
Say I have a sprite at X,Y and dimensions W,H.
I understand how to properly scale the width and heigh dimensions depending on the ...
14
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5answers
2k views
What should I keep in mind when making 2D games for multiple resolutions?
I'm making a 2D (Android) game. Android devices vary quite a lot in screen resolution; what do I need to keep in mind when making my game?
Do I need to keep big versions of all images and scale down ...
2
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1answer
354 views
C# different resolutions compatible application
Can you give me a quick tour for an application which has to work in different resolutions. It's a game, with lot's of graphics and images and effects. We are using C#. The game is simple 2D, looking ...
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2answers
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How do I make a resolution independent system?
I'm blanking on this one. I can anchor stuff on edges of course, that would make my UI resolution independent...until it changes so much that the graphics are too small. How do I scale appropriately ...
9
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2answers
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Common pattern to scale “real units” to pixels?
This is a follow-up question to this other one.
I would like to know if there is a common/typical/best pattern to scale my representation of the world (currently 160Kmx160Km) to fit it to the drawing ...
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1answer
523 views
Scaling a game view with letterboxes?
I'm creating an Android game and I want everyone who plays it -- no matter the size or shape of their screen -- to see the same 480x800 playfield but, depending on the actual resolution of their ...
6
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1answer
274 views
Should I distribute different versions of the same game for different mobile platforms?
I'm currently making a game on the Android platform. I don't know whether to do a "smartphone edition" and a "tablet edition" or simply to do one edition.
If I put high definition textures, the users ...
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3answers
2k views
building a game for different resolution phones
I am starting some tests for building a game on the Android program.
So far everything is working and seems nice.
However I do not understand how to make sure my game looks correct on all phones as ...
7
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1answer
3k views
Resolution Independent 2D Rendering in XNA
I am trying to figure out the best way to render a 2d game at any resolution.
I am currently rendering the game at 1920x1200. I am trying scale the game to any user selected resolution without ...
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3answers
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Android: Angry Birds Scaling
Anyone have any idea how the scaling is accomplished in angry birds? I want to make sure my images/background always scale to match the screensize and this game seems to have a similar effect. I ...
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4answers
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Minimum target resolution for a desktop PC/Mac Game?
Lets assume I start a new PC/Mac desktop (not netbook) game today that will take something like one year to be released publicly and that is a lot about graphic details (not realistics, just ...
3
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3answers
630 views
List of resolutions
I'm looking for some sort of list with most common game resolutions my game should support.
Regards!
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4answers
469 views
Scaling HUD with variable resolution
I'm unsure as to what people prefer when it comes to HUDs, and scaling them. What would you say is the best practice when it comes to sizing the HUD? I'm thinking there's really two options: Scale up, ...
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4answers
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How can I develop my Android game for different phone resolutions?
For instance, the Motorola Droid is as wide as the G1, but has more height.
Should I try to spread the UI out across the extra height found on the Motorola Droid? How do others handle this problem?
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