[WIP] Widescreen MOD for SH3+GWX

[Reece]

Conus00 said:
Sony XBR9 32inch flatscreen TV (1080p, 1920x1080) as monitor with both SVGA and DVI->HDMI cables. Runs smooth on both connections.
I'm using 1360x768 with black frame all around (1360x768 equals approx 22 inches on my screen) in native 1:1 (full pixel) ratio.
No distortions whatsoever.

That's what I thought, the card is DVI but the monitor connection is svga (analog), this configuration will work because you can change the monitor frequency, on Digital LCD screens the frequency is set, and the monitor will stretch or shrink the image to fit the screen, this I think is the problem, Rubini had a similar setup to you having a CRT monitor. It will be interesting to see feedback after release, but unfortunately a lot of others will have the same problem I'm having, that would not be nice.

[conus00]

Originally Posted by Reece

That's what I thought, the card is DVI but the monitor connection is svga (analog), this configuration will work because you can change the monitor frequency, on Digital LCD screens the frequency is set, and the monitor will stretch or shrink the image to fit the screen, this I think is the problem, Rubini had a similar setup to you having a CRT monitor. It will be interesting to see feedback after release, but unfortunately a lot of others will have the same problem I'm having, that would not be nice.

Reece,
I have also connection DVI->HMDI (which is fully digital). I cannot select any scaling options (the game stretches the image on whole screen) but it is still without any distortions - the circles are still circles and it runs without glitches.

Anyway, you will soon be able to find out for yourself. I'm making some last finishing touches and the mod will be (hopefully) released within a week.

[conus00]

Just a quick update: I am very, very close releasing this mod.
If everything goes as planned it will be available for download by the end of the weekend.

Originally Posted by conus00

Just a quick update: I am very, very close releasing this mod.
If everything goes as planned it will be available for download by the end of the weekend.

Very interesting mod, I can't wait to try it!

[reaper7]

Originally Posted by conus00

Just a quick update: I am very, very close releasing this mod.
If everything goes as planned it will be available for download by the end of the weekend.

Hmmm decisions decisions, should I risk sleeping and miss the release

Seriously can't wait for release. This will make this a reason to leave SH5.

[conus00]

Originally Posted by reaper7

This will make this a reason to leave SH5.

I already have after the disappointing patch I rarely fire it up anymore.
I grew tired of sinking the same 7 ships over and over again.

[Hotmanandre]

Very interesting mod.

[conus00]

Waiting for one last permission to use someone's else files and as soon as/if I get it the mod is packed and out of door!

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by conus00

Waiting for one last permission to use someone's else files and as soon as/if I get it the mod is packed and out of door!

....aaah, that sounds very good....

Best regards,
Magic

[Hitman]

Waiting for one last permission to use someone's else files and as soon as/if I get it the mod is packed and out of door!

[reaper7]

Originally Posted by conus00

I already have after the disappointing patch I rarely fire it up anymore.
I grew tired of sinking the same 7 ships over and over again.

Ya the game is a total disaster, haven't played it since day one.
Played it for a while, turned it off and decided to take up modding to try and what bits I could.
Only reason I still on the SH5 forums is to get my Mod finished and hope by then the rest of the mods make it playable.

Someday the Devs may come to realise eyecandy is nothing without gameplay.

[conus00]

Gentlemen,
good news. Got permission from Anvart to use two of his files. Unfortunately I have to make a time-consuming modification to them so the release will be delayed a little bit, but believe me, it will be worthy the extra wait.

Originally Posted by reaper7

Someday the Devs may come to realise eyecandy is nothing without gameplay.

Amen to that!

[brett25]

good show conus, thank you

[KING111]

looks bloody good i keep look to see if its done yet
but no luck
i am running at 1920x1200 i hope it work with it
and yes i got SH5 and i don't play it

[conus00]

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