Call of Cthulhu makes me sick!

NeonSamurai · 07-26-07, 07:48 PM

Not nesissarily, that game did a pretty darn good job with the visuals for dizziness, and i can recall sometimes feeling a little dizzy playing it too. I do not have motion sickness in any way shape or form and definatly not epilepsy, im also quite adept and comfortable at moving at very high speed in enclosed confined spaces for example where the side walls are a blur (i also use to run around like a mad man in wolf 3d with no problems). If you have never ever expirenced the symptoms before and have played alot of games that can induce that effect i wouldnt worry.

It may be also the resolution you play at, the frame rate and the monitor you have too. If the effect is realistic enough you can develop a sympathetic response where you start to feel what your eyes are seeing. It could also be the environment, playing in a dark room with a bright monitor is bad for the eyes focusing which can cause headaches and dizzyness, then add in visual effects that simulate dizzyness or drunkness and you can trigger a full on response in your mind where you feel it. Try playing the game with all the lights on and the monitor lit up, see if you feel the same, also try lowering the resolution or increasing the framerates.

SUBMAN1 · 07-26-07, 09:24 PM

Photosensitive Seizure Warning
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Wim Libaers · 07-27-07, 05:53 AM

Epilepsy and motion sickness are not the same thing. I also get motion sickness sometimes, in some (not all) FPS games. Usually it's worse if the game includes viewpoint changes when walking (head going up and down). Severity varies, and even playing the same game can sometimes do it or not.

SUBMAN1 · 07-27-07, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wim Libaers

Epilepsy and motion sickness are not the same thing. I also get motion sickness sometimes, in some (not all) FPS games. Usually it's worse if the game includes viewpoint changes when walking (head going up and down). Severity varies, and even playing the same game can sometimes do it or not.

Sometimes motion sickness is the result of lightheadedness and altered vision. That is why I posted the warning. No big deal if you think your OK.

-S

stabiz · 07-28-07, 06:27 PM

Great game, sorry to hear it makes you sick. Awesome storyline.

07-26-07, 07:48 PM	#1
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Not nesissarily, that game did a pretty darn good job with the visuals for dizziness, and i can recall sometimes feeling a little dizzy playing it too. I do not have motion sickness in any way shape or form and definatly not epilepsy, im also quite adept and comfortable at moving at very high speed in enclosed confined spaces for example where the side walls are a blur (i also use to run around like a mad man in wolf 3d with no problems). If you have never ever expirenced the symptoms before and have played alot of games that can induce that effect i wouldnt worry. It may be also the resolution you play at, the frame rate and the monitor you have too. If the effect is realistic enough you can develop a sympathetic response where you start to feel what your eyes are seeing. It could also be the environment, playing in a dark room with a bright monitor is bad for the eyes focusing which can cause headaches and dizzyness, then add in visual effects that simulate dizzyness or drunkness and you can trigger a full on response in your mind where you feel it. Try playing the game with all the lights on and the monitor lit up, see if you feel the same, also try lowering the resolution or increasing the framerates. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

07-26-07, 09:24 PM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Photosensitive Seizure Warning A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching video games. These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. __________________

07-28-07, 06:27 PM	#5
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Great game, sorry to hear it makes you sick. Awesome storyline. __________________

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07-27-07, 05:53 AM	#3
Wim Libaers Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Flanders Posts: 569 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Epilepsy and motion sickness are not the same thing. I also get motion sickness sometimes, in some (not all) FPS games. Usually it's worse if the game includes viewpoint changes when walking (head going up and down). Severity varies, and even playing the same game can sometimes do it or not.