avatar_58 on 23/9/2006 at 21:28
I just recently played SS1 for the first time, so now I'm on to SS2. I was wondering though -the colors seem like they want 16-bit color depth. Short of changing XP's color every time I launch, is there a solution for 32-bit?
Is there maybe a utility to quick change my depth for me and back again when I quit? I had one before but I can't seem to remember the name.
doctorfrog on 23/9/2006 at 22:02
My understanding is that your color depth settings are automatically changed when the game starts, unless you are somehow forcing the game to display in 32-bit color. Given that SS2, and the Dark engine itself are locked in 16-bit color, there are no benefits to forcing 32-bit.
There are a number of ways to change color-depth before launching the game. Simplest way is to use MultiRes (google for it), a tray app that lets you change resolutions and color depths on the fly. Your up-to-date video card drivers will likely also have a means to change resolutions and color depths on a game-to-game basis, using game profiles.
avatar_58 on 23/9/2006 at 23:29
Actually I was told by a fan the way it looks was fine - I've just never played a game on this engine yet so I wasn't sure. :thumb:
So far I'm enjoying it.
Bjossi on 24/9/2006 at 18:54
I'm fine with 16-bit, 8-bit however would be under my personal min. requirements. :erm:
june gloom on 24/9/2006 at 20:16
mine too. eww. :eww:
Kolya on 24/9/2006 at 22:58
*walks off for some Loderunner action*
june gloom on 25/9/2006 at 14:16
he means for SS2. SS1 looks just fine with 8 bit. :thumb:
Bjossi on 25/9/2006 at 15:44
Probably because you haven't seen it in 16-bit mode. :p
june gloom on 29/9/2006 at 00:53
comparison screens pls?
