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 Forum: General Gaming Discussions   Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

Posted: 23 Aug 2007, 18:03 

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The problem is that vert- doesn't just make you loose out on seeing some of the environment, it alters the perceived perspective. It makes things looked zoomed in vs 4:3. E.g. here's our friend Bioshock: … I would argue that the level of perceived zoom/perspective has a much, much greater impact ...

 Forum: General Gaming Discussions   Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

Posted: 23 Aug 2007, 16:55 

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I haven't given it an absolute ton of thought, but I'm not sure why you are using the "constant 1000pixel diagonal" for both displays? It's been a long day, and thinking too hard makes the head hurt at this point, but I upgraded from a 19" 5:4 to 22" 16:10WS, so that my new monitor is pretty much m...

 Forum: General Gaming Discussions   Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

Posted: 23 Aug 2007, 00:27 

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I'm not sure I need a technical explanation - "because we like it" works just fine. And in that respect, I definitely agree. ... The truth is, I don't think people can truly appreciate the difference unless they actually played the game in both modes. WS with the original 75 degree POV and WS with ...

 Forum: General Gaming Discussions   Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

Posted: 23 Aug 2007, 00:00 

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Thanks for the welcome. Nice forum you have here. I'm not sure I need a technical explanation - "because we like it" works just fine. And in that respect, I definitely agree. But reading the main thread here on bioshock, as well as perusing the various rants on 2k's forums, I saw a lot of technical ...

 Forum: General Gaming Discussions   Topic: Bioshock got me thinking – a few Qs on scaling theory

Posted: 22 Aug 2007, 23:27 

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First off, I should start by saying that I’m on you’re side. I am a bit of a videophile, and play Bioshock on a Sony 60â€
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