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[gm112]

gm112

Delta Timing

For those of you who know what Delta Timing is, do you think it's really necessary for 2D games? I mean, I actually find it useful on older hardware that struggle to even render the graphics on the screen. /me points to my 500 mhz computer from 1999.

What's your opinion on it?

[Infinitus]

Infinitus

Re: Delta Timing

Depends how intensive the game is. For the majority of simple rpg esq games you don't really need it, or can at least get away with other timing methods. But if you expect your fps to dip below or above your target then you should idealy do so.

[nitz]

nitz

Re: Delta Timing

Depends how intensive the game is. For the majority of simple rpg esq games you don't really need it, or can at least get away with other timing methods. But if you expect your fps to dip below or above your target then you should idealy do so.

QFE.

If you're writing something in which all the hardware will be the same, it's not as essential. (EG, Consoles, Handhelds, Etc)

If you want to have your software play correctly on as much hardware as possible, it's basically required. Try playing quake (Frame based updating) on todays hardware. Runs as fast as you can render it. Means the game is incredibly fast on todays blazing processors. Play a game such as Unreal Tournament on todays hardware, runs just as smoothly as it did then.

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