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Which picture suits the tiles better?

First Picture
- 3 (37.5%)
Second Picture
- 5 (62.5%)

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Poll: Which size is better?
« on: December 25, 2007, 12:29:48 am »
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Howdy all. ^__^
I was just wondering if you could help me out with these two pictures. They're both from my game, but one has bigger-sized players and enemies, while the other is small (not stretched out). Which one do you think I should use?
BOTH ARE IN FULLSCREEN MODE
Picture 1 - BIG:

Pictue 2 - SMALL:


Thanks for your comments.
P.S. I realise the tile screwup in the ground.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2007, 12:41:24 am by Drew200 »
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Re: Poll: Which size is better?
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2007, 12:37:56 am »
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fullscreen or not? first one if fullscreen
second if desktop window
dunno really.. first one if i had to choose
looks more classic nintendoish :)
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Re: Poll: Which size is better?
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2007, 12:41:27 am »
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Quote from: Gonzo on December 25, 2007, 12:37:56 am
fullscreen or not? first one if fullscreen
second if desktop window
dunno really.. first one if i had to choose
looks more classic nintendoish :)


Quoted for truth.

Is this full screen or windowed?  My suggestion; shrink the BIG one so that the ratio is still the same but the sprites are not as exploded.  Considering this is not full screen, of course.  I always hate it when you're a tiny little sprite in a big map, so I'm not fond of the 2nd one at all.
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2007, 12:46:29 am »
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You like the first one eh? I'm just worried about stretching the objects... do the monster and player look ok, or too stretched? I can really only do one or the other.
And thanks, I forgot to say they're both fullscreen.
This should also should be in GFX, but meh. ^__^

And xero, this is fullscreen. ;)
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2007, 01:01:52 am »
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I say first then; let me explain.

When looking at a game, especially a sidescroller, from a tactical perspective, it becomes less challenging, resulting in a boring game when you allow the user to view far ahead.  Isn't part of the fun of a sidescroller not knowing what is to be expected, and having to use your skills in order to beat a level.  Where is the fun in seeing traps/tricky spots before you actually reach them?

When looking at the game from a graphical perspective, you must realize two things.  First, just because the graphics are exploded does not mean they are going to look bad.  There should always be a windowed mode for those of us with huge monitors, so that it is not too stretched.  And second, it's an established sprite to screen resolution ratio.  It's what a lot of people are going to be used to.  In my honest opinion, the second screenshot just looks/feels wrong.

Neither of them are necessarily wrong, I just feel that the first screenshot is what most people would be most comfortable with.

If you have a differing opinion, please share.
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2007, 01:14:29 am »
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I really, really, appreciate your post there. It's what I needed to help boost my reasoning for keeping the bigger objects. I assumed people would be more used to the bigger version, seeing as it blends in well. The only thing I was worried about was someone saying "OMGZ U LIEK SUX CUZ UR IMAGES R BLURRY!11oneone", which was stupid enough to worry about.
I'll make a windowed mode with a smaller screen as well, just incase people don't like the fullscreen. Peoples opinions are still welcome here.
Thanks to all giving opinions. Much appreciated. ^__^
« Last Edit: December 25, 2007, 01:21:51 am by Drew200 »
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2007, 01:20:30 am »
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I prefer the zoomed-out view (#2).
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2007, 01:21:26 am »
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But don't you find it odd that the smaller character is surrounded by a bigger environment?
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2007, 01:27:02 am »
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The sprites look like they're double sized in the first one. I honestly can't tell though because the images are too blurry. But the second one looks like the proper scale.
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« Reply #9 on: December 25, 2007, 01:38:53 am »
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Yes, the second one is proper scale. But I plan to use NES-styled graphics and most tiles are 32X32.
Actually, I got an edited version of the player from Bubble Bobble 2. Pic here:

Honestly, I think that's the best one.
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« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2007, 02:21:36 pm »
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I have to say that I don't really like the AA it seems on the blown up characters in #1, but other than that it seems much better :P

then again depending on the gameplay a bigger view to see whats coming up easier may be better, but in most cases I guess that won't be the case
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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2007, 10:21:54 pm »
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Ah, I've sorted everything I need to already, so I might as well lock this.
Thanks to all for votes and comments. I plan to post this game once I get all the bubble bouncing and more levels fixed.
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