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feldon34 · 12-17-2002, 11:58 AM

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

We had a topic about whether Jim would continue to support now-ancient video cards like ATI Rage/Rage Pro/All-In-Wonder cards when he introduced the 3D background.

You've mentioned feather dusters, a living anemone, clams that open and close, a coral shrimp, eels, and a panning/scrolling background.

Jim, I was wondering if, since the march towards faster video cards continues and a sufficient video card to run even the most elaborate 3D background you could realize runs $40, how far will you go to maintain compatibility with older systems/cards?

Are you still holding that any fish you create/introduce/approve must look reasonably good (with minimal 'buzz') at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions?

How do the tools Prolific has written for you affect this?

12-17-2002, 11:58 AM	#1
feldon34 Forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,938	A long time ago.... 3D background A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away... We had a topic about whether Jim would continue to support now-ancient video cards like ATI Rage/Rage Pro/All-In-Wonder cards when he introduced the 3D background. You've mentioned feather dusters, a living anemone, clams that open and close, a coral shrimp, eels, and a panning/scrolling background. Jim, I was wondering if, since the march towards faster video cards continues and a sufficient video card to run even the most elaborate 3D background you could realize runs $40, how far will you go to maintain compatibility with older systems/cards? Are you still holding that any fish you create/introduce/approve must look reasonably good (with minimal 'buzz') at 640x480 and 800x600 resolutions? How do the tools Prolific has written for you affect this? "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations." - George Orwell "If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal." - Emma Goldman Last edited by feldon34; 12-17-2002 at 12:02 PM.