Insectoid near release

[hawaii]

Thanks for the tip!

My computer processor is 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

[VernJensen]

Huh, an Intel 2 GHZ should move the cursor just great! What resolution is the max resolution of your main display?

[hawaii]

I bought a larger screen to get a full view, so I use
1024 x 640.

The views that you suggest leave a larger black banner on both sides of the window.

I have played many other games with this view and had no problem with the cursor on most & I mean most of them. hmmmm???? Perhaps they took the 1024 x 640 resolution factor into consideration, as I am sure many Mac users like the full screen view also.
I mean, what's the point of buying a larger screen only to have all the windows smaller???

Oh well, a slow cursor is no biggy.

[VernJensen]

Hmm, actually, I'd better clarify: by

slow cursor

do you mean that it redraws only a few times per second (i.e. sort of choppy movement)? This is what I've been assuming you meant.

OR do you mean its movement is quite responsive, but you have to move the physical mouse a large distance to get the cursor to move very far on the screen? (lots of arm movement for very little screen movement)

[Wingy]

hawaii wrote: The views that you suggest leave a larger black banner on both sides of the window.  

There is a feature that stretched the game to fit wide screens. It's in the options. Right now I think there's a little trouble where it doesn't seem to stay after you quit and reopen the game, you'd have to re-check it in the game options. I think Vern will get that fixed though.

[BO_PEEP]

Hi Vern.

I noticed you recommend at least 1.6 GHz or higher (processor)for your new game. I have a G4 with only 1GHz .I am hoping to treat myself to a new MAC at christmas but would like to purchase Insectoid now . Can you advise me .

Bo Peep

[hawaii]

VernJensen wrote: Hmm, actually, I'd better clarify: by

slow cursor

do you mean that it redraws only a few times per second (i.e. sort of choppy movement)? This is what I've been assuming you meant.

OR do you mean its movement is quite responsive, but you have to move the physical mouse a large distance to get the cursor to move very far on the screen? (lots of arm movement for very little screen movement)

Hi Vern,

Yes the latter.

lots of arm movement for very little screen movement.

But that is only for the pointer, and if it is only on my computer and not on others, then don't worry about it.

[VernJensen]

Bo Peep --

The game *will* run on a 1.0 GHz computer, but won't run very well on some levels -- the game will get

choppy

with things jumping around instead of going smoothly, particularly when lots of bullets are fired at you at one.

I recommend downloading the game once it is released and trying it out for yourself to see how it runs. Be sure to try the additional 30-second preview levels too. Levels like

Hold Cold

run particularly badly on older processor speeds. That way, at least you know what you're buying before you buy it. But once you upgrade, it should run perfectly smooth. :-)

[Semi-Native]

Wow, incredible graphics! I don't usually like this kind of game, but this one is really fun. Congratulations, Vern!

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[VernJensen]

Good to hear. Thanks. :-)