[merged] Change how resolution is adjusted

[zc456]

Update: code added and waiting on the pull requested.
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Why are we still using this method to adjust resolution? It's not convenient and reverts on every update. I was hoping the below would work by now.

 

[Afr0]

It reverts on updates because people changed the values. I'll change it back on the next one.
I've already pushed code for adjusting the client's resolution using the patcher (courtesy of LetsRaceBwoi).
If you feel the need to add executable arguments, they are dead simple. Google it.

 

[zc456]

If you feel the need to add executable arguments, they are dead simple. Google it.

I'd love to! If I weren't getting this error.

It says metadata file but then it shows me the DLL library. I tried Googling it. I'm confused. Got the same error on 2010 Pro/Express and 2013 Community (after I moved the content files to MonoGame's)

 

[LetsRaceBwoi]

Copy precompiled libs from the current build, it should overwrite them anyway

 

[zc456]

Copy precompiled libs from the current build, it should overwrite them anyway

THANK YOU! I did something similar and compiled those two libs manually and then built it. Surprisingly, it succeeded and ran.

P.S.
Project Dollhouse doesn't need to be in the TSO folder.

 

[Rhys]

Ah yes, the most important issue. I hope you realise changing resolution using launch parameters stopped being a thing around 2004 right?

There will eventually be ingame settings to manage this.

 

[zc456]

Not everyone has a 1080p display.

 

[Rhys]

Not everyone has a 1080p display.

How is this relevant in any way whatsoever? The default resolution is 1024x768.

 

[zc456]

My default resolution and any other laptop with it can barely fit that.

 

[pisarz1958]

I usually just change it to 1280x720 in a manifest file and while it does mess up the loading screen background - whatever, it works nice (until Afr0 breaks it).

 

[zc456]

Manifest file method works but becomes repetitive with frequent updates or compiling. Just my opinion, though. Glad the change was merged. Makes developing and testing a lot easier now.

 

[Rhys]

Widescreen will eventually be fixed. We're probably going to need an hi-res extension background (like below) for the 4:3 screens, which will be bundled with the PD client and scale up to very large resolutons. Would be used on CAS, SAS, loading screen and city view (maybe, i have other plans for this too).



and don't worry, I'll make it