Re: A82: 3D Game screen size

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Subject: Re: A82: 3D Game screen size
From: 82 Master <82world@visi.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:55:43 -0500
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Posted-Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 21:52:01 -0500 (CDT)
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Why don't you just used the ROM functions for trig? Well, 96x60 sounds fine, but
what about status? Score and level and whatever. Without greyscale 3D doesn't look
very good, that's why I'm writing my 3D game for the TI-89 instead. Someday I
might try to port it to the 82, but it is too slow.

82 Master
World of 82

ADAMMAN106@aol.com wrote:

> As I start my coding on 3D Game, I started wondering what screen size people
> would want.  Right now I'm planning on 96x60 (basically full screen but a row
> on top and one on the bottom).  This is mainly so it will remain porportionate
> with a 320x200 screen.
> If anyone thinks another size would be better, speak up or forever hold their
> peace.  I might switch to 60x38 if speed becomes an issue, but hopefully that
> won't happen
>
> ~Adamman
>
> PS:  In case you're wondering, this is very important so I can make tables for
> trig and other things

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A82: 3D Game screen size

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