UI for PC suggestions

[CdrPlatypus]

fallen I think it would be good for HOS, but also good just to standardize across your released games even better if there would be a way to set preference

[fallen]

CdrPlatypus - as far as I can tell, Steam does not allow you to permanently pick a preference.

[anrdaemon]

I'll say this for myself: Playing in fullscreen on one monitor of a dual monitor setup isn't quite an enjoyable experience. Double so, if fullscreen resolution is different from current OS settings for said monitor.
The last… seven? Probably… years I'm playing games in windower mode, with one notable exception being Jagged Alliance 2 (in the form of Night Ops mod), which runs on any resolution you specify in config (I laughed, when I've set it to run in 1024x600 on my netbook).

To your "each time you start", why not remember the mode, and only change it, if a user requested the change? Nobody likes stupid computers.

[fallen]

Jan 13, 2015 15:19:28 GMT -5 anrdaemon said:

To your "each time you start", why not remember the mode, and only change it, if a user requested the change? Nobody likes stupid computers.

Because that is the way Steam does launch options. Thanks for the great link.

[anrdaemon]

I think, desktop app have enough room for one additional button on main screen, to control options which are specific to desktop apps and never found anywhere else.
There you can put all these almost-never-changed settings, and a clear note, that some of them may require an application restart.

[fallen]

Jan 13, 2015 17:32:52 GMT -5 anrdaemon said:

I think, desktop app have enough room for one additional button on main screen, to control options which are specific to desktop apps and never found anywhere else.
There you can put all these almost-never-changed settings, and a clear note, that some of them may require an application restart.

Thanks for the information. We are definitely talking about different things (Steam Launch Options vs. in-game options). Thanks!

[bowuserthing]

I don't mind Steam's advanced launch options, I use Civ 5's \dx9 to skip the mini launcher. I use -novid to skip the intro videos to Valve's games. While not through Steam, I used Guild Wars -email and -password to log in quickly. I don't like having to click an option at every game launch to confirm that I want to play a game, like Dragon Age: Origins(I don't care about support information! I just want to play) or launch a game in windowed or fullscreen Crypt of the Necrodancer.
You can run this game in windowed mode by adding fullscreen to the end of its target line (alternatively you can find the shortcut in the folder the games installed) . It looks awkwardly small on my screen considering the differences in resolution. I play most of my games in windowed fullscreen so I just leave it at the default, I don't really have a problem with the way it is now. That being said options are always nice.

[CdrPlatypus]

I don't mind advanced options either, but what will the majority of buyers / players mind? Are my thoughts. What will help TB out the most with reviews on PC?

[bowuserthing]

Can the Oskahold A1 quest reward differ between one and two AP light blades? One AP blades just burn though my SP. Maybe extend this to other weapon types as well if that isn't asking too much.

[fallen]

bowuserthing - in that case, I'd suggest picking up a second 1 AP light blade.

[bowuserthing]

But I use a set of throwing daggers, and I enjoy using them quite a bit.

[fallen]

Definitely a great weapon choice!

[bowuserthing]

I'm just going to start adding points to strength and use a sword I guess.

Minor annoyance, if I use a skill that deselects itself after use, then swap to another skill before the animation finishes, it deselects the newly selected skill, forcing me to just spam press the next skill I want to use.