The fonts are FINE

[JonahFalcon]

The problem some may have is that they're very antialiased, and "smooth". In other words - they're not sharp and distinct, and "soft".

However, they're also VERY readable.

[BleedTheFreak]

Thanks Jonah, this is what I was hoping for, clarification on why the other guy said "the fonts blow". He replied to my thread, which nice of him and all, but I have seen hundreds of screenshots and NEVER noticed a thing wrong with the fonts. EVER. So, you have helped clear up some confusion, and for that, my thanks.

[JonahFalcon]

Quicksilver should have included a "sharp" font, though - non-antialiased. It's not a problem, though. Readability is what counts.

[Rantz]

Originally posted by JonahFalcon
Quicksilver should have included a "sharp" font, though - non-antialiased. It's not a problem, though. Readability is what counts.

there's an option in the game settings to turn anti-aliasing off
either in game options or in the .ini file.

[JonahFalcon]

I'll have to check it out - if there is such an option, the whining is all for naught.

[TheMaestro]

Originally posted by Rantz


there's an option in the game settings to turn anti-aliasing off
either in game options or in the .ini file.

Uh oh...don't tell us that we might need to touch something in the INI file. LoL

NWN did that...and then the support forum was flooded with, "I did it, now the game won't even load. heheh

[Rantz]

Originally posted by TheMaestro


Uh oh...don't tell us that we might need to touch something in the INI file. LoL

it's an option we had in the in-house builds to test Kerning in fonts, and I can't remember if we put it in the game options screen or not. There were a lot of 'do we make this a player option' discussion about to include and what not to make available.

of course, .ini futzing is 'non-supported behavior'

[13Matt13]

Are any of hte betas red-green deficient? Is it a problem in the game, or would you not even notice it?

[Sarxis]

Good job Rantz and team.

Thanx for the option, even if it is .ini only.

[vee4473]

Originally posted by Rantz


there's an option in the game settings to turn anti-aliasing off
either in game options or in the .ini file.

"either" in game options or the ini file??

a programmer who made the game doesn't know which?

what's up with that?

[wildman45]

Originally posted by vee4473


"either" in game options or the ini file??

a programmer who made the game doesn't know which?

what's up with that?

Rantz Hoseley
Art Director
Quicksilver Software, Inc.

Mr. Hoseley is a art director,not a programmer.

[vee4473]

that was my whole point...

everyone up to this point took Rantz' posts as a great source of inside info...

i ALWAYS wondered how an art director had any real knowledge of the actual game programming.

And if he does, GREAT!

if not, why treat his past posts as reliable info?


If he doesn't know how the option in question works, why trust his other posts about game play or anything else?

Point being:

If you say he is just an "art director" , then his posts on the actual details of how the game is programmed mean nothing.

something i have felt all along.

just voicing my opinion. open to replies.

[TheMaestro]

Originally posted by Rantz


it's an option we had in the in-house builds to test Kerning in fonts, and I can't remember if we put it in the game options screen or not. There were a lot of 'do we make this a player option' discussion about to include and what not to make available.

of course, .ini futzing is 'non-supported behavior'

Rantz, you rule. hehe

ini files are like...cars...everyone loves to screw with'em, and only a few know what they are doing.

Hurry MOOIII! I'm playing Empire Earth!! Hurry! Alas, I am playing an AOE clone, hurry! Please? I'll send you cookies, cake, pie??

[viciouscycle]

Originally posted by 13Matt13
Are any of hte betas red-green deficient? Is it a problem in the game, or would you not even notice it?

I second that question.

[vee4473]

of course "kerning", the spacing and appearance of letters in a particular font, is custom, and therefore only for those hardcore enough to care.

but, please, a person who has the approval or confidence to talk about the details of the game ought to know the details.

i could not care less about the fonts actually.

as long as they are readable and sharp.

If you are going to post, know the answer or details.

especially if you are the programmer.

kerning...