AlexRou Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Quite frequently there will be someone reporting graphics issues or the game not starting up and it will be because they do not have a directx 11 graphics chip. Please have a way to inform the user as such. In unity there is this function to list the directx/ogl version the device supports https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/SystemInfo-graphicsDeviceVersion.html Not sure if simply checking for ogl version works on mac, might need to check for extensions too. But this would make it so much easier for people to know if they are supposed to be able to run the game rather than having to post on the forums or file a bug report and wait for a reply. Also it wouldn't hurt to change the osx min requirements to say it requires a directx 11 compatible graphics chip even tho it's osx since directx 11 is a well known certification. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLance Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 26/11/2017 at 7:03 AM, AlexRou said: Quite frequently there will be someone reporting graphics issues or the game not starting up and it will be because they do not have a directx 11 graphics chip. Please have a way to inform the user as such. In unity there is this function to list the directx/ogl version the device supports https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/SystemInfo-graphicsDeviceVersion.html Not sure if simply checking for ogl version works on mac, might need to check for extensions too. But this would make it so much easier for people to know if they are supposed to be able to run the game rather than having to post on the forums or file a bug report and wait for a reply. Also it wouldn't hurt to change the osx min requirements to say it requires a directx 11 compatible graphics chip even tho it's osx since directx 11 is a well known certification. Making a simple downloadable demo would help a lot in my opinion, all it would need is the starting biome really and nothing else. Donno if thats easy or not though. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/#findComment-978495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRou Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 11 minutes ago, BlueLance said: Making a simple downloadable demo would help a lot in my opinion, all it would need is the starting biome really and nothing else. Donno if thats easy or not though. They could have a non playable demo with a premade savefile and a camera fly through like benchmark programs do. But even then not everyone is going to use the demo, so there is a real need to have a check + notification in the main game. Hell people don't even read min specs, I doubt they would run a demo. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/#findComment-978497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLance Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, AlexRou said: They could have a non playable demo with a premade savefile and a camera fly through like benchmark programs do. But even then not everyone is going to use the demo, so there is a real need to have a check + notification in the main game. Hell people don't even read min specs, I doubt they would run a demo. Yeah but at least if there is a demo people can try it before they buy it sort of thing, plus it would serve as a way to see these things. The only thing I can imagine is it coming up with a pop-up when you get to the main menu but even then the person will have bought and have to get a refund. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/#findComment-978513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRou Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 10 minutes ago, BlueLance said: Yeah but at least if there is a demo people can try it before they buy it sort of thing, plus it would serve as a way to see these things. Didn't say there shouldn't be a demo , just saying you can't avoid having to put the check in the main game. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/#findComment-978518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLance Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, AlexRou said: Didn't say there shouldn't be a demo , just saying you can't avoid having to put the check in the main game. It would be useful, especially for people on Mac like you said in the OP. Well hopewfully they will cuz i feel sorry for those people Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/84737-have-a-way-to-inform-users-if-they-are-below-the-min-spec/#findComment-978529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.
Please be aware that the content of this thread may be outdated and no longer applicable.