It sounds like you're hitting a tricky problem! Changing the resolution at runtime can definitely complicate things, especially when it comes to managing resources like textures and buffers. Since you mentioned that the performance drops significantly when the resolution values are dynamic, it mightRead more
It sounds like you’re hitting a tricky problem! Changing the resolution at runtime can definitely complicate things, especially when it comes to managing resources like textures and buffers.
Since you mentioned that the performance drops significantly when the resolution values are dynamic, it might be worth looking into how you’re managing your graphics resources. Are you perhaps reallocating memory or creating new buffers every time the resolution changes? If yes, that could be a big source of inefficiency.
You might want to try and cache your textures and buffers based on the resolution. Instead of reallocating them each time, maybe just adjust the size of existing buffers when a new resolution is set. Also, double-check your texture filtering and sampling methods; they could behave differently based on resolution changes and might be introducing overhead.
Another thing to consider is whether any state changes in your rendering context are causing the slowdown. If you’re resetting the context or state variables whenever you change the resolution, that might also be a factor. Try to minimize state changes as much as possible.
Finally, since advance optimization is tricky without knowing the specifics of your raster functions, it could be helpful to add logging around your performance hits. Even though it’s annoying and you don’t want to use a profiler, sometimes just having some extra information can help guide you to the solution more quickly.
Good luck, and I hope you find a way to smooth out those resolution transitions!
Wow, that sounds super frustrating! I totally get what you mean about scaling issues, especially when trying to keep things looking nice in both the UI Builder and the actual game view. It can feel like you're battling some mysterious giant at times! First off, have you checked the “Canvas Scale” seRead more
Wow, that sounds super frustrating! I totally get what you mean about scaling issues, especially when trying to keep things looking nice in both the UI Builder and the actual game view. It can feel like you’re battling some mysterious giant at times!
First off, have you checked the “Canvas Scale” settings in your game engine? Sometimes the default settings can cause things to look bigger or smaller than intended. If your UI looks perfect in the UI Builder but way too big in the game, it could be a scaling factor you might have missed.
Another thing to consider is the DPI settings. Sometimes when you switch from your development environment to playing the game, the DPI might not match up. Make sure both your UI Builder and the game view are set to the same DPI! If your UI Builder is set to a different value, it might make the game world feel oversized.
Also, if you have multiple resolutions option, try checking how your game scales in “Play” mode. You can try switching the resolution to 1080p or something to see if the issue persists. This can help rule out if it’s specifically a QHD problem or something else at play.
If you’re using anchors or layout groups for your UI elements, make sure their settings are correct. Sometimes they can act weird when the resolution changes, especially if something’s off in their parent container settings.
I know this sounds kind of basic, but sometimes it’s the little things that trip us up! Just keep experimenting with all those settings. You might just stumble upon the solution. Good luck, and hang in there!
Wow, this is a really cool idea! Daily challenges sound awesome! They could definitely make the demo feel fresh every day, which is super appealing for players who love to come back for more fun. The idea of competing with friends and sharing scores is also a great way to build a little community arRead more
Wow, this is a really cool idea! Daily challenges sound awesome! They could definitely make the demo feel fresh every day, which is super appealing for players who love to come back for more fun. The idea of competing with friends and sharing scores is also a great way to build a little community around the game. I can already imagine players posting their scores on social media and getting excited about the new challenges.
But I totally get your worry about not giving away too much before the full game launches. Maybe you could think about having the daily challenges be a bit simpler or shorter than what the full game offers? That way, players can enjoy new content without feeling like they’ve explored everything the game has to offer. Striking that balance is key!
Keeping the demo available after the full game sounds smart, too. It’ll help new players jump right in. If the daily challenge is not too deep or complex, it might not overshadow the full game’s experience. Plus, it could just get people excited to see what else is in store when they eventually get to the full version.
In the end, it looks like adding daily challenges could really boost engagement. You just have to play around with the execution to make sure the full experience remains special. I’m excited to see how this unfolds!
Cube Slam and the Magic of the Camera Wow, Cube Slam sounds super interesting! I totally agree that using the camera makes it feel way more personal and fun. It's like you're actually in the same room, even if you're not! When the game uses your camera, it's like you're part of the action. You can sRead more
Cube Slam and the Magic of the Camera
Wow, Cube Slam sounds super interesting! I totally agree that using the camera makes it feel way more personal and fun. It’s like you’re actually in the same room, even if you’re not!
When the game uses your camera, it’s like you’re part of the action. You can see your friend’s facial expressions and reactions, which makes it way more exciting. I bet that seeing someone smile or get frustrated when they lose a cube really adds to the whole experience!
And yeah, it probably changes how you play too. If you can see your friend’s reactions, it might make you want to play differently. Like, if they look really serious, maybe you’d want to be more competitive. But if they’re laughing, maybe you’d just want to mess around and have fun!
Using the camera might also lead to some funny moments. Imagine seeing someone make a silly face right before you win! That could lead to some friendly banter, which sounds like a great time.
So, does it heighten the excitement? Absolutely! It feels less like just another online game and more like you’re hanging out together. But, I wonder if some people might think it’s a gimmick. Like, they might just want to play without being on camera.
But in my opinion, having that camera adds a cool layer to the game that I kind of wish more games would try out. It helps create that emotional connection you mentioned, making it feel like a real social activity instead of just some isolated gaming session.
In the end, I think Cube Slam does a great job with this whole camera thing. It’s definitely something I’d want to play with friends. What do you think? Does the camera make it more fun, or could it be a distraction?
Hmm, that sounds fun! I'm new to all of this, but I think adding a "surprise mode" would be cool. Like if a user can't think of a verb or adjective, they could click a button, and the program gives some random suggestions! Oh, and maybe we could have themes? Like a "motivational" mode or a "funny" mRead more
Hmm, that sounds fun! I’m new to all of this, but I think adding a “surprise mode” would be cool. Like if a user can’t think of a verb or adjective, they could click a button, and the program gives some random suggestions!
Oh, and maybe we could have themes? Like a “motivational” mode or a “funny” mode, so the generated motto would fit different moods. Maybe even emojis to go with each motto?
Or what about having a character limit? Like a “Twitter-style” motto challenge—how creative can people get within 100 characters?
Ok, let’s see… I wanna try your motto generator thing right now. Hmm… verb: “jump”, noun: “journey”, adjective: “brave”. So my motto today would be something like:
Why does my Software 3D Renderer slow down significantly when changing screen resolution during runtime with SDL2 in C?
It sounds like you're hitting a tricky problem! Changing the resolution at runtime can definitely complicate things, especially when it comes to managing resources like textures and buffers. Since you mentioned that the performance drops significantly when the resolution values are dynamic, it mightRead more
It sounds like you’re hitting a tricky problem! Changing the resolution at runtime can definitely complicate things, especially when it comes to managing resources like textures and buffers.
Since you mentioned that the performance drops significantly when the resolution values are dynamic, it might be worth looking into how you’re managing your graphics resources. Are you perhaps reallocating memory or creating new buffers every time the resolution changes? If yes, that could be a big source of inefficiency.
You might want to try and cache your textures and buffers based on the resolution. Instead of reallocating them each time, maybe just adjust the size of existing buffers when a new resolution is set. Also, double-check your texture filtering and sampling methods; they could behave differently based on resolution changes and might be introducing overhead.
Another thing to consider is whether any state changes in your rendering context are causing the slowdown. If you’re resetting the context or state variables whenever you change the resolution, that might also be a factor. Try to minimize state changes as much as possible.
Finally, since advance optimization is tricky without knowing the specifics of your raster functions, it could be helpful to add logging around your performance hits. Even though it’s annoying and you don’t want to use a profiler, sometimes just having some extra information can help guide you to the solution more quickly.
Good luck, and I hope you find a way to smooth out those resolution transitions!
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Wow, that sounds super frustrating! I totally get what you mean about scaling issues, especially when trying to keep things looking nice in both the UI Builder and the actual game view. It can feel like you're battling some mysterious giant at times! First off, have you checked the “Canvas Scale” seRead more
Wow, that sounds super frustrating! I totally get what you mean about scaling issues, especially when trying to keep things looking nice in both the UI Builder and the actual game view. It can feel like you’re battling some mysterious giant at times!
First off, have you checked the “Canvas Scale” settings in your game engine? Sometimes the default settings can cause things to look bigger or smaller than intended. If your UI looks perfect in the UI Builder but way too big in the game, it could be a scaling factor you might have missed.
Another thing to consider is the DPI settings. Sometimes when you switch from your development environment to playing the game, the DPI might not match up. Make sure both your UI Builder and the game view are set to the same DPI! If your UI Builder is set to a different value, it might make the game world feel oversized.
Also, if you have multiple resolutions option, try checking how your game scales in “Play” mode. You can try switching the resolution to 1080p or something to see if the issue persists. This can help rule out if it’s specifically a QHD problem or something else at play.
If you’re using anchors or layout groups for your UI elements, make sure their settings are correct. Sometimes they can act weird when the resolution changes, especially if something’s off in their parent container settings.
I know this sounds kind of basic, but sometimes it’s the little things that trip us up! Just keep experimenting with all those settings. You might just stumble upon the solution. Good luck, and hang in there!
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Wow, this is a really cool idea! Daily challenges sound awesome! They could definitely make the demo feel fresh every day, which is super appealing for players who love to come back for more fun. The idea of competing with friends and sharing scores is also a great way to build a little community arRead more
Wow, this is a really cool idea! Daily challenges sound awesome! They could definitely make the demo feel fresh every day, which is super appealing for players who love to come back for more fun. The idea of competing with friends and sharing scores is also a great way to build a little community around the game. I can already imagine players posting their scores on social media and getting excited about the new challenges.
But I totally get your worry about not giving away too much before the full game launches. Maybe you could think about having the daily challenges be a bit simpler or shorter than what the full game offers? That way, players can enjoy new content without feeling like they’ve explored everything the game has to offer. Striking that balance is key!
Keeping the demo available after the full game sounds smart, too. It’ll help new players jump right in. If the daily challenge is not too deep or complex, it might not overshadow the full game’s experience. Plus, it could just get people excited to see what else is in store when they eventually get to the full version.
In the end, it looks like adding daily challenges could really boost engagement. You just have to play around with the execution to make sure the full experience remains special. I’m excited to see how this unfolds!
See lessHow does Cube Slam utilize the camera to enhance interactive gameplay and create a social experience for players?
Cube Slam and the Magic of the Camera Wow, Cube Slam sounds super interesting! I totally agree that using the camera makes it feel way more personal and fun. It's like you're actually in the same room, even if you're not! When the game uses your camera, it's like you're part of the action. You can sRead more
Cube Slam and the Magic of the Camera
Wow, Cube Slam sounds super interesting! I totally agree that using the camera makes it feel way more personal and fun. It’s like you’re actually in the same room, even if you’re not!
When the game uses your camera, it’s like you’re part of the action. You can see your friend’s facial expressions and reactions, which makes it way more exciting. I bet that seeing someone smile or get frustrated when they lose a cube really adds to the whole experience!
And yeah, it probably changes how you play too. If you can see your friend’s reactions, it might make you want to play differently. Like, if they look really serious, maybe you’d want to be more competitive. But if they’re laughing, maybe you’d just want to mess around and have fun!
Using the camera might also lead to some funny moments. Imagine seeing someone make a silly face right before you win! That could lead to some friendly banter, which sounds like a great time.
So, does it heighten the excitement? Absolutely! It feels less like just another online game and more like you’re hanging out together. But, I wonder if some people might think it’s a gimmick. Like, they might just want to play without being on camera.
But in my opinion, having that camera adds a cool layer to the game that I kind of wish more games would try out. It helps create that emotional connection you mentioned, making it feel like a real social activity instead of just some isolated gaming session.
In the end, I think Cube Slam does a great job with this whole camera thing. It’s definitely something I’d want to play with friends. What do you think? Does the camera make it more fun, or could it be a distraction?
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Hmm, that sounds fun! I'm new to all of this, but I think adding a "surprise mode" would be cool. Like if a user can't think of a verb or adjective, they could click a button, and the program gives some random suggestions! Oh, and maybe we could have themes? Like a "motivational" mode or a "funny" mRead more
Hmm, that sounds fun! I’m new to all of this, but I think adding a “surprise mode” would be cool. Like if a user can’t think of a verb or adjective, they could click a button, and the program gives some random suggestions!
Oh, and maybe we could have themes? Like a “motivational” mode or a “funny” mode, so the generated motto would fit different moods. Maybe even emojis to go with each motto?
Or what about having a character limit? Like a “Twitter-style” motto challenge—how creative can people get within 100 characters?
Ok, let’s see… I wanna try your motto generator thing right now. Hmm… verb: “jump”, noun: “journey”, adjective: “brave”. So my motto today would be something like:
What do you think? 😄
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