Curse

The Ernada · Feb 15, 2007, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Just so you guys can stop bringing up the auction house, it was never a promised feature. A better trading feature was promised but not an auction house specifically. So please stop bringing it up as if it were a promised feature.

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31

After today's update there are "blurred" icons of items in inventory.

Before update (from my old bmp screenshot):

After update (bmp screenshot taken):

After update numbers are darker (less readable) and icons of items are blurred...

1. I didnt change any of graphics options since a few months (didnt change today).
2. I did both screenshots as bmp (no compression)
3. I think also more blurred are numbers on hp/energy bars and numbers on arrows in attibute panel.
4. Rest of screen looks ok for me (at the moment)
5. I'm not alone - more ppl noticed this thing also: link

I'm using "small" interface size with all graphics options set as "high/all".. Checked bigger sizes and situation looks better. But I got used to "small" so.. I hope this bug will be repaired as soon as possible...

Redfeather1975 · Feb 15, 2007, 03:47 AM // 03:47

It looks as though the fonts/icons are now sub-sampled in you screen pics.
I wonder if in the graphics settings you can switch a new option on and off for the new font and icons.

Former Ruling · Feb 15, 2007, 04:33 AM // 04:33

The one bad thing: The Popup descriptions for Templates cover the template you are trying to click - making it awkward and clumsy.

Make the popup appear ABOVE the line you are hovering over, like Skill Descriptions on the skill bar.

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfeather1975

I wonder if in the graphics settings you can switch a new option on and off for the new font and icons.

I cant see such an option.

Can you?

milan · Feb 15, 2007, 04:36 AM // 04:36

This is progress, I ask and they deliver. Sounds removed from minipets.

Redfeather1975 · Feb 15, 2007, 05:40 AM // 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafal

I cant see such an option.

Can you?

I just got home from work and tried. I don't see anything either.
What about your graphics card settings?
Is there something like mip map/texture quality?

Das Hip · Feb 15, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by milan

This is progress, I ask and they deliver. Sounds removed from minipets.

Unforuntately, I don't think that many would agree with you... I liked having sound with my minipets.. Especially Kuunvang. Bring sound back in mssns/explorable areas!

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfeather1975

I just got home from work and tried. I don't see anything either.
What about your graphics card settings?
Is there something like mip map/texture quality?

Yes, in Catalyst Contol Center - currently @ high quality.

The thing is - i didnt change anything "during update" (before, or just after). Also - rest of texts, images on screen (for example: chat window) seems ok. Only these inventory numbers/icons.

Lonesamurai · Feb 15, 2007, 06:22 AM // 06:22

Actually, i just had a look at this, and yes, they do look a lil blurred, i even cleaned both my glasses and my screen to recheck this

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57

Another thing. Unfortunately I dont have screenshot from before update but I'm 100% sure that small icons @ merchants (representing all kits and rest) are even more blurred...

Gaile Gray · Feb 15, 2007, 07:08 AM // 07:08

What are the file dates on those images? We've not changed inventory icons or numbers in a long while, as far as I know. Can you help me figure out what's going on with the inventory by providing information about when the shots were culled? (BTW, I detect no difference on my personal accounts, and I'm the original Pack Rat, with about 64+ inventories to investigate.

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Edit to add: Hmmmm, upon close inspection, I do believe I see what you mean. I will ask about that. I can't believe we're all mistaken that things are a bit less clear, a bit more smudgy, now. Thanks for the report!

Sheol · Feb 15, 2007, 07:12 AM // 07:12

is rollerbeetle racing in the game yet? if it isnt how are there high scores on the challenge ladder?

explodemyheart · Feb 15, 2007, 07:19 AM // 07:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

What are the file dates on those images? We've not changed inventory icons or numbers in a long while, as far as I know. Can you help me figure out what's going on with the inventory by providing information about when the shots were culled? (BTW, I detect no difference on my personal accounts, and I'm the original Pack Rat, with about 64+ inventories to investigate.

)

I don't have any of my own screen shots to provide you with, but my before and after (to the best of my recollection) are basically what Rafal's screenshots look like as well. I got a new graphics card a month or so back and I haven't touched my options settings since. The change was only noticeable to me today, but not so much so that I went OMFG! I said in another thread that it was minimal enough that I didn't know for sure if I had gone nuts, or it'd actually changed until other people noted a difference as well.

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 07:43 AM // 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

What are the file dates on those images?

1st one above was taken 06-11-18. 2nd one - today.

But here is newer screenshot of inventory - 8 days ago (on left). I tried to recreate it today (on right side). Lightning is little different as they were taken in different areas but older one seems to have much more details and be more cleared image. ID kit.. backpack image.. and rest...

To be clear: rest of image is clear, no bluring. Just these icons.

I'm pretty sure it was changed during today's update. I work as graphic designer so i pay attention to such details.

Shanaeri Rynale · Feb 15, 2007, 08:45 AM // 08:45

My icons look the same here, do those affected only have ATI cards, mines an Nvidia one.

Redfeather1975 · Feb 15, 2007, 08:47 AM // 08:47

The only thing I can think of is that all icons are in one image file, and the file size may have changed to include new icons for the Canthan event and that it's decompressing them differently.
So far the only screenshot I've seen where it looked to be of concern was the one really blurry screenshot posted in the topic dealing with the icons in this forum.

Edit: I wonder if the images use the Targa file format and that it was recently saved using a different compression.

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 09:20 AM // 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale

My icons look the same here, do those affected only have ATI cards, mines an Nvidia one.

What size of interface are you using? I'm using "small" option @ 1024x768 screen resolution and it seems that problem is more visible on smaller icons. Bigger icons look "similar" before/post update.

Shanaeri Rynale · Feb 15, 2007, 09:28 AM // 09:28

I run at 2560X1600, large interface with an 8800 GTX, so I would think that any blurr issues would become more prominent. I suspect it's down to the detail setting of the card tho.

Lex · Feb 15, 2007, 09:37 AM // 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale

I suspect it's down to the detail setting of the card tho.

Weird fact is I didnt change anything in card's system control panel nor graphic settings inside game.. just got this blur after downloading update.