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[jonask84]

Hey guys, time to fill some questions.
Let me first say, there's a new version ready. It'll ship as soon as i type up the changelog.

@Japa and cooz: intentional, it's the way the GPU interface works. Possibly there is a hook for the x button, but for now ESC will have to do

@Footkerchief: you're right. but the problem occurs on levels BELLOW the current z-level. It's being fixed in the new release though.

@Ampersand: that's how i solved the problem in the prototyping. Only problem is, it looks kinda disproportionate.

@cooz: about the minimap, you're right I'll try it out, and if it works well I'll include it.

@Windows 7 users: Im sorry about the incompatibility issues. The new version supports fullscreen, which might fix things.

@Linux users: I was thinking Codeplex to host the project. What do you guys think?

To everyone else, thanks for all the kind words and the feedback
Together I'm sure we can make an awesome visualizer, and perhaps more.

[Puck]

I love the look of isometric for DF. So me likey this. NES style ftw. Only thing I dont like is the desire to display more than one z level, id love to be able to turn that off. (Just mentioning that because whenever I see iso discussion I see that point brought up. I for one dont even WANT multilevel display. But that's just me.)

I dont even want to be able to play using isoview, I'd HATE that. I like the top down view for designating.

Personally I'd just love the ability to have an isometric viewer on screen 2 and the option to "tie" it to the view of the DF window. ie, just show what I'm seeing or just show a different area.

[kurokikaze]

This is what i need! Going to try today.

[kurokikaze]

Also, reminds me of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance graphics (which i absolutely like)

[Rose]

a suggestion: fadin the lower layers to clack, like khazad (or to light grey, like fog)

also, the possibility of semitransparency would be nice

[cooz]

@cooz: about the minimap, you're right I'll try it out, and if it works well I'll include it.

Yeah, nifty idea. That way wherever isometric view could be ambiguous, minimap would made everything clear


kurokikaze, good for ya man, you got +1 for micro double posting.

[jonask84]

Alpha v2 is out. Lot's of little technical improvements. Thanks for all the help guys.

[Razoric480]

It just crashed on me in windows 7 RC while I was navigating around. Not exactly sure how it was caused, however. Was in full screen mode.

[jonask84]

Razoric480, there is an issue if you navigate to extreme coordinates (like -1 in the z-level). Can you reproduce the error, and does it help to run in windowed mode?

[Razoric480]

Yeah, seems to be when I try moving around when in -1. Originally only did it cause Hiding Block mode confused me. Maybe something in the init to change what mode is on or off by default?

[KFJ]

Ooh, I like this


How do I switch off fullscreen, though? :S

[jonask84]

yeah, i though about it too. For now you'll just have to press B. It really helps underground in busy fortresses though.
Lots of things will be configurable in the future. Right now it's cost v benefit analysis on my part

@KFJ: in the init.txt file

[Razoric480]

There's a new file called "init.txt" in the Stonesense folder you can edit. Change "WINDOWED:NO" to "WINDOWED:YES"
You can also increase the draw-size. I like 35x35, it's bigger without being too slow. AT least on my comp.

[Hawkfrost]

Looks cool so far, good job.

[Rose]

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the maximum allowed Z range isn't enough