Vagrant Story Blurry Text?

DJ3J · January 21st, 2003

Ahoy! So I'm completely new to emulation. This is the first game I'm attempting! I can't post a screenshot right now. Basically, it just looks like the text was rained on -- soft around the edges -- not crisp. I'm hoping that some kind soul out there might be able to suggest a fix!

Oh! Also, while playing the game -- everything seems to quiver slightly. The character models seem to have polygons bulging here and there...nothing seems steady. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

-- DJ3J

Takmadeus · January 21st, 2003

well.... I'd suggest you to post a screenshot (just push F8) and post your specs and the plugin settings.....

DJ3J · January 21st, 2003

Ahoy again.

I think I may have semi-fixed the problem. Pete's OpenGLs seem to be much more appropriate. How should I know when to use D3D and when to use OpenGL? Also...a screenshot wouldn't really catch the subtle jumpy nature of the graphics. They basically look like they're jittering a bit...the polygons themselves -- sorta popping in and out.

Thanks again,

-- DJ3J

Takmadeus · January 21st, 2003

well..... I cannot really understand the nature of the problem.... but maybe your card doesn'r support DX7 or OGL APIs very well... you then could do the following:

1. upgrade your card drivers, they are available for free in every card manufacturer page

2. try pete's DX6 D3D plugin.... being compatible with the oldest technology, ten it won't give you any issues with your card...(I guess)

try that and tell me your results....

DJ3J · January 21st, 2003

Here we go!

I made a quick video of the jitter effect I'm talking about. This might just be normal, I'm not sure

Check it out and lemme know what ya think!

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jjessell/jitter.avi

Thanks very much for helping me!

-- DJ3J

P.S. DX6 didn't do anything for me. My hardware is quite new (Geforce 4 Ti4600 and such).

Takmadeus · January 21st, 2003

then the best thing to do is to use OGL based plugins and update to the latest detonator drivers...

**Kane** · January 21st, 2003

Well the video doesn't exists. It's blank, empty, not containing any data.

OpenGL is the best API for your hardware.
The text thing is probably a filteing mode. 4 or 6 will produce the best results
The jitter effect? Thatt a known issue. The PSX doesn't have sub pixel accuracy. That means that when you pup up the resoloution, the resoloution of the polygon coordinates is still in 320x240. The only real fix is running in a low rez like 640x480 and using FSAA

Phoenix Flame · January 21st, 2003

The jittering is actually present on the actual PSX, however the resolution is so low that you don't notice it unles you're really paying attention.

January 21st, 2003	#1 (permalink)
DJ3J Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	Vagrant Story Blurry Text? Ahoy! So I'm completely new to emulation. This is the first game I'm attempting! I can't post a screenshot right now. Basically, it just looks like the text was rained on -- soft around the edges -- not crisp. I'm hoping that some kind soul out there might be able to suggest a fix! Oh! Also, while playing the game -- everything seems to quiver slightly. The character models seem to have polygons bulging here and there...nothing seems steady. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! -- DJ3J

January 21st, 2003	#2 (permalink)
Takmadeus The Legendary Journey Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,040	well.... I'd suggest you to post a screenshot (just push F8) and post your specs and the plugin settings..... __________________ Made with the GIMP

January 21st, 2003	#4 (permalink)
Takmadeus The Legendary Journey Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,040	well..... I cannot really understand the nature of the problem.... but maybe your card doesn'r support DX7 or OGL APIs very well... you then could do the following: 1. upgrade your card drivers, they are available for free in every card manufacturer page 2. try pete's DX6 D3D plugin.... being compatible with the oldest technology, ten it won't give you any issues with your card...(I guess) try that and tell me your results.... __________________ Made with the GIMP

January 21st, 2003	#6 (permalink)
Takmadeus The Legendary Journey Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In real life Posts: 4,040	then the best thing to do is to use OGL based plugins and update to the latest detonator drivers... __________________ Made with the GIMP

January 21st, 2003	#7 (permalink)
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,255	Well the video doesn't exists. It's blank, empty, not containing any data. OpenGL is the best API for your hardware. The text thing is probably a filteing mode. 4 or 6 will produce the best results The jitter effect? Thatt a known issue. The PSX doesn't have sub pixel accuracy. That means that when you pup up the resoloution, the resoloution of the polygon coordinates is still in 320x240. The only real fix is running in a low rez like 640x480 and using FSAA __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

January 21st, 2003	#3 (permalink)
DJ3J Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	Ahoy again. I think I may have semi-fixed the problem. Pete's OpenGLs seem to be much more appropriate. How should I know when to use D3D and when to use OpenGL? Also...a screenshot wouldn't really catch the subtle jumpy nature of the graphics. They basically look like they're jittering a bit...the polygons themselves -- sorta popping in and out. Thanks again, -- DJ3J

January 21st, 2003	#5 (permalink)
DJ3J Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3	Here we go! I made a quick video of the jitter effect I'm talking about. This might just be normal, I'm not sure Check it out and lemme know what ya think! http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jjessell/jitter.avi Thanks very much for helping me! -- DJ3J P.S. DX6 didn't do anything for me. My hardware is quite new (Geforce 4 Ti4600 and such).

January 21st, 2003	#8 (permalink)
Phoenix Flame Flood Yourself Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,342	The jittering is actually present on the actual PSX, however the resolution is so low that you don't notice it unles you're really paying attention.

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