Changeset 235

Timestamp:

01/04/07 03:56:43 (5 years ago)

Author:

mg

Message:

Use 800x600 by default.

Location:

trunk

Files:

• NEWS.txt (modified) (1 diff)
• src/pyspacewar/ui.py (modified) (1 diff)

trunk/NEWS.txt

@@ -5 +5 @@
     perform the same actions.
   - Allow up to two keys bound to the same action.
+  - Use 800x600 by default; if your computer is fast enough, you can change to
+    a better video mode; if not, give a better first impression by avoiding
+    sluggishness.
 
 December 25, 2006: Released version 0.9.3: the Christmas release.

trunk/src/pyspacewar/ui.py

@@ -1899 +1899 @@
     def _choose_best_mode(self):
         """Choose a suitable display mode."""
-        for mode in pygame.display.list_modes():
-            if mode_looks_sane(mode):
-                return mode
-        return (1024, 768) # *shrug*
+        # Previously this function used to pick the largest sane video mode
+        # Sadly, my laptop is not fast enough to sustain 20 fps at 1024x768
+        # when there are too many missiles around.
+        return (800, 600)
 
     def _set_display_mode(self):