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    PGD Annual 2007 - Questions to AthenaOfDelphi

    Hi all,

    If you're competing in this years competition and have need to ask me a competition related question (about my judging, my systems or anything else), please post it here. I'll post all my comments and questions to competitors here as well. That way we can keep everything in one place.

    If you can't make up your mind whether to give it a go or not... go for it. Last year was the first time I'd entered a competition... it was great fun and I had a blast. If it wasn't for the fact I have too much on at the moment, I'd be entering again this year instead of judging... especially with the multi-genre requirement. Should make for some interesting games.

    All I want to say now is GOOD LUCK to everyone who takes part this year. I'm looking forward to playing your creations.

    Have fun... let battle commence :-)
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    So whats your favorite Genre
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    Just like my musical tastes.... indeterminate. If the games good fun and keeps me playing, its fine by me :-)
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    PGD Annual 2007 - Questions to AthenaOfDelphi

    About Your systems. Which of them is preferred one for playing entries? I am mostly concerned about graphics cards. There is a difference between GeForce3 and GeForceFX, so I would like for which I should design graphics engine.

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    My machine is the one with the FX5200. The reason both are listed is just in case my Athlon 800 struggles. I can test on Spirit's 1.3GHz Duron which has the GeForce 3.

    I will say this though... for me personally, games aren't just about pushing the graphics card to the limits. Its more about engaging game play and where appropriate a dam good story.
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    PGD Annual 2007 - Questions to AthenaOfDelphi

    Quote Originally Posted by AthenaOfDelphi
    My machine is the one with the FX5200. The reason both are listed is just in case my Athlon 800 struggles. I can test on Spirit's 1.3GHz Duron which has the GeForce 3.
    Thanks for the clarification.

    I will say this though... for me personally, games aren't just about pushing the graphics card to the limits. Its more about engaging game play and where appropriate a dam good story.
    I can only agree with that.

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    A story? Ouch ... now I have to think about bringing a story into a childen toys puzzle and artillery game *lol*
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    First Deadline

    Hi all,

    Well, with the first deadline approaching I'd like to wish everyone good luck and don't forget to upload your design documents if you are competing.

    Even if is very short or its not finished.. upload it. Providing the goals of stage 1 are met, its 20 points.

    Best of luck to all of you. Now it gets interesting :-D
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    PGD Annual 2007 - Questions to AthenaOfDelphi

    Since I don't have any GF5200 of GF3 (lowest spec'ed hardware around is a GF6100), I have a little question about what they actually support with the latest drivers...
    Do you know if they support GLSL f.i.? at least vertex programs with CPU emulation may be supported I would guess, but what about fragment shaders? Is there minimal support for the GF3 or none at all?

    For instance, could you try running the simple GLSL demo at
    http://www.delphi3d.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=314
    and let us know if it works and what kind of framerate you're seeing? Thanks

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    PGD Annual 2007 - Questions to AthenaOfDelphi

    Hi Eric,

    I've download the demo. On my machine (GeForce FX5200, Athlon 800) I'm getting the following frame rates:-

    Lambert - ~44fps
    Blinn-Phong - ~20fps
    Phong - ~25fps
    Thin plastic - ~20fps
    Sharp specular - ~15fps
    Rim lighting - ~24fps
    Velvet - ~18fps
    Sheen - ~15fps

    I do normally find I get better framerates when the app runs in full screen rather than windowed.

    On the other machine (GeForce 3 based card with Duron 1.3GHz) I get the message 'This demo requires GL_ARB_fragment_shader'

    If you need me to do anything else, let me know.
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