Sweet Static Background

[Vidiot_X]

 

Hi,

 

I've added a static background option which I think looks pretty sweet with the right backdrop. Instead of a moving tiled image background (stars), a static image is scaled up to fit the screen as a backdrop. I am looking into ways of making it a semi-static backdrop that moves slightly when the ship does.

 

I have also made a change to screen rotation to lock the background on/off. This means if the background rotation lock is off the background will 'not' rotate, leaving the rest of the map to rotate. This may be a more pleasing way to use screen rotation for some.

 

- Rich -

[Vidiot_X]

Hi,

 

I think it will be possible to use a background image and have it move when the ship is moved. I am experimenting with adjusting the view-port for an image and moving it to render that portion to the background. It seems to be working great, yielding a "very pleasing" z-ordered effect when combined with the other map parts. The caveat is that using the background in such away will limit the size/area of map but I'm still experimenting.

 

- Rich -