21:9 monitors

[darkling.lithely]

I haven't seen it mentioned but am curious to about how the game handles ultrawide screen monitors. It would be nice to have all the info on the sides out of the way of the action.

 

Anyone use an ultrawide with PE or know anything about it?

[TheisEjsing]

I got a big curved 21:9 screen.  And it looks stunning for both PoE and Deadfire. I wouldn't recommend getting one yet thou. Mine was an impulse buy, and I hadn't read about it. Most things aren't optimized for it.

Edited November 27, 2017 by TheisEjsing

[darkling.lithely]

Good to know. Thanks.

[Yosharian]

I have an ultrawide 2560x1080 monitor, and PoE runs OK on it.  I mean PoE doesn't have very good performance generally, but the game works.

[BillyCorgan]

Same for me.

21:9 change my life... finally, you see...

 

Now, all games are (mostly) supporting this format (except for some cinematics or menu).

 

Pillars run well in 21:9 (except some issue in menu or loading screens)

Deadfire will support 21:9 (confirmed in beta forums by the team).

[DexGames]

Hey Friends, since we're talking about this...

I was thinking about 21:9 for about a year & a half now, but couldn't make a choice yet.

 

May I ask if you did go for an Ultrawide 1080p or 1440p ? With what kind of Graphic Card, all that stuff.

Still got my GTX 970 4GB on board...

 

I love gaming, but I'm also the music producer for my band, I do the Recording/Mastering & all these things so I need the most Real Estate I can get.

(real estate isn't the right word I think, I mean the most "Working Space" if that's clearer).

 

And you know, when I say "gaming", I'm on Obsidian's Forum for a reason... I love the kind of games they make, Deadfire style, Tyranny, Baldur's Gate...

Small Gaming Requirements basically.

 

If you did go for the 1080p height : Is there something you regret & makes you think "hmm I should have gone for the 1440p height" or even higher ? Or vice-versa ?

I'm curious, my monitor died recently so I'm about to make a choice real soon... I'd take any advice.

 

EDIT : I confirm, they said Deafire will fully support this Aspect Ratio, so I'm definitely going to buy one. 

Edited December 15, 2017 by DexGames

[Olauron Mor-Galad]

May I ask if you did go for an Ultrawide 1080p or 1440p ? With what kind of Graphic Card, all that stuff.

Still got my GTX 970 4GB on board...

I had no performance problems with PoE or PoE2 on 3440x1440 using GeForce 770. DA:I on the other hand....

 

EDIT : I confirm, they said Deafire will fully support this Aspect Ratio, so I'm definitely going to buy one.

It is mostly supported. On level-up screen there is a huge black area at the right side. I suppose it will be fixed before release.

[Yosharian]

I run a 1080TI with 1080p ultrawide.  It all depends on what kind of frame rates you want.  I aim for 100FPS or better.

 

PoE doesn't get any higher than 100, and it frequently drops below it.  Sometimes drops drastically lower when there's graphical bugs.

Edited December 20, 2017 by Yosharian

[DexGames]

I run a 1080TI with 1080p ultrawide.  It all depends on what kind of frame rates you want.  I aim for 100FPS or better.

 

PoE doesn't get any higher than 100, and it frequently drops to 60 or less.

 

I don't think I need that much, I'm not into fast paced Competitve Games at all.

As for now, I'm leaning towards : https://goo.gl/Mgbfjo

 

You might think 34" is overkill, but because I'm into Music Production aswell, I really need "that much" space. [Maybe you know if you've ever been in the situation]

If I'd go below that, say 29", the Screen would still be larger due to its Ultrawide nature, but almost "smaller" in space/height than my 24". [16:9 Aspect Ratio]

 

So yeah 34" in the Minimum, this one is quite affordable, & is said to be good in "many" Applications. [Gaming, Productivity, Etc]

Maybe a Developper passing by can share his opinion, I'm sure many of them, [Especially in this industry], have replaced their old 27" - 16:9 Monitors a long time ago when 21:9 became a reliable thing. 

Edited December 18, 2017 by DexGames

[Yosharian]

 

I run a 1080TI with 1080p ultrawide.  It all depends on what kind of frame rates you want.  I aim for 100FPS or better.

 

PoE doesn't get any higher than 100, and it frequently drops to 60 or less.

 

I don't think I need that much, I'm not into fast paced Competitve Games at all.

As for now, I'm leaning towards : https://goo.gl/Mgbfjo

 

You might think 34" is overkill, but because I'm into Music Production aswell, I really need "that much" space. [Maybe you know if you've ever been in the situation]

If I'd go below that, say 29", the Screen would still be larger due to its Ultrawide nature, but almost "smaller" in space/height than my 24". [16:9 Aspect Ratio]

 

So yeah 34" in the Minimum, this one is quite affordable, & is said to be good in "many" Applications. [Gaming, Productivity, Etc]

Maybe a Developper passing by can share his opinion, I'm sure many of them, [Especially in this industry], have replaced their old 27" - 16:9 Monitors a long time ago when 21:9 became a reliable thing. 

 

Never heard of that monitor.  Try posting in Reddit's Ultrawide Master Race sub, they might be able to give you more information.

[darkling.lithely]

When playing PoE, can anyone comment on how the ultra wide screen will allow you to open the convo/combat log up to the top without getting in the way of the action?

[BillyCorgan]

Something like that if you want :

 

 

[darkling.lithely]

That works. Thanks.

 

(Gish is one of best albums ever.)

[DexGames]

Just received mine today, [i did as planned - IIyama 34"], and man Deadfire does look awesome !

Just Woaw, can only recommend switching to this if you want to.

[Yosharian]

Just received mine today, [i did as planned - IIyama 34"], and man Deadfire does look awesome !

Just Woaw, can only recommend switching to this if you want to.

Welcome to the club bro.  Once you go ultrawide you never go back.