Fantasy Grounds II @ 2048x1536

**Xorn** · November 15th, 2008, 16:45

So... I don't think I'll be using 2 monitors anymore. :P I got this huge 21" CRT monitor from work for $5, and my fiance was using it. When I hooked it up, I dropped the refresh down to 60 Hz, just to see what resolution it could pull. 2048x1536! So instead of using two monitors, I've switched to this:

FG2 @ 2048x1536

That AFK window is 700x700, the default max map size in FG.

**Dachannien** · November 15th, 2008, 17:22

60Hz on a CRT makes my head hurt. My old 21" would do 1920x1440 at 70Hz, though, which was pretty nice, except over time it started to lose its focus a bit, making text really hard to read.

Sacrificing the 240 vertical pixels to get the inherent sharpness of an LCD monitor was well worth it for me, though.

**mr_h** · November 15th, 2008, 21:25

Oooh, spacious.....

Love my two monitors, easier for me to organize things (game play on one side, note son the other).
Nice AFK image

**Arazmus** · November 15th, 2008, 21:34

I can't do 60hz on a CRT either. The flicker drives me crazy.

Nice huge area though.

**EugeneZ** · November 15th, 2008, 22:26

I like my two 24" widescreens... Gives me enough room for everything.

https://dnd.eugenez.net/images/fg2_wide.jpg

**calvinNhobbes** · November 15th, 2008, 23:03

I really need to get a VGA cable so I can hook my laptop up to my 42" LCD HDTV with 1:1 pixel ratio, just for shits and jiggles.

Although my fiance might kill me for ignoring her AND hogging the TV.

**devinnight** · November 16th, 2008, 00:52

and lets not forget the back strain from moving a 21" crt.

**PneumaPilot** · November 16th, 2008, 05:02

I like the way you think, calvinNhobbes. I've got a big (relatively) 32" 1080p that would be perfect for some FG2. Maybe I'll try it this week!

**EugeneZ** · November 16th, 2008, 08:10

Hm, well, while that would definitely be awesome, remember that most large HDTVs have resolutions that are comparable to much smaller monitors. 720p is comparable to about a 17" widescreen monitor. 1080p is much better, comparable to about 22". Plus, if you're using a projection (rear or otherwise) HDTV, their pixels are more like circles and it's hard to read text on them, even if you manage to get a pixel 1:1 ratio.

If this is useless, sorry, just some info about a situation I've been dealing with lately...

**Drathgar** · February 7th, 2009, 18:47

Where can I get me a copy of that AFK window!

That is awesome!

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