Hey guys,
Apologies if this isn't the correct board to post this on, but I've been having a lot of trouble finding a readable and good looking font to use for a 320x200 resolution game. They are generally either too small to read, or way too big. Anyone know any good fonts to possible use? Any help would be super appreciated! :)
Thanks,
Shaun
I got a remake of the old Quest for Glory font, that's a very nice font.
define "too small" and "too big" :P
I always prefer the lucas arts fan font that Ghost remade . Perfectly readable for me but that one is maybe too bold for you, am I right?
Quote from: Kumpel on Tue 09/02/2016 01:12:15
I always prefer the lucas arts fan font that Ghost remade . Perfectly readable for me but that one is maybe too bold for you, am I right?
IDK if relevant, I just wanted to say that there is a known issue with "Lucas Fan" TTF font on Linux: Free Type library cannot draw it properly (some pixels are misplaced).
Quote from: Kumpel on Tue 09/02/2016 01:12:15
define "too small" and "too big" :P
I agree, the issue seem dubious. Maybe it is a subjective feeling, or you do not use proper scaling filter?
I remember Ben Chandler used very small fonts in his first games, IIRC he even composed a font 4px high; yet they were still readable.
4px? Do happen to know the name of this font? I am really intrigued!
I made this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gll18bcozlontv1/WESTWOOD.WFN?dl=0 based on screenshots from old Westwood games.
(http://i.imgur.com/LQItCZR.png)
Quote from: Kumpel on Tue 09/02/2016 09:37:13
4px? Do happen to know the name of this font? I am really intrigued!
I made a mistake, it was not Ben304, but san.daniele.
Here is the thread from Critic Lounge: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=48026.0
Meanwhile, I also found this thread with small font: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=45023.0
Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated!!
Crimson Wizard: That small font is the one I'm currently using, it's pretty good and I will use it in some form.
Kris: That font looks great - how do I use a .WFN format font in AGS?
EDIT: Managed to convert the WFN file using Radiant's FontEdit. Great font! Kris, would you mind if I used this in a game?
Go ahead, I merely ripped the font. (click) (http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/lands-of-lore-the-throne-of-chaos/screenshots/gameShotId,6706/)