What is a good font for a 320x200 game?

Started by shaun9991, Mon 08/02/2016 14:33:56

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shaun9991

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
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johanvepa

I got a remake of the old Quest for Glory font, that's a very nice font.

Kumpel

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?

Crimson Wizard

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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.

Kumpel

4px? Do happen to know the name of this font? I am really intrigued!

Khris


Crimson Wizard

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

shaun9991

#7
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?
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Khris


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