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IDProjectCategoryView StatusLast Update
0002121Dwarf FortressTechnical -- Generalpublic2012-02-15 07:19
ReporterTimst Assigned ToBaughn  
PrioritynormalSeverityminorReproducibilityalways
Status resolvedResolutionfixed 
Platform32 bitOSWindowsOS VersionSeven RC
Product Version0.31.04 
Fixed in Version0.31.05 
Summary0002121: Screen flicker when switching menus.
DescriptionWhen using menus such as the squad or designation menus in-game (during Dwarf Mode, didn't tried other modes), a black frame appear, and disappear immediately, causing a flickering effect every time you enter or exit a menu.
Since menus are often opened and exited through the game, it quickly become annoying.
Steps To ReproduceStart a game on 0.31.04, open a menu.
Additional InformationI tried every single print mode the init file allow, with no success. My Nvidia's graphic card driver is up to date. It happens when in fullscreen and windowed.
TagsSDL-only

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user6

2010-06-01 11:15

  ~0007535

Is anyone else getting this problem?

musicmastermsh

2010-06-01 16:01

reporter   ~0007541

I see it, it's definitely new to 31.04. Vista-64bit, decent graphics card, windowed but maximized...

ChickenLips

2010-06-01 16:15

reporter   ~0007542

I'm new to the game and have only played .04, but I'm seeing it. After some menus, it lasts for almost a whole second, though I'd have to pay attention to say which, if any, are particular culprits.

burlingk

2010-06-01 17:53

reporter   ~0007549

Last edited: 2010-06-01 17:54

I have experienced in in the Windows version of .04, but not the Linux version.

I think perhaps the SDL version handles menues a little more cleanly.

Edit: I am using Vista64 and Ubuntu64.

Inkster

2010-06-02 20:24

reporter   ~0007587

I have it, in 64 bit vista.

RiceMunk

2010-06-02 22:58

reporter   ~0007588

Been seeing this on WinXP as well.

user6

2010-06-03 10:57

  ~0007614

Does updating your drivers fix the problem for anyone?

Malicus

2010-06-03 14:49

reporter   ~0007637

Oh, I posted on the thread a while ago, but I suppose I should post here. I have it too, Windows XP, NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT. I did NOT have this problem with the 40d# versions, so it's new.

goffrie

2010-06-03 14:50

reporter   ~0007638

I get this problem on Linux (Gentoo ~amd64) with a Radeon 4350 (lame) and the newest Mesa/xf86-video-ati from its git repository.

ratboy

2010-06-03 22:21

reporter   ~0007648

Last edited: 2010-06-03 22:21

I get it too. Win XP 8600GT - new drivers etc. Never saw it in other versions.

Godmouth

2010-06-04 03:57

reporter   ~0007651

No flickering in adventure mode, otherwise same, nothing in 40d and updated drivers.

Malicus

2010-06-04 11:22

reporter   ~0007662

Last edited: 2010-06-04 11:25

The old flicker when ENTERING one of those menus seems to have stopped for me with 31.05, but the flicker when EXITING such a menu remains (or perhaps has changed but is still similar). This flicker also leaves black spaces on the gray "border" tiles now. These black spaces return to gray if I switch away from the DF window and switch back.

burlingk

2010-06-05 21:22

reporter   ~0007750

Seems to me that on windows at least, .05 has many more flickery places.

user6

2010-06-10 11:37

  ~0008064

Reminder sent to: Baughn

Hey Baughn, another one that might be up your alley.

Jh00

2010-06-16 12:29

reporter   ~0008564

When I set "forbid passage" to a door and then revert it, the screen turns black for a blink. Dwarf Fortress 0.31.06 with Phoenix tileset.

user6

2010-06-16 12:31

  ~0008565

Is this happening in 31.06 Legacy, 31.06 SDL, or both?

smjjames

2010-06-16 12:41

reporter   ~0008566

I'm getting this with the SDL version, it happens when I change to creature placement mode in the arena. Also happens with the view units and hotkeys keys.

I'm using Maydays tileset, version .06 .

user6

2012-02-15 07:19

  ~0019634

Timst, please reopen this report if the problem still exists.

Issue History

Date Modified Username Field Change
2010-06-01 05:17 Timst New Issue
2010-06-01 11:15 user6 Note Added: 0007535
2010-06-01 16:01 musicmastermsh Note Added: 0007541
2010-06-01 16:15 ChickenLips Note Added: 0007542
2010-06-01 17:53 burlingk Note Added: 0007549
2010-06-01 17:54 burlingk Note Edited: 0007549
2010-06-01 17:54 burlingk Note Edited: 0007549
2010-06-02 20:24 Inkster Note Added: 0007587
2010-06-02 22:58 RiceMunk Note Added: 0007588
2010-06-03 10:57 user6 Note Added: 0007614
2010-06-03 14:49 Malicus Note Added: 0007637
2010-06-03 14:50 goffrie Note Added: 0007638
2010-06-03 22:21 ratboy Note Added: 0007648
2010-06-03 22:21 ratboy Note Edited: 0007648
2010-06-04 03:57 Godmouth Note Added: 0007651
2010-06-04 11:22 Malicus Note Added: 0007662
2010-06-04 11:22 Malicus Note Edited: 0007662
2010-06-04 11:25 Malicus Note Edited: 0007662
2010-06-05 21:22 burlingk Note Added: 0007750
2010-06-10 11:37 user6 Status new => assigned
2010-06-10 11:37 user6 Assigned To => Baughn
2010-06-10 11:37 user6 Note Added: 0008064
2010-06-16 12:29 Jh00 Note Added: 0008564
2010-06-16 12:31 user6 Note Added: 0008565
2010-06-16 12:41 smjjames Note Added: 0008566
2010-06-21 11:38 user6 Tag Attached: SDL-only
2010-06-29 07:38 user6 Category Technical => Technical -- General
2012-02-15 07:19 user6 Note Added: 0019634
2012-02-15 07:19 user6 Status assigned => resolved
2012-02-15 07:19 user6 Fixed in Version => 0.31.05
2012-02-15 07:19 user6 Resolution open => fixed