Hi, Charles. Great info on making sure the Windows speaker configuration is on par with the physical configuration of the surround sound system.
The game application can make this change itself and, in fact, does so for Max, but it's always good info to know as other applications often make changes that some apps won't change back and then you're stuck with a substandard listening experience. Monkey Business really was the first accessible game that took major advantage of surround sound and, if you own it and have it, I strongly suggest you play it in surround sound. The environmental ambience is so much better when played in surround mode. And, of course, the titles that will be soon released through Alchemy will feature the same rich surround environmental audio--with a dedicated environmental rendering subsystem within the Obsidian engine--that'll push the accessible gaming envelope forward. So, come on developers.. Alchemy will soon be--once again--resetting the standards and welcoming everyone to try and keep up. *grin* In the end, it's all about the games and the community. Let's all do what we can as developers to ensure that it's the best possible given the current technology. - James -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 7:07 PM To: audyssey gamers list Subject: audyssey: for James North's new demo The following is taken from a weekly newsletter that I receive. There has been so much talk about James North's demo that shows how a mouse can be used to aim instead of just using the keyboard, and the fact that maybe some of us just might get a surround sound system for Christmas and will need to know how to configure our PC accordingly, that this is a very timely message. Tip of the Week: 'Configuring Windows for Surround Sound' Do you have a big, expensive surround sound system hooked up to your computer, or expect to get one, even if it is a small one, for Christmas? You know, without making the necessary changes to your Windows configuration, you might not be getting the most from them. Check out this week's tip on how to get Windows to use that awesome sound system QUESTION: How do I tell Windows about my surround sound system? ANSWER: This question was answered on December 23, 2005. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting. Data Doctors makes no guarantees as to the quality of this answer, nor to the safety of any procedures contained herein. Are you a sound fanatic? Do you have your computer hooked up for surround sound or at least have multiple speakers? Well, if you tell Windows about your sound configuration, you'll probably enjoy your speakers even more. Here's how: 1. Click the Start button, Settings, Control Panel . Open the Multimedia icon. XP users, you need to hit the Start button, Control Panel , then open the Sounds & Audio Devices icon. Nothing like consistancy from verison to version, huh? 2. Under the Audio tab, click the Advanced Properties button (in XP, it's just called the Advanced button). Using the drop box on that screen, you can tell Windows what your speaker arrangement is. Everything from headphones to surround sound. Once you have it configured the way you want it, click OK to save the new settings and enjoy. Cheers! shepherds are the best beasts [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] to leave send a blank Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can contact the list owners/moderators by Emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] to go nomail send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] change "nomail" to "normal" to resume messages. Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/VPRolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> to leave send a blank Email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can contact the list owners/moderators by Emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] to go nomail send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] change "nomail" to "normal" to resume messages. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindgamers/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
