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Hi everyone,

My specs:
WinXP Pro
Tried with both the offical 2.0.4 and the newly released 2.0.6 RC1 (W32VC71).
Radeon 9550
1280 x 1024 @60hz 32bits

Problem: Kicked n00b and robot butt tonight (110-10 ratio @the passion for FFA) and I took a screenshot with F5 so I can show off. I check in my screenshot folder and the image files are there but they're just blank, completely black to be specific.

Steps I've already tried.
- Change my resolution: So at first my resolution I was using for my desktop and BZFlag were a bit different. I guess when it auto detected my hardware (naughty program) it decided 1024 x 768 @70hz 32bits was the best setup for me, contrary to my desktop's resolution stated above.
- Wait a few minutes: Ha, thinking this was my car and not my computer, I decided to restart the machine and give it another go. Eh, I should have known better. I actually went to the badger place so I can take screenshots. I once again kicked n00b butt @ 18-2 for a first timer. Screenshot to show off, nothing.
- Cursed: It never solves any problems but makes me feel better.

My question to the peoples of this forum are as listed.

If this is just an isolated problem:
- Do I just unistall all my bzflag version (I got the ones stated above and 2.0.5b2)?
- Should I just delete "My BZflag folder" in hope of a new configuration (I really dont want to lose all my settings)?

If this isnt an isolated problem:
- Should I just standby calmly while others demand a fix ASAP. (*looks at the release thread... savages I tell ya)
- If I cant beat them can I join them? By "them" I refer to the savages I mentioned in the dashy above. :D

/edit: I should have put this lame thread in the "Bugs and Problems" section. I'm sorry, dont punish me Jeff :(
Last edited by H0ley on Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
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H0ley
Hows about trying the stable 2.0.6, or try turning your brightness up full. this helped brighten up really dark (not black) screenshots on my old powermac G4.
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Post by ducatiwannabe »

H0ley, to be honest, it does this to me sometimes as well. It appears to happen when I press f5 too much in a short amount of time...and a few other reasons which I can't figure out.
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