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by Napalmhardcore
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information
Replies: 12
Views: 7958

Re: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information

Thanks again Asteld, you've been really helpful. DiamondDave, you've been less helpful. What's with the attitude? I came here looking for information not only for myself, but knowing that most Google searches on this topic lead here, it will help others. Yes, a handful of them have self explanatory names but the majority of them don't and it's conf...
by Napalmhardcore
Tue Dec 28, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information
Replies: 12
Views: 7958

Re: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information

Try different ones out, if you think it looks good, then that's the one you should use. There wouldn't be 100+ options if only one of them was "the correct" choice. You are overthinking this too much. The problem is that it's been a long time since I've gamed on a CRT, so my memory is pretty hazy. I don't know what looks "right"...
by Napalmhardcore
Tue Dec 28, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information
Replies: 12
Views: 7958

Re: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information

Thanks Asteld. I'm using a 1080p display with 5x crop. Can you (or anyone else reading) suggest some masks that would work well for this resolution and scaling factor? I've just had a more thorough search through the options available and to be honest, it's bit daunting. it's really not clear what the intended use case is for many of them as they d...
by Napalmhardcore
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information
Replies: 12
Views: 7958

Shadow Mask Descriptions / Explanations / Information

Hi, While I'm new to the forum, I'm not new to MiSTer, so it didn't seem appropriate to post in the newcomers section. I recently updated my MiSTer because I was interested in trying out the shadow masks. I acquired them via the update all script and there are quite a few options to choose from. It's been a long time since I used a CRT and while I ...