Your OOTP 20 Display Settings

Calvert98 · 05-08-2019, 11:42 PM

Hey Guys,

I posted this question in another sort of unrelated thread, but there is not a lot of activity there, and I wanted to get the community's read. It also could be helpful for folks who may have the same question.

I am using a laptop this year, and with that smaller screen, I'm trying to decide which skin / setting mix is best on the eyes and readability. In 19, I just used the standard dark skin with the out-of-the box settings with my desktop and large monitor.

So basically, putting aesthetics aside, which mix of skin and display settings works best for you in terms of readability?

I know everyone is a bit different, but after playing for a bit on the laptop, I am starting to think that a softer tone option (like the OOTP Classic skin), with good text contrast, along with the readability settings (larger font size etc...), might be best.

What do you guys think?

endgame · 05-09-2019, 12:36 AM

Been a laptop user and dark skin addict for years. I’ll say this as a summary. You’re probably right. The classic skins reads more easily. But it lacks the mood for me; a certain reverence and depth rather than a newspaper appeal. The whole experience is worth examining.

Reed · 05-09-2019, 07:29 AM

Try them all. For me the dark skin gives me a headache and if that was the only one available, I would not play OOTP. Currently I am using the classic skin. Try different fonts but if you use one to big, it will take up to much space on your screen.

Calvert98 · 05-09-2019, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the responses guys.

I have actually never used the Classic skin, but a few days ago, I was trying-out different display settings (larger font sizes etc...) along with the current Classic options and normal OOTP skin; it is also something that using over time may shed light-on, but I am leaning towards the Classic at this point with the larger font sizes etc...for readability and the easy-on-the eyes aspect.

I think Bluenoser in another thread mentioned that the OOTP 19 Classic was the easiest for him to use. From what I gather, they may re-introduce that in another patch as an additional option.

Mat · 05-10-2019, 03:57 AM

It comes down to personal preference. Best thing to do is mess with the settings and see which works best for you.

I have found what works best for me is Classic Skin and default font. Different resolutions will give differing layouts too.

jeffw3000 · 05-10-2019, 11:05 AM

I play on a laptop as well. Granted, a 17" laptop, but a laptop, and I definitely prefer the classic skin and default font.

Everyone is different though, so by all means experiment to find what you prefer best.

05-08-2019, 11:42 PM	#1
Calvert98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 579	Your OOTP 20 Display Settings Hey Guys, I posted this question in another sort of unrelated thread, but there is not a lot of activity there, and I wanted to get the community's read. It also could be helpful for folks who may have the same question. I am using a laptop this year, and with that smaller screen, I'm trying to decide which skin / setting mix is best on the eyes and readability. In 19, I just used the standard dark skin with the out-of-the box settings with my desktop and large monitor. So basically, putting aesthetics aside, which mix of skin and display settings works best for you in terms of readability? I know everyone is a bit different, but after playing for a bit on the laptop, I am starting to think that a softer tone option (like the OOTP Classic skin), with good text contrast, along with the readability settings (larger font size etc...), might be best. What do you guys think?

05-09-2019, 12:36 AM	#2
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	Been a laptop user and dark skin addict for years. I’ll say this as a summary. You’re probably right. The classic skins reads more easily. But it lacks the mood for me; a certain reverence and depth rather than a newspaper appeal. The whole experience is worth examining. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

05-09-2019, 07:29 AM	#3
Reed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,339	Try them all. For me the dark skin gives me a headache and if that was the only one available, I would not play OOTP. Currently I am using the classic skin. Try different fonts but if you use one to big, it will take up to much space on your screen.

05-09-2019, 10:40 AM	#4
Calvert98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 579	Thanks for the responses guys. I have actually never used the Classic skin, but a few days ago, I was trying-out different display settings (larger font sizes etc...) along with the current Classic options and normal OOTP skin; it is also something that using over time may shed light-on, but I am leaning towards the Classic at this point with the larger font sizes etc...for readability and the easy-on-the eyes aspect. I think Bluenoser in another thread mentioned that the OOTP 19 Classic was the easiest for him to use. From what I gather, they may re-introduce that in another patch as an additional option.

05-10-2019, 03:57 AM	#5
Mat All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 652	It comes down to personal preference. Best thing to do is mess with the settings and see which works best for you. I have found what works best for me is Classic Skin and default font. Different resolutions will give differing layouts too.

05-10-2019, 11:05 AM	#6
jeffw3000 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 314	I play on a laptop as well. Granted, a 17" laptop, but a laptop, and I definitely prefer the classic skin and default font. Everyone is different though, so by all means experiment to find what you prefer best.