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Public beta test for v0.9.6.0

Hi,

we invite you to try a public beta which is available at the beta branch:

"public_beta"

To opt in:
  • right-click VZX Player in the games list (in Steam)
  • select "Properties"
  • select "Betas"
  • click the drop-down to select "public_beta"

You'll know you've succeeded in when it says version "0.9.6.0".

[h2]What's new?[/h2]
  • Hopefully much reduced VRAM usage when loading many visuals (see link to detailed analysis below)
  • Thanks to reduced VRAM usage, all visuals where it makes sense are now gamma corrected
  • Shift/Ctrl/Alt modfiers for number keys to reach visuals 11+, 21+ and 31+
  • Bug fixes for AMD GPUs in the DLC packs
  • Other engine improvements for upcoming releases


[h2]About this version[/h2]
This is primarily a regression test. As in - make sure nothing's broken. But the VRAM improvements are actually a bit exciting. Having those makes it possible to add more content later also.

[h2]NVIDIA GPU VRAM analysis report[/h2]
While written for the pro player, it should be the same story for VZX Player:
https://www.vzx-visualizer.com/vzx_creative/vzx_pro_player_visual_vram_optimization_results.pdf

[h2]I have something to report![/h2]
Check the list of known issues available here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/981590/discussions/0/4524512587349456763/

If it's addressed there, you don't have to report it.

[h2]It's not on the list, where do I report it?[/h2]
Join our discord server ( http://vovoid.info ) and report it in the channel #development.

We appreciate all the help, while our test lab has been improved this year, we would still classify it as limited.