CS:GO going from 4:3 to 16:9 with same monitor distance.

[pstN]

Hi, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the whole monitor distance vs 360 distance thing, however, I can't seem to find a way to switch from 4:3 to 16:9. Shouldn't it stay the same when going to 16:9? doesn't the screen just become wider? like on here https://i.imgur.com/Zu2AGmX.jpg

 

thanks

 

Edited October 4, 2016 by pstN

[DPI Wizard]

Hi, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the whole monitor distance vs 360 distance thing, however, I can't seem to find a way to switch from 4:3 to 16:9. Shouldn't it stay the same when going to 16:9? doesn't the screen just become wider? like on here https://i.imgur.com/Zu2AGmX.jpg

 

thanks

You are right that the screen just becomes wider, but the monitor distance works with percentages of monitor size. So 100% for 4:3 is only 75% for 16:9 etc.

 

What you are asking for is a ratio conversion, which I've been back and forth on including or not. To but it simple, I don't want to make this whole thing too advanced, there's enough options already But quite a few people have been asking for it, so I'll go back to the drawing board!

[pstN]

You are right that the screen just becomes wider, but the monitor distance works with percentages of monitor size. So 100% for 4:3 is only 75% for 16:9 etc.

 

What you are asking for is a ratio conversion, which I've been back and forth on including or not. To but it simple, I don't want to make this whole thing too advanced, there's enough options already But quite a few people have been asking for it, so I'll go back to the drawing board!

 

thanks for the quick reply

 

I see, so it really wouldn't be the same then?

[DPI Wizard]

thanks for the quick reply

 

I see, so it really wouldn't be the same then?

No, a ratio conversion would not in some ways be the opposite. With Monitor Distance the aim is to keep the movement on the monitor the same (i.e. moving to 50% is the same regardless of aspect ratio).

 

While with a ratio conversion, the ratio between the mouse movement and the crosshair movement would be consistent regardless of aspect ratio.

 

Your example is a perfect situation where ratio would be better (and effectively tell you to keep 2.44 as sensitivity ) 

[pstN]

No, a ratio conversion would not in some ways be the opposite. With Monitor Distance the aim is to keep the movement on the monitor the same (i.e. moving to 50% is the same regardless of aspect ratio).

 

While with a ratio conversion, the ratio between the mouse movement and the crosshair movement would be consistent regardless of aspect ratio.

 

Your example is a perfect situation where ratio would be better (and effectively tell you to keep 2.44 as sensitivity ) 

 

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand, I'm confused with "No it wouldn't be the same, a ratio conversion would not in some ways be the opposite" and "ratio would be better and effectively tell you to keep 2.44 as sensitivity" 

[DPI Wizard]

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand, I'm confused with "No it wouldn't be the same, a ratio conversion would not in some ways be the opposite" and "ratio would be better and effectively tell you to keep 2.44 as sensitivity" 

Well, I guess it comes down to what you try to accomplish.

 

With 4:3 you have to move your mouse X inches to reach the edge of the monitor.

With 16:9 this edge is now at 75% between the crosshair and the new edge (like the pictures you linked show).

 

So the question is, with 16:9 would you like moving the mouse X inches to reach the "old" edge at 75%, or the "new" edge at 100%.

[pstN]

Well, I guess it comes down to what you try to accomplish.

 

With 4:3 you have to move your mouse X inches to reach the edge of the monitor.

With 16:9 this edge is now at 75% between the crosshair and the new edge (like the pictures you linked show).

 

So the question is, with 16:9 would you like moving the mouse X inches to reach the "old" edge at 75%, or the "new" edge at 100%.

 

 

Ahhh I see so monitor distance for muscle memory would be 75%(4:3 edge) right?  so if I understand this right, in this case : monitor distance = 360 distance right (and so 2.44 aswell?)

Edited October 4, 2016 by pstN