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Guide to GUI Scaling Options in Soulbound
Guide to GUI Scaling Options in Soulbound

How to change the scaling for your GUI and in-game text features.

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Written by Webb
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Soulbound is a pixel-art game that strives to deliver a visually authentic and crisp experience, ensuring that every pixel is perfectly represented on your screen. To achieve this, the game includes GUI scaling options that allow you to customize how the game’s interface is displayed, depending on your monitor’s resolution and size. Here’s how to make the most of these options.

Understanding Auto-Scaling in Soulbound

The game features an auto-scaling system that automatically adjusts the GUI based on your monitor’s resolution and size. This is especially important for a pixel-art game like Soulbound, where maintaining pixel-perfect accuracy is key. The game attempts to keep the pixels perfectly square, scaling them by multiples of 1 (e.g., 1x, 2x, 3x) to ensure that the art looks sharp and consistent.

Accessing GUI Scaling Options

To customize the GUI scaling, you can easily adjust the settings from within the game’s menu. Here’s how:

1. Open the Settings Menu:

• Start by pressing the Escape key or clicking on the Settings button in the navigation bar.

2. Adjusting Display Scaling:

• Navigate to the Display tab.

• Scroll down until you find the Display Name Scaling options. This setting allows you to scale the display names (such as character names or NPCs) on your screen.

• The scaling options here are designed to ensure pixel-perfect representation on your monitor. You can select from options like 1x, 2x, 3x, or more, depending on your preference. Each of these scales will adjust how text and other elements appear relative to your screen’s resolution.

3. Adjusting GUI Scale:

• Next, go to the Graphics tab within the Settings menu.

• Here, you will find the GUI Scale options. This controls the overall scale of the game’s interface, including menus, HUD elements, and other graphical components.

• The options include Auto, 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x scales. The Auto option will let the game decide the best scale based on your display. However, you can manually select the scale that looks best to you. For example, 3x might look impressive on larger monitors, offering a balance between clarity and size.

Tips for Choosing the Right Scale

Experiment with Different Settings: The best way to find the optimal scale for your setup is to experiment with the different options. What looks great on one monitor might not be ideal on another.

Consider Your Monitor Size and Resolution: Larger monitors with higher resolutions may benefit from a higher scale like 3x or 4x, while smaller monitors might look best with 1x or 2x.

Pixel-Perfect Accuracy: Remember, the goal is to keep the pixel art as sharp as possible. Stick to scales that multiply the pixels evenly to avoid distortion.

Conclusion

Soulbound’s GUI scaling options give you the flexibility to tailor the game’s interface to your liking, ensuring that the pixel-art style remains crisp and clear, regardless of your monitor setup. By experimenting with the settings in the Display and Graphics tabs, you can find the perfect balance that enhances your gaming experience.

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