			GSMax - GS plugin For PS2 Emulators


Overview : 
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Well as it seems to be my first release( for the public and a late one also:P). I will first begin with a short introduction to the plugin. GSMax is an OpenGL plugin for the ps2 emulators. But please keep in mind that with the current status of ps2 emulators, this plugin cannot, in any way, run Commercial demos or games until the emulators support them. This plugin has been for long time, an internally released plugin aimed at the developers and beta-testers.

Compatibility :
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As for the compatibility of the plugin I am attaching the Compatibility report which my faithful beta-tester ( and a good friend aswell ) has compiled. Though some of the sections may not be correct as some last minute changes may have caused some demos not to work.

So whats different :
This plugin has some major differences with the other plugins ( GSsoftDX and GStaris), mainly in the graphics department. You may be able to notice that some of the demos look much better and run faster than other plugins but at certain times the opposite might happen. I can't say much about the difference as it will be the feedback which will tell about it.

Configuration :
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Resolution :
	Choose the display resolution. Though some demos might not be compatible with resolutions 		greater or lesser than 640x480.

Fullscreen :
	Switch to fullscreen mode for a bit better speed.

Alpha Blending :
	This is only useful with demos utilizing this feature. Might be slow on some computers but 		is highly recommended.

Display FPS Count :
	Display the menu (options, etc). It can also be displayed using Insert button.

Stretch :
        This is a must for all the demos. Stretches the render and looks nicer also:)

Frame Buffer Control
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This feature has nothing to do with flickering. All this feature does is provide speed and compatibility with demos. Users can switch between the modes by pressing the HOME key or through the menu.

Compatibility mode : 
	This mode is used for demos which have problems running in the Speed mode. This mode is 	seldom used and may result in a bit better speed at certain times.

Speed mode :
	This is the feature which sets the plugin apart. Might be slow for some computers ( lagging 	). But provides higher frame rates for those who do not have high-end computers, plus gets 	rid of almost any flicker that might be present in other plugins.


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Keys :
* HOME : Switch between Speed or Compatibility mode.
* Insert : Display / Hide the in-game menu.
* F8 : Snap of the current vRam. Didn't have time to add the other screenshot function.
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Thanks:

* A HUGE thanks go out to the PSX2 team for creating a great emulator ( Shadow and linuzappz )
* linuzappz, for the GSsoftDX plugin which started it all!
* [RO]man, for his huge support, fixes to the emulator and providing much needed help! Thanks man!
* F|RES, for trusting me and providing another great "tool" for testing my plugin. And as the     PCSX2 readme file states "You will learn more about him soon":).
* Absolute0, for always being there to provide me with any details I required. His plugin GStaris      r0x!
* Betatesters bositman, jegHegy. Thanks for pointing out those nastly little bugs:) A    huge thanks from asadr! ( btw sorry you couldn't be a part of the release jegHegy:(  )
* The nSx2 team ( specially muad ) for helping me out on certain occasions and pointing out a         serious bug.
* jez, more to come from him in the future.....be prepared:)
* All the others whom I have left out or missed.
* Oh and one more...my parents ( Saeed and Sabiha ). YEAH they helped me out too:P with moral       support though.:)


*** Sorry for the bad grammer...English is not my native language:)