Flicking Mouse

Java 2D
#1

I have created a full screen game where the you can move the character around with the mouse. everything seem fine until i transport the game to another computer which is a laptop with a better graphics card and P4 2.00 GHz (the one that i use to create the game is P4 2.26Ghz, GForce4 mx 400 ) , The program run fine but my mouse keep flicking.

I create classes for each character and pass the images into a buffered image and then draw it to the graphic variable that uses BufferStrategy.

What is the problem that is causing this??
Can anyone help me. Thank you! ???

#2

if you search the forums for “flicker” and “mouse” you might find some things useful, or at least help narrow it down since these discussions have already taken place.

#3

I found out that the flicking might have got something to do with BufferStrategy. Is that true??

#4

I have the same mouse flicking issue. My application works fine on some desktops and laptops but mouse flicking occurs on a certain laptops with less memory. I have not found what causes the mouse flicking.
I think that it may have something to do with system memory and the display mode.

Jay

#5

Try disabling the shadow of the mouse cursor on Windows XP. If you are using animated cursors, switch to a traditional cursor. I have foudn that Java’s use fo Direct X for drawing acceleration sometimes conflicts with the mouse pointer on windows. Also try upgrading the drivers for your graphics card.

#6

I’ve mentioned the reasons for flickering in this thread:
http://www.java-gaming.org/cgi-bin/JGOForums/YaBB.cgi?board=2D;action=display;num=1043857180

Also, there was a thread about this some time where it was explained in more detailsl

swpalmer’s suggestion is correct - disable software cursors to avoid flickering.