HD sprites possible/available? No sound intro? Website text hard to see

[Lunix]

First off, love the project. I have it running on linux and am so glad I can put all the data in one directory except the config. That way I can back things up properly and install on any system. Never used an appimage before old to unix and linux but away from it for 20 years but it is a fantastic way to do things.

Is it possible to have HD sprites?

I get no sound in the intro is the problem my data or is that normal? Is there a specific file to check? I have a bunch of versions of xcom so maybe this one is bad?

Also, my eyes are good enough to drive without glasses still but I have a lot of trouble seeing this text, adjusting the default colors on the forums would be nice because I am sure I am not the only one.

[Yankes]

HD sprites are impossible as all screens are hardcoded to 320x200 resolution. And only thanks some hack we can use more screen estate.
Another thing is engine use 8bit images that are not compatible with typical RGB images.

[Lunix]

So is this project made from the original source code of the game, then? I should be possible to change that some day. I am a programmer but probably a bit old to start a big project

[Meridian]

No, this project was written from scratch.

The (decompiled) original code was consulted though (for formulae correctness).

Everything is possible, you can write a completely new engine (with blackjack and hookers), but it won't be openxcom anymore then, right?.

[Lunix]

Ok, in that case I will look at it.