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Gokyabgu

04-23-2010 02:04 PM

Re: Is there a way to increase the resolution in software mode? (config files and suc

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Originally Posted by Wyvern (Post 1239635)

The original patch for W&W was written by someone involved with creating the game but it was an unofficial patch - Activision (who bought up the rights) did nothing to support W&W at all.

This other patch that fixes some of the graphic issues was written by someone else and I don't believe they had any involvement with the developers for W&W.

Even Dungeon Lords is a few years old now - I have no idea what happened to the company and less idea as to whether or not there would be anyone there interested in trying to update a game that is so old. Certainly would be nice - W&W was always a lot better than it was believed to be. ;)

Wyv

Dungeon Lords uses the modified version of W&W. Dungeon Lords runs perfectly on my new system. The solution can be found in this game. Unfortunately my Directx programming level is not enough to understand the problem.

Bungleau

05-13-2010 04:14 PM

Re: Is there a way to increase the resolution in software mode? (config files and suc

Boy... it's truly been a while since I played W&W, although I still remember it (and the frickin' video challenges).

In today's world, I'd be inclined to see about getting a VMWare image of Win98 and play the game in there. That would be far, far easier than trying to retrofit lost code.

I suspect I'll be doing that, since I've just about got my son hooked on Might and Magic... W&W isn't far behind ;)

Wyvern

05-14-2010 05:41 PM

Re: Is there a way to increase the resolution in software mode? (config files and suc

Bungleau - nice to see you here!!! :)

Have you checked out gog.com (good old games) ?? They don't have W&W there yet but one can hope! They're not only offereing some great old games but making sure they work on new computers! KEWL!!!

Dr.Pick

05-15-2010 10:23 PM

Re: Is there a way to increase the resolution in software mode? (config files and suc

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Originally Posted by Gokyabgu (Post 1239671)

The issue has nothing with the codecs. It's a Nvidia driver issue. I'm sure of it. Since my card is relatively new and there is no way to downgrade drivers (old drivers can't recognize the new card and terribly unstable). If you are going to upgrade your system, select an Ati card instead of Nvidia. I know there is no problem with the Radeon 4000 series at W&W Direct3d mode. But you can select a new Nvidia card like me and have to play W&W at software mode and 640*480. :)

*shudder* I did software mode for a sort time recently when I restarted playing W&W. I'll have to make sure I avoid Nvidia.

Thanks, +Dr. Pick

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