D3d screen resolution --How can I get it??

Robalex · 05-22-2004, 09:12 AM

I am currently using an ATI Rage Fury set at 1024 X 768 with 32 bit True colour I'm also using Direct X 7.0. My card supports Direct 3d and I have no problem getting full screen in Wizardry 8 at the click of a mouse. Why can't I do so with W&W. I have read several posts where they talk about D3d mode. When I click on the Graphics button I get no option. I am in "software driver" and nothing else is available. Why is this the case??

Bungleau · 05-22-2004, 10:19 PM

Is your vid card set up for more than software mode? Run dxiag and see what the results are for your video. The 3D stuff may not be enabled...

As for not getting full screen, are you saying that when you play, the game shows in a window? Or are you saying that it plays at a smaller resolution than you would like?

I know you've had a couple of video problems... did you switch cards around? If so, did you reinstall the game after switching? It does make a big -- I mean BIG -- difference...

Robalex · 05-22-2004, 11:14 PM

To answer you question first about full screen. No my game shows in a window.I tested Direct 3d with Dxiag & it's working fine my card passed the tests. Direct 3d is enabled. Just exactly what am I supposed to see. As I say when I click on the graphics button in the game it shows "software driver" and no other option.

Bungleau · 05-23-2004, 01:01 AM

Hmmm... I can't remember a command or setting to run in a window. Have you tried an F4 to switch modes? That's a common Windows setting... it may also be something on the properties of the icon. Right-click and check that as well.

W&W checks your vid card the first time you run the game and determines what settings are applicable. Have you changed vid cards since installing the game, and if so, have you reinstalled the game?

05-22-2004, 10:19 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Is your vid card set up for more than software mode? Run dxiag and see what the results are for your video. The 3D stuff may not be enabled... As for not getting full screen, are you saying that when you play, the game shows in a window? Or are you saying that it plays at a smaller resolution than you would like? I know you've had a couple of video problems... did you switch cards around? If so, did you reinstall the game after switching? It does make a big -- I mean BIG -- difference... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

05-23-2004, 01:01 AM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Hmmm... I can't remember a command or setting to run in a window. Have you tried an F4 to switch modes? That's a common Windows setting... it may also be something on the properties of the icon. Right-click and check that as well. W&W checks your vid card the first time you run the game and determines what settings are applicable. Have you changed vid cards since installing the game, and if so, have you reinstalled the game? __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

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05-22-2004, 09:12 AM	#1
Robalex Dungeon Master Join Date: February 8, 2004 Location: The Hub of the Golden Horseshoe Canada Age: 76 Posts: 61	I am currently using an ATI Rage Fury set at 1024 X 768 with 32 bit True colour I'm also using Direct X 7.0. My card supports Direct 3d and I have no problem getting full screen in Wizardry 8 at the click of a mouse. Why can't I do so with W&W. I have read several posts where they talk about D3d mode. When I click on the Graphics button I get no option. I am in "software driver" and nothing else is available. Why is this the case??

05-22-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
Robalex Dungeon Master Join Date: February 8, 2004 Location: The Hub of the Golden Horseshoe Canada Age: 76 Posts: 61	To answer you question first about full screen. No my game shows in a window.I tested Direct 3d with Dxiag & it's working fine my card passed the tests. Direct 3d is enabled. Just exactly what am I supposed to see. As I say when I click on the graphics button in the game it shows "software driver" and no other option.

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