AGS games won't run

Started by lspace, Sat 22/05/2004 05:46:50

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lspace

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I could see no other forum.Ã,  Prior to Nov 03 I could play all AGS games.Ã,  In November, due to having my pc upgraded, my harddrive was erased and I had to re-install Win 98 and in December I bought a new video card.Ã,  I am unsure if my problem stems from a missing win file or is a problem with my new video card.Ã,  I can still install the games but when I click to play, my monitor shuts off and I have to reboot to get back to my desk top.Ã,  My current video card is GeForce FX 5200.Ã,  If any one can offer a solution I would be very grateful as I miss playing these games.

modgeulator

You didn't happen to get a new monitor as well with the new computer? If you did maybe it just can't display 320x200 resolution. You could try setting it higher or to window mode with winsetup.

lspace

No to the new monitor so that isn't it.  I tried a higher resolution (640X400)  same problem.  I also tried running the games in a window.   They work that way but the window is only 5 X 3 inches big........ just a little too small.

LordHart

For some reason, it sounds like what happens to me sometimes when I try to play a DOS game in windows... I've never had that problem with the windows games though. I say to make sure you have the latest Direct X drivers installed, and then check to see that you have your computer set to 16-Bit resolution, and not 32-Bit...

Pumaman

Try checking/unchecking the "85 Hz" checkbox; if that doesn't work, try the "force letterbox mode" checkbox. Failing that, try re-installing DirectX.

lspace

I tried using the "force letterbox mode" and that seems to work.  I've tried 3 different AGS games and they all work.  Thanks for the suggestion.  What exactly is "force letterbox mode"?

BOYD1981

letterbox will run a 320x200 at 320x240, but instead of stretching the image, it will add borders

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