3d graphic error... fails to start game

Hondo63 · 02-28-18, 11:58 PM

i get an error message about 3d graphics fail when i press to start game and it attempts to start.

XenonSurf · 03-01-18, 07:46 AM

You cannot 'straight' start SH3 on a modern computer. What you need to do:

- Be aware that SH3 doesn't support widescreen, it's a Win XP game from 2005, so you want maybe to install one of the megamods immediately.

- You must right-click sh3.exe > Properties > Compatibility and set the compatibility to Win XP and Run As Admin.

- To start SH3, you need to go in your grafic card setup program, set the Scaling Options to Fullscreen and the 'Scaling with' to GPU.
Additionally, you may have to chose a lower resolution on your desktop first before starting the game.

I hope this gets you started, and...

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CTU_Clay · 03-01-18, 05:39 PM

Welcome to SubSim Hondo! Lots of smart sh3 people here. Someone will get you up and running.

THEBERBSTER · 03-01-18, 06:49 PM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Hondo63
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02-28-18, 11:58 PM	#1
Hondo63 Bilge Rat Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	3d graphic error... fails to start game i get an error message about 3d graphics fail when i press to start game and it attempts to start.

03-01-18, 05:39 PM	#3
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03-01-18, 07:46 AM	#2
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,703 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	You cannot 'straight' start SH3 on a modern computer. What you need to do: - Be aware that SH3 doesn't support widescreen, it's a Win XP game from 2005, so you want maybe to install one of the megamods immediately. - You must right-click sh3.exe > Properties > Compatibility and set the compatibility to Win XP and Run As Admin. - To start SH3, you need to go in your grafic card setup program, set the Scaling Options to Fullscreen and the 'Scaling with' to GPU. Additionally, you may have to chose a lower resolution on your desktop first before starting the game. I hope this gets you started, and... Welcome to Subsim!