Increasing resolution?

[monsterzero_jr]

I've searched the forums a bit and found stuff but I want to make sure I get the latest and the best patch.

I want to play the game in higher resolution than the original out of the box 1024 x 768...

[StarLion45]

:) Hi there Monsterzero Jr :)

Welcome to Subsim:salute:

Here is what you asked for :

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=1092

Btw : Good Luck:up:

[Wicked Popsicle]

wow i have had this game for like 8 or 9 months and I just now got the resolution fixed. this is the 2nd greatest d/l for sh3 GWX being the 1st

[monsterzero_jr]

What's GWX?

[Jail]

Welcome to the forum !
Take a look. (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=102096) GWX is a MOD to SH3. A huge modification to SH3 making it almost a new game. I must admit I have downloaded the mod but not installed it yet. Been 2 years since I've played SH3 so I'm playing stock verison + some mods to refresh my memory (the 4 gig on the top of my head I think)

[nikbear]

Where does this actually go?

d3d9.cfg
d3d9.dll
SHIII.sdb
SP2 Rez fix uninstall.bat
SP2 Rez fix.bat

any ideas from people who have got this working:06:

[danlisa]

Now then Nikbear, you did read the Posted Readme in the link that StarLion45 posted didn't you?:up:

Otherwise I may have to unleash the RTFM spam pics.

[nikbear]

I'm afraid I did read the "Readme" but it still doesn't make much sense,not really very precise:oops: For the likes of me in needs to be very precise and step by step:oops::88)Sorry.Quick questions,does this work with all graphic cards and settings?,my monitor that I'm using at the mo will display 1440x900 RES,will that be ok?

[danlisa]

I'm afraid I did read the "Readme" but it still doesn't make much sense,not really very precise:oops: For the likes of me in needs to be very precise and step by step:oops::88)Sorry.Quick questions,does this work with all graphic cards and settings?,my monitor that I'm using at the mo will display 1440x900 RES,will that be ok?

LOL, no problem. I did mean the download page readme as the original is crap.

This mod forces SH3 (and any super mods) to run in resolutions higher than the original coded 1024 x 768.

The original readme is included in the archive.

Instructions:

1) Extract the contents of SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b;

2) Copy & Paste the following files to the main SH3 program folder, usually this is C:\Program Files\Silent Hunter 3:

d3d9.cfg
d3d9.dll
SHIII.sdb
SP2 Rez fix uninstall.bat
SP2 Rez fix.bat

3) Once copied, run the SP2 Rez fix.bat file.

4) Edit the d3d9.cfg file on the following lines to include your desired resolution:

resX=1280
resY=960

5) While there, add your desired screeshot path to the line below (please note this mod disables the Ctrl + F11 function, you must use PrtScr):

screenshotPath=C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\SH3 Screens (for example).

6) Start your game and enjoy SH3 as it was ment to be.

NOTE - This fix does not correct aspect ratios for widescreen displays. As yet there is no fix for that.

Don't know about your res, never had need to try it. Give it a go and if it deosn't work, no harm no foul.

[Hanomag]

Oh and welcome aboard Herr Kaluen!!! :arrgh!:

[nikbear]

Riiiiiight,Ive done everything in the readme,and I'm going to give it a whirl,thanks for the help and wish me luck :salute::yeah::arrgh!:

[nikbear]

Bugger:damn: That didn't work,the red load bar nearly gets there with a half inch to fill up and then............CTD,well nearly,just black screen of death and I have to Ctrl Alt Delete out to find that SH3 isn't responding,double bugger:nope:Why is it always me:oops:

[nikbear]

Bump:oops: No career's will load now:nope: just gets near the end of the load bar and then a CTD,stupid thing is its obviously working cause the emblems are much clearer in the specials section :06:is 1440x900 to high?monitor says it will do it,its set for 75Hrz,does that have an effect:hmmm: could really do with some help from people who have got this working or any tech heads out there,any help greatly appreciated :yep::wah:

[Wicked Popsicle]

I have mine at 1600x1200 and it works fine. I think the resolution fix doesnt work with the wide screen resolutions or something.

[monsterzero_jr]

Don't we need new high-res textures or something?

[danlisa]

Don't we need new high-res textures or something?

That depends. What version of SH3 are you using? If it's Stock 1.4b then the game has high res textures available.

Using a MOD, such as GWX, these textures are optimised to allow fast loading while keeping a high res crisp image in game.

Trust me, using any res over 1024 x 768 will make a HUGE difference.:yep:

Bump:oops: No career's will load now:nope: just gets near the end of the load bar and then a CTD,stupid thing is its obviously working cause the emblems are much clearer in the specials section :06:is 1440x900 to high?monitor says it will do it,its set for 75Hrz,does that have an effect:hmmm: could really do with some help from people who have got this working or any tech heads out there,any help greatly appreciated :yep::wah:

Damn Nikbear.:cry: Ok, SH3 will not run in widescreen resolutions using this mod. In fact, it should default to a res it can handle. What was the file listed in the eroor report when you had to Ctrl Alt Delete? Also, try a resolution of 1280 x 960. I know your monitor can't do this res but like I said, SH3 will default to someting it can accept. Did you run the res fix uninstaller when it didn't work for you before trying to load your files.

Here's some more threads with people using your res + the fix:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147833&highlight=1440x900
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=145469&highlight=1440x900
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=137348&highlight=1440x900

[nikbear]

Hmmm:hmmm:A lot of conflicting info there,some saying you need to run the windows application toolkit,some saying you don't,some saying you don't need the dll files,others have it running in 1440x900 fine it seems.Mine apperas to be working with some of the careers but 2 don't load at all,could be just those careers which have always given problems just when trying to put new mods in JSGME,I think I will have to do some testing and see what happens:06:thanks for your help I will let you know How I get on:03:

[danlisa]

Mine appears to be working with some of the careers but 2 don't load at all,could be just those careers which have always given problems just when trying to put new mods in JSGME.

Oh, I was under the impression that ALL your careers etc were CTD'ing. Although it now sounds as if the fix is working as it should.

Well, happy hunting and good luck.

[nikbear]

Tried it this morning and all the careers are now CTDing,have deleted it and see if things are ok without it :damn: This computer hates me:wah:

[astak9]

It says res fix for sh3 - xp sp2.

Does this means it doesn't work on vista????