Resolution override....

[scission]

I am trying to get SH3 to work with these instructions http://www.communitymanuals.com/shiii/index.php?title=Display_Resolution and cannot get it to work. I get the splash screens, then I just get a black screen and have to end task. Running XP SP2, amd 3800+ and ati 1900xtx. Any help appreciated.

[stabiz]

You have downloaded the applictaion toolkit, and followed EVERY instruction?

(It worked for me)

[scission]

I'll tell you exactly what I did... I downloaded the toolkit first. Then I ran the compatibility administrator. New database is highlighted, I click 'Fix.' I type in'SH3' in the name of program field and specify the path where sh3.exe is located. I choose 'none' for op systems modes. Then I check DelayDLLInit, click 'parameters' and type in d3d9.dll for command line. Then I click 'test run' and get the splash screens, then a black screen. ctrl alt dlt and Silent Hunter 3 is not responding.. I followed every detail exactly, dunno why it's not working for me.

[zoinks]

do you have the d3d9.dll and d3d9.cfg files in your sh3 root directory?

[scission]

Yeah.

[zoinks]

you've done everything correctly according to post #3. the cfg file is default at 1024x768 and i would think you are already running that resolution. have you tried NOT hitting the test button and just finishing the setup? it would probably do the same but who knows? check the cfg file for something strange. i have .net framework 2.0 and microsoft application compatablility toolkit 4.1 and the setup went easy. don't give up - high res really looks good in game. wish i could help more. EDIT: testing for paragraphs EDIT AGAIN:wazzup?

[zoinks]

corrupted dll? maybe download d3d9 stuff again.

[stabiz]

I didn`t test it.

[scission]

I tried continuing with out testing/saving/installing the compatibility mod. Same thing, unfortunately :( . It's really a shame. I tried downloading the dll from two different sources and get the same problem. Maybe a directx prob? Maybe I should reinstall it.

[scission]

Just ran another test.. I ;'d every line in the cfg file out except for the x and y res and I get the same thing. Also I reinstalled directx. Any ideas?


edit: I'm also running 2.0 net framework and 4.1 compat toolkit.

[zoinks]

probably something stupid...your system should have no troulbe running higher res.

i know there are 2 versions of .net, one for xp64 (-64) and the (-86) for xp.


maybe ati related? i have nvidia so i don't know if you might need to do something extra...driver update???

[stabiz]

Could this be an ATI-problem?

I have nVidia myself, so ... any ATI-guys got it working?

Edit: lol, zoinks

[scission]

I've tried everything now.. reinstalled framework 2.0, reinstalled app compatibility, reinstalled directx....downloaded multiple versions of the d3d9.dll and cfg file... Any Ati guys have this thing workin?

[U-Bones]

Same here except on Nvida 6600. I did everything as instructed several times and finally gave up very frustrated.

[scission]

So I'm not alone.... what are your system specs? Maybe we can narrow this down and find the problem.

[U-Bones]

So I'm not alone.... what are your system specs? Maybe we can narrow this down and find the problem.

My PC
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0233281

[tycho102]

AMD64
Windows XP 32bit w/SP2
Autopatcher April 2006
X-Mystique DDL sound card
Geforce 6800GT
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All I did was copy the .dll and the .ini file into the SH3 root folder, and edit the .ini file for 1600x1200. I *did* try using 1920x1200, but it would crash out on me. I also tried 1680x1050 with nojoy. The 1600x1200 works excellent. I typically run at 2Q AA and 8x AF on "quality" mode. The sub pen struggles at 30fps, but that's because my video card can't handle 6800 Ultra levels (385/1030, it's not the heat, it's the poor Nvidia voltage regulators).

Never installed ACT.

So, my point is that it could be something that Autopatcher loaded for me. It could be Service Pack 2. It could be my sound card, though I doubt it. And it simply could be my video drivers. I'm using something like the 87.xx.....uh....Detonators? Forcewares? Whatever Nvidia calls it these days.

[scission]

I just uninstalled the ACT and the same exact black screen happens! Somehow the ACT is not functioning properly... Grrr I'll waste more of my life on it I guess. SH3 at 1024x768 on a 1920x1200 monitor = not fun. It's like playing a gameboy color.

[zoinks]

I just uninstalled the ACT and the same exact black screen happens! Somehow the ACT is not functioning properly... Grrr I'll waste more of my life on it I guess. SH3 at 1024x768 on a 1920x1200 monitor = not fun. It's like playing a gameboy color.
i wonder if it is refresh rate related. maybe you go out of sync when the game starts.

[scission]

Just tried a forced refresh rate of 72 and 75 hz and still no good. Even tried forced vsync... I'm starting to think maybe that the dll file might not work with my vid card. Anyone running a 1900xt or xtx here?