High res

fubar · 03-24-07, 11:20 AM

I've just tried the old high res fix for SHIII with SH4 and it works but the game still has the AA problem so it dont look much better but if you wish to try it get it here and follow instructions carefully Display Resolution.
Where it says type SH3 just type SH4, you will also need the Windows application compatibility toolkit.
Its says this res fix is only for windows XP SP2 users.
Now lets hope the dev team fix the AA problem.

Ducimus · 03-24-07, 11:54 AM

It's not perfect, but it DOES work. How does one unstill it after the next patch goes live assuming it contains a rez fix?

My assumption is to delete the SDB file, as well as the d3d9.dll and cfg you have to install into the sh4 directory itself.

Gizzmoe · 03-24-07, 12:08 PM

Are there any negative side effects?

OneTinSoldier · 03-24-07, 12:21 PM

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Ducimus · 03-24-07, 12:22 PM

Its a minor improvement really, but its better then nothing. As near as i can tell, your own boat, and things up to a medium distance dont look as fuzzy. Things at far distances look a bit fuzzy, but i don't think its as bad as it was before.

What resolution your going to be able to run is highly dependant on your montior. I have like a 17" CRT, so 4:3 ratio is the best i can do. If i went 8:5, what happends is everything starts looking Taller and narrower because its all being scrunched into a smaller space then it wants.

Gizzmoe · 03-24-07, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OneTinSoldier

I think it actually makes a change to the SH4.exe file

It doesn´t change the exe, the copy protection wouldn´t like that.

I´ve tried it, runs fine at 1600x1200, but, like Ducimus said, it´s only a minor improvement.

OneTinSoldier · 03-24-07, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

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Originally Posted by OneTinSoldier

I think it actually makes a change to the SH4.exe file

It doesn´t change the exe, the copy protection wouldn´t like that.

I´ve tried it, runs fine at 1600x1200, but, like Ducimus said, it´s only a minor improvement.

Ok, roger. I was wrong about that then. I suppose it makes a change to the d3d9.dll then, it makes a change to something I'm sure!

Note to others who might be reading this thread:

If you decide to use the res hack, you won't be able to Alt-Tab out to the Windows Desktop anymore. Just an fyi.

Ducimus · 03-24-07, 02:06 PM

I have found a couple other minor issues with using this. The F9 through F11 keys will no longer work (UI bar however continues to work), and if you try and look around the campaign room it will get stuck looking down and to the right. If you don't try looking around from side to side its fine.

On the plus side, i ran the unsinstall on add/remove programs and it didnt seem to do anything for me. So i took the files associated with this "fix", and made a JSGME plugin out of it. If i want slighly better rez, i just enable it, works fine. If i decide that i dont want to run this fix, i just disable it in JSGME, and the game runs like it used to.

Ark · 03-24-07, 02:32 PM

I'm not convinced this hack does anything at all for SH4.

2048x1536 looks the same as 1600x1200 which looks the same as 1280x960.

Sorry guys, I think you all are experiencing a placebo effect. lol

Krupp · 03-24-07, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ark

I'm not convinced this hack does anything at all for SH4.

2048x1536 looks the same as 1600x1200 which looks the same as 1280x960.

Sorry guys, I think you all are experiencing a placebo effect. lol

Hmmm. It would be nice to know which way it is. Propably I'll try it myself at some point, but can you fellas confirm does it work or not. Thx.

DragonRR1 · 03-24-07, 04:39 PM

As far as I can see, and I've tried it several times in different ways.. It has no real affect on the resolution. The most noticable change was the text on the menu screens looked a bit odd. That's all. I've taken screenshots to compare it as well.

I've emailed kegetys but have had no response so far..

bunkerratt · 03-24-07, 07:51 PM

the differance is not all that graet but it does work....not as well as for sh3 but it's in and doing a little

DragonRR1 · 03-25-07, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bunkerratt

the differance is not all that graet but it does work....not as well as for sh3 but it's in and doing a little

I think the difference you are seeing is "some" filtering going on which the SH3 res fix has a setting for. The actual resolution on 2 computers with different specs here doesn't change.

03-24-07, 11:20 AM	#1
fubar Electrician's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 137 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	High res I've just tried the old high res fix for SHIII with SH4 and it works but the game still has the AA problem so it dont look much better but if you wish to try it get it here and follow instructions carefully Display Resolution. Where it says type SH3 just type SH4, you will also need the Windows application compatibility toolkit. Its says this res fix is only for windows XP SP2 users. Now lets hope the dev team fix the AA problem.

03-24-07, 12:21 PM	#4
OneTinSoldier Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver, CO USA Posts: 382 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	deleted __________________ "Variable this is EasyRhino, do you copy? Over." Loud and clear EasyRhino. "Do we have a gig? Over." That's a Roger, we have a gig. Target is painted, start the music. "Roger that Variable. Into attack. Pickling target. Target is acquired and lit. LGB comin' down!" EasyRhino, circular error probability zero. Impact with High Order Detonation. Thank You, have a nice day. Last edited by OneTinSoldier; 03-24-07 at 12:40 PM.

03-24-07, 02:32 PM	#9
Ark Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 581 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	I'm not convinced this hack does anything at all for SH4. 2048x1536 looks the same as 1600x1200 which looks the same as 1280x960. Sorry guys, I think you all are experiencing a placebo effect. lol __________________ Ark -------------- Vista 64-bit SP1 Asus P6T Deluxe mobo Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz 6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600 Evga GTX 285 SSC SB X-FI Fatality 640GB WD "Black" Dell 3007WFP-HC 30" LCD / Acer 23" H233H

03-24-07, 11:54 AM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	It's not perfect, but it DOES work. How does one unstill it after the next patch goes live assuming it contains a rez fix? My assumption is to delete the SDB file, as well as the d3d9.dll and cfg you have to install into the sh4 directory itself.

03-24-07, 12:08 PM	#3
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Are there any negative side effects?

03-24-07, 12:22 PM	#5
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Its a minor improvement really, but its better then nothing. As near as i can tell, your own boat, and things up to a medium distance dont look as fuzzy. Things at far distances look a bit fuzzy, but i don't think its as bad as it was before. What resolution your going to be able to run is highly dependant on your montior. I have like a 17" CRT, so 4:3 ratio is the best i can do. If i went 8:5, what happends is everything starts looking Taller and narrower because its all being scrunched into a smaller space then it wants.

03-24-07, 02:06 PM	#8
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I have found a couple other minor issues with using this. The F9 through F11 keys will no longer work (UI bar however continues to work), and if you try and look around the campaign room it will get stuck looking down and to the right. If you don't try looking around from side to side its fine. On the plus side, i ran the unsinstall on add/remove programs and it didnt seem to do anything for me. So i took the files associated with this "fix", and made a JSGME plugin out of it. If i want slighly better rez, i just enable it, works fine. If i decide that i dont want to run this fix, i just disable it in JSGME, and the game runs like it used to.

03-24-07, 04:39 PM	#11
DragonRR1 Officer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 246 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As far as I can see, and I've tried it several times in different ways.. It has no real affect on the resolution. The most noticable change was the text on the menu screens looked a bit odd. That's all. I've taken screenshots to compare it as well. I've emailed kegetys but have had no response so far..

03-24-07, 07:51 PM	#12
bunkerratt Chief Join Date: May 2006 Location: madison wisconsin Posts: 310 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	the differance is not all that graet but it does work....not as well as for sh3 but it's in and doing a little