Fix for refresh-rate / resolution problems

[blacklight]

I've seen some complaints about video resolutions & refresh rates for Civ3.

I did'nt have any trouble (geforce, win2k) but, I've seen (and used) this trick given in the readme:

=======* Ini file tweaks: The first time Civilization III is run, it will create a file called 'civilization3.ini'. The following lines can be added and allow you to tweak the game:
*KeepRes=1 - When set to 1, your desktop resolution will be what the game uses. 1024x768 screens will be centered, but you will be able to see much more of the map on one screen.
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So, I play in 1280x1024 and it looks great. My refresh rate is seems not changed by the game.
(Note to a firaxis person: In this resolution, there is one visual glitch: the hall of fame screen is not centred)

If anyone can confirm that this tweak correct the situation on a "problematic" system, this would be a great help for many.

Have fun! (as i do!)

 

[Ripley1]

I kept trying to change the resolution in the game, either through cilivization.ini or control panel-display, but it seems to be unchangeable at 1024x768.

 

[Kingpin]

There is a thread that may help you out. See 1.16f & WinXP Working! (or something like that)

You need to insert the following line in the Civilization3.ini file:

Refresh=60

 

[jeverly]

The Keepres=1 fix worked great for me. Looks so much better now. Thanks for pointing this out!