Lost Graphic on BTS

[Freedude]

This morning I right clicked on the BTS icon on desktop and clicked on the 'compatability' button. Saw it was running in W-95. Since I was having problems with loss of graphics initially (parts of faces were missing when clicking on a leader to negotiate a deal; faces came up with only eyeballs, beard, lips, etc; I decided to switch compatibility setting to W-2000 since they didn't provide anything for W-XP. Tried to start the game and it would not load. Went back and switched back to W-95. Didn't help. Uninstalled and re-installed the game from CD. Still won't load. Got any ideas?

System file attached.

Thanx,

Freedude

 

[Furiey]

You shouldn't need to run it in compatability mode for XP, remove the tick from the box.

You have an old graphics card there (I have an MX400 on my old PC) that does not fully support T&L. However the issues you describe with faces were typical on the game when it was first released. Have you patched the game? The latest patch for BTS is 3.19.

 

[Freedude]

You shouldn't need to run it in compatability mode for XP, remove the tick from the box.

You have an old graphics card there (I have an MX400 on my old PC) that does not fully support T&L. However the issues you describe with faces were typical on the game when it was first released. Have you patched the game? The latest patch for BTS is 3.19.

Hello Furiey, Thanx for your reply. I kinda figured that my graphics was the problem. But, being a 70 year old gaming novice, I don't always know the cure. What graphix card would you suggest? The motherboard is a P4M80-M4. I really love playing BTS and want to have the best graphics I can have. No I don't have the latest patch but will do that immediately; as soon as I figure out how.


Thanx again,

Bill
Freedude

 

[Furiey]

All the patches are found here: Downloads Database.

You want the 3.19 patch. There is an in-game updater, but it often does not work with 3.19, so download it from the link, save it to your computer, then run it. Do not have Civ running when you do so.

As for the graphics card, almost any of the modern ones will be better, however like me you may be limited by your motherboard. I looked at changing mine but would have to change my motherboard so ended up buying a cheap laptop. I'm not sure about yours, it looks to be slightly newer than my old one so hopefully someone will come along and make some suggestions.

 

[Freedude]

All the patches are found here: Downloads Database.

You want the 3.19 patch. There is an in-game updater, but it often does not work with 3.19, so download it from the link, save it to your computer, then run it. Do not have Civ running when you do so.

As for the graphics card, almost any of the modern ones will be better, however like me you may be limited by your motherboard. I looked at changing mine but would have to change my motherboard so ended up buying a cheap laptop. I'm not sure about yours, it looks to be slightly newer than my old one so hopefully someone will come along and make some suggestions.

Thanx again, Furiey. I'm downloading the patch now. Although, it will take some time as I'm still on dial-up. Oh Well.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Bill