To all those who want 800x600 mode

[Solver]

Erm, I saw that Dan Magaha is telling that 800x600 wouldn't run with Civ 3, and if it did, it would only be visible screen part, blah blah. Well I think the issue is old, however, here's a link to the solution for it I posted at Apolyton in December... if you need it, enjoy.

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38888

 

[CivMonger]

do you think that would work with a 640x480 res? My monitor recently went ka-putz and I had to hook up my 10 year old one off the 3/86 while its getting fixed. Anyway, this 386 screen only does 640x480, preventing me from playing civ3!!!! ARG

 

[Solver]

I've not tested it under 640x480 resolution, but it would work, I think, though it would be VERY unconvienient, with lots of scrolling.

 

[philippe]

i use 1024*768 and im happy about it.Why changing to 800*600?

 

[damunzy]

Originally posted by philippe
i use 1024*768 and im happy about it.Why changing to 800*600?

Reread the second post and you will find the answer....basically in case you are reduced to using a monitor that doesn't support 1024x768 you can still play.

 

[Solver]

AFAIK, most laptop screens only support 800x600.

 

[KingWilly]

Thanks Solver. I've had the game for a couple of months and couldn't play it 'coz of my old monitor (Got it with my 486 and haven't upgraded it).
Until I get around to upgrading my monitor, at least I can play a few games (even if its time consuming to scroll).

 

[damunzy]

Originally posted by Solver
AFAIK, most laptop screens only support 800x600.

Most new laptops do 1024x768....finally getting better!

 

[Solver]

I'm in the same boat as KingWilly, with a 486 monitor .