[Mongusa]

Hi,

I would like to run FS2 at a higher resolution ie. 1024 x 768. From what I've read here that should be possible. I have gone into setup and have had FS2 detect available cards. It works fine when I use "Direct 3D - Primary Display Driver". However, when I use "3DFX Glide (SLI) (1024 x 768)" the opening movie doesn't work, and also my PC locks up within about 5 minutes. 

Machine config
Pentium 4 1.4 Ghz
640 MB Ram
NVidia GEForce2 400/400mx 32 MB Ram
40 GB hdd.

I have the appropriate Hi-res files (i.e. sparky_fs2.vp, etc.) What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for any advice anyone might have. 

Mongusa

[Taristin]

Um. You can only run FS_Open at resolutions higher than 1024. And it has to be done via the FS_Open launcher.

[ZmaN]

Um. You can only run FS_Open at resolutions higher than 1024. And it has to be done via the FS_Open launcher.

ahh he beat me to it....

[Mongusa]

I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I want to run at 1024 x 768. Running higher is OK too, but I would be happy to run at 1024.
I am also happy to install FSOpen if that's necessary.

[Taristin]

What version of FS2 do you have? You cannot run in the higher resolutions with vanilla FS2 unless you have sparky_hi.vp

Edit: If you have an eDonkey client, like eDonkey, eMule, ShareAza, or some others, then use the ed2k links on this page to get the vp's you may be lacking.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/kbros/fs2/index.html

[Mongusa]

I have sparky_hi_fs2.vp. Is that the right file? Also I don't have e-donkey client.

Actually the hi res will start running, but then it locks up and I'm wondering if I've got some setting wrong or something?

[Flipside]

I'm not sure how well the GeForce 2 supports Glide to be honest. If it works with D3D, I'd stick to that

[Taristin]

ooh. Meh I need to learn to read.

I never had the glide option with my GF2 card... an MX400. Use D3D.

[Mongusa]

OK. I can just use D3D. If I install FS2 Open is that going to allow me to access high res or am I stuck at the lower resolution regardless because of graphic card. 

Also I have "zeckensack's Glide wrapper" installed. This may be what is allowing me to access Glide on the GeForce 2 MX 400.

[Flipside]

Yup, the Glide wrapper is causing the problem, it's pretty good, but not 100% foolproof, and FS2 Glide doesn't like it much

As for FSO, yes, you should be able to use the hi-res graphics with that, I'm not entirely sure why it's not giving you option in your current version, I remember something about registry entries way back, but I can't remember the details

[karajorma]

Yep. I'd guess that running in D3D would take care of your problem. If it doesn't (actually regardless of whether it works or not) you should try FS2_Open.

Seeing as how this has dropped support for Glide you'd get the D3D8 and OpenGL options instead.

[Mongusa]

Installed FS2 Open. What a difference! Thanks for the advice!