Utility to force a resolution on a game?

Metalmurphy · August 27th, 2006, 01:49

Does anyone know of any Tools that force a resolution on an 3D application?

I just felt like installing Dungeon Keeper 2 but that 800x600 resolution is killing me

Even with AA.

So i was wondering if any of you know of any 3D utility that allows me to force a resolution on a game.

I've been searching in google but its kinda hard to find one.

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OminaeYu · August 27th, 2006, 03:35

What version of the game do you have?

Ok I think I found what your looking for!

Its called reschanger by 12noon

Download it and put it into the directory Dungeon Keeper 2 is installed in. Then right click reschanger and make a shortcut to the desktop.

Right click the shortcut and edit as neccesary!

Sample config for fallout

Code:

D:\Fallout\reschange.exe -width=1600 -height=1200 -depth=32 -refresh=72 "D:\Fallout\FALLOUTW.EXE"

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Last edited by OminaeYu; August 27th, 2006 at 04:14.. Reason: Errors abound!/Added Simpler Fallout Sample

Coolsvilleman · August 27th, 2006, 04:05

Have you tried registry or ini settings? For example battle realms supposedly supports at max 1024x768 but you can edit the ini file to allow 1600x1200 (or other) which also zooms you out a bit. It really made the game looks alot better for me too.

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**jonc2006** · August 27th, 2006, 04:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by OminaeYu

What version of the game do you have?

Ok I think I found what your looking for!

Its called reschanger by 12noon

Download it and put it into the directory Dungeon Keeper 2 is installed in. Then right click reschanger and make a shortcut to the desktop.

Right click and put something like...

"x:\*directory where you installed dungeon keeper*\reschange.exe" -width=1024 -height=768 -depth=32 -refresh=100 "x:\*directory where you installed dungeon keeper*\dungeon keeper 2.exe"

dumb question but would that program work for any pc game or is it just for that one specifc one?

OminaeYu · August 27th, 2006, 04:09

Should work with any I tried it with Fallout and got it to 1600x1200 @ 72 hz

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Last edited by OminaeYu; August 27th, 2006 at 04:22..

Metalmurphy · August 27th, 2006, 14:03

Thanks i'm gonna try that utility out. I found one named reslink that also works like that but it didn't work. Gonna try that one out now.

You also remembered me that i should look for updates on the game

Maybe they increased the resolution on the updates.

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**Cid Highwind** · August 27th, 2006, 14:52

There are some patches for the games, one even including a new creature and some new traps (maiden of the web and Jack in the Box).

Are you going to play it online? I still have the game here myself as well, I could reinstall it.

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RockmanForte · August 27th, 2006, 14:59

Will it work for Rockman X7 Korea version of PC ? I hate full screen. I like 800X600 for that.

Metalmurphy · August 27th, 2006, 15:00

I can. You just gotta give me some time to catch up couse i only remember the essentials

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RockmanForte · August 27th, 2006, 15:23

Are you talk to me ? It can be done for Rockman X7 korea version from the full screen to 800X600 without a problem ?

Metalmurphy · August 27th, 2006, 15:36

No i was talking to Cid

You'll have to try that your self i have no idea :S

As for Dungeon Keeper 2, reschanger didn't work but atleast the update increased the resolution to 1024*728.

Btw Cid i had a hard time trying to update to 1.70 since theres only a 1.30 to 1.70 update and you can't find the 1.30 update anywhere. But i managed to find the 1.30 DKII.exe that allows u to run the 1.30to1.70 update, so if you need it just PM.

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RockmanForte · August 27th, 2006, 15:38

Ok, heh! Thanks.

darth sephiroth · August 27th, 2006, 16:19

hmm sweet, i'm gonna go play might and magic 6/7/8 at 1280 x 960 resolution

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**jonc2006** · August 27th, 2006, 21:40

ok someone help me out here, im trying to get the pc version of ff7 to run in 1280x800x32. my ff7exe is in C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII. i put the reschange in that same folder and made the desktop shortcut. in the target line this is what ive been trying,

"C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height= 800 -depth=32 -refresh=72" C:\Program Files\Square Soft. Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE

but when i open the program it says

unable to find the specified file, command line is 800 -depth=32 -refresh=72" C:\Program Files\Square Soft. Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE

what am i doing wrong? can someone write out how its supposed to be to work?

Last edited by jonc2006; August 27th, 2006 at 21:51..

Exodus · August 27th, 2006, 21:49

My guess is that it should be something more like this:
"C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height=800 -depth=32 -refresh=72 "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE"

Also, you have two different paths. One you have "Square Soft, Inc" and the other "Square Soft. Inc". Make sure you use the right one.

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**jonc2006** · August 27th, 2006, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exodus

My guess is that it should be something more like this:
"C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height=800 -depth=32 -refresh=72 "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE"

Also, you have two different paths. One you have "Square Soft, Inc" and the other "Square Soft. Inc". Make sure you use the right one.

got it thanks now it accepted the target path. one more thing though, it says my video adapter and monitor doesnt support that resolution,however, most of my other games run under 1280x800 with no problem, could it be the depth 32 and refresh 72 part that is causing this?

Exodus · August 27th, 2006, 21:58

Does it work without those two settings?

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**jonc2006** · August 27th, 2006, 22:06

when i remove them it goes back to saying unable to find specified file

Metalmurphy · August 27th, 2006, 22:15

Try it like this

"C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height=800 "Final Fantasy VII.EXE"

Make sure the Start In path is "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII"

Oh and make sure its either Square Soft, Inc or Square Soft. Inc (, or .)

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-------------------------------- Computer Specs ----------------------------------
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Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0)
Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater
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OminaeYu · August 27th, 2006, 22:21

It should work without the -depth=xx and -refresh=xx

I've been testing it with different games and command lines and so far its been a crapshoot some games work and some dont :\

As for your final fantasy problem jonc2006 try 60 for the refresh. Your monitor may not support anything over that for that resolution.

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August 27th, 2006, 01:49	#1
Metalmurphy Translator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,776	Utility to force a resolution on a game? Does anyone know of any Tools that force a resolution on an 3D application? I just felt like installing Dungeon Keeper 2 but that 800x600 resolution is killing me Even with AA. So i was wondering if any of you know of any 3D utility that allows me to force a resolution on a game. I've been searching in google but its kinda hard to find one. __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 27th, 2006, 03:35	#2
OminaeYu Spriggan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Currently stationed at ARCAM's Japanese Branch Posts: 425	What version of the game do you have? Ok I think I found what your looking for! Its called reschanger by 12noon Download it and put it into the directory Dungeon Keeper 2 is installed in. Then right click reschanger and make a shortcut to the desktop. Right click the shortcut and edit as neccesary! Sample config for fallout Code: D:\Fallout\reschange.exe -width=1600 -height=1200 -depth=32 -refresh=72 "D:\Fallout\FALLOUTW.EXE" __________________ \| CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz \| Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 \| GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 \| \| Memory: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 @ 1866MHz Dual Channel \| Monitor: Acer P215H 21.5" 1080p LCD \| Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium x64 \| Last edited by OminaeYu; August 27th, 2006 at 04:14.. Reason: Errors abound!/Added Simpler Fallout Sample

August 27th, 2006, 04:09	#5
OminaeYu Spriggan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Currently stationed at ARCAM's Japanese Branch Posts: 425	Your Mileage May Vary Should work with any I tried it with Fallout and got it to 1600x1200 @ 72 hz __________________ \| CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz \| Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 \| GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 \| \| Memory: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 @ 1866MHz Dual Channel \| Monitor: Acer P215H 21.5" 1080p LCD \| Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium x64 \| Last edited by OminaeYu; August 27th, 2006 at 04:22..

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August 27th, 2006, 04:05	#3
Coolsvilleman Emulation to the max! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,560	Have you tried registry or ini settings? For example battle realms supposedly supports at max 1024x768 but you can edit the ini file to allow 1600x1200 (or other) which also zooms you out a bit. It really made the game looks alot better for me too. __________________ Q6600 Core 2 Quad \|\| Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme HD \|\| e-VGA 8800GTX \|\| 4096mb 4-4-4-12-2T Dual-Channel RAM \|\| MSI P6N Diamond \|\| 2x 320GB Hardrive \|\| 5.1 Speakers \|\| Remote control \|\| 8x USB 2.0 \|\| DVD/CD ±RW Drive \|\| 1x IEEE1394 www.coolsvilleman.homedns.org Normally down. E-mail me for a DVD @ coolsvilleman@gmail.com

August 27th, 2006, 14:03	#6
Metalmurphy Translator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,776	Thanks i'm gonna try that utility out. I found one named reslink that also works like that but it didn't work. Gonna try that one out now. You also remembered me that i should look for updates on the game Maybe they increased the resolution on the updates. __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 27th, 2006, 14:52	#7
Cid Highwind The Hunter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NL Posts: 15,877	There are some patches for the games, one even including a new creature and some new traps (maiden of the web and Jack in the Box). Are you going to play it online? I still have the game here myself as well, I could reinstall it. __________________ PC Specs: CPU: Intel Q8200 @ 2.8GHz // GPU: Sapphire ATi HD5870 1GB // Mobo: Gigabyte EP35-DS3 RAM: 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 // HDD: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint // SPU: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music PSU: Hiper Type-R 580W // Monitor: Iiyama B2403WS / 19201200 Join the NGEmu Folding @ Home community NOW!*

August 27th, 2006, 14:59	#8
RockmanForte Rockman fan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Earth! Posts: 5,285	Will it work for Rockman X7 Korea version of PC ? I hate full screen. I like 800X600 for that.

August 27th, 2006, 15:00	#9
Metalmurphy Translator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,776	I can. You just gotta give me some time to catch up couse i only remember the essentials __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 27th, 2006, 15:23	#10
RockmanForte Rockman fan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Earth! Posts: 5,285	Are you talk to me ? It can be done for Rockman X7 korea version from the full screen to 800X600 without a problem ?

August 27th, 2006, 15:36	#11
Metalmurphy Translator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,776	No i was talking to Cid You'll have to try that your self i have no idea :S As for Dungeon Keeper 2, reschanger didn't work but atleast the update increased the resolution to 1024*728. Btw Cid i had a hard time trying to update to 1.70 since theres only a 1.30 to 1.70 update and you can't find the 1.30 update anywhere. But i managed to find the 1.30 DKII.exe that allows u to run the 1.30to1.70 update, so if you need it just PM. __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 27th, 2006, 15:38	#12
RockmanForte Rockman fan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Earth! Posts: 5,285	Ok, heh! Thanks.

August 27th, 2006, 16:19	#13
darth sephiroth .!. (^.^) .!. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: You're looking at it right now. Posts: 2,017	hmm sweet, i'm gonna go play might and magic 6/7/8 at 1280 x 960 resolution __________________ "Going too far is going almost all the way around the world, then turn around to go back" - me "He's not going too far, he's going around the world" - me "They're looking for a factbook in the fiction section of the library." - me "I find spam useless and fatally contradictive to its own existence." - me

August 27th, 2006, 21:40	#14
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	ok someone help me out here, im trying to get the pc version of ff7 to run in 1280x800x32. my ff7exe is in C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII. i put the reschange in that same folder and made the desktop shortcut. in the target line this is what ive been trying, "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height= 800 -depth=32 -refresh=72" C:\Program Files\Square Soft. Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE but when i open the program it says unable to find the specified file, command line is 800 -depth=32 -refresh=72" C:\Program Files\Square Soft. Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE what am i doing wrong? can someone write out how its supposed to be to work? Last edited by jonc2006; August 27th, 2006 at 21:51..

August 27th, 2006, 21:49	#15
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 20,000	My guess is that it should be something more like this: "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height=800 -depth=32 -refresh=72 "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII.EXE" Also, you have two different paths. One you have "Square Soft, Inc" and the other "Square Soft. Inc". Make sure you use the right one. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

August 27th, 2006, 21:58	#17
Exodus ...and now they do. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 20,000	Does it work without those two settings? __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

August 27th, 2006, 22:06	#18
jonc2006 Mod of Douchebagness™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA MD Posts: 9,793	when i remove them it goes back to saying unable to find specified file

August 27th, 2006, 22:15	#19
Metalmurphy Translator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Portugal, Oporto Posts: 5,776	Try it like this "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII\reschange.exe" -width=1280 -height=800 "Final Fantasy VII.EXE" Make sure the Start In path is "C:\Program Files\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII" Oh and make sure its either Square Soft, Inc or Square Soft. Inc (, or .) __________________ -------------------------------- Computer Specs ---------------------------------- Intel Pentium IV Prescott 3.0 HT → 4x 512MB DDR-DIMM → ASUS GF 6800 GT Sound Blaster X-Fi → 2x Maxtor 80 GB (RAID 0) Hitachi 19'' Monitor → Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 27th, 2006, 22:21	#20
OminaeYu Spriggan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Currently stationed at ARCAM's Japanese Branch Posts: 425	It should work without the -depth=xx and -refresh=xx I've been testing it with different games and command lines and so far its been a crapshoot some games work and some dont :\ As for your final fantasy problem jonc2006 try 60 for the refresh. Your monitor may not support anything over that for that resolution. __________________ \| CPU: Intel Core i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz \| Motherboard: ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 \| GPU: Gigabyte GTX 670 \| \| Memory: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB DDR3 @ 1866MHz Dual Channel \| Monitor: Acer P215H 21.5" 1080p LCD \| Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium x64 \|