Graphics problem

SonnyRed · 04-18-2002, 10:25 AM

I can't seem to get this working....my graphics are messed up. When I start the game, I can't read anything. Even when I change the resolution. Any suggestions?

Skywalker · 04-18-2002, 10:32 AM

Funny thing, I had the same problem today and even after hours I couldn' get it fixed.

Killebrew · 04-18-2002, 10:53 AM

These may be unrelated issues - I'll respond to SonnyRed, and if it sounds like the same thing then Skywalker assume I am talking to you as well

. If it is something different, make a new thread so SonnyRed can get his issue fixed.

SonnyRed (BTW welcome to the forum):
<blockquote>quote:<hr />
I can't seem to get this working....my graphics are messed up. When I start the game, I can't read anything. Even when I change the resolution. Any suggestions?<hr /></blockquote>First I'll ask if the game ever worked for you or is this a new problem that just started? Assuming it has never worked, I'd say open up the program "Graphics Setup.exe" that is in your OOTP4 (or STB) folder and try disabling or enabling fullscreen mode and 3D mode. I would try it at both of those area's disabled first. Then I'd make sure your monitor resolution was set to a 1024x768 minimum screen resolution, and that your displayed system colors was set to High Color mode (65,535 color). Then I'd reboot if I had not done that since the install, and then try the game

. If it still does not work I'd install updated video drivers and repeat the above steps.

Good luck and let us know what happens SonnyRed

SonnyRed · 04-18-2002, 02:56 PM

Thanks for the welcome...

I just purchased the game last night. It never worked for me. I tried you suggestions. It worked in 800 X 600 size. But, the graphics are really small. It's very hard to read anything. Any other suggestions?

Killebrew · 04-18-2002, 03:04 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by SonnyRed:
Thanks for the welcome...

I just purchased the game last night. It never worked for me. I tried you suggestions. It worked in 800 X 600 size. But, the graphics are really small. It's very hard to read anything. Any other suggestions?<hr /></blockquote>Does your monitor/video card go to 1024x768 (or higher) screen resolution? That is a minimum system requirement for the game. Some users have been able to play in 800 x 600 mode too in fullscreen mode, but many cannot.

SonnyRed · 04-18-2002, 03:21 PM

It doen't go higher than 800 X 600. I tried using full screen mode, and it doesn't work. Is there ANYTHING I can do. Even an graphics card upgrade? Do you suggest any ones at a lower cost?

Killebrew · 04-18-2002, 03:41 PM

Make sure you download and install your video cards latest drivers. I know you say you have followed the suggestions so far but often users just assume they have the latest drivers. Download, install them, and then reboot to see if the latest drivers allow other monitor resolutions.

Otherwise I'm not sure - it's at this stage where I hope that 800x600-res OOTP users might offer further tips. With no luck there the next things to consider are upgrading your video card (see below) or getting your eLicense refund (you have 2 weeks I think).

About getting a new video card: I think in most cases the limit is the video card so upgrading your card could help, but in some cases I think there can also be a resolution limit with the monitor itself. That means make sure your monitor can handle higher resolutions before upgrading your video card. Getting a newer card does not have to be that pricey, but I am not a big hardware guy so I can't offer recomendations.

daz · 04-19-2002, 04:20 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Killebrew:
Make sure you download and install your video cards latest drivers. I know you say you have followed the suggestions so far but often users just assume they have the latest drivers. Download, install them, and then reboot to see if the latest drivers allow other monitor resolutions.

Otherwise I'm not sure - it's at this stage where I hope that 800x600-res OOTP users might offer further tips. With no luck there the next things to consider are upgrading your video card (see below) or getting your eLicense refund (you have 2 weeks I think).

About getting a new video card: I think in most cases the limit is the video card so upgrading your card could help, but in some cases I think there can also be a resolution limit with the monitor itself. That means make sure your monitor can handle higher resolutions before upgrading your video card. Getting a newer card does not have to be that pricey, but I am not a big hardware guy so I can't offer recomendations.<hr /></blockquote>I'm running on 800 x 600 with no problems. Using the latest Nividia drivers, off of their site. I'm using a Geforce 3 ti200 card, so it's more that good enough to handle the graphics load. I was having problems with blurry fonts, but kept enabling and disabling the direct 3d setting and it finally kicked in. I'll probably end up switching to 1024 resolution, but I have to get my eyes adjusted to the smaller type size.
I just keep getting an OOTP.exe runtime error after simming and then going into the menu to choose anything. I can sim away for however long, but the minute I choose anything in the menu, game quits. Can't I'm using Rolens rosters, could it be something in there? If I use the default fictional players, I don't have these problems.
You should be able to get a Geforce 3 ti200 card for about $149 or less, depending on how hard you look.

[ 04-19-2002, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: daz ]

Killebrew · 04-19-2002, 07:52 AM

Thanks daz!

SonnyRed · 04-19-2002, 10:19 AM

I might buy a new card. I've tried all your suggestions. I appreciate all you help.

04-18-2002, 10:25 AM	#1
SonnyRed Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 5	Graphics problem I can't seem to get this working....my graphics are messed up. When I start the game, I can't read anything. Even when I change the resolution. Any suggestions?

04-18-2002, 10:53 AM	#3
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	These may be unrelated issues - I'll respond to SonnyRed, and if it sounds like the same thing then Skywalker assume I am talking to you as well. If it is something different, make a new thread so SonnyRed can get his issue fixed. SonnyRed (BTW welcome to the forum): </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I can't seem to get this working....my graphics are messed up. When I start the game, I can't read anything. Even when I change the resolution. Any suggestions?</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">First I'll ask if the game ever worked for you or is this a new problem that just started? Assuming it has never worked, I'd say open up the program "Graphics Setup.exe" that is in your OOTP4 (or STB) folder and try disabling or enabling fullscreen mode and 3D mode. I would try it at both of those area's disabled first. Then I'd make sure your monitor resolution was set to a 1024x768 minimum screen resolution, and that your displayed system colors was set to High Color mode (65,535 color). Then I'd reboot if I had not done that since the install, and then try the game. If it still does not work I'd install updated video drivers and repeat the above steps. Good luck and let us know what happens SonnyRed __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-18-2002, 03:04 PM	#5
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by SonnyRed: <strong>Thanks for the welcome... I just purchased the game last night. It never worked for me. I tried you suggestions. It worked in 800 X 600 size. But, the graphics are really small. It's very hard to read anything. Any other suggestions?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Does your monitor/video card go to 1024x768 (or higher) screen resolution? That is a minimum system requirement for the game. Some users have been able to play in 800 x 600 mode too in fullscreen mode, but many cannot. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-18-2002, 03:41 PM	#7
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	Make sure you download and install your video cards latest drivers. I know you say you have followed the suggestions so far but often users just assume they have the latest drivers. Download, install them, and then reboot to see if the latest drivers allow other monitor resolutions. Otherwise I'm not sure - it's at this stage where I hope that 800x600-res OOTP users might offer further tips. With no luck there the next things to consider are upgrading your video card (see below) or getting your eLicense refund (you have 2 weeks I think). About getting a new video card: I think in most cases the limit is the video card so upgrading your card could help, but in some cases I think there can also be a resolution limit with the monitor itself. That means make sure your monitor can handle higher resolutions before upgrading your video card. Getting a newer card does not have to be that pricey, but I am not a big hardware guy so I can't offer recomendations. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-19-2002, 04:20 AM	#8
daz Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Killebrew: <strong>Make sure you download and install your video cards latest drivers. I know you say you have followed the suggestions so far but often users just assume they have the latest drivers. Download, install them, and then reboot to see if the latest drivers allow other monitor resolutions. Otherwise I'm not sure - it's at this stage where I hope that 800x600-res OOTP users might offer further tips. With no luck there the next things to consider are upgrading your video card (see below) or getting your eLicense refund (you have 2 weeks I think). About getting a new video card: I think in most cases the limit is the video card so upgrading your card could help, but in some cases I think there can also be a resolution limit with the monitor itself. That means make sure your monitor can handle higher resolutions before upgrading your video card. Getting a newer card does not have to be that pricey, but I am not a big hardware guy so I can't offer recomendations.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I'm running on 800 x 600 with no problems. Using the latest Nividia drivers, off of their site. I'm using a Geforce 3 ti200 card, so it's more that good enough to handle the graphics load. I was having problems with blurry fonts, but kept enabling and disabling the direct 3d setting and it finally kicked in. I'll probably end up switching to 1024 resolution, but I have to get my eyes adjusted to the smaller type size. I just keep getting an OOTP.exe runtime error after simming and then going into the menu to choose anything. I can sim away for however long, but the minute I choose anything in the menu, game quits. Can't I'm using Rolens rosters, could it be something in there? If I use the default fictional players, I don't have these problems. You should be able to get a Geforce 3 ti200 card for about $149 or less, depending on how hard you look. <small>[ 04-19-2002, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: daz ]</small>

04-18-2002, 10:32 AM	#2
Skywalker Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 32	Funny thing, I had the same problem today and even after hours I couldn' get it fixed.

04-18-2002, 02:56 PM	#4
SonnyRed Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 5	Thanks for the welcome... I just purchased the game last night. It never worked for me. I tried you suggestions. It worked in 800 X 600 size. But, the graphics are really small. It's very hard to read anything. Any other suggestions?

04-18-2002, 03:21 PM	#6
SonnyRed Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 5	It doen't go higher than 800 X 600. I tried using full screen mode, and it doesn't work. Is there ANYTHING I can do. Even an graphics card upgrade? Do you suggest any ones at a lower cost?

04-19-2002, 07:52 AM	#9
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	Thanks daz! __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-19-2002, 10:19 AM	#10
SonnyRed Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 5	I might buy a new card. I've tried all your suggestions. I appreciate all you help.