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eddysterckx.DeleteThis@hotmail.com wrote:
> On 12 dec, 09:33, Mephisto <s....DeleteThis@trap.invalid> wrote:
>> eddyster....DeleteThis@hotmail.com wrote:
>>> Yup - one of the beta bunnies is running it on a 22" widescreen with
>>> native resolution of 1680x1050
>>> As the screen resolution is command line driven, you can enter
>>> whatever you want within the supported maximums. Those maximums, and
>>> how to make Cota run in it are in the manual which I don't have handy
>>> right now - stay tuned.
>>> Greetz,
>>> Eddy Sterckx
>> Oops, never read the manual to HTTR and have been running it stretched
>> on my 22" widescreen. That's why I asked, I have HTTR and never saw any
>> widescreen support options.
>
> It's on page 51 of the HTTR manual.
>
> You need to create/adapt the shortcut to the game as in the following
> example :
>
> "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution 1680x1050
>
> Greetz,
>
> Eddy Sterckx

Can't get that command line to work in Vista. It gives an error that
the file "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution
1680x1050 cannot be found. (actually using CotA for HTTR)

Dirk
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> I already ran into a problem trying to get it to use 1680x1050
> resolution. I selected Match Current Screen Resolution but the game
> minimizes onto the task bar and won't maximize onto the screen. I can
> get 1280x1024 with a couple clicks on the task bar to get it open.

Make sure this isn't a vBIOS or firmware issue. I had a terrible time
getting 1440x900 and 1680x1050 widescreen displays working with two
brand-new video cards that explicitly supported - in documentation -
these resolutions.

Very frustrating when you put the video card slider on 1680x1050 and the
screen displays giant, scrolling bits of desktop on a card that thinks
it's getting a buttwad of 1280x1024.

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<eddysterckx.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 11 dec, 17:11, "RobP" <robertapoll....RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Lol don't I know it. Got some spam in my inbox advertising this offer.
>> The
>> only problem is that I already have both of them, so I guess this deal
>> doesn't apply to me. Maybe Matrix could have targeted their campaign a
>> little better?
>
> I never heard they did targeting - maybe you signed up for their
> newsletter/press releases ?
>

I might of done, but to be honest I don't remember! It is the first mail box
advertising that I have ever got from them though.

RobP
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> Can't get that command line to work in Vista. It gives an error that
> the file "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution
> 1680x1050 cannot be found. (actually using CotA for HTTR)
>
> Dirk

Are you sure that you didn't put it inside the quotes with the filename?
It could give that kind of error.

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Giftzwerg wrote:
> In article <47605788$0$16457$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>, a RemoveThis @a.com says...
>
>> I already ran into a problem trying to get it to use 1680x1050
>> resolution. I selected Match Current Screen Resolution but the game
>> minimizes onto the task bar and won't maximize onto the screen. I can
>> get 1280x1024 with a couple clicks on the task bar to get it open.
>
> Make sure this isn't a vBIOS or firmware issue. I had a terrible time
> getting 1440x900 and 1680x1050 widescreen displays working with two
> brand-new video cards that explicitly supported - in documentation -
> these resolutions.
>
> Very frustrating when you put the video card slider on 1680x1050 and the
> screen displays giant, scrolling bits of desktop on a card that thinks
> it's getting a buttwad of 1280x1024.
>

See my reply up the thread...

Dirk
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eddysterckx.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com wrote:
> On 12 dec, 22:53, Dirk Gross <a....TakeThisOut@a.com> wrote:
>> eddyster....TakeThisOut@hotmail.com wrote:
>>> On 12 dec, 09:33, Mephisto <s....TakeThisOut@trap.invalid> wrote:
>>>> eddyster....TakeThisOut@hotmail.com wrote:
>>>>> Yup - one of the beta bunnies is running it on a 22" widescreen with
>>>>> native resolution of 1680x1050
>>>>> As the screen resolution is command line driven, you can enter
>>>>> whatever you want within the supported maximums. Those maximums, and
>>>>> how to make Cota run in it are in the manual which I don't have handy
>>>>> right now - stay tuned.
>>>>> Greetz,
>>>>> Eddy Sterckx
>>>> Oops, never read the manual to HTTR and have been running it stretched
>>>> on my 22" widescreen. That's why I asked, I have HTTR and never saw any
>>>> widescreen support options.
>>> It's on page 51 of the HTTR manual.
>>> You need to create/adapt the shortcut to the game as in the following
>>> example :
>>> "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution 1680x1050
>>
>> Can't get that command line to work in Vista. It gives an error that
>> the file "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution
>> 1680x1050 cannot be found. (actually using CotA for HTTR)
>
> Whoops - I seem to have made a typo - page 7 of the COTA Reference
> Manual :
>
> "C:\Matrix Games\Conquest of the Aegean\COTA.EXE" -resolution
> 1680x1050
>
> so it's a "-" instead of a "/"
>
> Also make sure that your graphics card actually supports 1680x1050
> natively.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Greetz,
>
> Eddy Sterckx

Nope, not in the quotes and I've been using 1080x1050 res for two years.
I tried creating a shortcut directly to the COTA.exe file bypassing
the menu screen. That let me select screen resolution and it worked
perfectly. I recall issues with the Matrix menu screen in Steel
Panthers World at War too. Since there's no reason to enter the game by
the menu I'll just keep using my direct link.

Dirk
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Dirk Gross wrote:
> eddysterckx.RemoveThis@hotmail.com wrote:
>> On 12 dec, 22:53, Dirk Gross <a....RemoveThis@a.com> wrote:
>>> eddyster....RemoveThis@hotmail.com wrote:
>>>> On 12 dec, 09:33, Mephisto <s....RemoveThis@trap.invalid> wrote:
>>>>> eddyster....RemoveThis@hotmail.com wrote:
>>>>>> Yup - one of the beta bunnies is running it on a 22" widescreen with
>>>>>> native resolution of 1680x1050
>>>>>> As the screen resolution is command line driven, you can enter
>>>>>> whatever you want within the supported maximums. Those maximums, and
>>>>>> how to make Cota run in it are in the manual which I don't have handy
>>>>>> right now - stay tuned.
>>>>>> Greetz,
>>>>>> Eddy Sterckx
>>>>> Oops, never read the manual to HTTR and have been running it stretched
>>>>> on my 22" widescreen. That's why I asked, I have HTTR and never saw
>>>>> any
>>>>> widescreen support options.
>>>> It's on page 51 of the HTTR manual.
>>>> You need to create/adapt the shortcut to the game as in the following
>>>> example :
>>>> "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution 1680x1050
>>>
>>> Can't get that command line to work in Vista. It gives an error that
>>> the file "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution
>>> 1680x1050 cannot be found. (actually using CotA for HTTR)
>>
>> Whoops - I seem to have made a typo - page 7 of the COTA Reference
>> Manual :
>>
>> "C:\Matrix Games\Conquest of the Aegean\COTA.EXE" -resolution
>> 1680x1050
>>
>> so it's a "-" instead of a "/"
>>
>> Also make sure that your graphics card actually supports 1680x1050
>> natively.
>>
>> Hope this helps
>>
>> Greetz,
>>
>> Eddy Sterckx
>
> Nope, not in the quotes and I've been using 1080x1050 res for two years.
> I tried creating a shortcut directly to the COTA.exe file bypassing the
> menu screen. That let me select screen resolution and it worked
> perfectly. I recall issues with the Matrix menu screen in Steel
> Panthers World at War too. Since there's no reason to enter the game by
> the menu I'll just keep using my direct link.
>
> Dirk

Spoke too soon. The video played, but skipping the video or letting it
end results in the same unclickable icon on the task bar. Looks like
I'll just have to use a game resolution instead of the screen res.

Dirk
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On 13 dec, 03:32, Dirk Gross <a....RemoveThis@a.com> wrote:
>
> Nope, not in the quotes and I've been using 1080x1050 res for two years.
> I tried creating a shortcut directly to the COTA.exe file bypassing
> the menu screen. That let me select screen resolution and it worked
> perfectly. I recall issues with the Matrix menu screen in Steel
> Panthers World at War too. Since there's no reason to enter the game by
> the menu I'll just keep using my direct link.

So the direct link works, going through the menu doesn't. I'll make a
note of that for future reference.

Greetz,

Eddy Sterckx
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In article <47609c2a$0$2362$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>, a.DeleteThis@a.com says...


> Spoke too soon. The video played, but skipping the video or letting it
> end results in the same unclickable icon on the task bar. Looks like
> I'll just have to use a game resolution instead of the screen res.

What happens if you try it at another widescreen resolution, such as
1440x900? I'm wondering if it's the raw resolution that's giving the
game trouble, or the aspect ratio.



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Giftzwerg wrote:
> In article <47609c2a$0$2362$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>, a RemoveThis @a.com says...
>
>
>> Spoke too soon. The video played, but skipping the video or letting it
>> end results in the same unclickable icon on the task bar. Looks like
>> I'll just have to use a game resolution instead of the screen res.
>
> What happens if you try it at another widescreen resolution, such as
> 1440x900? I'm wondering if it's the raw resolution that's giving the
> game trouble, or the aspect ratio.
>
>
>

Now it's working. I applied the /resolution 1680x1050 switch to the
cota.exe shortcut instead of trying to use the switch to the default
desktop shortcut that calls up the menu. It still drops to the task bar
minimized but two or three clicks will get it up to stay. It's all good...

Dirk
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eddysterckx.DeleteThis@hotmail.com wrote:

> It's on page 51 of the HTTR manual.
>
> You need to create/adapt the shortcut to the game as in the following
> example :
>
> "C:\Matrix Games\Highway to the Reich\HTTR.exe" /resolution 1680x1050
>
> Greetz,
>
> Eddy Sterckx

Thanks. Now that you have told me what I need to do I still don't need
to read the manual.
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<eddysterckx RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> So the direct link works, going through the menu doesn't. I'll make a
> note of that for future reference.
>
> Greetz,
>
> Eddy Sterckx

HTTR installs two game links, one with the annoying opening menu and a quick
link, you just have to edit the quick link. Worked perfectly for me when I
set it to 1680x1050 last night. Thanks.
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"Art Weingardner" <artg RemoveThis @softhome.net> wrote in message
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> in the USA you can get the physical verison of HttR from gogamer or
> NWS for $22 shipped

Cheaper than that! I just ordered it at $20 shipped (normal delivery) from
NWS. How could I let it pass at that price? It's harder to justify twice as
much for a download version of COTA when you are as cheap as I am. I guess
I've got another week or so to think about it.

Jerry Steiger
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