How come there's no option to run this game in 640x480?

[Squa11_Leonhart]

we're in 2014, theres no need to go that low anymore.

[ShiloEET]

we're in 2014, theres no need to go that low anymore.

That's not actually the point. i run my desktop in 640x480 too. it's not a performance thing. I simply think that it looks better. It's a choice of physical display. much like how the ps1 looks primitive or small in resolution. 640x480 is a primitive graphical resolution for the pc. So to keep it in 640x480- is retro.

However large resolutions isn't futuristic either. Performances can only be measured at the lowest resolution possible. So you test it from the lowest resolution possible on PC. You may also test it from the highest level possible.

So until windows operating system no longer allows 800x600 resolution for the desktop it is not a primitive resolution yet. It is actually more primitive to leave it out. So when windows operating system phases out 800x600- for desktop display i will acknowledge you. However for someone like me it's more of a visual choice.

edit: 800x600 is the lowest resolution possible. however it can still enter 640x480 in safe mode or without a graphical adapter. Can also enter 640x480 through (low resolution mode) This is in windows 7 anyways.

320x240 is an obsolete resolution. There are still uses for 640x480.

[Squa11_Leonhart]

That's not actually the point. i run my desktop in 640x480 too. it's not a performance thing.

I fear for your eyesight in the future.

[ShiloEET]

I fear for your eyesight in the future.

well that's how it has looked since windows 95. that is compatability mode. When you go to Safe Mode, it is normal that it goes to 640 X 480 because
in Safe Mode, Windows does not load the video card normal drivers...

[Squa11_Leonhart]

well that's how it has looked since windows 95. that is compatability mode. When you go to Safe Mode, it is normal that it goes to 640 X 480 because
in Safe Mode, Windows does not load the video card normal drivers...

Safe mode is 800x600 in vista and higher
and if you change it while in safe mode it will remain at a higher resolution unless you select the vgasave boot option,

That said, you are only hurting your own experience by continuing to use such a low resolution, when doing so restricts screen real estate for macros and ui windows. (good luck reading the map while trying to find stuff)

[BobbinT]

Safe mode is 800x600 in vista and higher
and if you change it while in safe mode it will remain at a higher resolution unless you select the vgasave boot option,

That said, you are only hurting your own experience by continuing to use such a low resolution, when doing so restricts screen real estate for macros and ui windows. (good luck reading the map while trying to find stuff)

Safe mode in Vista still 600x480. I'm using Vista Ultimate on my home desktop PC.

[Squa11_Leonhart]

Safe mode in Vista still 600x480. I'm using Vista Ultimate on my home desktop PC.

no it isn't, Vista doesn't even allow less than 800x600 to be set from the display settings.

The following is an extract from 'Windows Vista Inside Out', page 815. You
will notice that it states 'a generic video driver at 800 x 600 resolution'.
Dwarf

"Using Safe Mode
Like previous versions, Windows Vista gives you the option to start your
system in Safe Mode if you’re unable to start reliably in the normal manner.
In Safe Mode, Windows uses only those services and drivers that are
absolutely required to start your system. The operating system runs with a
generic video driver at 800 x 600 resolution, with support for keyboard,
mouse, monitor, local storage, and default system services. In Safe Mode,
Windows does not install support for audio devices and nonessential
peripherals. Your USB flash drives, hard disks, keyboard, and mouse will be
supported, provided your system BIOS includes the option to recognize and
enable these devices. All logon programs (programs in your Startup folder,
for example) are bypassed."

[ShiloEET]

Safe mode is 800x600 in vista and higher
and if you change it while in safe mode it will remain at a higher resolution unless you select the vgasave boot option,

That said, you are only hurting your own experience by continuing to use such a low resolution, when doing so restricts screen real estate for macros and ui windows. (good luck reading the map while trying to find stuff)

Yeah so what about low resolution mode inside of boot menu. This is in windows 7.

Safe mode in Vista still 600x480. I'm using Vista Ultimate on my home desktop PC.

Yeah i was using windows vista until my computer broke in june maybe. safe mode was still 640x480. I have not checked in windows 7 yet.