Minimum resolution

bhandelman · 06-03-2009, 08:05 PM

Is there a way to get around the minimum resolution on linux? I am using a netbook right now at and can't hook it up to a monitor until tomorrow. I can use features built into the window manager I use to get around the screen going past the limits, but the game won't launch at all, I just get this error:

Error, unable to continue...

Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is at least 1024*768 and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top.

pisdpaul · 06-03-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bhandelman

Is there a way to get around the minimum resolution on linux? I am using a netbook right now at and can't hook it up to a monitor until tomorrow. I can use features built into the window manager I use to get around the screen going past the limits, but the game won't launch at all, I just get this error:

Error, unable to continue...

Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is at least 1024*768 and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top.

What screen res are you in?

The game has been designed with a minimum screen res of 1024x768 due to the complexity of some of the screens. You must meet that minimum size in order to run the game. The installer should have warned you as you installed, did it?

bhandelman · 06-03-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm on a netbook, 1024x600. It did warn me. When I plug into a monitor it's more. I was asking because my window manager can work around screen size if the app would launch.

pisdpaul · 06-03-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhandelman

I'm on a netbook, 1024x600. It did warn me. When I plug into a monitor it's more. I was asking because my window manager can work around screen size if the app would launch.

On start the app askes the X11 system how big the root window is. If that is under 1024x768 it exits. I have not used a NetBook, but if you are familiar with xorg.conf you can set up a virtual desktop 1024x768 then the game will start. See the xorg.conf man page.

However you change that file at your own risk. I take no responsibilty if it all goes wrong

bhandelman · 06-03-2009, 11:17 PM

No problem, knowing it checks xorg.conf makes it easy for me. Thanks.

battists · 06-04-2009, 12:30 AM

Are you good to go on this issue, then? Please report back so we can close out this ticket!

pisdpaul · 06-04-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bhandelman

No problem, knowing it checks xorg.conf makes it easy for me. Thanks.

The game does not check xorg.conf directly, it askes the X11 server how big the screen is. The xorg.conf tells the xserver how to behave.

pisdpaul · 06-04-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by battists

Are you good to go on this issue, then? Please report back so we can close out this ticket!

Steve, if you want to mention this as a possible fix in the FAQ do, but make it clear only people who know what they are doing should change xorg.conf coz if you mess it up you loose your graphical display and are left with an old DOS style text window. It is easy to mess up as the file format is complex and configures X11 screen drivers. Its not for the faint hearted

bhandelman · 06-04-2009, 11:01 PM

The virtual desktop thing does seem to work. I am now attempting to use vnc, create a second desktop at 1024x768, then use a vnc client with scaling to connect and shrink the screen down. No luck so far, but I figure it's worth a shot to keep messing with it.

Speck · 06-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Just checking, but did you add something similar to the "Screen" section in your xorg.conf file?

Code:

    Subsection "Display"
        Depth 24
        Virtual 1024 768
    EndSubsection

Also, if the "Virtual 1024 768" option is not working, does your /var/log/Xorg.0.log give any clues as to why?

bhandelman · 06-05-2009, 01:36 AM

I used xrandr with panning after I added the mode to my xorg.conf file.

Here is the command I used:
xrandr --output LVDS --panning 1024x768

Works fine with that, so I just need to keep working on finding an option that allows me to scale the screen.

The reason I chose to use this command is because it makes it possible for me to script launching the game like this, playing, then closing it out and having the script return my resolution to the correct size without having to restart X or anything weird. I need to learn a lot more about vnc before I can get my next step of scaling the desktop to work properly.

pisdpaul · 06-05-2009, 08:02 AM

I have seen a few posts on the net trying to do the same thing but none have an answer. If you do get it going I would love to know how for future reference. Although you will prob have a big hit on screen refresh times

Nutlaw · 06-08-2009, 08:00 PM

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06-03-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
bhandelman Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	Minimum resolution Is there a way to get around the minimum resolution on linux? I am using a netbook right now at and can't hook it up to a monitor until tomorrow. I can use features built into the window manager I use to get around the screen going past the limits, but the game won't launch at all, I just get this error: Error, unable to continue... Unable to open graphics. Make sure your screen resolution is at least 1024*768 and that your windows taskbar is not set to always remain on top.

06-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
Speck Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: US Posts: 61	Just checking, but did you add something similar to the "Screen" section in your xorg.conf file? Code: Subsection "Display" Depth 24 Virtual 1024 768 EndSubsection Also, if the "Virtual 1024 768" option is not working, does your /var/log/Xorg.0.log give any clues as to why?

06-05-2009, 01:36 AM	#11
bhandelman Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	I used xrandr with panning after I added the mode to my xorg.conf file. Here is the command I used: xrandr --output LVDS --panning 1024x768 Works fine with that, so I just need to keep working on finding an option that allows me to scale the screen. The reason I chose to use this command is because it makes it possible for me to script launching the game like this, playing, then closing it out and having the script return my resolution to the correct size without having to restart X or anything weird. I need to learn a lot more about vnc before I can get my next step of scaling the desktop to work properly. Last edited by bhandelman; 06-05-2009 at 01:41 AM. Reason: Added more information about why I used that command.

06-03-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
bhandelman Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	I'm on a netbook, 1024x600. It did warn me. When I plug into a monitor it's more. I was asking because my window manager can work around screen size if the app would launch.

06-03-2009, 11:17 PM	#5
bhandelman Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	No problem, knowing it checks xorg.conf makes it easy for me. Thanks.

06-04-2009, 12:30 AM	#6
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	Are you good to go on this issue, then? Please report back so we can close out this ticket!

06-04-2009, 11:01 PM	#9
bhandelman Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9	The virtual desktop thing does seem to work. I am now attempting to use vnc, create a second desktop at 1024x768, then use a vnc client with scaling to connect and shrink the screen down. No luck so far, but I figure it's worth a shot to keep messing with it.

06-05-2009, 08:02 AM	#12
pisdpaul Developer PISD & OOTP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,207	I have seen a few posts on the net trying to do the same thing but none have an answer. If you do get it going I would love to know how for future reference. Although you will prob have a big hit on screen refresh times

06-08-2009, 08:00 PM	#13
Nutlaw Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,538	As we have seen no reply from the original poster in three days, this thread will be closed for housekeeping reasons. If you need any further assistance with this matter, please post once more in Tech Support and we will do our best to help you figure out a solution.