Bloody Bill Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hey gents, I was wondering if any of you can help. My monitor died so I hooked up to my 55" Vizio. I can play most of my games but none of the Combat Mission games(normandy, Red Thunder, Final Blitz) I get an error that says does not support that resolution. I tried to launch in smaller resolution but nothing seems to be working. Kind Regards Logan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrullenhaft Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Is your resolution in the CM games set to 'Desktop' ? Typically the CM games should run at most of the available desktop resolutions that you may be running at. I assume your 55" Vizio TV/Monitor is running at 1920 x 1080 (HD resolution). If you've set the CM games to run at something else, then the monitor may not support those other resolutions. As a last resort you could potentially edit the 'display size.txt' file (within each CM game's main directory). Replace the "0 0 0" with something like "1920 1080 60" and save it (as a simple text file with no 'carriage return / enter' at the end). There will be a single space between each number. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Bill Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 My game is set to Desktop. I was not sure so I just checked. Wife home now anyways so I don't get the tv now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Try this: Mord. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 "As a last resort you could potentially edit the 'display size.txt' file (within each CM game's main directory). Replace the "0 0 0" with something like "1920 1080 60" and save it (as a simple text file with no 'carriage return / enter' at the end). There will be a single space between each number." As someone who does that all the time to get the dimensions of the game correct onscreen, am not convinced that one needs the "60". IIRC leaving it at 0 lets the monitor run at a default refresh rate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 10 hours ago, Bloody Bill said: Wife home now anyways so I don't get the tv now. Sounds like it is about time you taught her how to play CM. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Bill Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Warts 'n' all said: Sounds like it is about time you taught her how to play CM. I have two sons that play now and my daughter is starting to learn. The wife is a lost cause on strategy games. She does get a round or two of Left for Dead in with me about once or twice a month. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Well it's great that all the kids are getting it CM. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Did you try the fix I posted? It worked for me. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Bill Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Mord said: Did you try the fix I posted? It worked for me. Mord. Thanks Mord. This has worked. My wife will not get the tv back now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Is this a UHD (4K) TV? How did the game look on that size screen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 8 hours ago, Bloody Bill said: Thanks Mord. This has worked. My wife will not get the tv back now. Excellent, glad it worked. It's one of those things that is so cryptic it is surprising that it was ever figured out. Just explain to her that the responsibilities of war are much more important than TV shows. That should work... Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IICptMillerII Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I've been able to play CM on a full sized TV using Steam Link without any issues. For those that don't know what Steam Link is, it allows you to stream games from your computer to your TV. You can plug a controller or mouse/keyboard into it and play computer games on your TV like its a console. Combat Mission worked just fine when I tried it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ears picked up.... @Cpt what do you use to control the game on the TV? Mouse and keyboard sat on your lap? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IICptMillerII Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 15 hours ago, Holien said: Ears picked up.... @Cpt what do you use to control the game on the TV? Mouse and keyboard sat on your lap? A wireless mouse/keyboard on a coffee table. Mind you, I don't normally play CM on the TV, and if I did I would likely need a more proper set-up (such as a desk or something for the mouse/keyboard) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I bought one of these type tables a couple years back. It's perfect for gaming in a lounge chair, on a sofa, or even in bed. There's plenty of room for a keyboard and mouse with some extra space if you need it. It works great and has a very small footprint. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks for the responses, I guess it would need those as no easy way to navigate without. Was hoping there was a magical controller, but should have really thought it through. Roald Dahl made himself a great laptop desktop for writing on while in his favourite chair. I will maybe take that as inspiration, as Mords option is a bit too much like those in hospital. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger73 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Mord said: I bought one of these type tables a couple years back. It's perfect for gaming in a lounge chair, on a sofa, or even in bed. There's plenty of room for a keyboard and mouse with some extra space if you need it. It works great and has a very small footprint. Mord. And it makes things so much easier on your spouse for serving you breakfast in bed! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Bill Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Well, I just put in about six hours of Final Blitz on the 55" tv. I have to say CM in HD is amazing! I still get slaughtered but I look good doing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 10 hours ago, Bloody Bill said: Well, I just put in about six hours of Final Blitz on the 55" tv. I have to say CM in HD is amazing! I still get slaughtered but I look good doing it. Nice one, Bill. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Do yourself a favor Bill, get your squeeze a new TV for Christmas and you'll never have to worry again. There'll be peace on earth and good will toward you, man. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) Nah... Get yourself a new UHD 4K 65"+ TV and give the old one to the spousal/squeeze unit. Edited November 24, 2017 by Erwin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 You trying to get him killed? Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Point taken. 'Suppose it depends on whether his life is worth living without that 65"+ UHD 4G TV to play CM2 on... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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