Resolution in Zero Hour

[Guest Fingerless50]

When i change the res in Zero hour all i get really is better looking graphics, i was hoping too see a lot more on the monitor at higher res, got enough in graphics card a 9800 with 100+ memory on card, and a 22 inch Monitor, any ideas?

[Sonic 296]

Did you check the options under the advanced options for graphics settings?

[Guest Fingerless50]

thanks the only option i see in the game is the resultion changes ie 800x 600 dosent seem to be any advanced options for anythinjg else mate

[Sonic 296]

I mean the menu that enables/disables advanced graphics settings like the lighting, shadows and heat effects etc....

Check to see if anything is disabled.

[Guest F]

there isnt anything ike that in zero hour just the res adjustment

[Sonic 296]

Trust me, its there :wink:

The text below is from the Zero Hour readme, it explains how to access the Advanced Options and what each setting does.

 

Advanced Options Explained

 

If you are experiencing slow framerate during gameplay, you can try adjusting one or several of the “Advanced Display Options” under the “Options” menu in Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour. To access the “Advanced Display Options”, choose the “Custom” option from the “Detail” pulldown menu. Turning off the following options will improve game performance.

[*]3D Shadows: This toggles showing the dynamic 3D shadows that units and buildings have in the game.

[*]2D Shadows: This toggles showing 2D shadows in the game.

[*]Cloud Shadows: This toggles the appearance of moving cloud shadows on the ground in the game.

[*]Extra Ground Lighting: This toggles the appearance of detailed lighting on the ground in the game.

[*]Smooth Water Borders: This toggles smooth water borders along the shores in the game.

[*]Behind Building: This toggles the silhouettes of any units that are standing or moving behind structures.

[*]Show Props: This toggles the appearance of trees and shrubs that are scattered throughout the various levels in the game.

[*]Extra Animations: This toggles extra effects like tree-swaying motions in the game.

[*]Disable Dynamic Level of Detail: This toggles the automatic adjustment of the game's detail level. Leave this unchecked for optimum performance.

[*]Heat Effects: This toggles heat-distortion visual effects on certain units in the game.

[*]Texture Resolution Slider: Moving the slider to the left will reduce the visual clarity of the textures in the game, but it will also improve performance.

[*]Particle Cap Slider: Moving the slider to the left will reduce the amount of particle effects, like explosions and dust clouds, that appear in the game, but it will also improve performance.

[Guest Fingerless50]

Thanks for all the help i got the custom settings it still remains the same i guess i cant get to make it any smaller on the screen, Tib Sun was like that too till i found a patch for it, thanks again mate

[chickendippers 1]

Just use the buttons on your moniter to stretch the picture.