Window change and dual monitor bugs

[abydos]

Greetings,

 

Unfortunately, I have two know bug with the game.

 

1. I use dual monitor and if I start the game this happen: http://youtu.be/HIQxERxykQI

 

2. The second problem, if the Windows change window becuse I use alt+tab, or I have a notification (skype call, Virus Scanner etc.) I can't back to the game, because I have graphic problems. If the game will be the background, this happen http://youtu.be/OIllKyvjh-Q

 

I tried all settings in Old Spice, but I have not been successful. If we can run the game in windowed mode, I think all problem solved.

 

The CNCNET is a fantastic thing in the universe, so Thank You!

[Jacko]

The tabbing out problem is a known bug but idk whats being done about it (funky plz explain for me )

Your first problem I have no idea what to do about but you can just ignore it by switching the monitor off?

[Nyerguds]

isn't there a windowed mode mod for d2k yet?

[FunkyFr3sh]

this is windows8, right? try to play skirmish/online (do not use the singleplayer button in the launcher)

 

the window mode is not done yet, it works somewhat but you cannot move the window/lock the cursor

[abydos]

Thank You for reply

 

„this is windows8, right? try to play skirmish/online (do not use the singleplayer button in the launcher)”

Yes, this is a Windows 8. But the problem not solved

 

„Your first problem I have no idea what to do about but you can just ignore it by switching the monitor off?”

Windows+P and change monitor settings to one-monitor.

 

Thank You again

[FunkyFr3sh]

i know it does not solve the problem it was just a test because the cncnet lobby does use a different executable than the singleplayer button, i added a fix for the flickering on win8

 

so, a cncnet skirmish game with the multiplayer button does excatly the same ? weird :/

[abydos]

Same problem, yes

[FunkyFr3sh]

then i dont know what it is about sorry

 

you can start the game with "-window" as paramenter, but the mouse wont be locked so you have to scroll the map with hotkeys

[gruntlord6]

I'm going to bump this as its a common issue, you need to disable the second monitor to get the flickering to stop.

[NTG123]

Hi I'm also trying to play with a friend but he keeps getting flashing errors he users windows 8.1 and has disabled the second monitor threw control panel.

is there any fix for it?? thanks

[FunkyFr3sh]

@NTG123:

Get the latest files here:

 

http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/files/d2k/Dune2000Config.exe

http://funkyfr3sh.cncnet.org/files/d2k/dune2000.exe

 

You can try the following things:

dune2000config -> Video Options -> check "Enable DxWnd"

Do a test game and check if the problem still exists

 

if it didn't help then do this:

dune2000config -> Video Options -> check "GDI Mode"

Do a test game and check if the problem still exists

 

If it still flickers then try this:

turn off "Enable DxWnd" again

 

dune2000config -> Video Options -> uncheck "Disable Max Window Mode"

Do a test game and check if the problem still exists

 

if it worked but the game is now slow:

try to disable "Video Backbuffer" OR try to enable "Force DirectDraw Emulation"

 

Please let us know if it worked and what settings made it working

[NTG123]

thanks for the fast reply we tried the steps and tested a bit flashing has stooped but it was bit laggy/slow

ill do some more testing tomorrow and see how it goes thanks agian

[FunkyFr3sh]

which step fixed the flickering?

[NTG123]

Disable Max Window Mode fixed the flickering issue just have to test some more and ill let ya know

[FunkyFr3sh]

k, thanks for the info

 

if turning off "Video Backbuffer" doesn't solve the lag in online games then also try to turn "Enable DxWnd" on and set "FPS Limit delay" to 17