18-06-2004 15:21									#1
	Windowed mode in Alpha Centauri, possible after all Suffering from ads?

Strange nobody every noticed this before, but you can get SMAX or SMAC in a window by opening the game twice then quiting one of those games.

Here's proof.

http://apolyton.net/upload/view.php?file=33915_WindowedSMAX.jpg

	18-06-2004 15:53									#2
	Got spare money?

I see you are using Firefox. I love it myself. As for window mode, I have always just used the window button, which allows me to open another application, and puts SMAC in a minimized mode on the task bar. Alt-Tabbing to another already opened application does the same thing. It isn't the same as having a less than full screen window, but I don't multi-task at home so it hasn't been an issue.

	18-06-2004 15:55									#3
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

That's because quitting the second game sets your display back to 16 bit (or whatever your Desktop runs)
You can run SMAX in the background normally by opening only one program and then switching to 16 bit in DISPLAY.
It also works for switching screen resolution.

* Enigma_Nova PWND Kody

	18-06-2004 18:10									#4
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Oh - CMN'ers have been doing this for years - build the scenario start game in one version, then simultaneously open another to check battle odds, try AI tactics, etc etc.

We knew that upon quitting one, the other resized to a smaller window - I just didn't realize that's what you meant by "run in a window"

- the technology-challenged Googlie -

	18-06-2004 23:39									#5
	Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

Why, might I ask, would you want to play them game in a smaller window, and not play full blast with full screen? It is probably a simple reason, but even simple things just go right over me...

	18-06-2004 23:43									#6
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

So I can type notes, talk to other players and read the instructions/forums while playing the game.

quote: It also works for switching screen resolution.

No it doesn't, the rest of the screen is filled in black so you can't look at other programs at the same time.

	20-06-2004 19:38									#7
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

Loki Entertainment Software's Linux port of SMAX supports switching between windowed (and that's a proper window, decorations, movability and all) and full-screen mode, you just need to press alt-enter. That's what I consider usable .

	20-06-2004 20:36									#8
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

Loki Entertainment is out of business last I heard.

	20-06-2004 20:59									#9
	Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

I can't get mine in a window, but the windows key works great for switching programs anyways. All that realy matters is being able to change screen resolution so I can take screen shots that don't turn out all black, speaking of which, I got how you post pictures, but how do you upload them, is their something I missed?

	21-06-2004 08:54									#10
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

Look at the bottom of the 'post reply' screen.

I'm not sure if they take more than 500 posts to attach or not, so get spammin'!

	21-06-2004 10:19									#11
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

I found how to attach files, so do I just put the url of the attached file for the location of the image I want to embed

	21-06-2004 11:14									#12
	Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

Yeah, there's an image tag in there somewhere.
It's often better to simply upload stuff, though.

	21-06-2004 15:52									#13
	Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by Kody Loki Entertainment is out of business last I heard.

Indeed, however it is by no means unobtainable,
linux SMACX Iso is a fairly popular share on the eMule network

	21-06-2004 16:11									#14
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

They wouldn't have source code would they?

I always wanted to patch the bugs in the game. Also with source code it means the windows version can be patched too.

	21-06-2004 16:28									#15
	Full PM-box? Change here!

Preparing to patch SMAX?
All right, let us have 14 factions in one game.

	22-06-2004 01:12									#16
	Support Apolyton, buy Alpha Centauri

NOW THAT, 14 FACTIONS, is what I would call fun. Ahh, but it is only a dream...

	22-06-2004 05:14									#17
	Increase Your PM Length

Can you imagine the turn rate for something like that?
It would be horrendous in a PBEM.

	22-06-2004 08:46									#18
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

quote: Originally posted by Kody They wouldn't have source code would they? I always wanted to patch the bugs in the game. Also with source code it means the windows version can be patched too.

I don't believe sourcecode has ever been released for SMACX, it would be nice if they would do what Activision did for CTP2.... but it's really unlikely.

	22-06-2004 09:46									#19
	Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar ACDG 4: 14 Faction game

The game that ends in MY 2307 and AD 2307.

	22-06-2004 09:55									#20
	Suffering from ads?

Nah, it will only end in 2100.
That's 'cuz I'll bumrush anyone who takes more than 3 days to play their turn.

	24-06-2004 23:48									#21
	Remove this text

But for single player, just imagine the contest with the AI. On the standard map of planet...

	25-06-2004 07:03									#22
	Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

* Enigma_Nova plays as Morgan and wins on commerce
Booya!