4:3 resolutions flash

[Shock]

Seems when I use a 4:3 resolution on my 16:9 monitor, my screen will flash black randomly for about 5 seconds. Why is this and what can I do to fix it?

 

Radeon HD3300

ATI Driver version: 8.631.000

 

Happens on my other PC too.

[»Xog]

what monitor do u have

 

update the drivers, if any

 

could just be your monitor readjusting to the different aspect ratios

[Shock]

It's like continuous though, randomly. I thought about changing my desktop resolution to a 4:3 resolution prior to opening the game, but I haven't tried it.

 

I have an Asus 23" 1080P LCD monitor and an Acer 22" LCD monitor.

[Samapico]

Why do you want to use a 4:3 resolution anyway?

 

I guess some older games only allow that, but most of the time you can find hacks that enable widescreen resolution for them.

[Shock]

Well, Trench Wars LD and DD arenas only allow 1440x900 or smaller. 1440x900 sucks because it's just not tall enough! 1280x1024 is the best res, but it flashes on me. =[

[Shock]

Never did solve this.

 

Anyone?

[Samapico]

TW should remove its resolution limit... It's the first zone new people will go in because of its population, but whoever has more than 1440x900 (i.e. a LOT of people now) will think it doesn't support high resolutions because it's too old or something. It makes it look like a really outdated game, really.

 

Limit the resolution in league games or whatever if you want, but not in pub.

[Shock]

I agree. It's not my fault I can afford a 23" monitor and most of TW can't. I don't mind the res limit, though. It's just retarded that I can't use 1280x1024 because my screen flashes black. Do you have any advice?

[Shock]

Solved.

 

Created a custom resolution (reg hack) to use 1440x1024 and all seems okay. Thanks for the help!

 

If anyone wants to know how to do it, contact me in game.