Sims 2 Resolution Stuck on 800 x 600
And before anyone brings it up, YES, I already tried editing the graphics rules file. It didn't work.
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@BunniesAreCute , even if you run Graphics Rule Maker to add your graphics card information, there are still lines of code that Graphics Rule Maker does not edit that must be edited to increase your resolution. Because of forum rules, I cannot link directly to the site that give you step by step instructions exactly on how to fix the lines of code that must be edited in order to fix your resolution. If you do a Google search on "Sims 2 Resolution" you will find not only the site I mentioned, but several YouTube videos on how to do the exact same thing.
@mate54 , just as an FYI, the only thing Graphics Rule Maker does is edit the Graphics Rule.sgr to add the video card. You have to manually edit the lines of code that will then increase resolution. 🙂
@Tremayne4260 You really think I'm so STUPID that I didn't Google it already?!
@BunniesAreCute , there is no need to be rude here. I am only trying to help you and you have said nothing about having researched this issue. I am simply pointing out ways to help you.
@mate54 , then someone must have updated Graphics Rule Maker since I last used it. It only supported Sims 2 and I think Sim City 4. 🙂
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- @Tremayne4260 It's just that using Google is *incredibly* obvious. I didn't mean to be rude, I just hate feeling patronized.
- @BunniesAreCute When it comes to 3rd party programs/fixes, they cannot be linked here. And, obviously, when someone tries to help with an issue that everyone has and requires another program, they suggest the most common solutions, like "Google the resolution fix, look for GRM, Run GRM as Admin, Make sure that it's set to the latest pack, check the GraphicsRules file extension, etc." Unfortunately, I don't know what else could be causing your issue, and since I can't reproduce it, it's harder to troubleshoot.
@BunniesAreCute , One other thing to try is to make sure that you have a copy of the "new" edited Graphics Rule.sgr and add it to each expansion and stuff pack within the game. While the instructions only say to edit the Mansions and Gardens game files, I did it to all the Expansions, Stuff packs and Base game to be sure it ran.
- @Tremayne4260 That unfortunately didn't work either... I'm getting really sad here...
@BunniesAreCute , hummm. Sounds like something else is going on as well. Have you added any mods lately to the game?
- @Tremayne4260 I have, but none of them ever affected this prior to the re-install.
@BunniesAreCute , just trying to recap what's been done so far.
1) Ran Graphics Rule Maker to update Graphics Rule.sgr. Did you also update the Video Cards.sgr file too? Just asking so we can cross it off the list of things to try.
2) Made sure the lines of code pertaining specifically to resolution were updated.
3) When updating Graphics Rule.sgr, made sure it was specifically for Sims 2.
4) Have added updated Graphics Rule.sgr to all EPs/SPs.
5) No new mods were added to game that might affect resolution or graphics.
Is there anything I've missed? As I said just trying to recap what's been tried so far and to think of other things to try.
- @Tremayne4260 Yes, that's correct. I've also tried changing forcelowsettings and forcelowresolution to false, to no avail.
- @BunniesAreCute What is your texture memory set to? That also determines the resolution limit.
