Civilization III

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Game Information

By: Firaxis, Infogrames/Atari
Genre: Historical Fantasy, 4X Turn-Based Strategy
Release Date: October 30, 2001
Players: 1
Version: This information is based on version 1.29f, the latest version as of the time of writing.

Civilization III is a turn based strategy game from Firaxis Games and Infogrames. The basis of Civ 3, like in the previous two, is building a civilization from a primitive tribe to a modern empire, developing cities, technology, and culture, and conquering weaker empires while making peace with stronger ones.

Widescreen Support

Method

After running the game once and quitting, look in your gameDir for Civilization3.ini. Edit it, and add this line to the bottom:
keepRes=1

When you run the game, it should run at your desktop's resolution instead of 1024x768.

Screen change

Pixel based

1024x768
1280x800

Surround Gaming support

Method

Surround is supported by the Matrox SGU

Known Issues

1280x720 is unsupported.

Condensed detailed report

MGL Classification Pixel based
Widescreen method .ini
Resolution support (unknown)
Singleplayer anomalies None
Multiplayer support Full
Aspect ratio support (unknown)
HUD stretch No stretch
Cut-scenes FMVs
FMV correction Pillarboxed
Calculated grade B

WSGF links

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4100

External links

http://www.civ3.com/

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