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Torins Passage 256 Colors? #189598
08/15/07 01:20 PM
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Hello,

Went to my old games shelf and dusted off an old favorite. Cant play it (Torins Passage) cause it says I need to do 256 colors, my computer only does 16 and 32 bit. Am I out of luck? Is there anything I can do to get this game running?

Thanks

Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: ] #189612
08/15/07 01:34 PM
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Have you tried using compatibility mode? The compatibility tab should have options for playing the game in 256 colors and 640x480 resolution.

If that doesn't work, try changing the resolution and screen size before you start the game.

Right-click the desktop where there is no shortcut
Properties
Settings tab
Click the Advanced button
Adapter tab
List all modes button
Select 640 by 480, 256 Colors, 60 Hertz
OK out of it.

Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: Jenny100] #189635
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Okay, I'll give it a try. Thanks Jenny!

Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: ] #190046
08/16/07 02:20 PM
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I've played Torin's Passager a while ago. And the compability thing worked for me smile However, due to a glitch in the game somewhere, I couldn't finish the game. There was supposed to be patch for this, but I couldn't find it.



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Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: Karsten] #190109
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There's an old non-XP-specific patch ***here***

Quote:
TORINPAT.EXE
Update for Torin's Passage
12-20-95


To install the on-line (downloaded) version of the patch:
After downloading the patch to a temporary or download directory on your hard drive, and extracting the patch files, copy all of the files to the \SIERRA\TORIN (or \SIERRA\TORINDOS) directory. Overwrite any existing files and play the game normally.

To install the disk version of the patch:
Copy the contents of the disk to the \SIERRA\TORIN (or \SIERRA\TORINDOS) directory and overwrite any existing files, play the game normally.

This patch will fix the problem saving/restoring games that results in an "Error 47 Not an object" message or a General Protection Fault (in Windows).

Games saved previous to the addition of the patch may not be usable. If the save game displayed the "Error 47" problem it may be corrupted and will not work. If none of your saved games work, you must delete and reinstall Torin's Passage, apply the patch, and start a new game. You can start Torin's at the beginning of any chapter and play through successfully.

Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: Jenny100] #192275
08/22/07 10:43 AM
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Hi Jenny,

What is the "Compatibility Mode?" How do I do that?

Thanks

Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: ] #192284
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Re: Torins Passage 256 Colors? [Re: Jenny100] #192568
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Right click on the icon on your desktop. Select properties then the compatibility tap at the top of the drop down box. Check the box labeled "run this program in compatibility for" in the window select Win95. Under "Display Settings" check the box for 256 color. Then click apply. That should tell the pc to use those settings each time you use the desktop icon for that game. You can change those settings to whatever you need later following the format. This will effect only the icon you change will not effect settings for any other program on your pc. This process can be done for any icon you have btw.

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