GPL Graphics Driver Problem

Hi all, I just installed 1. new Direct X 6.1 2. new 3DFx drivers (Voodoo I) 3. newest drivers for my ATI 3D Rage IIc. Since finished my GPL has got a somewhat "outwashed" look, i.e. too bright. I couldn't change it by software, all other applications (included other 3DFx games) run properly. The only way to get a decent look within the game is to change the resolution on 800x600. This lowers my framerate from about 36 to merely 20-22 fps, which I find unacceptable. Has anybody an idea? TIA, Fritz

Fritz, I had that problem with my Voodoo 1 and N2. I was able to help it, although not cure it altogether, by using the Diamond utilities to reset the monitor gamma to about 1.20 for each of the three colors. If you have a utility that will let you set the gamma, you might give it a try. DD (you know the routine for private replies)

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> Hi all, > I just installed > 1. new Direct X 6.1 > 2. new 3DFx drivers (Voodoo I) > 3. newest drivers for my ATI 3D Rage IIc. > Since finished my GPL has got a somewhat "outwashed" look, i.e. too bright. > I couldn't change it by software, all other applications (included other > 3DFx games) run properly. > The only way to get a decent look within the game is to change the > resolution on 800x600. This lowers my framerate from about 36 to merely > 20-22 fps, which I find unacceptable. > Has anybody an idea? > TIA, > Fritz

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> Hi all, > I just installed > 1. new Direct X 6.1 > 2. new 3DFx drivers (Voodoo I) > 3. newest drivers for my ATI 3D Rage IIc. > Since finished my GPL has got a somewhat "outwashed" look, i.e. too bright. > I couldn't change it by software, all other applications (included other > 3DFx games) run properly. > The only way to get a decent look within the game is to change the > resolution on 800x600. This lowers my framerate from about 36 to merely > 20-22 fps, which I find unacceptable. > Has anybody an idea? > TIA, > Fritz

Go in the settings for your graphic card (display properties, for the Monster 3D). Lower the gamma correction. It should make the colors darker. Philster

Thanks a lot guys, but the problem remains: if I change the gamma in the 3DFx utilities, all applications will get darker. And the problem is only within GPL, therefore it won't be solved this way. Still hopeful - Fritz