How to setup for Windows 10 (if it is possible?)

[richard]

Hi Folks, I managed to get past the 800 x 600 x 16 bug, but still can't get it to run. I get the introduction screen with the background story, but then the program fails to respond and I get the message "SetDisplayMode failed".
Any advice most welcome.
Thanks

[richard]

I've managed to get past the second hurdle using the registry edit fix mentioned in another thread. Now I can get to the main menu but it is distorted. I have tested the three modes that are x 32 (colour?) and re-run the registry fix afterwards. Still welcome any advice.
Thanks

[Darinthal]

Go to the File Location.
Right Click on the Executable File
Choose Compatibility Mode
Set to Win 7
Apply Changes
Close File window
Run P3

[AlP]

Are you running it from Steam launcher? Have you tried clicking on the application itself?

It should work in Windows 10 by default, no compatibility or setup needed. I can't help but think that these issues are caused by drivers or something like Steam overlay.

[richard]

HI Darinthal & AIP, thanks for your responses.
I changed the compatibility to Win 7 from XP.
I had been launching via the desktop icon the setup process added. I'm not sure whether that launches via Steam or direct to the app. I attempted launching directly from the app in the steam directory on my local drive.
Still no joy.
Thanks

[Andrew]

Anyjoy yet?

[AgentRuby]

It's actually much better with compatibility set to xp sp2. Just go to the game folder and make a shortcut to the desktop. Then for the shortcut change compatibility there. To get full screen you may have to set your monitor to wide mode or stretch. Oh yeah, Also, go into Nvidia Control panel and set to max performance. Simple game but a lot of little objects.

[NexusMcViperen]

thanx darinthal

[mrayner59]

I could never seem to get this game working on Win7, but recently upgraded to Win10, so figured I’d give it a try. Sure enough, I encountered the same bug noted here that prevented me from launching the game. After looking through several threads dealing with the issue and just before throwing in the towel for good and rage uninstalling it again, here’s what finally did the trick for me:

1) change the compatibility settings to WinXP (either version), reduced color (16-bit) and Run as Administrator;
2) open the folder where the game is located (in your Steam library (steamapps/common) or elsewhere in the case of the GOG version) and find the P3Setup.exe file (a utility that tests your graphic settings);
3) one by one, test ALL of the settings (this seems to be absolutely essential, as I’d previous just done the highest and didn’t bother with the rest, but then got the 800x600 error message blocking the launch); and, finally
4) launch the program as normal.

Voila! (Hopefully.) Your mileage may vary, but this worked in my case without having to monkey around with the registry settings, verifying the game cache or other recommendations people made trying fix the problem. Hope it helps anyone struggling with this rather stupid and vexing bug.

[AlP]

Does the game run at 32-bit color after that? You shouldn't need to have it set to 16-bit.

[mrayner59]

Originally posted by AlP:

Does the game run at 32-bit color after that? You shouldn't need to have it set to 16-bit.

D’oh! I just tested it after unclicking that reduced color mode option and it launched with no problem and looks just fine, so that part of the step in the compatibility settings should be dispensed with. I think I was taking the precaution based on what the original error message had called for. Funny, as I wondered about that shortly after posting my comment and then saw your question, so thanks for raising it.

[M4SKUER4IDER]

do you really like this game?

[mrayner59]

Originally posted by JonTurK:

do you really like this game?

Well, if like me, you're into history, the Middle Ages and economic sims, you'll probably get a lot out of the game. The graphics are a bit dated, but still quite charming. It's arguably not as good as the second game and much better than the one that came after it.

[M4SKUER4IDER]

Originally posted by mrayner59:

Originally posted by JonTurK:

do you really like this game?

Well, if like me, you're into history, the Middle Ages and economic sims, you'll probably get a lot out of the game. The graphics are a bit dated, but still quite charming. It's arguably not as good as the second game and much better than the one that came after it.

i bought the game and i didnt understand it i tried to play 5 or 6 times and closed again
what bored me ?
seeking cheap stuffs repeatedly and fastly changing prices and demands and broken ships. ugh too much complex and small graphics. need remake but not 3d. Kind of zelda legend of time remake graphix...i tried youtube videos to learn but bored again, than i found Galactology and it is similar gameplay except you are not getting a reputation but officers.. ( tycoon system is similar) but it is still not finished waiting it.if you know kind of games ,say hi me...

[capek.vl]

I have solution on Windows 10 x64

Chanege the value path "InstalledTo" on registry by folder of your game on your PC.




Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ascaron]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ascaron\Patrizier 2]
"800x600x16"="OK"
"800x600x32"="OK"
"1024x768x16"="OK"
"1024x768x32"="OK"
"1280x1024x16"="OK"
"1280x1024x32"="OK"
"Adapter"="Primary Display Driver - display"
"InstalledFrom"=""
"InstalledTo"="D:\\Games\\Patrician 2\\"

[Anderson]

Originally posted by capek.vl:

I have solution on Windows 10 x64

Chanege the value path "InstalledTo" on registry by folder of your game on your PC.




Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ascaron]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Ascaron\Patrizier 2]
"800x600x16"="OK"
"800x600x32"="OK"
"1024x768x16"="OK"
"1024x768x32"="OK"
"1280x1024x16"="OK"
"1280x1024x32"="OK"
"Adapter"="Primary Display Driver - display"
"InstalledFrom"=""
"InstalledTo"="D:\\Games\\Patrician 2\\"

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