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WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 4:28:08 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 5:29:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 7:42:21 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 8:24:51 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 10:53:27 PM   
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http://www.gscreenlaptop.com/


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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 10:59:59 PM   
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Have you considered one of these laptops?

http://www.gscreenlaptop.com/




that's impressive. Unfortunately I purchased a new laptop a couple of months ago. A couple of cords is well within my budget though.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 11:05:22 PM   
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 


post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/20/2011 11:30:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 3:42:40 AM   
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 

+1

Well, ok, mine isn't HD, but it still looks fine and I can see everything without squinting.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 3:44:12 AM   
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 


post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake



Agreed. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 5:47:44 AM   
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I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 


post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake



Agreed. I'm drooling just thinking about it.


1920 x 1080 screen resolution.....just in a bigger size. My problem is that my old display cable is toast and I need to get a new one.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 1:16:36 PM   
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quote:

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I've done it with my 46" HDTV.  It's beautiful to see so much of the AE map at one time, and still be able to read what's on the screen. 


post a image of this puppy ...... for god sake


Hey Scott

Didn't your Dad bring a 60" screen with him?

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 5:56:32 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 9:48:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).

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ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy
What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.

The only problem, I can think of, is that the game have resolution set OVER maximum of HD, signal then get lost completely, and there is "no signal" sign on TV. Just reduce game resolution, and it should work fine.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/21/2011 11:44:38 PM   
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Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).

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ORIGINAL: ilovestrategy
What's strange is that stock Witp comes on my 32 HDTV but Storm over the Pacifc doesn't.

The only problem, I can think of, is that the game have resolution set OVER maximum of HD, signal then get lost completely, and there is "no signal" sign on TV. Just reduce game resolution, and it should work fine.



Thanks! I'll try it!

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 2:19:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry if anyone has posted this...but it is glorious to hook it up to an HD TV... I just use a vga chord, nothing special... I do this when her royal highness is away of course...

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 6:31:57 PM   
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Most of modern TVs have standard monitor slot, you just put there cable, and can pin any PC. Wiring sound is somehow more complicated, but also doable.
I have permanently attached monitor cable in my TV, but the only game I have tried so far was MoO2 (and I think it have 800x600 resolution max).


Sound is easy - just use the headphone output and an adapter to convert it to 2 RCA plugs and away you go. That's what I do for an old laptop that we have hooked to the TV for Netflix.

Both this cord and the VGA ones should be available at places like Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc...


And now you have me thinking of running my turns on the big TV - not sure I can pry it away from my son though. And in a fight he (and his army of toy soldiers and action figures) always seem to beat me up...

Xargun

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 9:52:40 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:16:30 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:25:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ahhh.. stuffed pillows to throw or punch when you are mad....very very wise.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:36:13 PM   
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As promised!





Nice sword. I presume that one is a decoy and another is within reach?

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:37:30 PM   
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Ahhh.. stuffed pillows to throw or punch when you are mad....very very wise.


My spouse...she keeps a massive number on every bed,chair,or sofa. I find them to be very handy for throwing at her cat!

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:39:47 PM   
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As promised!





Nice sword. I presume that one is a decoy and another is within reach?



There are about a dozen or so hung in the dining , living and game room. Only one is actually still sharp. And only I know which one! For you JFB's, that's a IJA officers dress staff sword. It may have been sharp once (but I doubt it!) but it ain't now!

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 10:49:37 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 11:01:31 PM   
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As promised!






Is that a harp I see to the right?

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 11:03:33 PM   
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As promised!






Is that a harp I see to the right?


A lap Harp. Like the piano next to it , it belongs to my spouse. I don't play any instrument. She plays several.


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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 11:12:04 PM   
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I see the shielding on your EMP generator is still working. What's the over/under on how long that lasts?

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 11:31:43 PM   
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I see the shielding on your EMP generator is still working. What's the over/under on how long that lasts?


Sorry , I'm afraid I don't understand what you are asking. No haba martian.

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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/22/2011 11:39:20 PM   
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RE: WITP AE on 60" widescreen TV? - 8/23/2011 2:48:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Steve, now try running AE in windowed mode, just under 1920 x 1080 resolution.  That is where you get to see a massive amount of the map at one time.  It's mind blowing.  

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