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How to make Font size larger in game - 3/11/2014 11:48:02 PM

Freedom205

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Is it possible to increase the size of the text in the game? I am returning to the game and have a sight issue and I cant read the text anymore.

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Mike

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/11/2014 11:51:10 PM

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If you haven't already done so, try using the -altfont command line switch. It really helps make the font much easier to read.

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/11/2014 11:55:03 PM

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add the " -altFont" switch to your startup shortcut's command line, it's a bit more readable but still pretty small.

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/12/2014 5:09:51 PM

Freedom205

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thanks, I tried that but didnt help any.

Mike

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/12/2014 5:32:01 PM

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I have used the magnifier that comes with Windows, but it can be annoying. It does help see some of those Dutch/Burmese words that run together, better.

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/12/2014 8:50:08 PM

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ORIGINAL: Mike Hall

thanks, I tried that but didnt help any.

Mike

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/12/2014 9:06:39 PM

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Lowering the resolution will increase the text size.

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/13/2014 6:35:31 AM

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What HansBolter said.

If -altfont does not improve things, the only way to increase text size is to decrease resolution but to continue running the game in full screen mode.

For my 16:9 TFT with native resolution of 1920x1080, the next lower working 16:9 res would be 1600x900. Be aware that only a limited set of resolutions work.

To try out which fit best you can use the table in below link:
Resolution Wiki

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RE: How to make Font size larger in game - 3/13/2014 11:02:21 AM

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Not long ago I had a computer meltdown and was not in a position to acquire a replacement so I cobbled together one from old parts.

Its decidedly underpowered and I'm using a small monitor.

I'm running the game at 1024x768 and my old myopic eyes are having no trouble reading the text.

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