I want to play Tropico 4 on my computer but first I want to make sure i can run it, since my computer is not brand new. So I downloaded the demo to make sure it runs correctly but, I got an error when I tried to play it. It stated "failed to initialize video mode", could somebody tell me what to do, I really want to buy this game. Thanks in advance.

You should still have logs in %APPDATA%\Tropico 4\logs

Could you please post one in [code] tags?

Also, you could please list your operating system (and service packs), graphics card, amount of RAM, and CPU (and/or speeds)? If you don't know this, you can use Piriform's Speccy ( http://www.piriform.com/speccy ; it's free ), as it'll give you what you need to check/list these.

Operating System
MS Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP2
CPU
Intel Pentium D 935
Presler 65nm Technology
RAM
1.00 GB DDR2
Motherboard
Intel Corporation DG965WH 64 °C
Graphics
FPD1775W (1280x720@60Hz)
Intel® G965 Express Chipset Family
LogMeIn Mirror Driver
Hard Drives
78GB Volume0 (ATA)
Optical Drives
SONY CD-RW CRX230EE
Audio
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC

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(25-06-2012 12:40 AM)Swixel Wrote:  You should still have logs in %APPDATA%\Tropico 4\logs

Could you please post one in [code] tags?

Also, you could please list your operating system (and service packs), graphics card, amount of RAM, and CPU (and/or speeds)? If you don't know this, you can use Piriform's Speccy ( http://www.piriform.com/speccy ; it's free ), as it'll give you what you need to check/list these.

ok i posted it

Unfortunately that GPU won't work, and your RAM quantity is below specifications too (you need 2GB). If I recall that CPU is fine.

You would need more RAM and a better graphics card (most of the lower end ones are fine). Check against the game's specifications and the card's description if you go that route.

(25-06-2012 12:50 AM)Swixel Wrote:  Unfortunately that GPU won't work, and your RAM quantity is below specifications too (you need 2GB). If I recall that CPU is fine.

You would need more RAM and a better graphics card (most of the lower end ones are fine). Check against the game's specifications and the card's description if you go that route.

ok thanks, I heard that it would run if I changed the screen to landscape could u tell me how to do that?

Landscape mode is "wide is longer; tall is shorter" (portrait is "wide is shorter; tall is longer"). By default you will be running in it. Switching between modes only makes a difference if there is a resolution issue.

Unfortunately, your graphics card does not support the shader model used in the game (none of the pre-3rd-Generation i3/i5/i7 Intels do properly), which prevents it from launching properly at all. You could try updating your drivers (if they are out of date) in a bid to get the integrated GPU working, but my understanding of that particular model is that it is highly unlikely at best.

yep, those integrated intel cards aren't worth much. Certain models, and certain games they have found ways around it, but its usually not pretty, forcing some lower graphical settings or such.

you can find a more than adequate card at newegg.com or similar retailer for less than $50.