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Archimedean DynastyHow to get rid of the 3Dfx logo?(17 posts)solved(17 posts)solved
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Posted July 30, 2015
I checked the nglide config tool, the corresponding checkbox is unmarked. Yet, everytime a 3D scene comes up, the 3Dfx logo is displayed. And i mean everytime, not just at the start of the game.

For example: I click on training and select the first mission. The usual loading screen appears, then the cockpit with a black background, then the 3Dfx logo animation plays and finally the mission starts.
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Posted July 30, 2015
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Jekhar: I checked the nglide config tool, the corresponding checkbox is unmarked. Yet, everytime a 3D scene comes up, the 3Dfx logo is displayed. And i mean everytime, not just at the start of the game.

For example: I click on training and select the first mission. The usual loading screen appears, then the cockpit with a black background, then the 3Dfx logo animation plays and finally the mission starts.
I had this problem a long time ago and I'm pretty sure I had a cenversation about it with the guy from http://ykhwong.x-y.net/

IIRC his DosBox version got rid of this problem. But it's been2 or 3 years...so no promises.
Posted July 30, 2015
I'll check that one out, thanks!

I remember other glide games had the same problem, though here in Schleichfahrt it really shows, with the constant switching between 2D and 3D modes.
Post edited July 30, 2015 by Jekhar
Posted July 30, 2015
Try the 'nglide_config.exe' configuration utility in the 'Archimedean Dynasty\DOSBOX' folder. It has an option to disable the 3Dfx splash screen.
Posted July 30, 2015
Which does exactly nothing, as i stated in my opening post. ;-)
Posted July 30, 2015
Just delete the nGlide 3dfx splash DLL files?

I think they are 3dfxspl2.dll and 3dfxspl3.dll and they might be in more than one location in the game installation folder.
Of course, if you have a dedicated nGlide install (rather than just the bundled copy with the game installation) then they might also be present in the Windows system folders.
Post edited July 30, 2015 by korell
Posted July 30, 2015
Worth a try, i'll give it a shot once i'm home.
Posted July 30, 2015
Oops sorry for not reading closely.

You can also check the file 'DOSBOX\glide.ini' and modify the line 'NoSplash=1',

or check the file 'DOSBOX\dosbox.conf' and modify the line 'splash=true',

or check the file 'dosbox_ad.conf' and add a new line with 'splash=false'.
Posted July 30, 2015
So, i was able to try your solutions. The glide.ini already had the "NoSplash=1" line, so i tried korells tip. I renamed the 3dfxSpl2.dll in the DOSBOX subfolder into 3dfxSpl2.bak (didn't want to just delete it) and now that pesky logo is finally gone! Thanks!
Posted August 01, 2015
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XenonEngine: Oops sorry for not reading closely.

You can also check the file 'DOSBOX\glide.ini' and modify the line 'NoSplash=1',

or check the file 'DOSBOX\dosbox.conf' and modify the line 'splash=true',

or check the file 'dosbox_ad.conf' and add a new line with 'splash=false'.
XenonEngine, your third suggestion works for me. Thanks a lot :-)

Adding in 'dosbox_ad.conf' in the section '[glide]' a new line with 'splash=false' makes the splash screen disappear.
Posted August 03, 2015
Is it possible to have a cockpit view while plaing with 3DFX?
Posted August 03, 2015
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larkinflight: Is it possible to have a cockpit view while plaing with 3DFX?
The cockpit view is default for both software and 3DFX. Why do you ask? Are you missing the cockpit? As far as I know, the only restrictions of using 3DFX are:

Half-Line Mode : Not supported (always full line)
Flatshading : Not supported (always gouraud)
Perspective correction : Always activated
Transparency : Always activated
Cockpit shake : Not supported
Cockpit off and small : Not supported (only on or off)
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Jekhar: So, i was able to try your solutions. The glide.ini already had the "NoSplash=1" line, so i tried korells tip. I renamed the 3dfxSpl2.dll in the DOSBOX subfolder into 3dfxSpl2.bak (didn't want to just delete it) and now that pesky logo is finally gone! Thanks!
Last night I tried the other fix, that of changing splash=true to splash=false in the glide section of the .conf file for the game. That worked for me even with the splash DLL files present, though if you don't want the splash screen at all then those DLLs are rather useless.
Post edited August 03, 2015 by korell
Posted August 03, 2015
Thanks for your reply.

I've got the original box and CD with the game which I really like. I was trying to use 3dfx patch on it long time ago but the game was unable to use cockpits with 3Dfx at the time (and I really like those) so I gave up.

You encouraged me to buy and replay this great game again. Thanks
Post edited August 04, 2015 by larkinflight
Posted August 04, 2015
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korell: Last night I tried the other fix, that of changing splash=true to splash=false in the glide section of the .conf file for the game. That worked for me even with the splash DLL files present, though if you don't want the splash screen at all then those DLLs are rather useless.
I tried it too, but strangely that didn't work for me. I even double checked, the glide.ini already had "NoSplash=1" set correctly and i added the line "splash=false" to the [glide] section of "dosbox_ad.conf". The logo still shows up though. Removing/renaming "3dfxspl2.dll" seems to be the only option for me. Which is fine, don't get me wrong, i just wanted to share my experience. ;-)
Posted August 26, 2015
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korell: Last night I tried the other fix, that of changing splash=true to splash=false in the glide section of the .conf file for the game. That worked for me even with the splash DLL files present, though if you don't want the splash screen at all then those DLLs are rather useless.
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Jekhar: I tried it too, but strangely that didn't work for me. I even double checked, the glide.ini already had "NoSplash=1" set correctly and i added the line "splash=false" to the [glide] section of "dosbox_ad.conf". The logo still shows up though. Removing/renaming "3dfxspl2.dll" seems to be the only option for me. Which is fine, don't get me wrong, i just wanted to share my experience. ;-)
I added the line

[glide]
...
splash=false

in both "dosbox.conf" as well as "dosbox_ad.conf" and it worked. If one file stile has the line

splash=true

in it it will conflict with each other and force the logo to appear.
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XenonEngine: Oops sorry for not reading closely.

You can [cut]

check the file 'DOSBOX\dosbox.conf' and modify the line 'splash=true' to 'splash=false'

and check the file 'dosbox_ad.conf' and add a new line with 'splash=false' under [glide].
I changed the post by XenonEngine with bold text to make it more clear.
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