1stHeretic

Mouse movement issues (Did I apply Microsoft ACT correctly)?

• Geneforge 1
• Windows 7 Professional SP1
• Intel i7-4770
• 64-Bit OS
• 16 GB RAM
• GeForce GTX 970
• Logitech Gaming Mouse G600
• 1920 x 1080  @60Hz  (this is my native res)
• Downloaded via Steam
• No Mods for this game
• No cheat programs
• verified game download via steam
• read both of the following threads
• Geneforge 1-3 extremely sluggish (XP 32 bit, Steam versions) http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/topic/19424-geneforge-1-3-extremely-sluggish-xp-32-bit-steam-versions/
• Avernum 4 slowdown issues (suggested fix included in thread) http://spiderwebforums.ipbhost.com/topic/22005-avernum-4-slowdown-issues-suggested-fix-included-in-thread/
• I have also tried it loading the game with Change Resolution (Recommended) as well as not changing the resolution so that it is small

To my understanding I followed these steps

Launch the 32-bit version, create a new custom database, then a new application fix. Navigate to the affected game executable, select it, and then, on the second page of fixes, look for "ForceDirectDrawEmulation."
 
To make sure the fix stays, right-click the database and select "Install" which will apply the fixes when you launch the game outside the Compatibility Administrator.

I downloaded the ACT 5.6 ApplicationCompatibilityToolkitSetup.exe

• Installed it
• Ran the Compatibility Admin 32-bit
• Underneath Custom Database there was a New Database
• I right clicked it; create new > application fix
• the Create new Application fix, box pops up
• filled in the name of the program to be fixed "Geneforge 1"
• filled in the name of the vendor for this program "Spiderweb Games"
• I clicked on browse & went to the steam game folder
• selected Geneforge.exe
• clicked next
• Now the Compatibility modes appears
• I DID NOT select "Run this program in compatibility mode"
• I instead clicked NEXT to go to the 2nd page
• scrolled down to find ForceDirectDrawEmulation
• put a checkmark next to ForceDirectDrawEmulation
• clicked next
• clicked finish
• the menu closed
• Now, clicked on the Database & click the SAVE icon
• Database Name box appeared
• I named it "Mouse Fix - Geneforge 1"
• clicked Ok
• a NEW save box appears & is pointing to the Steam Geneforge 1 folder
• I named that file "Geneforge 1 2017-11-24" and it saved as a .sdb
•  then I Right Clicked on the DataBase & clicked Installed
• a new window pops up "The Database 'Mouse Fix - Geneforge 1' was successfully installed
• Load Geneforge 1 using steam
• game loads
• mouse cursor is still messed up & did not change at all (ie it moves very awkward & sluggish)

What did I do wrong?

Did I perform the install & "fix" correctly?

16 minutes ago, Lilith said:

Nope. Every Geneforge game has a new main character and doesn't take into account your own choices from previous games. Given how divergent the different endings are in each game, it wouldn't have been possible to account for every possible player choice over the course of a five-game series.

No worries. Appreciate the fast reply.

Is there anything carried over from G1 - G2 - G3 - G4 - G5 ?

• Character
• Items
• Previous Events
• Previous Endings
• Actions taken
• Dialogue

...or is each Geneforge game autonomous unto itself?