harmancode/gist:d385c6c69a786637299ba1e994977ff1

## gistfile1.txt
I've found a working solution to the problem if setting 16-bit colors isn't working out (like it wasn't for me). It is using DXWnd which is a software that wraps around other applications running them in a window. So start off with downloading that and potentially the 1920x1080 resolution exe file if you want to play in a higher resolution.

    Download DXWnd: https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/

    Download C3 1920x1080.exe: http://dl.dropbox.com/s/9rujui8kqlm4cql/c3%20-%201920x1080.exe

The later isn't 100% needed but I like to run it in that resolution.

    Step 1a) Copy the c3 - 1920x1080.exe file to your Caesar 3 installation folder. It should be the same folder as the c3.exe file is located in.

    Step 1b) Extract, to anywhere you like, and run DXWnd.

    Step 2) The program is pretty self explanatory but essentially right click in the middle and select "Add". Then select either c3.exe or the c3 - 1920x1080.exe file depending on which you intend to run. Depending on your .exe enter either 1024x768 or 1920x1080 in the Window initial position & size section. The rest of the settings here are mostly flavor.

    Step 3) Go to the video tab. Make sure that the window size & position is set to floating.

    Step 4a) Click okay and run the game. If you're running from Steam you might have to manually click the c3 - 1920x1080.exe to run it after the launcher window appears.

    Step 4b) If the window isn't showing the entire area then move the window slightly, such as down and then maximize it.

    Step 5) Start your game. Go to the Options menu and the Display Settings. Select "Windowed Screen". Otherwise the area for the mouse will be limited to the resolution which makes it impossible to play.

That's it. It can seem like a bit of a hassle but once you've got it setup it's really quick to do. This should work the same for the other games such as Pharaoh if you're having similar issues.

There's a bunch of other tweaks you can do with input in DXWnd to best suit your needs too.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/impressionsgames/comments/5kwbzx/how_to_get_caesar_iii_to_run_in_windowed_mode_on/
	I've found a working solution to the problem if setting 16-bit colors isn't working out (like it wasn't for me). It is using DXWnd which is a software that wraps around other applications running them in a window. So start off with downloading that and potentially the 1920x1080 resolution exe file if you want to play in a higher resolution.

	Download DXWnd: https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/

	Download C3 1920x1080.exe: http://dl.dropbox.com/s/9rujui8kqlm4cql/c3%20-%201920x1080.exe

	The later isn't 100% needed but I like to run it in that resolution.

	Step 1a) Copy the c3 - 1920x1080.exe file to your Caesar 3 installation folder. It should be the same folder as the c3.exe file is located in.

	Step 1b) Extract, to anywhere you like, and run DXWnd.

	Step 2) The program is pretty self explanatory but essentially right click in the middle and select "Add". Then select either c3.exe or the c3 - 1920x1080.exe file depending on which you intend to run. Depending on your .exe enter either 1024x768 or 1920x1080 in the Window initial position & size section. The rest of the settings here are mostly flavor.

	Step 3) Go to the video tab. Make sure that the window size & position is set to floating.

	Step 4a) Click okay and run the game. If you're running from Steam you might have to manually click the c3 - 1920x1080.exe to run it after the launcher window appears.

	Step 4b) If the window isn't showing the entire area then move the window slightly, such as down and then maximize it.

	Step 5) Start your game. Go to the Options menu and the Display Settings. Select "Windowed Screen". Otherwise the area for the mouse will be limited to the resolution which makes it impossible to play.

	That's it. It can seem like a bit of a hassle but once you've got it setup it's really quick to do. This should work the same for the other games such as Pharaoh if you're having similar issues.

	There's a bunch of other tweaks you can do with input in DXWnd to best suit your needs too.

	Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/impressionsgames/comments/5kwbzx/how_to_get_caesar_iii_to_run_in_windowed_mode_on/