Customizing Doom 3 with Custom Resolutions

Back in the summer of 2004, I was thrilled about the upcoming release of Doom 3. As a college intern for the first time, I had some extra cash to spend on gaming upgrades. I received a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS from someone who no longer needed it, and I scavenged a Sound Blaster Live from my old PC. My system consisted of an Athlon 64 processor and either a GeForce 6800 or 6800 GT graphics card.

Fast forward to the present, when customizing Doom 3's resolution has become a crucial aspect for many gamers. The game's default resolution options may not be satisfactory for modern gaming setups. Fortunately, there are ways to extend the game's supported resolutions using xrandr commands.

To start, run the command `xrandr -q` to retrieve your system's current output configuration and available resolutions. This will provide you with a list of supported resolutions, along with their corresponding refresh rates. Identify the resolution you want to use for Doom 3, taking note of its refresh rate.

If you have multiple outputs or devices that are not reacting, you can extend the `xrandr -q` command with additional output options. For instance, if you need to specify a refresh rate, you can run `xrandr -s 800x600 -r 85`. To change your screen resolution to one of the supported resolutions from the list, simply run `xrandr -s 800x600`.

To make these changes permanent, add the following lines to your `~/.xprofile` file:

```bash

xrandr -output Virtual1 -mode '1600x900_75.00'

```

Then, restart your computer or re-run the command using `xrandr`. You can also access the new resolution from the display settings menu.

By following these steps, you'll be able to customize Doom 3's resolution to suit your gaming preferences and enhance your overall gaming experience.

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