I think I've said at least six times that the problem is with me. Where did you get the idea that I blamed the patch? Oh well, let's try another angle as I typed in exactly what you had above and it didn't work. Maybe its the name of my execute file that is the issue. Here is what the target is when I create a new shortcut: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Vampire - Bloodlines\vampire-bloodlines.exe". This is what I modified it to: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Vampire - Bloodlines\vampire-bloodlines.exe" -console -heapsize 800000 -w 1920 -h 1080. "Start in" I didn't change. It reads: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Vampire - Bloodlines". Also, the dll that won't open is not a part of the engine dll. Its in a completely different folder: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Vampire - Bloodlines\vampie\cll_dlls\gameui.dll. There is only one other file there: client.dll. I did change the "0" to a "1" as instructed wherever it was you told me to do that prior. I can't believe I made the mistake with the utility file - its just too simple. It won't open unless within the "bin" file and there are only two options, "normal widescreen" and "16:10". It must be something in the shortcut command line that a computer idiot could overlook.
Now, the issue of the "read me" file. here is the end of it:
(4) You will see all of the different new resolutions displayed above those
buttons, and if you are sure that the values being displayed are compatible
with your widescreen monitor, then go ahead and click the large button
labeled "Patch it!" in order to permanently modify VTMB's engine.dll file.
(5) When you next play the game, its screen resolution will be be maxxed out
for your widescreen display. It really will take your breat away, if you have
never seen how good VTMB can look when it is being rendered in true widescreen.
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VTMB Res-Patcher utility was created by pirapira.
These instructions were written by Tessera, for the True VTMB Patch GOLD Edition.
Please tell me where it says to modify the shortcut. As I said, it'd be a good idea to add that as it might (providing people read it) save you a few headaches. Really, I didn't selectively cut and paste; its really not there!
I do appreciate your help with this. I think some eight years ago when you first helped me with some Bloodlines problem (that was at Vampire Planet) I was impressed at how quick you (and Acrimonious) were to offer help and how complete that help was. That has not changed. I know only too well how frustrating it is dealing with me and if you think you're frustrated, it pales at how frustrated I am with myself. I mean, this is someone with a BS in Geology, a BS in Meteorology, and an MS in Geophysics and I can no longer even follow simple, well written instructions. Well, I'm venting now; I apologize.