Is there any way to run Shadow Empire in a window?

[AdmiralEntropy]

+1 to adding a way to enter windowed mode in the UI, or at least put something in the manual. Otherwise you can only find out how to do it by first figuring out how to search the forum

[Sieppo]

I think the game is by default on borderless (windowed) more, so alt tabbing is no hassle. Not sure though (not at home), not had any problems with alt tabbing but some people with less powerful systems might have. Was looking for the setting as usual first thing after installed but forgot about it since had no actual problems.

[ch53A/Dvet_slith]

There is a minimize screen option inside the pref's tab. I know it doesn't fit the bill but at least you can switch out the screens to read your manual running in the background.

[Twotribes]

ORIGINAL: Sieppo

I think the game is by default on borderless (windowed) more, so alt tabbing is no hassle. Not sure though (not at home), not had any problems with alt tabbing but some people with less powerful systems might have. Was looking for the setting as usual first thing after installed but forgot about it since had no actual problems.

Most of the people here are saying they want 2 things up at same time so alt tab isn't helpful to them specifically nor is the preference that allows you easily to get to windows in game. I don't need windows mode as I dont have a screen big enough to utilize double stuff. The in game preference setting is fine for me but I can see where those with big screens could use it.

[ZiggyMaca]

If you un-screen lock the mouse in the options, you don't need to alt-TAB. The only thing that is annoying could be that the map will scroll in direction of the mouse on the other screen till you click on the other screen or desktop.

[RocketMan]

If I set the screen resolution in the windows.txt file to match my screen resolution (2560x1600), the bottom of the window is pushed off the screen. It looks like the windows bar on top of the window is not accounted for in the window size, thus making the vertical dimension more than the vertical pixel setting and pushing the bottom of the window off screen.

To get the full window to be visible I have to set windows.txt at 2560x1569.

It also starts out about 20 pixels off from the left side of the screen for some reason.

[Vic]

ORIGINAL: AdmiralEntropy

+1 to adding a way to enter windowed mode in the UI, or at least put something in the manual. Otherwise you can only find out how to do it by first figuring out how to search the forum

modding the windows.txt file is actually not a supported feature. It works for most people, that is why we mentioned it on the forums

[Berkyjay]

Has this feature been added to the game yet? I'd really like to play the game but this issue is a deal breaker for me.

EDIT:

Nevermind. I didn't realize you had to load a game to get the full list of preferences. Turning off mouse lock gave me what I needed.

[nukkxx5058]

After switching to windowed mode on my extended desktop (3 screens), the map won't scroll anymore when the mouse reaches the edge of the window. Had to revert to full screen.
Any idea ?

[eddieballgame]

As mentioned, via the PREFS one can minimize the game like in window mode.
If one wants to access the pdf manual while playing, simply open the manual pre-game launch & while in the game hit the 'window key'...super easy access/mechanic.