The screen resolution seems to help , but it still does not work. I think the patches didn't install correctly. I installed them in the right order, but I got an error message when I did so. It said a file was not found and the installation was aborted. I tried this several times, but they did the same thing each time. I don't know if the patch is corrupt or if there is another patch I need to install prior to 1.02
This turning out to be more complicated than i thought. One thing i noticed after reinstalling my copy of dominion wars ilast night is that my version is 1.04 after install. I tried playing the game and it worked fine. but i tried to install the 1.05 patch i got the same error message you did. i got the patch from another website same problem, so theres nothing wrong with the patch. i need to know what is your version of the game after install, if its 1.01 then get the patch from the official game website, here's the link:
http://www.simonsays.com/dominionwars_site/Frameset.htmtheres 2 patches there 1.01 to 1.03 and 1.02 to 1.03. If your version is already 1,04 like mine, i recoment that you dont install patch 1.05 at all. Instead try the XP solution i found on the web:
1. go to the Dominion Wars shortcut.
2. right click on the icon.
3. select properties.
4. select the "compatibility" tab.
5. in the "compatibility mode" box make sure the box is checked and choose Windows 98/ME.
6. hit OK.
I told you you not to install patch 1.05 at all because i found some suggestions by other dw gamers not to do that. Try this see how it goes.
You can also try contacting customer support, i dont know if the manufacturwer still provides it, but you can try.
EDIT: i forgot to mention to try the XP solution after installing the official patches if you install them