I (pre) downloaded and installed Civilization 5 through Steam, on Windows 7. When I start it, Steam asks me if I would like to start:
- Civilization 5
- Civilization 5 (DirectX 9)
Then, Civilization “starts” into its menu program and asks me if I would like to start:
- Civilization 5, DirectX 9 mode
- Civilization 5, DirectX 10/11 mode, recommended
Can I disable one or both questions, and if so, how?
ie how can I make the game always start in DX10/11 mode without asking me again?
Answer
Edit
As of the latest Steam / Civilization versions, this problem has been fixed. Launching the game regularly from Steam opens only the Civilization-specific selection window, and right-clicking that menu and creating a specific DirectX-11 link will create a shortcut that shows no DirectX-selection menus.
Original answer:
I’m not sure the “why” is really on-topic here, I just think someone made a mistake. I share your pain.
As for a solution – I’ve searched online and experimented a bit, and while I could easily bypass the first dialog, I could not bypass the second. To bypass the first dialog, just don’t click “play” directly in the Steam game library. Instead, choose one of the following:
- Run the Civilization V exes directly, found in your installation folder, which should be in
<steam folder>\steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v
. It doesn’t matter which one you start, unfortunately, they all open that 2nd dialog. - A more convenient way for the above method is to ask civ to create a desktop link. In the 2nd dialog, right click and choose “create dx11 desktop shortcut”. Keep in mind that despite the name, it will prompt the 2nd dialog.
- Use Steam’s “jump list” to launch the game. Just right-click the steam icon on the taskbar and choose “Civilization V” from the list:
This issue is also being actively discussed on the Steam forums, with no resolution at the moment.
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Source : Link , Question Author : WillfulWizard , Answer Author : Community
You are a very clever individual!