I did update to v1.2 of RTZ, btw.

Try adjusting

"Cap DOS Timer frequency"
"Try to reduce CPU Usage"

DMA Servicing

and the buffer sizes in the VDMSound shortcut.

If none of those works then get with the program and use DosBox like everyone else.

If none of those works then get with the program and use DosBox like everyone else.

I was polite, you could be too.

Okaay....

Please sir,

Could you try adjusting "Cap DOS Timer frequency" "Try to reduce CPU Usage" "DMA Servicing" and the buffer sizes in the VDMSound shortcut.

If you could try these and report back it would be greatly appreciated.

If the above doesn't work then it's recommended to use DosBox since development for VDMSound stopped long and and NTVDM is a terrible emulation to run DOS games in.

Your friend,

DosFreak

Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have replied so harshly. Your suggestion re: Dosbox was fine, it just could've been phrased a bit better.

To be frank, I tried both Dosbox and D-fend. First time using both, and I have to admit I found the Dosbox a bit confusing/overwhelming. The game wasn't playing any FMVs and was only using my PC speaker, and I couldn't figure out how to fix that. That's why I tried D-fend, to make the process a bit more user-friendly. I got a profile for the game off a website, but that had issues as well.

Honestly, the current method has had the best results of the three.

I have other Dos games that I'll eventually be throwing onto the computer, so I should probably study Dosbox a bit more.

Hmm, I haven't tested Return to Zork that thoroughly but I do remember that the FMV's have worked fine in DosBox for some time.

Could you try downloading a CVS build of DosBox from my signature? "DosBox CVS Builds"

Just read that thread and then download either gulikoza's or ykhwong's build of DosBox. Both are pretty much the same except for a few differences you don't really need to worry about for Return to Zork.

If you plan on playing alot of DOS games then your going to find out quick that the audio for DOS games in Windows XP is going to be pretty bad. Your best options are DosBox or playing the games on real MS-DOS with a real soundblaster. Obviously the last option may not be the most convenient so DosBox is really your only choice.

I'll be damned, it works perfectly with no adjustments with ykhwong's latest build. I don't know what the problem was with my previous Dosbox setup, but it's perfect now. Thanks for the tips, I sure feel pretty stupid now, hehe.