Chronic Logic

We are working on a patch which will add support for 1920x1080 and other widescreen resolutions.

I think the problem is the minimum resolution is 1024x768 which will not run on a 720 resolution screen.  We are actually working on an update right now which will add widescreen support and will support your screen resolution.  In the meantime try changing the options file to windowed mode and see if that helps:

http://www.pontifex2.com/smf/index.php/topic,982.0.html

It looks like it is just inconsistent for some reason, it will be looked into.  Have you had this problem on any other levels?

Let me give it a try...

Currently it is not possible to run the Zatikon in full screen mode.

Bridge Builder 2 is the non US market version of Bridge Project.  They are identical.  We are also hoping to get a patch which will add some improvements the game.

As far as I know Pontifex III development is currently on hold.

If you would like Bridge It instead of Bridge Project I would be happy to exchange them for you, just send an e-mail to support with your order information: http://www.chroniclogic.com/contact_form.php?section=support

Bridge It and Bridge Project are not related, they are separate games.  Neither is a sequel of a previous game.  Bridge It is based on Bridge Construction Set but but it not a sequel.  It is actually more limited in game-play and bridge building options.  It also lacks a level editor.  Bridge It does have much better graphics and user interface then BCS.  Bridge Project is a entirely new bridge building game and includes several features that Bridge It and Bridge Construction Set do not have such as online high scores, wood and cement building materials and additional testing vehicles (buses and tanks).  Its graphics are also much better then BCS or Bridge It and it includes a level editor which Bridge It does not.  Bridge It was developed by a company called Auran with help from Nvidia.  In the last couple years I have taken over updating Bridge It and released the add-on pack and most recent updates for it.

If anyone asks I still say Bridge Construction Set is the best bridge building game, it is just lacking in graphics which a lot of people can't look past in which case I recommend Bridge It or Bridge Project.

Bridge Project offers several features not available in BCS or Bridge It such as the online scoring, wood, concrete materials and additional testing vehicles.  I am hoping to have it improved in other areas with an update though.

I agree that the open joints need more functionality.  They should be functional without needing a piston attached to them.  I will see if this can be updated for the next patch.  Bridge Construction Set is a great game and still provided the most bridge building possibilities and options which is what I always tell people when they ask.  It just does not look as nice as Bridge It or Bridge Project.  Bridge Project does have more materials then BCS, not less:

Wood
Iron
Steel
Cable
Suspension Cable
Hydraulics
Concrete

Version 1.2 is now available for download.  It fixes some bugs and changes the gameplay a little.  Let me know if it is any better.  Also if you have specific feedback for improvements or bugs please post them.

The game should run on any video cards which have Pixel and Vertex shader 2.0 support (Intel 915, Nvidia Geforce 4 ti, Ati Radeon 9500, or any newer card), so your card should be able to run the game.  Can you check what driver version you have for your video card? 

Also have you tried the non-tutorial levels yet?  Maybe something with playing the voice is causing the crash.

Please send us your dxdiag.txt file:

1. click on "START"
2. click "run" and type "dxdiag" or type "dxdiag" into the search bar
3. click "OK" or press enter
4. check through the tabs and perform all tests
5. click "Save all Information..." and save the text file to a location of your choice

And your crashlog from Bridge Project found in your:

YOUR BRIDGE PROJECT FOLDER\Bridge_Data\output_log.txt

If you installed in the default location this will either be:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Bridge Project\Bridge_Data\output_log.txt
or
C:\Program Files\Bridge Project\Bridge_Data\output_log.txt

The first update to Bridge Project is now available for Mac and Windows:

Windows:
1. Fixed bug with registering full version on some computers
2. Fixed several bug which could allow invalid bridges records
3. Several other minor bug fixes.

Mac:
1. Fixed bug with Retina display
2. Fixed several bug which could allow invalid bridges records
3. Fixed bug preventing CTRL + mouse click from bring up the menu on joints
4. Several other minor bug fixes.

If you have purchased Bridge Project you can download version 1.2 for OSX and Windows with your original download link.

Thanks for posting the temporary work around.  The current ETA for this bug fix is the Nov 30th.