That widescreen trick has worked for me. Thanks a lot!
I did need several attempts however, because I'd overlooked the hint about the '+' key . :D
Has anyone tried Descent 3 from
http://www.dateiliste.com/en/descent-3/26-descent-3-installation-updates-and-modifications/120-download-the-full-version-of-descent-3.html?
I was wondering whether it's worth giving it a go. Not that I'm intending to play online but it's difficult to find additional missions otherwise. I'm only scared it would break my current installation. Everything on that site says it doesn't,
but... You never know.