Hype - the Time Quest DEMO Ubi Soft Entertainment --------------------------------------------------------------- If you are viewing this text on-screen with Notepad, select the "Automatic new line" option in the Edit menu so that the text is automatically adjusted to the width of your window. --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for playing "Hype - the Time Quest". We hope you enjoy the game. You are strongly advised to read this document for the most up-to-date information on the game and its installation. =============================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS ================== I. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS II. INSTALLING THE GAME Advice on Installation Access Path III. INSTALLATION OPTIONS According to your 3D Card According to your Computer's Memory IV. 3D CARD DRIVERS V. HINTS VI. MAXIMISING THE GAME'S PERFORMANCE VII. UNINSTALLING THE GAME VIII. MENUS IX. GAMEPAD AND KEYBOARD CONTROLS X. TROUBLESHOOTING XI. 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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ========================== Minimum Configuration --------------------- Pentium 200 MMX Windows 95, 98 or NT 32 Mb RAM 3Dfx Voodoo 1 or 2 graphics accelerator or Direct X compatible cards CD-ROM drive 12x minimum Keyboard or gamepad 16 million colour monitor 16-bit Video card 16-bit sound card or higher Minimum installation requirements =========================================== 100Mb space on your hard drive Recommended Configuration =========================================== Pentium 266 MMX or higher 64 Mb RAM 3D graphics cards supported by the game --------------------------------------- Here are the Internet sites of various 3D card manufacturers where you can find the latest drivers for your 3D card.NVidia: Riva 128 Riva 128 zx Riva TNT http://www.nvidia.com Matrox: G100 G200 Mystique (4Mo - 8Mo) http://www.matrox.com ATI: Rage Pro (4Mo - 8Mo) http://www.atitech.ca 3Dfx: Voodoo Graphics Voodoo II Voodoo Rush Voodoo Banshee http://www.3dfx.com Rendition: V2200 http://www.rendition.com Intel: I740 http://www.intel.com 3DLabs: Permedia 2 Permedia 3 http://www.3Dlabs.com S3: Savage 3D http://www.S3.com Sound cards supported by the game --------------------------------- Creative : Sound Blaster 16 Sound Blaster 32 Sound Blaster 64 Sound Blaster 128 Sound Blaster Live Ensoniq 64 pci Turtle Beach: Montego 2 Malibu Surround 64 Daytona pci Montego A3D Diamond: Monster Sound mx200 Guillemot: Maxi 16 Maxi ess Maxi 64 Yamaha: Waveforce 192 digital (wf192d) Videologic: SonicStorm pro pci Xitel: Storm VX II. INSTALLING THE GAME ==================== Installation Advice ------------------- 1. "Hype - the Time Quest" is a high-performance multimedia program. This game was created to get the most out of your multimedia computer. Before installing the program, or before starting to play, you are advised to close any applications that may still be open. 2. Make sure you have the latest drivers for your 3D card. This is extremely important for maximum game performance. Refer to "Installation Options According to your 3D Card". III. INSTALLATION OPTIONS ================================= You can choose different types of installation on your computer. This option will depend on your 3D card and how much memory you have on your computer. According to your 3D Card ------------------------- "Hype - the Time Quest" is optimised to function with two types of 3D card drivers: DirectX 6.1 and Glide3.01 By default, the installation will suggest the DirectX6 version, as this is the easiest to install.However, if you have a 3Dfx card, the game's performance will be increased with the Glide 3.01 version. If you do not want the default installation option, click on "change", then choose an installation type from the list suggested to you. 1- If your card works with 3Dfx technology and you are ready to update the drivers for your card, choose version Glide3. 2- If your card is not a 3Dfx card choose DirectX 6.1. In both cases, refer to your video card user's manual for relevant details and requirements. If the installation system detects an out-of-date version of the drivers required, it will install the up-to-date versions if necessary. Only with these versions will you be able to play "Hype - the Time Quest". When you start the game, the driver versions will be tested and an error message will inform you if you do not have the latest drivers (See "3D card drivers"). Note: ===== * If you are using an AGP 3D card. The game requires a minimum 8Mb of AGP memory. You can adjust this amount on your computer's BIOS. If you do not have enough AGP memory, you will get an error message when you start the game. * If you are using an AGP 3D card, you may have difficulties running the game properly. Refer to the "UbiConfig_EN.txt" for further information. * If you are installing the game in Windows NT, the default installation type will also be DirectX6, but you are advised to choose Glide3. In this case, refer to the "Installation of Glide3.txt" document to update your 3D card's drivers. IV. 3D CARD DRIVERS ======================= It is EXTREMELY important that you have all the latest drivers for your 3D card. All 3D card manufacturers frequently update their drivers and it is very likely that the drivers you installed when you purchased your card have since become outdated. Find the latest DirectX drivers Kit at www.microsoft.com You need the 6.1 or better version. Find the latest Glide drivers at www.3dfx.com You need the 3.01 or better. V. HINTS ======== "ALT" + "TAB" ------------ You are strongly advised against switching to other applications by pressing "Alt" + "Tab" during the game. Loading a level ---------------Loading a level in "Hype - the Time Quest" can take a while owing to the large number of graphic elements contained in the level. The progress bar for the time taken to load is not always accurate, since this time depends on your system. Don't worry if your progress bar is full and you still have to wait a few more seconds. How do quit the game? -------------------- From the game, press "ESC" to pause the game. Choose "Main Menu". From the main menu, select "Quit". You will be asked to confirm your choice. VI. MAXIMISING THE GAME'S PERFORMANCE ===================================== You will be able to play "Hype - the Time Quest" perfectly well on some systems and less well on others. The game's performance and fluidity are directly linked to the performance of your PC, 3D card and sound card. Here is some advice on maximising the game's fluidity. 1. If your card supports Glide3 technology (all Voodoo cards), select this type of installation rather than the one proposed by default. Refer to the "3D card drivers" section. 2. Reduce the quality of the textures. Proceed as follows: * Choose "Options" from the main menu * Then choose "Picture" * Choose adjust cursor from the "Textures" line 3. If you want to optimise the game in more detail, there is a utility to change graphic and sound characteristics. Refer to the "ubiconfig_EN.txt" document on the CD-ROM. VII. UNINSTALLING THE GAME ========================== If you have already installed the game on your computer, you can uninstall it or change the type of installation. If you want to change the type of installation, it is best to uninstall the game first, otherwise some files may take up unnecessary space on your hard disk. To uninstall the game, choose the uninstall option in the main menu or from the Windows "Start" menu via the following path: "Programmes\Ubi Soft\Hype - the Time Quest" Choose "Uninstall Hype - the Time Quest". VIII. MENUS =========== Adjusting the graphic quality ----------------------------- "Hype - the Time Quest" offers a very high graphic quality. However, depending on your computer's configuration, the graphic workload can slow down the game. You can access the picture control menu by selecting "Options" from the main menu, then "picture". You can adjust the "Graphic quality", the "screen size" and the "textures" using the cursors. "Graphic quality" allows you to modify the importance of certain visual elements which require a lot of processing - for example, Hype's shadow. "screen size" reduces the display surface on your screen and improves the fluidity of the game. "Textures" modifies the quality of the textures. The lower the level, the more fluid the game. Adjusting the Volume -------------------- Some sound cards do not respond well when you adjust the volume in certain applications. If you have trouble adjusting the volume from the game, adjust the volume of your computer manually by double-clicking on the speaker icon at the bottom right of your Windows screen or by going into the control panel on your PC. IX. CONTROLS ============= QWERTY keyboard --------------- (default configuration) Arrows : control the character Left shift: run (when held down) Ctrl : jump Space bar : Action Enter : Use magic X : Select/deselect sword Z (Y in German): Select/deselect crossbow Numpad0 : vision mode (hold down) Delete : Select magic A : Step to the left S : Step to the right AZERTY keyboard -------------- (default configuration) Arrows : control the character Left caps : run (when held down) Ctrl : jump Space bar : Action Enter : Use magic X : Select/deselect sword W : Select/deselect crossbow 0 Ins : vision mode (hold down) Del : Select magic Q : Step to the left S : Step to the right Gamepad ------- All 8 button gamepads are supported. This is the configuration for a Microsoft SideWinder (c). Button A : Jump Button B : Action Button C : Use magic Button X : Select/deselect weapon Button Y : vision mode (hold down) Button Z : Select magic Right button : Sidestep (hold down) Left button : Run (hold down) Information on directions ------------------------------- Up button: Up in the menus and in the inventory Walk forward Run if the run button is held down Down button: Down in the menus and in the inventory Move backwards Left button: move left in the menus and the inventory Turn to the left Right button: move right in the menus and the inventory Turn to the right X. TROUBLESHOOTING =================== Non-existent or faulty files ---------------------------- The game may not be able to find the right files on your hard drive if they do not exist or if they are faulty. In this case, you must reinstall the program. To do this, you do not need to uninstall the game. Simply restart the installation in the same way as you did the first time. No sound -------------- If there is no sound or music in the game. * Quit the game * Restart your computer * Then restart the game and reload your game Graphic Resolution Problem in Windows ------------------------------------- If there is a problem in the game which suddenly takes you back to Windows, the initial graphic resolution may not have been restored. This typically leads to your desktop being bigger than usual and you will no longer see the application icons. To reconfigure your desktop appearance: * Right click on the desktop * Click on Properties * Choose the "Settings" tab XI. 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