============================================================================= Jazz Jackrabbit 2 v1.21 Full Version Patch Copyright (c) 1997-1998 Epic MegaGames, Inc. ============================================================================= * Instructions/Troubleshooting Info * ============================================================================= Included with this software is the file license.doc. Please read and understand this document fully before accessing the game. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions therein, you must not access the game program; completely uninstall the game program from your hard drive, destroy any backups of the game, and return the original CD to the address listed at the end of this document. This game is not Shareware. Please do not distribute. ============================================================================= Getting Started ============================================================================= Requires: Processor: Intel's Pentium(R) processor, Pentium(R) processor with MMX(TM) technology, Pentium(R) II processor or compatibles. OS: Microsoft's Windows(R) 95. RAM: 16 MB. Hard Drive: 45 MB. CD ROM: 2X speed or better. Controller: Keyboard or Joystick (optional). Starting Jazz Jackrabbit 2 -------------------------- Insert the Jazz Jackrabbit 2 CD into your CD ROM Drive. If Windows 95 is configured to use the autorun feature, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 will automatically start its autorun program and present you with Installation and gameplay options. If your computer is not configured to take advantage of the Windows 95 autorun feature, skip this section and begin at the section titled "Installation". If Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is not installed on your computer, you will be presented with options listed below. To select an option, position your mouse pointer over your choice and click the left mouse button to select it. Install: This takes you to the installation program which is described in the section titled "Installation". Self Destruct: Don't touch this button! Readme: This option displays this readme.txt file. Quit: Exits the autorun program. If you have previously installed Jazz Jackrabbit 2, the following options will be displayed: Play: Selecting this will start the game. Reinstall: Select this option to reinstall Jazz Jackrabbit 2. Uninstall: Selecting this option will remove Jazz Jackrabbit 2 from your hard drive. Self Destruct: Don't touch this button! Readme: This option displays this readme.txt file. Installation ------------ To start the installation process, select "Install" from the autorun menu that appears when you insert the CD into the CD ROM drive, or follow these instructions to start the installation program. 1. Insert the Jazz Jackrabbit 2 CD into the CD ROM drive. 2. Click on the "Start" button located on your desktop. 3. Select "Play" from the Start menu. 4. Type in "D:\autorun.exe" (without the quotes) then click on "OK". Note: replace "D" with the drive letter of your CD ROM drive if it is different than "D". When the Installation program begins, you will be prompted to confirm that you would like to install Jazz Jackrabbit 2. Click "Yes" to continue with the installation, or click "No" to Exit. Follow the instructions given to complete the installation process. Direct X Setup Notes -------------------- Jazz Jackrabbit 2 requires that DirectX 5 is installed on your computer. If you do not have DirectX installed, the installation program will guide you through the installation process. If you have an older version of DirectX installed, the installation program will ask you if you would like to upgrade to DirectX 5. If you choose "Yes", the installation program will guide you through the installation process. If you choose "No" you will be given a warning that Jazz Jackrabbit 2 may not work correctly, and you may encounter performance problems because you are not using the latest DirectX drivers. NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU INSTALL DIRECTX 5 ON YOUR COMPUTER TO PLAY JAZZ JACKRABBIT 2. WE CANNOT OFFER TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE USING OLDER VERSIONS OF DIRECTX. ============================================================================= Party Mode - Multiplayer Notes ============================================================================= Selecting Custom Multiplayer Levels ----------------------------------- When you setup an internet multiplayer server, you can choose one of your custom levels created with the Jazz Creation Station (JCS) as the start level. To do this, press ENTER on "Select a level" in the Game Server Setup Menu and type in the name of the level you wish to start on. If you don't wish to start on a custom level, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 will automatically start on the default start level for the Part Mode game type you've selected. Talking to Other Players ------------------------ During an Internet game, you can 'talk' to all the players in the game, or 'talk' to your team mates privately. To start talking to all the players, press the "T" key on your keyboard. Then, type in what you would like to say. Finish by pressing the ENTER key. When you press ENTER, your text will be sent to all the other players in the game. If you press "T" and decide you would rather not say anything, press the ESC key to go back to the game. In Capture The Flag, if you would like to talk in private with your team mates, press SHIFT+T. This way, you can talk about strategies with your team without your opponent listening. If you or one of your team mates types private text, the name will be displayed between the "[" and "]" brackets. ============================================================================= Known Problems and Solutions ============================================================================= - Jazz Jackrabbit 2 may produce unintended anomalies if a joystick or gamepad is removed during gameplay. If this happens, you should exit Jazz Jackrabbit 2, plug the joystick or gamepad back in, and restart the game before attempting to continue. - In multiplayer mode, it may be possible for the players characters to get stuck if more than one character tries to access a spring at the same time. If this happens, you will have to start a new game to continue. - In battle mode, it may be possible for the players characters to get stuck if more than one character tries to access a pole at the same time. If this happens, you should still be able to shoot. The game will continue when one of the stuck players gets killed. ============================================================================= Visit the Jazz Jackrabbit Home Page! ============================================================================= For information about updates, add-ons, competitions, and new products, visit the Jazz Jackrabbit Web site on the World Wide Web! Just point your browser to: http://www.jazzjackrabbit.com For information about current and upcoming games from Epic MegaGames, late breaking news, and cool links, visit: http://www.epicgames.com ============================================================================= Credits ============================================================================= Arjan Brussee Lead Programmer Michiel Ouwehand Programmer Nick Stadler Art, Animation, Design Cliff Bleszinski Level Design, Co-producer Alexander Brandon Music Dean Dodrill Cinematic Animation Nando Eweg Sound Effects Jon MacLellan Additional Level Design Robert A. Allen Producer Carlo Vogelsang Sound Engine Programming Robert A. Allen Additional Music Sean Hiler Additional Music Support Group Cultural Fluency Translations Craig Lafferty Public Relations Manager Jon MacLellan Webmaster Chris Hargett Server Meister Mike Forge Manual Mark Rein Marketing Jay Wilbur Imperial Advisor Nigel Kent Administration Project Two Martin Jansen Product Manager/Webmaster Hester Leeflang Marketing Manager Martin de Ronde PR Manager Marieke Jansen Sales Manager John Williams International Sales Director Special Thanks Tom Pearson, Paul Chandler, Aaron Levinson, Shelly Fuko, Diana Gowen, Scotty Cone, Will Sweat, The Epic MegaGames Beta Testers ============================================================================= Epic MegaGames, Inc 3204 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 410 Rockville, MD 20852 ============================================================================= ============================================================================= Copyright (c) 1997-1998 Epic MegaGames, Inc. All rights reserved. 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