Warlords III Demo Readme 5/14/97 Table of Contents 1. Requirements 2. Performance Recommendations 3. Windows 95 Autoplay Install Instructions 4. About the Demo 5. How to contact Technical Support 6. Troubleshooting 7. Copyright Information 1. REQUIREMENTS Pentium 75MHz or faster Windows 95 with compatibility with Direct X 3.0a (included) 16MB of RAM 4X CD-ROM drive or faster 640 x 480, 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 supported in 256 color mode Sound Blaster 16 and 100% compatible sound cards 30MB of hard disk space *System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers. **If you experience problems with the installation or compatibility of Direct X on your machine, please contact Microsoft or the hardware manufacturer of the video or sound card you have in your machine. 2. PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATIONS 640x480 mode is recommended as an expert mode option because of the smaller viewing area. In addition, there is no hero history in this video mode making the game even tougher. Turn off animated water on Pentium 75 and 90 machines. 3. WINDOWS 95 INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS Warlords III: Reign of Heroes Demo Installation Instructions for Windows® To Install From The Red Orb Entertainment E3 1997 Demo Shell: In the Warlords III section of the Red Orb E3 1997 Demo Shell, click the Demo button. Click the Launch button. This will launch the Warlords III Demo installer. It will take you out of the Red Orb E3 1997 Demo Shell. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Warlords III Demo. You can install the program manually: Click the Start button on the taskbar and choose Run. Type D:\Warlords III Demo\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled Open. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.) Click the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Warlords III Demo. To Play Begin at the Windows 95 desktop. Click the Start button, point to Programs, and then Red Orb Entertainment. Click the Warlords III Demo menu item to start the program. To Remove If you need to remove the Warlords III Demo, begin at the Windows 95 desktop. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the Install/Uninstall tab and select the Warlords III Demo from the list of programs. Click the Add/Remove button and then click the Yes button to remove the program. 4. ABOUT THE DEMO The Warlords III Demo is included in the Red Orb Entertainment Demo released at E3. You will find two scenarios in this demo. Both are limited to single player play only. In the full product you will have the opportunity to play against up to eight human opponents over IPX, TCP/IP over the Internet, and direct serial and modem connection. The tutorial scenario provides an introduction to the basic elements of gameplay of Warlords III. We recommend that you please take the time to play through the tutorial. It is very helpful to introduce the product, interface and game play elements. The Elven Guardians scenario is also a great introductory scenario that provides just enough challenge for novice and experienced Warlords. The Elves have an edge. So, if you are new to the game, choose that side with the beginner option. Boroq’s Tribe in the Psycho mode is at a distinct disadvantage and should provide a hearty challenge for even the most experienced Warlord. 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Q: My demo doesn’t install, what should I do? or My demo installed but doesn’t work? A: We are releasing an updated demo in the first week of July on the Warlords III Web Page. The URL is WWW.Warlords3.com. This updated demo may solve some of your install or demo problems. *System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers. **If you experience problems with the installation or compatibility of Direct X on your machine, please contact Microsoft or the hardware manufacturer of the video or sound card you have in your machine. 6. HOW TO CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have worked through these troubleshooting suggestions and still need assistance, you can contact Broderbund Technical Support by using the options listed below. It will be very helpful if you can tell us your computer make and model, and the brand names of both the video card and sound card you are using. If possible, have the computer both positioned near your phone and turned on. Please also be prepared to give us a detailed description of what happens when you try to run the program. You can contact us in any of the following ways: · Internet - Online support is available through our World Wide Web site at http://www.broderbund.com · Phone - Call us at (415) 382-4700 from Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. · CompuServe - Type GO BB at any prompt to access Broderbund’s area in CompuServe, or send your questions to support@broderbund.com · America Online - Use the Keyword: BRODERBUND to find our Product Support Boards, or address your questions to BBund Tec1 or BBund Tec2 using AOL’s electronic mail. · Mail - Send your questions to Broderbund Technical Correspondence, P.O. Box 6125, Novato, CA 94948-6125. 7. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Copyright Ó 1997 Strategic Studies Group. All rights reserved. Warlords is a trademark of Strategic Studies Group. Reign of Heroes, Red Orb Entertainment, and Broderbund are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Red Orb Entertainment is a division of Broderbund Software, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Thank you for trying out the Warlords III: Reign of Heroes Demo. We really hope that you enjoyed our product. Look for it in stores August 21, 1997. End of ReadMe.