Applying Upgrades ----------------- Please read the file "UPGRADE.TXT" for information about applying the upgrade. Updates ------- For detailed information about programming changes, please look at the file "UPDATES.TXT". Requirements ------------ IBM PC or 100% compatible 386 DX-33 or better 4MB of RAM SVGA (VESA) supported graphics card with 1 MB of video memory Hard disk with 10MB of free space 100% Microsoft compatiblle mouse and driver 550K of free conventional 2.7 free Extended (XMS) memory Common Error Messages --------------------- 1. DOS4GW Error: Chunk File Error Problem: Not enough files and/or buffers in CONFIG.SYS Solution: Edit CONFIG.SYS and change files and/or buffers to a minumum of 30. (NOT 30,0) 2. DOS4GW Error 2001 Problem: EMM386 is making Expanded memory (EMS) not Extended memory (XMS). DOS4GW is not compatible with Expanded memory (EMS.) Solution: Edit the CONFIG.SYS file and replace the word RAM with the word NOEMS. 3. No Mouse Driver Problem: Civil War needs a DOS mouse driver to run. If there is no mouse driver loaded the program will not run. Solution: Find and load the mouse software on your computer. If you do not have any software for your mouse, call the Microsoft Customer Service at 1-800-426-9400 and ask for a DOS mouse driver for an MS-DOS based program. 4. No Vesa Bios Installed Problem: Civil War runs in SVGA at 640x480 with 256 colors and requires an SVGA (VESA) supported graphics card with 1MB of video memory to run. Solution: Find the software for your video card and load the VESA driver that comes with it. If not try downloading and running UNIVBE (a universal vesa driver) from "ftp.scitechsoft.com", "http://www.scitechsoft.com", America Online or Compuserve. 5. Cannot allocate real mode memory for vesa info block. Problem1: You are using the Matrox Millenium graphics card. Solution1: Download Vesa Bios version 1.9 from Matrox BBS and update video card Vesa Bios. Matrox: 514-685-2630 Matrox BBS: 514-685-6008 Problem2: You are using Vesa support that is incompatible with the card or with the game. Solution2: Try using a different vesa driver such as UNIVBE. 6. No Sound Problem: You are selecting the wrong sound card, the wrong IO,IRQ,DMA addresses or not loading the software required to make the sound card work. Solution: Run SETUPSND at the CIVILWAR prompt and reset the sound card to the proper settings or find and load all the software for your sound card. If unsure of either consult your documentation or contact the manufacturer. Windows 95 ---------- Civil War is an MSDOS application. If you are running Windows 95, then you should run Civil War in MSDOS mode. To do this, go to the Start Menu, Select Shut Down, then select "Restart the computer in MSDOS mode". You can set up an icon to run Civil War by following these instructions: Right click on an empty part of the desktop. Select New... Shortcut Click on Browse Locate the directory where you installed Civil War Click on CIVIL.BAT or CIVILWAR.BAT and then on Open Click on Next> Type in "Civil War" Click on Next> Select an Icon from those displayed Click on Finish Right click on the Civil War icon that is now on your desktop Select Properties Click on the Program tab Click on Advanced Click on MS-DOS mode Click OK Click OK Whenever you click on the Civil War icon, the computer will automatically go into MSDOS mode. Depending on your graphics or sound card, you may be able to run the program without going to MSDOS mode. However it may be slower and less reliable. Non-English Versions -------------------- Civil War has some support for the following languages: German Dutch English French Spanish Italian You can install Civil War using an alternative installation program: INST_EUR : French, Spanish, Italian INST_US : English INST_GER : German INST_NL : Dutch Or if you have already installed Civil War, you can use a text editor to edit INSTALL.DAT and change the line: LANGUAGE=ENG Replace ENG with: FRE : French GER : German ITA : Italian NL : Dutch (Netherland) SPA : Spanish Keyboard Shortcuts ------------------ Arrow keys: Scroll the map window up/down/left/right + : Zoom in - : Zoom out Space : On the Campaign Screen, toggle between resource and troop mode. Return : On most popup boxes Return will be the same as clicking OK. Escape : On most popup boxes, Escape will be the same as clicking CANCEL. Escape : In other places, Escape will allow you to quit the program. F1 and F2 : On the battle screen, selects a different unit if there are several units in the same place. Serial/Modem Play: ------------------ You can change the IRQ settings for the comms ports by clicking on the part of the serial settings box that displays the IRQ number for the port and typing in the correct IRQ setting. The IRQ settings and default port number are saved in a configuration file (ACW.INI) so that you only need to set it up once. If you are using a serial mouse, then the comms port that it is attached to is automatically disabled. Saved Games ----------- When you save your game position, they are saved into the same directory that you installed Civil War. If you are playing by yourself against the computer, then they will have an extension of .SAV If you are playing against another player via Modem, Serial or IPX, then the filename will have an extension of .SV2 Playing on a 4 Mb Machine ------------------------- If you only have 4 Mb of memory in your machine, then a different version of the game is run, which uses less memory. The only difference is that when you select the encyclopedia, it will exit from the main game and load up a seperate Encyclopedia program. This means that: - Selecting the Encyclopedia may result in a delay of a few seconds while it is loading. - While it loads you see a blank screen with a flashing cursor! - The music stops and restarts when the encyclopedia is loaded. - If you select Encyclopedia from the Realism settings screen, then when you exit the Encylopedia you will go back to the main menu instead of remaining at the Realism Screen. Quitting to Dos --------------- Pressing ESCAPE will give you the option to quit to Dos. This will not work while processing the AI in a Campaign game. BUILDINGS WHICH IMPROVE TROOP TRAINING TIME: -------------------------------------------- Training Camp : Reduces the time to train new regiments by 30% Recruitment Center: Reduces time by 20% Current Army List ----------------- The lines connecting a unit with its commander can be drawn in 4 different ways to show whether they are acting indendantly from their commander. No Line: Unit is operating independantly from its commander Thin Line: Unit is attached to its commander, but has been given an ordered to be independant, which hasn't reached him yet. Thick Line: Unit is attached to its commander. 2 Thin lines: Unit is independant, but is attempting to rejoin his commander. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL SUPPORT HELPLINE: If you have problems with loading or installing Civil War, then please attempt to read through the available documentation one more time. In the event that your problems are still unsolvable, then please contact our Helpline on: UNITED KINGDOM: Voice = 0181-343-9143 Web Site = www.empire.co.uk UNITED STATES: Voice = (301) 916-9303 Fax = (301) 916-0437 CompuServe = GO GAMBPUB America Online = eisoft@aol.com Web Site = www.empire-us.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note from Steven Morle-Green (Lead Programmer of Civil War) A lot of time and effort has gone into developing Civil War, and if there is enough interest from game players we intend to continue upgrading and producing add-ons for it. If you have any useful comments about Civil War, or suggestions for future versions, add-ons or sequels, then please email us at: greenius@sprynet.com Also check out the following World Wide Web Pages for more information about new updates and products: http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/greenius/ http://www.empire.co.uk http://www.empire-us.com Reporting Bugs -------------- Send an email to greenius@sprynet.com If possible, find a way of reproducing the problem, and attach a saved game which demonstrates the problem. Also look in the CIVILWAR directory for a file called "ACW.BUG", and if it exists attach or included that with the email. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- End of Changes ---