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Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM) Demo Manual
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Copyright ⌐ 1999 SouthPeak Interactive LLC, Cary, NC, USA.
All Rights Reserved.
ANIMANIACS, characters, names and all related indicia are
trademarks of Warner Bros. ⌐ 1999.
SouthPeak Interactive and the SouthPeak
Interactive logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SouthPeak Interactive LLC. « indicates U.S.A. registration.
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE
Use duplication or disclosure of this software and related
documentation by the U.S. government is subject to the
Agreement with SouthPeak Interactive LLC and the Restrictions
set forth in FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software -
Restricted Rights (June 1987)
*************************************************************
Table of Contents
==========================================
I - System Requirements
II - Installation
III - Controls
IV - The Menus
V - Sound
VI - Help Text
VII - Contact Information
VIII - Multi-Player Internet
IX - Playing Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM) on the Zone
I. System Requirements
==========================================
166MHz processor
Microsoft Windows 95/98
32MB RAM
2MB of free disk space
4x CD-ROM
2MB PCI video adapter with DirectX compatible drivers
16-Bit Windows compatible sound card with DirectX compatible drivers
Microsoft compatible mouse
Gamepad, joystick or keyboard
DirectX 6.0 (Included)
28.8 modem speed (for Internet play)
II. Installation
==========================================
1. Run the setup file to begin installation and follow the
onscreen prompts.
2. To uninstall the Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM),
go to the "Start Menu/Program Files/SouthPeak Interactive/
A Gigantic Adventure Demo/Uninstall A Gigantic Adventure Demo"
Disable screen savers for optimal performance.
III. Controls
==========================================
Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM) Demo, supports keyboard,
gamepad, and joystick controllers.
Following are the default controls for the keyboard, gamepad,
and joystick controllers. In the Options portion of the Menus,
you can change any of these default settings.
Playing the game with Caps Lock turned on makes your character
run instead of walk, just like holding down the shift key.
Keyboard
run - shift
jump - control
throw/hit - space
turn to operate - up arrow
walk left - left arrow
walk right - right arrow
duck or drop down - down arrow
Game pad
run - A(1)
jump - B(2)
throw/hit - C(3)
turn to operate - up
walk left - left
walk right - right
duck or drop down - down
Joystick (3 button)
run - A(1)
jump - B(2)
throw/hit -C(3)
turn to operate - up
walk left - left
walk right - right
duck or drop down - down
F1 - Help
F5 - Save Game
F7 - Restore Load Game
F8 - Turn Off Interface
F9 - Exit to Control Booth
F10 - Quit
Game Controllers (Gamepad and Joysticks)
The Auto-Repeat Button on Gamepads and Joysticks cause
unpredictable results and are not supported. Please make
sure you have turned off Auto-Repeat
Game play problems can arise if you don't have the proper
device drivers for your gamepad or joystick, and if you
haven't calibrated their performance before using them.
Device Drivers for Gamepads and Joysticks
Device Drivers are special code packages that are used to
allow a hardware device to interface with the Windows
95/98 operating system of your computer.
The device drivers for your gamepad or joystick usually
ships with the hardware. Windows 95 also includes some
default device drivers that might work with your game
controller, and you can also go to most of the game
controller manufacturers' websites to get updated and
patched versions of their device drivers.
Checking which Game Controller Device Drivers are active for
your Gamepad or Joystick.
1. Click the Windows 95/98 start button.
2. Select the "Settings" option
3. Select "Control Panel."
4. From the Control Panel find the Game Controllers icon
and select it.
5. A Dialog Window with tabs will appear.
6. On the "General" tab will be a list of the current
Game Controller device drivers.
7. If your Controller is listed, and the status is "OK"
then you are ready to test and calibrate. (See the
section on Calibrating and Testing A Gamepad or
Joystick).
8. If your joystick of gamepad controller is NOT on the
list, you will have to add it.
Adding a Device Driver for a Gamepad or Joystick
1. Click the Windows 95/98 start button.
2. Select the "Settings" option
3. Select "Control Panel."
4. From the Control Panel find the Game Controllers icon
and select it.
5. A Dialog Window with tabs will appear.
6. On the "General" tab will be a list of the current
Game Controller device drivers.
7. Remove any Game Controllers that are NOT on your
computer by highlighting the particular controller in
the Controller list, and clicking the "Remove" button.
8. Click the "Add" button.
9. From the "Add Game Controller" list, select the
controller that matches your hardware. If a match is
not found, click the "Add Other" button.
10.Find the manufacturer of your game controller and
click to highlight them.
11.Find your game controller model and click to highlight
it. If it is not on the list, or if you have a later
version, click the "Have Disk" button and install the
device driver from the disk.
12.Once you have added the game controller device driver,
you need to calibrate and test it.
Calibrating and Testing a Gamepad or Joystick
1. Click the Windows 95/98 start button.
2. Select the "Settings" option
3. Select "Control Panel."
4. From the Control Panel find the Game Controllers icon
and select it.
5. A Dialog Window with tabs will appear.
6. On the "General" tab will be a list of the current
Game Controller device drivers.
7. If your gamepad device driver is not on the list you
will need to add it. (See Adding a Device Driver)
8. Click on the Properties button.
9. A dialog window with tabs will appear.
10.Select the Test tab and follow the instructions.
IV. Menus
==========================================
In Game Main Menu:
During game play, pressing the Escape key gives you a menu of
eight choices.
Control Booth
The Control Booth option automatically returns you to the
control booth, where you can choose a new game.
Options
The Options button provides you with a list of features
you can customize for your individual game playing needs.
High Score
Select this button to view the current list of the top
ten scores.
Replay
In single player mode, Replay will reset you to the last
checkpoint. You will not lose a life. In two player mode,
Replay wil cause it to be the other player's turn. It
will reset the current player to the last checkpoint and
they will not lose a life.
Help
The Help screen gives you information that will help you
play A Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM).
Exit
The Exit button allows you to quit the game.
V. Sound
==========================================
Within the game, the sound balancing between soundFXs and the
CD music have internal adjustments (Sound from the Options Menu).
If the soundFXs are not loud enough when set to maximum within
the game, it means the CD and WAV volume settings for your
Windows sound support system need to be adjusted. At the Windows
Sound Device Volume Controls Dialog Window, tune the WAV volume
up to increase the range for Animaniacs' SoundFXs, and turn the
CD volume down to lower the Animaniacs' Music range.
A good balance setting at the Windows control area will result
in an excellent voice/soundfxs mix when playing the game.
VI. Help Text
==========================================
Red switches activate platforms
Purple switches open doors
Pull combination switches for a surprise!
Blue balloons go up and down
You can steer red balloons
Push books to reach higher places
Bouncy objects give great height
Slippery surfaces make you out of control
Defy gravity with atomic balls!
Powerups make you invincible!
VII. Contact Information
==========================================
Please visit SouthPeak Interactive's web site at
http://www.southpeak.com to obtain additional information
or contact our Technical Support team.
Technical Support - United States and Canada
Email: support@southpeak.com
Phone: (919) 677-9775
8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Eastern time Monday thru Friday and
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday & Sunday
Technical Support - Australia
Email: Southpeak@startekeurope.com
Telephone: 001144 1429 855061
09:00 - 19:00 Eastern Standard Time
Technische Hilfe - Deutschland (Germany)
Email: Southpeak@startekeurope.com
Telephone: 44 1429 855061
09:00 - 19:00 GMT
L'information Technique - France
Email: Southpeak@startekeurope.com
Telephone: 44 1429 855061
09:00 - 19:00 GMT
Technical Support - United Kingdom
Email: Southpeak@startekeurope.com
Telephone: 01429 855061
09:00 - 19:00 GMT
We will be able to help you more quickly if you have the
following information available when you contact us:
- The brand name of your computer
- The type of CPU and its operating speed
(e.g. Pentium-166mhz)
- The operating system and version
(e.g.. Windows 95)
- The amount of RAM in your computer
- The brand name and model of sound card in your computer
- The brand name and model of video card in your computer
- Speed of CD-ROM Drive
- The amount of video memory (VRAM) in your computer
VIII. Multi-Player Internet
==========================================
Connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
You must sign up at the "the Zone" website to initiate
internet play. Go to www.zone.com where you will
receive a login and password.
If you already have a login for "the Zone" it will take you
to the 'Animaniacs' room. There you can either choose to
be a host or join a game that has not been started yet.
Through an interface screen, the players will
determine the number of participants. (Color shields will
represent each player on other player's screens during
play)
Once all players are ready to play the host controls when
the game play begins by clicking on the "launch" button.
Play will begin when all players have clicked "play"
Two to four players may compete in a game in which
they race through a level fighting villains and
navigating obstacles while collecting as many film cans
as possible. You can choose from five special Internet
levels. Each player's score is based on how fast the
player can complete the level and the number of film
cans collected. Each film can subtracts from the player's
time (three seconds per can). For example, if Player 1
completes the level in 100 seconds and collects 30 film
cans, then the adjusted time is 10 seconds. If Player 2
completes the level in 125 seconds and collects 40 cans,
then the adjusted time is 5 seconds. In that scenario,
Player 2 wins (even though it took him/her a little
longer in real time to complete the level).
Players will play the alternating siblings that are
dedicated to the specific level.
Since all of the objects and villains are on the
player's own surface, players cannot take objects
away from competitor's field. The player's characters
cannot interact with each other. This image of opponents
will only display when the player is within screen
range view. This way players can view other player's
strategy and style of play and monitor their progress.
Competitors that fall behind or get far ahead will
not be within screen view.
A final board will display the player ranking and
score and time.
IX. Playing Animaniacs(TM) Demo: A Gigantic Adventure(TM) on "the Zone"
==========================================
1. Make sure both the 'A Gigantic Adventure(TM)' and
"the Zone" software is installed on your computer
system.
2. Place your 'A Gigantic Adventure(TM)' disc in the
CD-ROM drive. When the game launcher appears, do not
start the game; instead, exit from it.
3. Connect to your Internet Service Provider and launch
either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
4. Type http://www.zone.com and press Enter.
5. At "the Zone" Web site, click Games List and an entire
list of games will appear.
6. Find 'A Gigantic Adventure(TM)' in the Games List and
click it.
7. Type your Member ID and password in the Sign In window.
Click OK and "the Zone" 'A Gigantic Adventure(TM)' page
will appear.
8. Begin playing by clicking one of the 'A Gigantic
Adventure(TM)' rooms listed in the game room window.
9. A list of game tables will appear. Move your mouse over any
one of them. If a table is unoccupied, a host icon will
appear. To host a game, click the host icon and wait for
other players to join. Use the chat feature to recruit
other players. When all players are logged on and ready to
go, click Launch to begin.
Note: If you are hosting a game and decide to quit, the
first player who joined your game will become the host.
10. You can also join a game hosted by another player. Move
your mouse over a table and click Join to add your name
to the game, and wait for the host to launch it. Next to
each player's name is a latency indicator. The latency
indicator shows how fast your current connection is to
each player. If you are joining a game, it is recommended
that you connect to a host with a green latency indicator.