When you run Aquanox you have to insert a CD-key. This key is located on the CD-ROM-Box. The key is personalized for your AquaNox game. DonïtDon∩t forget the dashs when inserting the key:
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Welcome to AquaNox
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In this readme-file you will find the most recent informations about AquaNox.
To play AquaNox you require a computer with an Athlon(tm) or Pentium(r) III processor with 500 MHz, 128 MB of RAM as well as an 8 MB 3D video card (GeForce, Voodoo 5500 or higher).
Additionally, the computer requires a quad-speed CD ROM drive, approximately 800 MB of free hard drive space, a DirectX╕DirectX⌐ 8.0 compatible system, a Windows╕Windows⌐ compatible mouse as well as a keyboard.
Joysticks and game pads are supported, but not necessary. We also recommend using a Windows╕Windows⌐ compatible sound card and speakers to really enjoy the sound of the world Aqua.
To install the game, please insert the AquaNox CD into your CD ROM drive. The installation of the game will begin automatically after a couple of seconds.
If you have deactivated the Auto run function of the CD ROM drive, please start the CD-Browser by double-clicking on "My Computer". In the following window, just double-click on the icon of the CD ROM drive in which the AquaNox CD has been inserted. The game menu will open up, where you can just click on "Install AquaNox".
Then just follow the subsequent steps of the installation wizard.
Important:
You should close any programs running at the same time as AquaNox.
AquaNox requires DirectX⌐ 8. Please ensure that DirektX⌐ 8 or higher has been installed on your computer. You can install DirectX⌐ 8 with the button "Install DirectX⌐ 8" in the CD-Browser.
You can play AquaNox by inserting the AquaNox-CD-ROM into your CD-ROM-drive. Then click on the button "Play AquaNox" in the AquaNox-Browser. If the CD-ROM is already in the CD-ROM-drive you can start the game by clicking on the AquaNox Icon on the Desktop or by choosing "START-Programs-AuqaNox-Play AquaNox".
IMPORTANT: The CD-ROM has to stay in the CD-ROM-drive if you want to play AquaNox.
In multiplayer-mode every player needs his own CD-ROM, which will be identified by the cd-key.
In the Server-Browser you can choose between "LAN" (local area network) or "Internet". To refresh the browser you have to choose LAN or Internet and then confirm with "Enter".
Join a password protected game:
If you would like to join a password protected game, the first step is to insert the password: Go in the menu "Start server" and insert the password there. Then change into the Join menu and join your game.
The easiest way to play AquaNox by Internet is to play it with GameSpy Arcade:
How to play AquaNox in GameSpy Arcade
With GameSpy Arcade, which is included conveniently on your game's CD ROM, AquaNox can be played online as well. If you haven't already done so, please insert the CD and install Arcade. To play AquaNox online, you just have to follow these instructions:
Start GameSpy and go into the AquaNox room:
Click on the "GameSpy Arcade" link in your start menu. When the program starts, you'll see a list of games and many more interesting things on the left-hand side. There are a lot of things you can do here, but these can wait until later! To enter the AquaNox room, click on the "AquaNox" button on the left-hand side.
Find or create an AquaNox game:
As soon as you're in the AquaNox room you can meet other players and say 'hello', find servers or start one yourself. In the upper half of the application the available servers are listed with the respective amount of players. There you can read your own connection speed, measured in "ping". The lower your ping number, the better for your game. You don't like any of the available servers? Then just click the button "Create Server" to start your own server, and wait for some people to play on it. (A funny server name, such as "Smell my dipole converter!" will often attract more players.) In any other case just pick a server and double-click on its name to join the game.
Joining or starting a game:
As soon as you've double-clicked on a server name or started a new game, you enter a kind of backstage room, where you can speak to your fellow players and prepare for the fight. As soon as you're prepared, click on the button "Ready" in the upper part of the screen. Once every player has done so, the host can start the game. Arcade will then start AquaNox and the battle can begin!
Important: If you play with GameSpy the profile "multiplayer (mouse)" will be activated. You can change this profile like any other profile.
Most of the technical problems with computer games are due to old drivers of video cards and soundcards. Therefore your first step to solve technical problems should be installing the newest drivers. Most of the problems can be solved by this way.
You can get the drivers on the websites of your hardwareïshardware∩s manufacturers. On following sites you can find drivers for many video cards:
Detonator drivers for NVidia-based cards:
http://www.nvidia.com
ATI-video cards
http://support.ati.com/products/pc/index.html
Video cards with Kyro-chips:
http://de.hercules.com/support/select_prd.php
Known Problems and their solution:
CD-Browser (AquaNox Browser) and Kyro II -cards:
With Kyro II cards you may have the problem that some colors are wrong in the CD Browser. You can avoid this if you change the color settings of your video card from 16bit to 24bit or 32bit color mode.
Fishtank Interactive company do not guarantee full operability of this game on all hardware, however experience has shown that most computers which meet the minimum system requirements will be capable of running the game. However, we greatly appreciate all notes and bug reports.
Fishtank Interactive offers technical support through the AquaNox web site, E-mail, and via phone.
If you run have problems with the program, and the information in the manual and Readme file are not sufficient, consult the support area on the AquaNox web site at http://www.aquanox.de.
Our web site contains up-to-date information on the most common difficulties with our products, and is kept current with the most up-to-date information and patches.
If you are unable to find the information you need on our web site, you can E-mail Fishtank Interactive at support@fishtank-interactive.com. Please be sure to include the following information:
Title of Game
Operating System
Type of CPU, and speed in MHz
Amount of RAM
Sound card type
Video Card
CD-ROM
Mouse type and driver version (if available)
And a detailed description of the problem you are having.
If you need to talk to someone immediately, you may contact Customer Service at (603) 382 - 0572. Please have the above information ready when you call. This will help us answer your question in the shortest possible time. Customer Service at this number is available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern time. Note that no hints or codes are available from this line.
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Copyright Information
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