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Applying Upgrades
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Please read the file "UPGRADE.TXT" for information about applying
the upgrade.
Updates
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For detailed information about programming changes, please look at
the file "UPDATES.TXT".
Requirements
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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Training Camp : Reduces the time to train new regiments by 30%
Recruitment Center: Reduces time by 20%
Current Army List
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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