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Questions and Answers
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Q: How can I improve the look and performance of Virtual Pool?
A: Using the proper Video Driver will enhance the resolution and
performance of Virtual Pool. To set up your Video Driver, first
select "VIDEO SETUP" from the Main Pool Menu within the game.
A window will open, displaying the currently installed video drivers.
Click on the proper driver to select it, then choose OK. The game
will then switch to high-res mode. As the selection of drivers is
based upon the actual chip used in your video card, you may wish
to review the Video Setup Option on the Start-Up Menu for more
complete information on selecting the proper driver for your
Video Card.
Q: There is no Video Driver included for my Video Card.
What should I do?
A: Contact Interplay and see if a driver for your card is available.
Interplay Tech Support: 714.553.6678 - BBS 714.252.2822
Q: I called Interplay and there isn't a driver available for my Video
Card! Now what?
A: Sorry. New brands of video cards are being manufactured all the
time, so it's possible that a driver for your card will be available
soon. Also note that some Video Cards are not powerful enough to
support Virtual Pool in High-Res Mode; therefore, no video drivers
can be created for them. All Video Cards will however support the
default low-res mode.
Q: My mouse doesn't work -- what should I do?
A: You either need to install a DOS Mouse Driver before starting Pool
or, even better, set the Serial Port Option in the "DEVICE SETUP" Menu
from within the game. Use the ESCape key to bring up the Main Pool Menu,
the arrow keys to move the cursor to "DEVICE SETUP", and the <enter> key
to select. On the Device Menu, switch to the appropriate Serial Port for
your mouse, then move the cursor to "OK" and press <enter>. Selecting a
Serial Port will start the Virtual Pool Mouse Driver, which has been
specially designed for the game, and may provide better performance. If you
make a mistake and select the wrong Serial Port, don't worry. Simple re-enter
the menu system and select the correct Port. Note that your mouse
must be 100% Microsoft Compatible to use the Virtual Pool Mouse Driver.
If you have a PS/2, or another type of system that uses a BUS style
mouse, you must use a DOS Mouse Driver when running Virtual Pool.
Q: My sound card was not listed under Sound Setup -- which sound card
do I select?
A: Most sound cards are compatible with Sound Blaster, so try Sound
Blaster Pro 2 or 16. If that doesn't work, try Sound Blaster 1, 1.5,
2, or Pro 1. As a last resort, you may use the Adlib Driver.
Q: Why won't Tracking turn on and why doesn't Undo or Replay work?
A: Tracking, Undo, and Replay are only available while in Practice Mode,
or while playing against another person on the same computer.
Q: Why don't the balls follow the paths shown by the tracking lines?
A: Ball paths are highly dependent on cue ball speed. If the cue ball
is not struck at the force shown by the tracking lines the balls may
not follow the paths. This is especially true of the cue ball. Use
the space bar to strike the balls with the force shown by the
tracking lines and the balls will follow the exact paths. Hold down
the F key and move the mouse back (towards you) to Decrease the Force;
move the mouse forwards (away from you) to Increase the Force.
Q: Sometimes I can't see the balls after shooting. What can I do to
be able to see the entire shot?
A: One way is to zoom out during the shot by pressing the left mouse
button and moving the mouse up (away from you) (ZOOM OUT).
Alternately, you may press "O", which will give you an overhead
view of the entire table.
Q: I'm practicing a shot over and over and want to see the result
without waiting for all the balls to stop rolling. How can I get
to the end of a shot quickly?
A: Use the Zip (Z) key to automatically zip to the end of the shot.
The balls will all move to the position they would have ended up in
had they been allowed to roll to a stop naturally.
Q: When I try to use the Remote Play Mode over my Local Area Network a
message saying "IPX driver not loaded" appears. What's wrong?
A: Virtual Pool requires an IPX driver for remote play over Local Area
Networks (LAN). Look for a file named IPX.COM in the software
supplied with your network card. Install the IPX driver by typing
IPX in the directory with that contains the file IPX.COM.
Q: I'm trying to shoot a ball down the rail but the pocket is off the
screen. If I zoom out far enough to see the pocket, the balls are
too small for accurate aiming. Is there a way to see the pocket
without having to zoom out so far?
A: Yes. Use the Center (C) key to reposition the viewing center on the
screen. Hold down the C key and move the mouse to change the view
center to the right or left screen edge.
Q: I load a Trick Shot, but when I take the shot, it completly misses
the target. What are you guys trying to pull?
A: Instead of using the mouse to make the shot, use "R" to replay the
shot, and you'll see that it does in fact work correctly. After
watching the shot, press "U" to undo the shot and then try it
yourself. Note that most trick shots are very difficult, and it might
take a bit of practice to make the shots yourself.
Q: Virtual Pool runs too slow on my computer. Is there anything I
can do to speed things up?
A: Yes. Select Preferences from the Main Menu, and turn off one or
more of the Display Options, (Show Background, Ball Numbers, Ball
Shadows, and/or Window size). By reducing these display options,
Virtual Pool should run quickly on any computer that meet the
minimum requirements.
Q: I Still have Questions. Where can I get more help?
A: Check the other options on the Start-Up Menu for specific help on a
variety of topics. Press F1 while in the Game to start the Virtual
Pool Online Help System. Read the Command Keys file for a listing
and description of all the hot keys in Virtual Pool.
Q: Is there any other place I can get help?
A: Yes. Log on to the Interplay BBS and Join Conference 7, the
Virtual Pool Conference. While you're here you can read the
questions and answers left by other users, ask your own questions
to our Virtual Pool Expert, and even download new Trick Shots!
Also check for other Virtual Pool Conferences or Forums on the
Internet, AOL, CompuServe, other Online Services, or your favorite
local BBS.
Interplay BBS: 714.252.2822
Internet: support@interplay.com
Interplay Tech Support: 714.553.6678
or write: Interplay
Attn: Customer Service
17922 Fitch Avenue
Irvine, CA 92714
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