Ascendancy Demo README File --------------------------- This file contains: 1. A list of what game features are absent from this demo. 2. A list of special keyboard commands that can be used during the demo. 3. A list of files installed to your hard drive. 4. Machine Requirements & Technical Tips 5. Ways to contact The Logic Factory for more information. Enjoy! 1. Features NOT included in this demo ------------------------------------- * Cinematic introduction * Full tutorial system, explaining all aspects of the game * 21 unique alien species (only 7 included in this demo) * Larger galaxy sizes - up to 100 stars * More opponents per game * Most of the digital soundtrack, including a theme for each species * Full access to research tree (demo limits research) * No limit on # of game days (obviously!) * A variety of other features and details 2. Special Keyboard Commands ---------------------------- <-> decrease rotate speeds <+> increase rotate speeds toggle research and planet self-management save game load game toggle music toggle sound effects exit game 3. Demo Files Installed ----------------------- 20 files occupying approximately 11 megabytes are installed to your hard drive in the directory you specified during installation. To uninstall the demo, delete these files from your hard drive (or use the DELTREE command on the directory you installed to): DOS4GW EXE 265,420 09-01-94 10:00a ASCEND EXE 582,147 08-23-95 3:39p SETSOUND EXE 167,953 01-31-95 6:00a UVCONFIG EXE 260,250 05-01-95 10:35p ASCEND00 COB 249,748 08-23-95 11:13a ASCEND01 COB 9,518,815 08-23-95 10:39a ADRV688 DIG 11,278 01-18-95 6:00a JAMMER DIG 3,219 01-18-95 6:00a PROAUDIO DIG 2,127 01-18-95 6:00a RAP10 DIG 2,849 01-18-95 6:00a SB16 DIG 2,812 01-18-95 6:00a SBLASTER DIG 2,984 01-18-95 6:00a SBPRO DIG 2,763 01-18-95 6:00a SNDSCAPE DIG 4,171 01-18-95 6:00a ULTRA DIG 9,478 01-18-95 6:00a AILDRVR LST 16,073 01-31-95 6:00a README 360 08-23-95 4:09p COB CFG 57 08-23-95 4:56p DIG INI 207 08-23-95 4:57p ASCEND CFG 12 08-23-95 4:58p 4. Machine Requirements & Tips ------------------------------ Ascendancy requires a 486-33 or better CPU with at least 8 megabytes of RAM. Approximately 12 megabytes of harddrive space are required for the demonstration version (about 15 for the full game). Your video card must support SVGA 640x480 with 256 colors, and must be VESA compatible. Your CDROM drive should be at least double-speed. *Note: Ascendancy has been successfully tested on slower systems, including slower 386 systems, but users may experience problems with digital music and graphics speed on these slower machines.. If you need to free more memory to run Ascendancy, ensure that SMARTDRV.EXE is not using more than 2 megs of memory, or disable it entirely (at your discretion). 5. For More Information ----------------------- For more information on Ascendancy, you can contact The Logic Factory in several ways: 1. Contact our internet WEB site: http://www.logicfactory.com 2. Send email to: support@logicfactory.com (for technical problems) ascend@logicfactory.com (for general comments) 3. Call our 24 hour BBS, 8bits, 1stop, no parity, 28.8k and lower: (512) 328-6945 4. If none of the above electronic means is available to you then you can a) write to us at The Logic Factory 3267 Bee Caves Rd. Suite 107-505 Austin, TX 78746 or b) call our support service at (512) 328-1821