EARTH 2140 (TM) DEMO README.TXT August 26, 1997 ============ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== Earth 2140 requires the following minimum system configuration: - Pentium 100 - 16 megabytes RAM - 100% Microsoft Compatible Mouse - 36 megabytes free hard disk space (48 megs free hard disk space for demo with intro movie). - 1 Meg VESA Compliant SVGA Card Required - 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card. - DOS 6.22 or Windows 95 - Double speed CD-ROM INSTALLATION: ============= DOS: ==== 1. Change to your CD-ROM drive by typing D: (assuming D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) 2. Type 'Install' and hit enter to begin installation of the demo. (some text will come up asking you to press "F" or "D", choose D). 3. To run the game type "CD INTRPLAY\EARTH" and press the enter key, Then type "EARTH640" to run in 640x480 resolution or "EARTH800" to run the game in 800x600 resolution. WINDOWS95: ========== 1. Double Click on 'My Computer', and then double click on the icon for your CD-ROM drive. (usually D:) 2. Double click on the file named 'Install' to begin installation of the demo. (some text will come up asking you to press "F" or "D", choose D). 3. To run the game double click on the folder "INTRPLAY" (located at the root of your C drive), then double click on the folder "EARTH". Inside that folder double click on "EARTH640" to run in 640x480 resolution or "EARTH800" to run the game in 800x600 resolution. GAME CONTROLS ============= Mouse: Left Button- This button is primarily used to select a soldier/vehicle or group of soldiers/ vehicles by clicking and dragging over them, and attacking the enemy with selected objects. To attack, move the cursor over an enemy object. The cursor will change from green to red crosshairs. Click on the enemy and all of your selected soldiers/vehicles will attack.This button is also used to initiate building of bases, mines, research centers, ect. Right Button- This button is used to deselect selected soldiers/vehicles, and to call up a status/command menu. To call up the menu, click on a soldier/vehicle. Function Keys: F1- Screen Shot F2- Save Game Menu F3- Load Game Menu Ctrl+1,2,3 or 4 - You can create groups of soldiers/vehicles by pressing the Control Ctrl+5,6,7 or 8 - key and any number between 1 and 8. To select one of these units after you have created it, simply press the corresponding number. Example- group three is a regiment of tanks. You already selected them all and pressed Ctrl+3 to group them, so now to select them, just press the 3 key. You can have up to eight different groups total. P- pause R- reinforcements A-Attack E-Escort M-Move X-Scatter Z- select all troops and vehicles in view. ALT+1-Buildings Control ALT+2-Unit Control ALT+3-Strategy Control ALT+4-Game Control Up Arrow- Scroll up Right Arrow- Scroll right Down Arrow- Scroll down Left Arrow- Scroll left ====================================================================== Interplay Customer Service Telephone: (714) 553-6678 Technical support is available 24 Hours a day through the use of our automated system. Live representatives are available during normal business hours only. Fax: (714) 252-2820 Attn: Customer Service Internet E-Mail: support@interplay.com World Wide Web: http://www.interplay.com BBS: Telnet to bbs.interplay.com BBS Modem Phone Number: (714) 252-2822 America Online: E-mail IPTECH Compuserve: GO GAMBPUB or E-mail 76702,1342 Prodigy: E-mail PLAY99B FTP Site: ftp.interplay.com Mail: Interplay Customer Service 16815 Von Karman Irvine, CA 92606 For Customer Service within the UK and Europe: ---------------------------------------------- Write to: Customer Support Interplay Productions, Ltd. 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