Echelon Demo Readme

2001-2002

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Thank you for trying the Echelon Demo! We hope you enjoy the fireworks!

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Table of Contents

1.General Notes and Troubleshooting

1.1 Minimum Specifications

1.2 Installation Notes

1.3 Echelon and Laptop computers.

1.3 Multi-Tasking (Alt-Tab).

1.4 Windows NT.

1.5 Cyrix and AMD compatibility.

1.6 Miscellaneous tips for making the game run faster.

1.7 DirectX Help

2. Video Card Notes and Troubleshooting

3. Audio Notes and Troubleshooting

3.1 General sound card troubleshooting

4. Technical Support

4.1 Contacting Bethesda Softworks Technical Support

5. Credits

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1. Minimum Specifications and Controls

Your system should meet with the following specifications in order to run ECHELON:

Eight-speed CD-ROM drive

Pentium II 266 Mhz, Celeron 300 Mhz or Duron 300Mhz

Windows 95/98/ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server

64MB RAM

650MB of free hard-drive space.

Operating system: Windows 95/98/ME, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server

8MB Direct3D compatible video card with DirectX 7.0 or higher support

Mouse

Sound Card

In addition to the above, DirectX 7.0 or higher should be installed on your machine. You will be prompted to install DirectX 7.0 during the installation process.

TCP/IP network protocol is needed for network play.

Optimal system specifications:

Pentium III, Athlon processor

128MB RAM

750MB of free hard-drive space.

Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

32MB Direct3D compatible video card.

Full install from CD-ROM

3-button mouse

3-axis joystick with 16 buttons

DirectSound compatible sound card

Default Key Assignments

System Functions Keystroke

Quit Escape

Take Screenshot F11

Pause On/Off P

Accelerated Time On/Off Ctrl + X

Engineering Bay (multiplayer) Shift+ E

Flight Controls Keystroke

Turn Up Down arrow

Turn Down Up arrow

Turn Left W

Turn Right R

Bank Left Left arrow

Bank Right Right arrow

Move Forward D

Move Backward Space

Move Left S

Move Right F

Move Up E

Move Down X

Engine Controls Keystroke

Set Engine Throttle to 0% O (letter)

Decrease Engine Throttle 10% Minus

Increase Engine Throttle 10% Equals

Set Engine Throttle to 100% Backspace

Weapon Controls Keystroke

Fire Weapon Mouse1

Switch to next weapon group Tab

Switch to previous weapon group Ctrl + Tab

Switch to primary weapon group Shift + 1

Switch to secondary weapon group Shift + 2

Switch to rocket weapon group Shift + 3

Targeting Controls Keystroke

Select Next Target [

Select Previous Target ]

Select Most Threatening Target V

Select Nearest Target T

Select Target at Reticule G

Select Suggested Target C

Switch Enemy Icons Info , (comma)

Switch Friendly Icons Info . (period)

Other System Controls Keystroke

Max Turn On e-mouse Mouse2

Switch Autopilot On/Off A

Camera Zoom Mouse3

Show Map M

Combat Tracking Camera Z

Combat Tracking Camera ALT

Nightvision Switch N

Switch Sensor Range Y

Communication Systems Controls Keystrokes

Switch Radio Log Mode Ctrl + /

Radio Log Mode Objectives Ctrl + O (letter)

Radio Log Mode Messages Ctrl + M

Radio Log mode Everything Ctrl + E

Switch Radio Log Size H

Radio Command 1 1

Radio Command 2 2

Radio Command 3 3

Radio Command 4 4

Radio Command 5 5

Radio Command 6 6

Radio Command 7 7

Radio Command 8 8

Radio Command 9 9

Switch Radio Menu On/Off /

Field of View Controls Keystroke

Look Left Pad4

Look Right Pad6

Look Up Pad5

Look Down Pad0

Look Back Pad2

Look Forward Pad8

Look Forward Up Pad_slash

Look Left Backward Pad1

Look Right Backward Pad3

Look Left Forward Pad7

Look Right Forward Pad9

Camera Controls Keystroke

Move Camera Forward Pad_plus

Move Camera Backward Pad_minus

Move Camera Left Ctrl + Left Arrow

Move Camera Right Ctrl + Right Arrow

Move Camera Up Ctrl + Up Arrow

Move Camera Down Ctrl + Down Arrow

Cockpit Camera F1

Cockpit Tracking Camera Ctrl + F1

Attached XZ Camera F2

Attached Camera F3

Orbit Camera Ctrl + F3

Tracking Camera F4

TV Mode Camera F5

Tactical Camera F6

Tactical Camera Inverted F7

Free Camera F8

1.2. Installation Notes

If you choose not to install Echelon Demo to the default location

(c:\Program files\Bethesda Softworks\Echelon Demo), you must install Echelon into a valid folder.

1.3. Echelon and Laptop computers.

Echelon was not developed or tested on laptop computers. The reason for this is that most video and sound card companies used in laptop computers sacrifice DirectX compliance for miniaturization and portability. As such, these manufacturers do not offer drivers that are optimized for Direct3D gaming, which means that ultimately; you may have limited success in running the game properly.

1.4. Multi-Tasking (Alt-Tab)

Echelon does allow multitasking, however running other programs in the background and switching between Echelon and another program can make the game unstable and produce undesirable effects, such as visual artifacts or crashes when the game is restored. For best results, please make sure all open programs are closed before starting Echelon -- this includes any programs running in the System Tray.

If you need to return to Windows while in the game, we recommend that you exit from the main menu to return to Windows.

1.5 Windows NT 4.0

Echelon was not developed for or tested on Windows NT 4.0.

1.6 Cyrix and AMD compatibility

Echelon will normally on computers using Cyrix or AMD processors.

However, performance on computers using these processors may be noticeably slower and require higher video and memory.

1.7 Miscellaneous tips for making the game run faster.

By selecting the Options menu from the setup menu from the you can manipulate the sound and video options to customize the game's detail and graphics levels for best performance on your machine.

Tips for improving performance.

· Turn the texture detail level down to low

· Turn your resolution down to 640X480

1.8 DirectX Help

If you are having trouble installing and/or playing Echelon make sure you have DirectX version 7.0 or higher installed on your computer. You can install DirectX 7.0 from the Echelon CD by going to the DirectX folder and running DXsetup. The directory path for DX setup is *:\Directx\dxsetup.exe ("*" is the letter of your CD-ROM Drive). You can also get the latest version from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com/directx). These Web pages can also provide support with common DirectX problems.

2. Video Card Notes and Troubleshooting

If you encountered any video problems in starting Echelon that prevent you from running the game, you have following options:

By selecting the video menu from the setup menu from the you can manipulate the sound and video options to customize the game's detail and graphics levels for best performance on your machine.

Tips for improving performance.

· Turn the texture detail level down to low

· Turn your resolution down to 640X480

2.1 General video card troubleshooting

If you experience video related problems or graphic anomalies while you are playing Echelon, please contact your video card's hardware manufacturer to ensure you are using the latest certified DirectX drivers for your video card. Many manufacturers maintain World Wide Web sites that offer updated drivers and troubleshooting advice for their products.

3Dfx http://www.3dfx.com/

nVidia http://www.nvidia.com/

3DLabs http://www.3dlabs.com/

Matrox http://www.matrox.com/

Intel http://www.intel.com/

S3 http://www.s3.com/

Rendition http://www.rendition.com/

ATI http://www.ati.com/

Orchid http://www.orchid.com

Videologic http://www.videologic.com

Diamond http://www.diamondmm.com

STB http://www.stb.com

Number Nine http://www.nine.com

Jazz http://www.jazzmm.com

Creative http://www.creativelabs.com

Hercules http://www.hercules.com

ELSA http://www.elsa.de

Intergraph http://www.intergraph.com/ics

Miro http://www.miro.de

Genoa http://www.genoasys.com

Techworks http://www.techworks.com

Canopus http://www.canopuscorp.com

Deltron http://www.deltrontech.com

Sierra http://www.sierra.com

Jaton http://www.jaton.com

Leadtek http://www.leadtek.com

Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com

If you have more than one video card installed on your computer:

Note that Echelon detects the most appropriate video adapter automatically. If you want to try run Echelon on another video adapter or add-in adapter, select another video adapter from the Video options screen from the setup menu (autorun menu).

2.2. List of video cards with known issues

If you are using any of the video cards listed below, you may experience problems with Echelon. Known workarounds, when available, are included below.

Video cards with known issues when running Echelon:

Echelon has been fully tested and should not encounter problems on the following video cards:

3Dfx Voodoo5 5500 RAM 8MB

ATI All-In-Wonder 128 Pro

Diamond Fire GL 1000 3D Labs Glint Delta RAM 8MB

Diamond Monster Fusion RAM 16MB

Diamond Stealth II G460 RAM 8MB

Diamond Stealth III A220 RAM 16MB

Diamond Viper V770 Ultra RAM 32MB

Guillemot 3D Prophet SDR RAM 32MB

Intel 810 RAM 4MB

Matrox Millenium G200 AGP RAM 16MB

Matrox Millennium G250 AG RAM 8MB

NEC Power VR3 RAM 32MB

STB Velocity 4400 w/ TV out RAM 16MB

STB Voodoo 3 2000 RAM 16MB

STB Voodoo III 3000 RAM 16MB

STB Voodoo III 3500 TV RAM 16MB

Problems are possible on:

3Dlabs Permedia 3 Create! RAM 32MB

Aopen PG80 MB RAM 8

ATI Radeon RAM 64MB

ATI Rage Pro Turbo 2x AGP MB RAM 8

ATI Rage Pro Turbo 2x AGP RAM 4MB

Hercules Terminator Beast MB RAM 8

Jaton Video 107P RAM 8MB

Matrox Productiva G100 RAM 8MB

Number Nine Revolution 3D MB RAM 8

Number Nine Revolution 4 RAM 16MB

Nvidia Riva 128ZX RAM 8MB

ST Kyro RAM 32MB

STB Glyder Max 2 RAM 8MB

Video Logic Neon 250 PCI RAM 32MB

3. Audio Notes and Troubleshooting

3.1. General sound card troubleshooting

If you experience problems while you are playing Echelon, contact your

sound card's hardware manufacturer for the latest certified drivers for

your sound card. Many manufacturers maintain World Wide Web sites that

offer updated drivers and troubleshooting advice for their products.

Aztech New Media http://www.aztech.com

Creative Labs http://www.creative.com

Crystal http://www.cirrus.com

ESS Technology http://www.esstech.com

Turtle Beach http://www.voyetra-turtle-beach.com

Yamaha http://www.yamaha.com

Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com

4. Technical Support Information

If you are having problems with the Echelon Demo, you should first log on to the Internet, then visit the support section of the Bethesda Softworks website. Most problems with known solutions are posted in a FAQ the technical support section devoted to Echelon at http://www.bethsoft.com/support. If you have a problem that is not listed or solved by the FAQ, please contact Bethesda Softworks Technical Support via one of the methods listed below.

NOTE: It is important that you ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements before contacting Technical Support. Our Support representatives can not help customers whose computers do not meet the minimum requirements printed on the box.

Whenever you contact Technical Support please make sure you include the following information:

Complete Product Title (including version number):

Exact error message reported (if any) and a brief description of the problem:

Processor speed and manufacturer:

Amount of RAM:

CD-ROM drive:

Specific Sound and Video card:

Operating system:

How to contact Bethesda Softworks Technical Support

Our website contains the most up-to-date Technical Support information available. We keep the Support pages updated daily so please check here first for solutions to your problems. Here you will find a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page that gives solutions to the most commonly reported problems. There is also a Technical Support Form here you can fill out and send to us and we will respond to you via email.

http://www.bethsoft.com

For fastest reply, you can email our Support Department directly at tech@bethsoft.com. NOTE: when sending email to Technical Support please include the information requested above.

This number is for technical assistance only. Hints and tips will not be given our over the Technical Support line. When calling our Technical Support line, please make sure you are in front of your computer and have all the necessary information on hand.

(301) 963-2002

Our Support representatives are available to help you:

Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Tech Support is not available during observed holidays.

Bethesda Softworks Inc., a division of ZeniMax Media Inc. Bethesda Softworks, its logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. Echelon logo is registered trademark of Buka Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.

Credits

The project was done in memory of Vadim Chremenkov (“Chrom”).

MADia Ltd.:

Andrey Boiko – mission creator’s coordinator, mission creation

Andrey “Andy Ray” Gorelov – artist, mission creation

Vazha “Crazy” Bzikadze – sound producer

Vsevolod Ivanov – mission creation

Dmitry Gorshkov – administrator, artist

Dmitry “Mkha” Mikhailov – game programming, mission creation

Evgeny “OTMOPO3OK” Ivanov – game programming, mission creation

Evgeny Kochenyuk – ME programming, HUD, Menu

Katerina Onokhova – cook

Kerim “WarKiD” Borchaev – low-level programming, mission scripting

Kirill “Kirill [NoW]” Prazdnikov – low-level programming, sound engine

Mikhail “MikeDo” Dorokhin – artist

Natalia Glinina – cook

Nikita “NightCrawler” Fyodorov – system administrator, mission creation

Peter “PPK” Porai-Koshits – game-designer, mission creation

Sergey Lozovoy – Artist

Sergey “MumyTroll” Titikov – mission creation

Bethesda Softworks:

Vlato Andonov – President

Todd Vaughn – Producer

Pete Hines – Director of Marketing and PR

Lori Rehr – Sales Manager

Moshe Milich – Manual Layout

Jason Ruddy – Packaging Design

Vir21 Studios – Web Design

Buka Entertainment:

Inna Bukatina – international licensing

Roman Gadas –PR

Alexander Mikhailov – producer

Maxim Mikhalev – marketing and advice

Vladimir Minjaev – help for localizations

Denis Moiseenko – beta-testing coordinator

Dmitry “ Officer of the CID Goblin” Puchkov – VERY MANY THANKS

Sanan Ushanov – designer

Igor Ustinov – president

Voiceovers:

Dale Stein

Johnathan Bryce

Jeff Baker

Beta-testers (Russia):

Vyacheslav Alpatov

Ivan Podogov

Anton Sosenko

Alexey Ostapenko

Andrey Butusov

Maxim Izotov

Igor Burkin

Kirill Levshin

Alexey Marushenko

Alexander Shishov

Ivan Puzirenko

Alexander Zherebilov

Beta-testers (US):

Joel Breton

Kevin Jesse

Michael Metthews

Dan Schlitzkus

Chip Meyers

Special thanks to:

Dmitry Zakharov – older

Valtko Andonov and all Bethesda

Konstantin Mironovich

Igor Ustinov

Brent Erickson – for the piece of advice he once gave us

Todd Vaughn – for the names of the aircrafts

Mikhail Fyodorov

Alexander Mikhailov and Maxim Mikhjailev

Valery Rubakov, AMD

Michael Goddard, AMD

Mike Drummelsmith, Matrox

Jason Della Rocca, Matrox

Tone Cox, Microsoft

Mike Gamble, Microsoft

Keith Galocy, 3dfx

Paul Jacobson, Creative Labs

Justin Cooney, Logitech

Sim Dietrich, nVidia

Sergey Khorvatsky, SoftJoys corporation, Russia

All those who helped us work on the game

All of you who bought it

Very special thanks to Marina Ravun