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= EXCALIBUR 2555AD U.S. DEMO - README FILE =
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INSTALLATION
* This final version of the game now runs completely from the CD. There
is no installation needed.
* The first time you run the game you will be asked to install
DirectX 5. If you already have this installed on your system then
feel free to select 'Cancel'.
* To install DirectX at a later date, open the 'DirectX' folder on the
CD and double-clike the 'dxsetup.exe' program.
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SETUP PRGOGAM
* This PC version of EXCALIBUR 2555AD uses a 'Setup' program where you
can configure the game to run as well as possible on your PC.
* Depending on specification of your computer, not all of the different
options will be available to you.
* When the game starts for the first time it will automatically select
the best options for your PC. You should avoid changing these unless
you really want to...
- 3D MODE -
* This option allows you to select which 3D mode to run the game in.
The options are:-
* FISH 3D 8 BIT : Suitable for all PC users.
* D3D SOFTWARE : This will give you better quality graphics,
but will only work well on fast MMX
processors.
* 3DFX MODE : This provides the highest quality graphics,
but is only available to users with 3Dfx
accelerator cards.
- LOGIC SPEED -
* This option changes the Frame Rate Independence. It is designed to
allow the game to run faster on slower PCs.
* 1 - 5 : This is the number of logical game cycles for every
graphics cycle. The higher the number, the more
jerky the game will be.
* Auto : This mode will select the best FRI for each room you
enter. In theory it should work the best...
- ENHANCED LIGHTING -
* This feature allows you to change the quality of the in-game
lighting by changing the sub-division on the polygons. This feature
should only really be used in high spec machines.
* Off : This should be used on most machines.
* Silly High : This will slow the game down dramatically, but
one day machines may be fast enough to use it...
- RESOLUTION -
* This option determines what resolution the game will run in. Not
all graphics cards will support all resolutions. As a general rule
the lower the resolution, the faster the game will run.
* In 3Dfx MODE the game will only run in 640x480.
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3DFX USERS
* Excalibur 2555AD was written to use the latest version the 3Dfx API -
'Glide'. You may need to update the drivers for your card before you
can play Excalibur.
* If you run the 'Setup' program and there is no 3Dfx option in the
3D MODE section (and you have a 3Dfx card) try the following:-
* Open the folder '3DFX' on the root of the CD.
* Inside it there is a program called 'g24rtvg.exe'.
* Double-click on this file to update your drivers.
* This program is supplied by 3Dfx Interactive and as such we accept no
liability for what might happen. It should work fine though...
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SCREEN SIZE
* An additional feature was added to the game at the last minute which
allows you to resize your screen in the FISH 3D & D3D SOFTWARE modes.
* When you are in game, pressing F5 will shrink the screen. This will
have the advantage of allowing the game to run much faster.
* Pressing F6 will enlarge the screen again.
* There are a number of known problems with this feature:-
* The Pause menu may be slightly corrupted.
* Objects in the Inventory may be shown incorrectly.
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ALT-TAB
* Pressing ALT-TAB during the game to switch to another program may
cause problems. Both your Energy Bar & Map may become corrupted when
you return to the game.
* The best solution to this problem is not to press ALT-TAB.
Don't do it...
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EXTRA FEATURES
* To find out more about this product and any enhancements, keep an eye
on the following web sites:-
* www.sir-tech.com
* www.fishuk.com
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CONTACT DETAILS
* In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with this game
please contact us at the following address:-
Technical Support
Sirtech Software
P.O. Box 245
Ogdensburg Business Center
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Tel: (315) 393-6633
Fax: (315) 393-1525
Email: tech@sir-tech.com
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