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- Descent to Undermountain(tm) Version 1.3 DOS
- ============================================
-
- Welcome to the Descent to Undermountain readme file. In this file,
- you will hopefully find last minute instructions and tips on ensuring
- that the game will run properly with your system.
-
- Patch Installation
- ==================
- To install the patch, put the DTU1-3.EXE in your
- DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN directory. After that, just double click
- on the DTU1-3.EXE or type DTU1-3.EXE from the command line
- in your DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN directory.
-
- Installing Descent to Undermountain
- ===================================
-
- From Windows 95:
- If you have Autorun enabled, the installer will automatically appear
- when you insert your DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN CD.
-
- Or, click on the START button, choose RUN, and browse for your CD-ROM
- drive. Then type SETUP.BAT
-
- From DOS:
- Go into your CD-ROM directory, run INSTALL.EXE,
- and follow the on-screen directions. When you're
- ready to start playing, run DTU.BAT.
-
- Note: If you would like to reconfigure your sound card at a later
- time, go into the directory you installed DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN to
- and run SETUP.EXE
-
- Uninstalling
- ============
- To properly uninstall DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN from your system,
- please run the UNINST.BAT file, then manually delete your DTU directory.
-
- Trouble Shooting
- ================
- Win95: Certain keyboards containing the Win95 key have been known
- to crash the game when this key is pressed.
-
- System Performance
- ==================
- DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN is a DOS native product although we have
- done everything to ensure that it is playable in Win95. We do
- recommend playing the game in DOS for optimal performance.
-
- Low Resolution: If you find that the game isn't running optimally
- with your system, you may want to try running the game in Low Resolution.
- To do this, use the "-lowres" switch when running the game.
-
- Example: DTU -lowres
-
-
- On-Line Manuals
- ===============
- To access the on-line manual, enter the MANUAL directory and run the
- DTU.PDF file. There is additional help on how to read the DTU.PDF
- file in the README.TXT file within the MANUAL directory.
-
-
- Updates in Version 1.1
- ======================
- 1) Support for Sound Blaster Pro has been added.
- 2) Crash when selecting No Sound during the sound setup has been fixed.
- 3) Monster AI has been improved.
- 4) Graphic errors with Khelben have been fixed.
- 5) Lockpicks for thieves now work properly.
- 6) Crash bug during level loads was fixed.
- 7) Dagger and Short Sword are now more effective.
- 8) More text messages were added for spells.
- 9) Cloak of protection +3 now works properly.
- 10) Several spells now have added functionality.
- 11) Numerous other small fixes were introduced.
-
-
- Updates in Version 1.3
- ======================
- 1) Monster AI was improved again.
- 2) Monsters were given more spells to cast, and should do so in response to your actions.
- 3) Monster spell casters were given melee attacks.
- 4) Fireballs that detonate to close to someone might cause blindness and/or deafness.
- 5) Added ambient sounds for water and lava.
- 6) Gave better sub-quest rewards to some monsters.
- 7) All broken items and spells were fixed.
- 8) More items were added to the market.
- 9) More AD&D rules were incorporated into the game.
- 10) Fixed monsters not dropping over removable floors.
- 11) Fixed monsters that floated in the air after dying.
- 12) Increased your rotation speed.
- 13) Added saving throws, casting time, and spell interruption (for both you and monsters).
- 14) Added the Spellcraft skill -- if successful, it will let you know what spell you see being cast.
- 15) Let wisdom decrease hold, sleep, and fear spell durations cast on you.
- 16) Gave releasing the dragons an effect on the game.
- 17) Made rest areas permanent, but with a five-minute recharge time.
- 18) Fixed getting stuck on dropped items, or items you have a maximum number of.
- 19) Added fumbles and critical hits.
- 20) Added autorun and immersive mode settings to your save file.
- 21) Decreased monster aggressiveness.
- 22) Fixed your character weapons and (un)equip bugs.
- 23) Added loading/aborting a game immediately after dying.
- 24) Fixed a bug with monsters picking up items.
- 25) Fixed thief backstab and find/remove traps bugs.
- 26) Added monster strength bonuses.
- 27) Increased your character stat allocation points.
- 28) Added new items: Potion of Invisibility, Ring of Wizardry, Cloak of Lathandar, Drowslayer, and +3 Longsword.
- 29) Added new spells: Produce Fire, Cure Blindness or Deafness, and Find Traps.
- 30) Numerous other small fixes were introduced.
-
-
- Hints and Tips
- ==============
-
- PROGRESSION
- -----------
- There are a lot of choices for any one give situation. It is a good
- idea to save often.
-
- EXPLORATION
- -----------
- Pay close attention to your surroundings. If something looks out of place,
- it probably is. Be observant.
-
- COMBAT TACTICS
- --------------
- Try hit and run tactics when in combat until your character has risen a
- level or two. You will find your character able to stand toe-to-toe in
- combat once he/she has more hit points.
-
- Use projectiles to avoid close combat situations if necessary.
-
- Try to fight in open areas when possible. It gives you a much better
- advantage in combat rather than being surrounded in a corner.
-
- Don't take on too many opponents at once. You will have better luck taking
- on one or two at a time rather than the entire horde.
-
- LADDERS
- -------
- You will not take falling damage if you are facing the ladder
- during your descent.
-
- MARKETPLACE
- -----------
- Take advantage of the marketplace. Visit it often to pick up potions
- of healing, weapon and armor upgrades, and other goodies that may appear.
-
- THE YAWNING PORTAL
- ------------------
- Remember that the patrons in the Yawning Portal are more helpful as friends
- rather than enemies. Talk to them often to get hints and maybe a quest or
- two as you progress in the game.
-
- CHAT BOX MESSAGES
- -----------------
- Pay close attention to messages that appear in the chat box. They offer
- story material, hints, and general information.
-
- MISSION SCROLLS
- ---------------
- For information on your current mission, your character always
- has it as the first item in his/her inventory. To use it, pick up
- the scroll and drop it on the USE button in the INVENTORY screen.
-
- HEALING POTIONS
- ---------------
- Don't forget that you can put more than just weapons in your 10 hot key
- spots. Equipping healing potions in these slots makes it easier to access
- when you need it.
-
- CRATES, BARRELS, and OTHER OBJECTS
- ----------------------------------
- Don't forget to break open objects such as crates and barrels. You might
- find useful items located within.
-
- You will find that boots offer some protection against certain things in
- the dungeon such as rats.
-
-
- ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, AD&D, FORGOTTEN REALMS and the TSR logo
- are registered trademarks owned by TSR, Inc. ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS,
- AD&D, are trademarks owned by TSR, Inc. Interplay is a trademark of
- Interplay Productions. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are
- property of their respective owners.
-
-
- GENERAL PRODUCT LICENSE
- =======================
- This copy of Descent to Undermountain (the "Software") is intended
- solely for your personal noncommercial home entertainment use. You
- may not decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Software,
- except as permitted by law. Interplay Productions retains all right,
- title and interest in the Software including all intellectual property
- rights embodied therein and derivatives thereof. The Software, including,
- without limitation, all code, data structures, characters, images,
- sounds, text, screens, game play, derivative works and all other
- elements of the Software may not be copied, resold, rented, leased,
- distributed (electronically or otherwise), used on pay-per-play,
- coin-op or other for-charge basis, or for any commercial purpose.
- Any permissions granted herein are provided on a temporary basis and
- can be withdrawn by Interplay Productions at any time. All rights
- not expressly granted are reserved.
-
- Acceptance of License Terms
- By purchasing and retaining this Software, you assent to the terms and
- restrictions of this limited license. If you do not accept the terms
- of this limited license, you must return the Software together with
- all packaging, manuals and other material contained therein to the
- store where you purchased the Software for a full refund.
-
- Interplay Customer Support will only be available for issues and
- problems regarding installation.
-
-
- Video Card Issues
- =================
- A snippet from the 3D 2000 FAQ at www.diamondmm.com.....
-
- Q
- -
- I run a DOS VESA game (MS Flight Simulator, Pandora's Directive, etc.)
- and it works for a while, but then it scrambles after a few minutes.
- If I restart the system its fine for a while and then it scrambles again.
-
- A
- -
- This issue will occur with earlier versions of the Stealth 3D 2000
- video BIOS. I.e. 1.01 and earlier or 2.01 and earlier. X.02 and
- later BIOSes will correct this. You will need to contact Diamond's
- Customer Service Dept. for a video BIOS upgrade. Please call
- 800-468-5846 or 408-325-7100 Mon-Fri, 6am-5pm (PST).
-
- Keep in mind that there are two distinct BIOS series, 1.xx and 2.xx.
- You MUST upgrade to a later version in the SAME series. I.e. 1.01 to
- 1.02, 2.01 to 2.02, etc.
-
- Please know your current video BIOS before contacting Customer Service.
- You can check your video BIOS version in the following ways:
-
- 1. View the blue banner that appears at the top of your screen when
- you power up the system. It should identify the video card model and
- video BIOS version. Note: On some systems this may scroll by too
- fast or be over-ridden by the system BIOS.
-
- 2. Run the MSD.EXE DOS utility. This will be located in the \DOS
- directory. If you have Win95, the utility can be found in the \other
- directory of the Win95 CD-ROM. Once the program is run, go to the
- "Video" section. Then view the line that reports the "Video BIOS Version".
-
- 3. Lastly, you can physically view the video card. Look for the BIOS
- chip, it will be the one, rectangular, socketed chip. It will have
- a Diamond sticker indicating the video card model and video BIOS version.
-
- Additional Credits
- ==================
- Art Deity
- Tramell Ray "Buck O' Five!" Isaac
- (Who we are very grateful for)
-
- Additional Goblins (Testers)
- Scot Humphreys
- Doug Finch
- Josh Walters
- Stephen Bokkes
-
- INTERPLAY SUPPORT INFORMATION (United States)
- =============================================
-
- Hours: Normal Business Hours
-
- Telephone: (949)553.6678
-
- Fax: (949)252.2820 Att: Customer Service
-
-
-
- Internet E-mail: support@interplay.com
-
- Web Site: http://www.interplay.com
-
- BBS: Telnet: bbs.interplay.com
-
- BBS Phone #: (949)252.2822
-
- American On-line: E-mail IPTECH
-
- FTP Site: ftp.interplay.com
-
-
-
- INTERPLAY SUPPORT INFORMATION (United Kingdom)
- ==============================================
-
- Write to: Customer Support
- Interplay Productions, Ltd.
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-
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1628 423666
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-
- DESCENT TO UNDERMOUNTAIN COPYRIGHT(C) 1997,1998 INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS
- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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