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Welcome to a 2-day free trial of Meridian(tm)59.
Meridian(tm)59 Version 1.0 Readme Version 11/13/96
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. System Requirements
2. Setup
3. Information About This Free Trial
4. Additional Information and Feedback
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1. System requirements
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To play Meridian 59, you must have the following
hardware and software:
O/S: Windows 95 (required)
CPU: 486/66 MHz or higher
Memory: 8 MB of RAM minimum
Hard Disk Drive: 27MB minimum free
CD-ROM Drive: 2x minimum
Modem: 14.4 baud or faster
Monitor: SVGA monitor
Peripherals: keyboard, mouse
Other: SLIP/PPP net connection or better
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2. Setup
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To begin your free trial, you will need a SLIP/PPP
or better Internet connection with an ISP or on-
line service provider. You will also need a Web
browser to set up your Meridian account.
You will need to connect to the Internet once you
have installed the Meridian 59 game files. You
will then need to use your Web browser to go to
http://meridian.3do.com/trial/pcgamer/ to create
your free trial account. Your account information
will be sent to you by email after you register.
Once you have your account information, simply
launch Meridian 59 and start your adventure!
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3. Information About This Free Trial Disc
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Are you ready for the world's first-ever 3D multi-
user RPG on the Net? Meridian 59 is an Internet
role-playing game unlike anything you have
experienced before. Join thousands of players in
an on-line world filled with dangerous creatures,
mysterious quests, warring guilds, and friendly
explorers.
"Through 3DO's new online game, Meridian 59, the
long-promised "virtual community" I've read about
a million times has become something more than a
journalist's hype dream...."
Ian Christe, Hotwired Magazine
"Meridian 59 is without a doubt one of the most
ambitious software projects we have ever seen...
it's great fun and is in many ways, the first
"competitive/cooperative" graphical RPG."
Next Generation Online
"Meridian 59 is more than just another
adventure/RPG game - even more than just another
MUD. It is a world of communities and
relationships."
Nuke
"This could just be the on-line game of the year."
Computer Games Strategy Plus
Receipt of this CD qualifies you for a FREE 2-day
trial of Meridian 59. From the time you create
your account on the Meridian 59 web site, you will
have 48 hours to explore the exciting and
mysterious world of Meridian 59.
To continue your journey at the end of your 48
hours of exploration, go to the Meridian 59
registration page on our web site
(http://meridian.3do.com/registration)
to activate your account. You will be charged a
one time $14.95 (US dollars) activation fee. On-
line gameplay is $9.95 (US dollars) per month for
UNLIMITED play! (fees subject to change).
We hope you enjoy your complimentary trip
into the world of Meridian 59. See you in the
game!
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4. Additional Information and Feedback
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You can obtain additional information about
Meridian 59 at the 3DO Meridian web site,
http://meridian.3do.com. If you encounter problems
installing or playing the game, you can e-mail
Meridian 59 support at meridian59-support@3do.com.
NOTICE: This demo trial offer is subject to
cancellation without prior notice by the 3DO
Company. Portions of this product are derived
from the RSA Data Security, Inc. MD5 Message-
Digest Algorithm. Copyright(C) 1991-2, RSA Data
Security, Inc. Created 1991. All rights
reserved.
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