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Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Web Demo, Version 1.0
LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
6/3/99
---------------
Thank you for downloading the Star Wars: Episode I The
Phantom Menace Web Demo.
This version of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
provides a fully functioning first level from the LucasArts
release. In the complete title, there are ten additional
levels, as well as many fully rendered cut scenes throughout
the game as you participate in the entire Star Wars: Episode I
story -- and beyond -- You will take on the roles of Obi-Wan
Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala and Captain Panaka during
the course of the game as you plunge deeper and deeper into
this story of a galaxy in crisis.
Learn more about the complete game at
http://www.lucasarts.com/products/phantommenace
or at a retail store near you. Purchases can be made through
the LucasArts Company Store by visiting
http://www.lucasarts.com/companystore on the Web or by calling
toll free 1-888-532-4263 (in the United States and Canada.)
This README file will contain any information not covered in
the manual, such as new features and tips for maximizing
performance. For additional information and in-depth technical
documentation about specific hardware, we recommend reading the
Troubleshooting Guide.
------------------
WEB DEMO SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer: 100% Windows 95/98 DirectX compatible computer
required
CPU: 200 MHz or faster CPU required
Memory: 32MB RAM required
Video: 4MB PCI or AGP Direct 3D compatible Graphics
Accelerator required
Sound: 16-bit sound card or better required
Input Device: 100% Windows 95/98-compatible keyboard required.
Optional support for gamepads and joysticks.
DirectX: DirectX 6.1 must be installed before to play
The Phantom Menace. Check the LucasArts
website for instructions on how to download
DirectX.
Note: Your system might require the "latest" Windows
95/98 drivers for your particular hardware.
The Phantom Menace is a 3D-only game that requires a 3D
accelerated video card to play.
###############################################################
INSTALLATION
Installation requires a minimum of 60MB of free hard drive space.
###############################################################
HOW TO PLAY
Keyboard Commands
-----------------
Up/Down Arrow Keys Forward/Backward
Left/Right Arrow Keys Turn Left/Turn Right
Alt + Left/Right Roll Left/Right
Shift + Up Arrow Run Forward
CNTL Use Weapon
X Jump
Spacebar Activate switches, talk, push crates
-/+ Previous/Next Weapon
1-6 Switch to weapon 1-6
Z Force Push
ESC Go to Options Menu
F5 Q Quicksave
F7/F8 Darken/Lighten Screen
F11/F12 Adjust screen resolutions
Game Controller Default Commands
--------------------------------
Button 1 Attack
Button 2 Jump
Button 3 Use/Activate
Button 4 Force Push
Button 5 Roll (+ direction)
Button 6 Run (+ direction)
Button 7 Roll Left
Button 8 Roll Right
Button 9 Select Weapon 1
Button 10 Attack
Mouse Controls
--------------
Use the mouse to turn left and right.
Left Click is the ATTACK button
Right Click is the JUMP button.
###############################################################
GENERAL INFORMATION
To find out if your Video Card will work
----------------------------------------
First, find the name of your video card. Then, refer to the
List of Supported and Unsupported Cards in Section 6 of the
Troubleshooting Guide to see if your card has any known issues.
If your card or chipset is supported, check the section in
the Troubleshooting Guide called 'Specific Video Issues' to
see if your card has any known issues.
If the game crashes upon entering a level
-----------------------------------------
If you crash to the desktop when you attempt to enter a
level, this may be caused by your video card. You may have
chosen a video resolution that is not supported by your card.
This may be cause by DirectX falsely reporting the
memory on your card.
If the game crashes elsewhere during gameplay
---------------------------------------------
Try going to The Phantom Menace directory and delete both the
obi.ini file and any folder called "Cache" that may have been
created in The Phantom Menace Directory.
Task Switching is not recommended
---------------------------------
We recommend that you do not task switch (pressing Alt-Tab,
Ctrl-Esc, or the Windows key to access another program) while
playing Star Wars: Episode I--The Phantom Menace. On some
machine configurations, task switching can cause the game
to lock-up or quit unexpectedly.
Laptop Systems
--------------
While The Phantom Menace should work fine on most systems
that meet the minimum hardware specifications, it has NOT
been tested with laptop systems and therefore we can NOT
assure compatibility.
Due to the wide variety of hardware configurations that
ship with today's laptop systems, it would be impossible
to configure a game that would work with all of them.
Many laptops are limited in their ability to be used as
a gaming machine because of memory configurations, their
microchannel architecture, port configurations (i.e.
no place for a joystick) and sound systems primarily
designed to be used with productivity software.
Laptop systems will attempt to compress the traditional
version of the standard 101-function keyboard (found on
almost all desktop systems) into a much smaller key
configuration. This is usually done by relying on
multi-function keys that allow the user to assign
different functions to the same key. Unfortunately,
this has been known to cause problems with this game.
OEM Features on Brand Name Machines
-----------------------------------
Many brand name computers come with a variety of
features provided by the manufacturer, including special
buttons on the keyboard or special functions assigned to
buttons common to all keyboards. For example, on one
machine with which we tested, the Pause key did not work
because the machine's manufacturer had assigned that key
to bring up a special menu on the desktop.
###############################################################
PLAYING THE PHANTOM MENACE
Character starts off spinning upon entering the game
----------------------------------------------------
After the first level loads, if the room starts off spinning,
check to see if you have a joystick attached. If so, make
sure that the Z-AXIS (Throttle) is set to a neutral position.
You can also disable the joystick by going into the Controller
Options and toggle the Controller Enable option to Off.
Character locked doing a particular move
--------------------------------------------
On some machines, we've seen the player character locked in
a loop performing a move without having to hit any buttons. If
this occurs, you can usually fix it by either hitting the
button of the move that is being performed, or by going to the
Options Screen and returning to the game.
Tips and special moves
----------------------
In addition to the normal moves of characters listed in the
manual, the Jedi characters have additional "combo moves"
initiated when hitting controls in a particular sequence.
Tap ATTACK button lightly Overhead slash
Hold FORWARD, tap then hold ATTACK Twirling saber attack
JUMP then hold ATTACK Jumping spin attack
Remember that you can both push and pull blocks with the USE
command.
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THE OPTIONS SCREEN
General Options
---------------
QUICKSAVE
Hitting F5 will automatically save your current location while
overwriting any previous Quicksave you might have had. To load
a Quicksave, go to Load Screen and select QuickSave at the top.
NOTE: The QuickSave game does not appear in the Save Game
screen.
Screen Resolution
-----------------
The Phantom Menace defaults to a 640 x 480 screen resolution.
If your 3D Card supports other resolutions, you can choose a
higher resolution for a clearer in-game image. Not all
resolutions supported by your particular 3D Card will be
available in the game. NOTE: Higher resolutions often
result in slower game performance.
Performance Options
-------------------
If you feel game performance is slow, go to the Options Menu
and try selecting a lower Computer Rating.
There are additional Performance Options not listed on the
Options Screen which can not be toggled on/off independently;
they can only be changed when adjusting the Computer Rating.
These options include:
Camera angle: On the Low setting, camera angles may be
slightly higher than on other settings.
Artifacts: Determines how long debris and bodies remain
onscreen
Sound Options
-------------
VOLUME SLIDERS
This Music volume slider adjusts both music and ambient sound
effects volume. The Sfx Volume slider effects other sound
effects and voice volume.
SFX DISABLED
If you have SFX disabled, the "Dialog voice on" option under
General Options is automatically set to off and can not
turned on without re-enabling SFX.
SELECTING A SOUND PROVIDER
The Phantom Menace currently supports the following 3-D Sound
Providers:
Aureal A3D Interactive
Microsoft DirectSound3D hardware support
Microsoft DirectSound3D software support
Dolby Surround
Mile 2D Fast Stereo Positional Audio
To select a provider, double click the name of the provider
you wish to select. The Phantom Menace will then detect whether
the sound provider is supported by your system.
Keyboard Controls
-----------------
8 and 2 on the NUMPAD do not allow you to scroll through
dialogue choices. To do this, use the Up/Down Arrow keys.
The BACKSPACE key is not configurable.
Edit Control Notes
------------------
Please note that while Game Controllers may have up to
two commands bound to a single control, Keyboard Controls
can only be bound to a single command.
When binding a move command to an axis (ie the Z-axis) on a
joystick, the opposite move is automatically bound to the
opposite axis.
Example: If you bind the +Z Axis to move forward, the
-Z Axis is automatically bound to move
backward.
Game Controllers
----------------
Although The Phantom Menace offers joystick support, we suggest
using a gamepad or keyboard controls for the optimal gaming
experience.
###############################################################
CONTACTING LUCASARTS
LucasArts has set up a variety of services to provide you with
information regarding our programs, hint & gameplay assistance,
and technical support.
Hint Line
If you need a hint, you may call our automated Hint Line. The
average call length is three minutes. This service requires a
touch tone phone.
Where To Find Us Online
Visit the LucasArts Web site at http://www.lucasarts.com. From
there, you will have the option to receive online technical
support through Yoda's Help Desk, browse technical documents,
or leave a message for an online representative.
Yoda's Help Desk
We are proud to feature Yoda's Help Desk, which is available
in the Technical Support section of the LucasArts Web site at
http://www.lucasarts.com/support/. Yoda's Help Desk offers
interactive solutions to technical issues based on information
you provide. Visitors to Yoda's Help Desk will be able to
receive technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NOTE: You must be at least 18 years old or have your parents'
permission to call.
U. S.
1-900-740-JEDI (1-900-740-5334)
95 cents per minute
(The option to speak with a live Hint Operator is also available
through this number.)
Canada
1-900-677-JEDI (1-900-677-5334)
$1.25 (U.S.) per minute
LucasArts Company Store
Visit the LucasArts Company Store at http://www.lucasarts.com.
The Company Store offers the complete line of LucasArts games,
hint books and logo gear.
(c) LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC.
(c) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM or (R) as indicated.
All rights reserved. Used under authorization.