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Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Web Demo, Version 1.0 LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC 6/2/99 ############################################################### 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. ############################################################### 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 parentsÆ 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. ⌐ LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC. ⌐ Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM or (R) as indicated. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.