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<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 9"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 9"> <link rel=File-List href="./readme_files/filelist.xml"> <link rel=Edit-Time-Data href="./readme_files/editdata.mso">  <title>RicochetÖ </title>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=Section1> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <h1>SWARM Ö <o:p></o:p></h1> <h2>Developed and Published by: Reflexive Entertainment, Inc.á - <a href="http://www.reflexive.net/">http://www.reflexive.net/</a> -<o:p></o:p></h2> <h2>Copyright ⌐ 1998-2002, all rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></h2> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <h2>The Game<o:p></o:p></h2> How to Play:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> You can learn how to play by clicking on the 'Help' button. There are lots of pretty pictures and description of the game in there.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> You can find out what keys and buttons do what by clicking on the 'Configure Controls' button.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> You can also watch the demos to learn new strategies.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Controls:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Mouseááááááááááá ááááááááááááááááááááááá Steer ship, Aim primary weapon<o:p></o:p> Space Baráááááááááááááááááááááááááááá Trust toward mouse cursor<o:p></o:p> Left mouse buttonáááááááááááááááá Fire primary weapons<o:p></o:p> Right mouse buttonáááááááááááááá Launch mine<o:p></o:p> Escáááááááááááááááááááááááááááááááááááááááá Bring Up Menu Screens<o:p></o:p> Pauseáááááááááááááááááááááááá áááááááááá Pause the game<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Configuring the controls:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Click on the 'Configure Controls' button.<o:p></o:p> Click on the action you want to configure.<o:p></o:p> Press the key or button that you want to assign to the action.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Configuring the video:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Click on the 'Configure Video'<o:p></o:p> Adjust the Gamma to whatever you want.<o:p></o:p> If the displayed colors appear incorrect, try pressing the æFix ColorsÆ button on the æInfoÆ tab.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Main Menu:<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> The main menu is your friend.á You can find everything you need there!<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Buy it Now û If you havenÆt yet upgraded Swarm Special Edition, this is the way to do it.á Through this button, you can access Quick Pay û the fastest way to upgrade, Pay by Phone, and Other Registration options such as Pay Online or Pay By Mail.á If you have Problems with any of these features, please see Problems section below.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Play Game û Start a new game of Swarm, or resume a game in progress.áá Swarm will ask you to choose a player, or set up a new player so that statistics can be tracked.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Statistics û Here you can access a wide variety of statistics.á Overall high scores as well as information about each player that has been set up can be accessed through this button.á <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Tell a friend û Through this button, you can use our email server to tell your friends about Swarm.á Please do it!á TheyÆll thank you for it, and so will we!<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Optionsá - Through this button you can configure sound, configure video, check for updates to Swarm, and view the credits of the game.á <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h1>Powerups<o:p></o:p></h1> Free Ship û When you run out of ships, the game is over, so the benefits of a free ship are obvious.á The more of these you can collect, the longer your game will last, and the higher your score can be.á You also get an extra ship each time you bring 50 EZT crystals home.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Shield û This powerup recharges your shield generator.á If your shield generator runs out of juice, even the lowliest Clagnor seed pellet can breach your hull.á Each of these purple beauties will give your shield generator a 15% recharge.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Red Laser û This little number gives your little peashooter gun a little more bite.á This isnÆt the strongest weapon in your arsenal, but it helps vaporize any Clagnor that get out of line.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Spread Gun û This gun is useful when a bunch of Clagnor start ganging up on you.á The individual energy charges arenÆt that powerful, but this weapon is indispensable when clearing a minefield of those little buggers.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Quad Laser û This is your most powerful energy weapon.á It shoots straight as an arrow, and makes Clagnor dust out of anything that gets in its way.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Blue Missile û This missile has one purpose: To seek out and destroy Clagnor scum.á Just shoot it, and it will find its target.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Red Missile û Like the Blue Missile this is also an auto-aiming weapon, but itÆs faster and deadlier than its blue cousin.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Swarmer Missiles û This is the hottest little gun in your arsenal.á Each missile contains 5 individual self-guided care-packages to our Clagnor friends.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Mine û This little beauty delivers a shock wave to all Clagnor caught in its wake.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Electro Mine û Like the conventional mine, but this will sizzle any Clagnor that gets near it for a whole 3 seconds.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Companion Drone û These little guys will give you a little cover-fire while youÆre engaging the enemy.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Star Clubber û This little inertial beauty lets you annihilate Clagnor and asteroids alike. Just flick your tail at them, and theyÆre history.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Enemies<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Harvester - Its mission is the same as yours, get the EZT. Harvesters aren't very smart and they don't care about you unless you get in their way.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Seed Layer - Seed layers enjoy the warm radiance of EZT and get angry when anyone tries to take it away from them. They are non-mobile but will spit young seeds at unwary ships.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Clag Scout - Designed to mop up any random resistance, Clag Scouts put up a bit of a fight, but nothing a few well placed plasma bursts can't silence.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> EZT Guard - A harvester's best friend. EZT guards don't like anyone getting too close to their EZT and more importantly, they don't like to get too far away from it. When confronting an EZT Guard, it's best to put him down as fast as you can.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Clag Bot - Suicidal and very dangerous. Clag bots don't have much of a mind but they do hate you. Running seems like a really good idea when confronting them.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Defense Drone - The Clagnor's first real killing machine. Defense Drones hunt unsuspecting players and when they find them, they kill them.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Electro Drone - When the harvesters didn't seem to be bringing home the EZT, the Clagnor realized they needed something more substantial. Electro Drones were the answer and getting too close to one can result in a lot of hair loss.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Death Worm - The most vicious and effective weapon the Clagnor have ever made. Intelligent, fast and deadly, very few have survived to describe the beast. <o:p></o:p> <h2>Why should you upgrade Swarm Special Edition?<o:p></o:p></h2> <h2>For only $16.99 you and your entire family will enjoy:<o:p></o:p></h2> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Countless hours of exhilarating, easy to learn game play<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Simple controls that make sure the entire family can participate.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Extraordinarily addictive game play with something new to see on each one of the 101 levels. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Rich 3D rendered artwork with over 65 thousand colors <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>A total of 101 rounds/levels (yes thatÆs right 101) with 4 difficulty settings itÆs the equivalent of 404 levels! <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Awesome power-ups including red laser, swarmer missiles, companion drone, electro mine, and everyoneÆs favorite û the star clubber<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Your personal High Scores (and other player statistics such as games played, total time played, and highest level achieved are tracked.á Very soon, you will be able to optionally post them to Internet.á The SPA will soon establish a website where the weekly, monthly, and all time high score will be posted.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>A suspend game mode which allows competitors to walk away from a game in progress and pick it up at a later time with all EZT, ships, and score still in tow.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'>Purchasing the full version has never been easier. áUsing the Quick Pay feature, your free demo version can be instantly upgraded with a credit card.á This will immediately open the full version and does not require an additional download!<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></h3> <h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>áYour Challenge</h3> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Can you be the Swarm Champion of your house? Your neighborhood? The entire world?á Upgrade Swarm: Special Edition and find out!<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h3 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>Only $16.99!!</h3> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h4>System Requirements</h4> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> IBM Compatible System<o:p></o:p> Pentium II 266 Mhz Processor<o:p></o:p> 32 MB of Ram<o:p></o:p> Keyboard and Mouse<o:p></o:p> Microsoft DirectX 2.0 or greater.á As of the ship date in May 2002, DirectX 8.1 is currently the latest version of Microsoft's DirectX.á You can download Direct X from www.Microsoft.com/directx/<o:p></o:p> Internet Connection - if you want to participate in online score posting (coming soon!), Quick Pay, or the tell a friend program.<o:p></o:p> <h5><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></h5> <h5>FAQ About Quick Pay</h5> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>What is Quick Pay?</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Quick Pay is a safe and remarkably fast way to pay for select games from Reflexive Entertainment.á Using a secure system (industry standard SSL), your credit card information is transferred, verified, and processed - all without leaving the game.á Once your card has been approved, your copy of Swarm is instantly upgraded!<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Is it safe?</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> In a word, Yes.á Quick Pay is just as safe as buying anything else on the Internet.á We use an encrypted and secure connection to protect your information.á Your information is not shared with anyone at any time under any circumstance according to our privacy policy.á Reflexive places the utmost importance on our customersÆ privacy.á We do everything within our ability to protect ensure the confidentiality of your personal information.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Is it fast?á </h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If your computer is connected to the Internet, it usually takes only about 30-45 seconds to process your card and unlock the game.á It is tremendously faster than old systems requiring a second download of a full version.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Whatá if I donÆt have a credit card? </h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> You can use the pay by mail feature to upgrade Swarm using a check or money order.á From the main menu select æBuy it nowÆ then click æOther Registration OptionsÆ and select æPay By MailÆ.á This will option the order form in Notepad.á From here you can fill out the form and print it out.á Follow the instructions on the form to mail in your payment.á Once your payment is received, your registration code will be sent to you via e-mail or post according to your preference.<o:p></o:p> <h6><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></h6> <h6>Why do you need to have Internet Explorer 4 (IE4) or greater to use Quick Pay? </h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> IE4 has certain encryption abilities that we use to protect your information.áá We donÆt feel comfortable transferring your information without this security in place.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> I donÆt use Internet Explorer û I donÆt have it installed.á Can I still use Quick Pay?á <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> No, youÆll need to install IE4 to use Quick Pay.á If you donÆt want to install IE4, please use one of our other fast purchase options such as Pay Online or Pay by phone.<o:p></o:p> <h5><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></h5> <h5><![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></h5> <h5>PROBLEMS?</h5> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Purchasing Problems<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Quick Pay û If you are having a problem using the Quick Pay feature to upgrade Swarm, please be sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.á Quick Pay requires that your computer be connected to the Internet.á Usually, the following procedure will solve the problem: 1) Minimize Swarm, 2) Start your internet connection as you normally would 3) Return to Swarm 4) Click on the Quick Pay buttoná 5) Click ôIÆm already connectedö <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you have started your Internet connection and followed the above steps and Quick Pay still does not work, click the Pay Online button found under the Other Registration Options button.á (Be sure your computer is still connected to the internet) and follow the onscreen instructions.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If that doesnÆt work, go to the following website:á <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.reflexive.net/buyswarm/">http://www.reflexive.net/buyswarm/</a><o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If that does not work, please use the Pay by Phone feature.á Our sales representative will help you upgrade. <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Problem with Colors? <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you have a problem with the colors being all messed up:á 1) Click Options 2) Click Configure Video 3) Click the Info Tab 4) Click Fix Colors<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Improving Performance on slower machines</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you are experiencing choppy or slow game play, each of the tips below will speed up the game.á We recommended that you try them in order and only do as many as are required to make the game perform at an acceptable level.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> 1.á From the æOptionsÆ - 'Configure Sound' dialog, turn 'Stereo' to 'Mono'.<o:p></o:p> 2. áFrom the æOptionsÆ - 'Configure Sound' dialog, turn 'Mixing' to 'Faster'.<o:p></o:p> 3.á From the æOptionsÆ - 'Configure Sound' dialog, mute the music. This will stop the music from streaming.<o:p></o:p> 4.á From the æOptionsÆ - 'Configure Sound' dialog, mute the Master sound volume. This will avoid the overhead of mixing and playing all sounds.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Soundcard Problems</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Many older soundcards aren't fully compatible with Microsoft DirectX.á Usually, simply updating your soundcard drivers will fix any strange sound problems you may encounter. Check with your manufacturer (or your soundcard manufacturer's web site) for the latest drivers.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Configuration Problems</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you need to reset the original Swarm configuration, you can delete the Swarm.cfg file. This will reset video mode, sound levels, and controls.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> The screen is too dark û <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> You can adjust the brightness levels from the 'Configure Video' menu.<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <h6>Lockup or crashing problems</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you experience any lockups or crashes, make sure that you have the latest DirectX drivers for your video and audio hardware.á Most problems can be fixed by installing DirectX 8 but some manufactures have newer drivers than those included with DirectX 8.á Be sure to contact the specific manufacture for your hardware for the latest drivers.á Also be sure to reboot your computer before playing after a crash.á Often times, without a reboot, the problem may lie in memory and will occur again.<o:p></o:p> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <h6>Need more help?</h6> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> If you have other problems, please feel free to contact Reflexive Technical Support at: <a href="mailto:support@reflexive.net">support@reflexive.net</a>.á Also, see the Swarm site at <a href="http://www.reflexive.net/">www.reflexive.net</a><o:p></o:p> <div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <hr size=2 width="100%" align=center> </div> <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> </div> </body> </html>