To install the software, extract the files to a temporary directory and then click the Setup.exe icon. This will then proceed to automatically install the game files.
After installation make certain that you at the very least read the game manual that is installed along with the game and if possible print it out to make yourself familiar with all aspects of the game.
If you are installing over a previous version of WCBM. It is advisable that as well as uninstalling the previous version, that you also check via Windows Explorer whether any files have been left behind. In rare instances there may be, in which case delete them all, before reinstalling the game.
2 Creating New Game
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Some people have, when making a new game, mistaken the comparatively long fighter initialisation period as a crash. It isn't. The whole process can take up to half an hour, depending on the size of the game world and the speed of your computer.
If it does appear to be taking one hell of a long time, one way of knowing that the make game process is still working is if the game facts are still changing from time to time.
3 Quitting the Game
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In order to maintain the integrity of the game world it is essential that you quit the game in the appropriate manner. That is via the Game Options screen and the opening screen. If you don't do it like that, it'll cause you problems.
4 Technical Issues
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Screen Resolution
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If you experience screen cut-off, the remedies below should rectify the problem.
WCBM will only work at screen resolutions of 800 x 600 and above and with the SMALL FONT screen property. This can be changed by clicking with the Right mouse button on your desktop and selecting PROPERTIES>SETTINGS
Unknown Alias
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In very rare instances it is possible that the WCBM databases will not load properly, should this prove to be the case an error will notify you of this fact. To remedy this error please follow the instructions below.
1. Locate the file BDECFG32.exe and open the application.
2. Once the program has been opened, click the tab at the bottom of the screen labelled "Aliases".
3. Once you are on the Alias screen, click Make New Alias.
4. Call the name of the new alias - "Q2" and leave it's type as Standard.
5. Once you have entered the name click OK.
6. Enter into the parameter setting for your new alias the location of the WCBM files on your hard disk. For example, c:\program files\world of boxing\World Championship Boxing Manager
7. Once you have done that, exit the program and save when prompted.
8. Now run WCBM and it should now load correctly.
BLOB MODIFIED
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This error occurs when the game records have been corrupted by an illegal exit from the game, ususally caused by computer crash or failure.
To remedy this go to the WCBM website and download the file blobfix.zip from
http://home.clara.net/boxing/blobfix.ZIP
Then follow the instructions given in the readme file.
5 Bug Fixes and release details
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1.03 Released 16/07/99
Color backgrounds changed on some screens to enable clearer view.
Additional name sets added to include Japanese and Philippino fighters.
The bug affecting retiring fighters that belong to your stable has been fixed.
Sound option removed (pending)
New Tale of the Tape screen. This is to allow for comparison of fighters in order to make bet. Simply click the fight from the schedule to view the Tale of the Tape.
Betting limit now set to 250,000 points per fight. Sorry to all those WCBM multi-billionaires out there<s>.
Additional Fight commentary
Numerous Fight engine enhancements
1.02 Released 3/5/99
Minor bug fix made to end of fight lockup when clicking on Fighter Statistics option.
New game feature: New Game Creation now allows for game to be made containing just game generated fighters.
1.01 Released 30/4/99
6 PURCHASING WCBM
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Go on do the decent thing and purchase WCBM. Not only will you have unlimited fun with this version but you'll be doing your bit in helping develop subsequent versions.
The unregistered version of WCBM will allow you to play the full version of the game for 3 days or 5 uses, whichever is the shorter. If after that time you wish to continue playing WCBM you can purchase a registration key from World of Boxing News and Software at http://www.boxing.clara.net/wcbm.htm or by telephoning us on 0044 1235 764669 (US) or 01235 764669 (UK) This will be emailed to you immediately upon receiving your order. It is important that when placing your order, that you enter into the Comments section of the form the SYSTEM ID# as it appears on the opening screen of the game. If we do not have this number when receiving your order there will be some delay in processing your registration key.
If you have any installation problems, game problems or general queries do not panic, fret or hesitate in contacting us by email at boxing@clara.net or by telephoning us on 0044 1235 764669 (US) or 01235 764669 (UK) and you'll get all the help you need from our tech support.
