Copyright: Copyright ®Activision 1997


Before The Installation

-	Uses Microsoft DirectX 3a video and audio drivers. It is important that you check with your audio and video card manufacturer to determine if your hardware will support DirectX. Please see the DirectX 3a section in this file for more information.

- 	Should not be installed to a compressed drive.

- 	Please make sure your computer system is 100% Windows 95-compatible; Twinsen's Odyssey for Windows 95 is not compatible with Windows 3.1.

-	To operate best, Twinsen's Odyssey requires that your system have the latest Windows 95 32-bit drivers for your CD-ROM drive, sound, and video card. If you have any problems running the program, outdated drivers are the most likely cause.

-	If you need help obtaining the latest sound and video drivers, check out the Vendor List.


Can I listen to the game soundtrack on my audio CD player?

Yes. The game music is streamed from the CD. Starting with track 2, all the music tracks will play on an audio CD player.


Can I run the game without the CD in the drive
Can I run the game without the CD in the drive?

The Twinsen's Odyssey CD must remain in the CD-ROM drive at all times in order to run Twinsen's Odyssey. The game accesses files from the CD during gameplay. Therefore, there is no way to play without a CD in the drive.


Color Settings

This game utilizes the Direct Draw libraries of Microsoft's DirectX. Some video cards do not yet have driver support for Direct Draw. Updated drivers are being developed by manufacturers to remedy this. To obtain information on these updates, contact your Video Card Manufacturer and download their latest Windows 95 drivers for your video card. If you are not sure about your video card or its capabilities, please refer to the section called Check Your Display Type Settings for more information, or contact  your Video Card Manufacturer.

To Change Your Color Setting:

You need to change the Color palette box of the window shown below to at least 256 Color. To go to the Display Properties window to change it, click here.

If you choose to make this change at some other time, you can always return to this Help file and try again, or follow the steps listed below to access these settings.

1.	Place your mouse cursor over an empty area of your desktop and click the right mouse button. At the bottom of the list that appears, click on Properties. This will bring up the Display Properties window. You can also bring this window up by clicking on the Display icon in the Control Panel.

2.	Choose the Settings tab and change the color setting to 256 Color as shown in the Color palette box above.

If you have a video card that supports 256 Color, but you cannot select this as an option, check to see that you have the most updated Windows 95 video driver.


Common Audio Problems

IMPORTANT NOTE:   You may encounter choppy gameplay if your sound card is not 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible.  8 bit sound cards are not supported with this game (e.g. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster PRO compatible).  You may want to contact your sound card manufacturer to see if your card is 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible.

Half of the problems with sound cards are remedied by newer sound card drivers.  This is highly recommended and is usually free and easy to do. You can contact your sound card manufacturer for details.

Game Specific:

Can I listen to the game soundtrack on my audio CD player?

The sounds are distorted and/or the movies are choppy.  What can I do?

I have a Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16.  The sound and movies are choppy.  What should I do?

General:

Installing a new sound card.

I just installed a new sound card. How come I’m not getting any sound?

Checking Your Sound Card For Conflicting Settings.

I have only partial or no sound when running the game.

I have a Diamond Telecommander sound/modem card and it does not work with the game.  What do I do?

I have a Packard Bell with little and/or no sound when playing the game.

I have an Advanced Gravis UltraSound ACE and I am experiencing severe lock-up problems.

Why is the sound fuzzy on my Sound Blaster Pro 2 sound card?


Common CD-ROM Problems

If you encounter any CD-ROM drive problems, make sure you have the latest 32-bit CD-ROM drivers installed.  Most problems are the result of 16-bit CD-ROM drivers.  To see if your computer is using 16-bit drivers, follow these steps:

1.	Right mouse click on MY COMPUTER

2.	Choose Properties

3.	Select the Performance tab

If File System does not state "32-bit", then you need to update your CD-ROM drivers.  Please contact your CD-ROM drive manufacturer for details.


Common Input Device Problems

Game Specific:

How do I set up my joystick or game pad?

General:

General Troubleshooting for Joysticks and Game Pads

Joystick Calibration

Mouse


Common Tips & Troubleshooting for General Issues

Game Specific:

Can I run Twinsen's Odyssey on Windows 3.1, Windows NT or OS/2?

Can I run the game without a CD in the drive?

Why does the game sometimes quit to the desktop?

The taskbar hides a portion of the game window. Can I fix this?

General:

My screen saver operates slowly while the game is running. What can I do?

The fonts on my game screen are too large and extend off the screen. Why is this happening?

Power Saver Functions

Ctrl-Alt-Del locks up my system.

How can I improve performance?

Where do I go for game updates and/or patches?


Common Troubleshooting Tips

Activision thoroughly tests its games on a variety of systems before they are released, but it is virtually impossible to test on all combinations of software and hardware. Many of the issues you may encounter in Windows 95 are caused by device drivers for video cards, sound cards, and CD-ROM drives that are not fully compatible with the Windows 95 operating system and/or DirectX. The following troubleshooting tips are intended to assist you in resolving some of the common issues that occur with the Windows 95 operating system and the game.

Installation - This focuses on basic problems that might occur during the installation process.

DirectX 3a - This explains the DirectX 3a process and provides general answers to frequently asked questions.

Autoplay - Go here if you are encountering problems with the title screen appearing automatically.

Video - Go here if you are encountering video related problems.

Audio - Go here if you are encountering audio related problems.

CD-ROM - Go here if you are encountering CD-ROM related problems.

Input Devices - Go here if you are encountering input device related problems (e.g. mouse, joystick, or gamepads).

General Issues - Commonly asked questions.


Common Video Card Problems

Many of the problems with video cards are remedied by installing newer video card drivers.  This is highly recommended and is usually free and easy to do.  Contact your video card manufacturer for details.

Game Specific:

Matrox Millennium error with DirectX 3

I am having problems with my ATI Mach64, STB Powergraph64, or Diamond Multimedia video card.  What should I do?

When I launch into the game, the screen goes black and freezes.

Why do I have wavy lines across my screen when I play the game?

How do I set my display for 256 Color?

General:

The images are very choppy and slow while playing the game.

I installed a new video card, and the game doesn't look right. What do I do?

Changing the standard Windows 95 cursors causes video corruption.

When I launch the game from the title screen or from the taskbar, my screen stays blank and the game doesn't start. What should I do?

Game graphics are faded and/or strange in appearance.

The fonts are too large and/or extend off the screen.


Credits

Adeline Software International:

Creation and Development:	Adeline Software International

Original Idea:	Frédérick Raynal

Art Director:	Didier Chanfray

Technical Director:	Serge Plagnol

Programmers:	Sébastien Viannay, Laurent Salmeron, Cédric Bermond, Frantz Cournil, Marc Bureau du Colombier

3D Artists and Animations:	Paul-Henri Michaud, Arnaud Lhomme

Artists:	Yaël Barroz, Sabine Morlat, Didier Quentin

Story and Design:	Frédérick Raynal, Didier Chanfray, Yaël Barroz, Laurent Salmeron, Marc Albinet

Script:	Marc Albinet

Director of Voice Recording:	Dimitri Bodiansky, Marc Albinet, Laurent Salmeron

Translations, Voice Recordings:	Laurent Salmeron

Scenario Programming:	Frantz Cournil, Lionel Chaze, Pascal Dubois

Video Sequences:	Frédéric Taquet, Benoit Boucher, Ludovic Rubin, Merlin Pardot

Music and Sound:	Philippe Vachey

Internal Testers:	Bruno Marion, Thomas Ferraz, Alexis Madinier, Christopher Horwood, Bertrand Fillardet

Quality Assurance:	Emmanuel Oualid

Marketing and Publishing Manager:	Marie-Pierre Meyrignac

Audio and Voice Production:	Knockin' Boots Productions

Casting:	Dimitri Bodiansky

Sound Engineers:	Nicolas Varley, Rémi Alexandre

Post-Production Engineer:	Pierre Cazenave

Production Assistant:	Isabelle Rovélas

Actors:	David Gasman, Gay Marshall, Karen Strassman, Doug Rand, Jerry Di Giacomo, Joe Sheridan, Christian Erickson, Jodi Forrest

Text Editing:	Nicolas Varley

Musical Track Titles:

1. Song for Gabriel

2. The Empire

3. Honey Bee

4. Emerald Moon

5. Zeelich

6. Purple

7. LBA's Theme

Music Composed by Philippe Vachey:Delphine Publishing

Uses Smacker Video Technology and Miles Sound System Copyright © 1994-1997 by RAD Games Tools, Inc.

Activision:

Producer:	Marty Stratton
Marketing Product Manager:	Michael Radiloff
Public Relations:	Jamey Gottlieb, Elizabeth Capps
Senior QA Project Lead: QA Project Lead:	Marc Turndorf Douglas A. Jacobs
QA Testers:	Woody Grafing, Anthony Hatch Korotko, Winnie Lee, Marietta Pashayan, Steven Rosenthal, Michael Spann, Margie J. Stubbs, Nadine Theuzillot, Mohammed Wright
English Script Revisions Package Design:	Kelly Wand, Marc Turndorf Erik Jensen
Documentation Manager:	Mike Rivera
Manual:	Belinda M. Van Sickle, Sylvia Orzel
Cross Production:	Adam Goldberg, Ronnie Lane, Tanya Martino, Eric Schmidt, Frankie Tam
Special Thanks to:	Mitch Lasky, Marc Bennett, Howard Marks, Lisa Labon, Marc Turndorf, David Arnspiger, Jim Summers Adeline Software: Frederick, Serge, Laurent, Marie-Pierre, and everyone else for their incredible work.

Quality Assurance and Customer Support Team

Help File Written by:

Ronnie Lane

External Beta Testers:

John Burg

Errol Camlioglu

Leo Chiao

Danny Elias

Michael Fedorchak

Lance Fernald

David Finan

Cody Galey

Cross Ganaway

Brian Grapatin

Tony Hadfield

Eugene Hamai

Dayvid Iannaci

Clayton Jung

Mark Kassar

Richard Kurnadi

Rachel Lewis

Charles Little

Eric Lo

Brandon Lorenz

Gina McCain

Matthew Monaco

Heather Moses

Keith Nelson

Bryan Nord

David Pao

Tom Phister

Theresa Rohr

Sean Skallerud

Ben Slayen

Rex Thomen

Frank Walther

Dimitri Zelepuhin


Customer Support

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about Twinsen's Odyssey or any other Activision product, please feel free to contact us. If you are experiencing difficulty playing the game, please consult this help file before contacting Customer Support. The help file contains the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions and may quickly provide a solution to your problem. If, after reviewing the Twinsen's Odyssey Help file, you are still experiencing problems, please feel free to contact us through any of the services listed. So that we can better help you, please be at your computer and have the following information ready:

1.	Complete product title

2.	Exact error message reported (if any) and a brief description of the problem

3.	Your computer's processor type and speed (e.g. Pentium 90MHz)

4.	Video and sound card makes and models (e.g. Diamond Stealth 64 video, Sound Blaster 16 sound...)

Customer Support:

North America

Australia and Pacific Rim

For Technical Support and Customer Service in areas not listed, please contact your local distributor or Activision via online (please note online support is in English only).

Locations for Updates and Patches:

Where do I go for Game Updates or Patches?


DirectX
DirectX 3a

Upon completion of the Twinsen's Odyssey setup, the installation process will continue by determining if Microsoft DirectX 3a needs to be installed on your computer. If so, the Microsoft DirectX 3a setup program will install the appropriate files on your computer. If you choose not to install DirectX 3a, and you find that later you need to install DirectX 3a, follow these directions. With the Twinsen's Odyssey disc in your CD-ROM drive, install Microsoft DirectX 3a by right mouse clicking on the Twinsen's Odyssey CD icon to get the Context menu. From that menu, select Install DirectX.

Who makes DirectX and how can I contact them?

Microsoft created DirectX.  If the answer to the question you are looking for is not found on this page, you may want to contact Microsoft via mail at:

Microsoft Customer Sales and Service

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, WA   98052-6399, USA

Microsoft can also be reached in the USA at (800) 426-9400, or internationally at +1(206) 882-8080.

What is DirectX and why do I need it?

Microsoft's DirectX 3a is an API (Application Programming Interface) set that increases the speed at which games play under the Windows 95 operating system. These APIs allow direct access to the enhanced features of hardware under Windows 95. With DirectX 3a, a program has instant access to the hardware, allowing for great advances in graphics, sound, video, 3-D, and network capabilities of games.

Since Windows 95 and DirectX 3a are relatively new in the computer world and have not achieved compatibility with some older video cards, many manufacturers are releasing updated drivers for Windows 95 to meet the DirectX standard. If you are not sure about your video card's compatibility, consult the company that makes your video card.

If the Microsoft DirectX Installer does not detect DirectX 3a on your computer, it can install DirectX 3a for you. After installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer in order for DirectX 3a to take effect.

If you have other Windows 95 games on your computer, chances are you already have an earlier version of DirectX installed on your computer. In this case, the Microsoft Installer will overwrite that version with DirectX 3a.  The DirectX installation process will then be complete. You will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

If you already have DirectX 3a installed on your computer, the Microsoft DirectX 3a installer will detect it and not overwrite any DirectX 3a files.  You will not need to restart your computer after installation in order to run Twinsen's Odyssey.

DirectX 3a should not affect any titles designed for the original version of DirectX. Should you encounter difficulties with DirectX 3a, please contact Microsoft for further information.

How do I check to see if my computer supports DirectX?

1.	Place the disc in the CD-ROM drive and exit from any autoplay screens.

2.	Double-click on "My Computer".

3.	Right-click on your CD-ROM drive and choose Install DirectX.

If any of the components of DirectX are not certified, please call your hardware manufacturer for the updated drivers that support DirectX.

I am having problems with running Twinsen's Odyssey and think it might be related to my Direct X installation. What should I do?

If you experience problems running Twinsen's Odyssey, try turning off the "Enable 3D Acceleration" option in the DirectX setup program.  To disable 3D Acceleration, double click on the dxsetup icon located in Program Files\DirectX\Setup. Uncheck the option for 3D acceleration in the middle of the DXSetup window.

I have heard DirectX is not compatible with some video cards. What can you tell me about that?

Windows 95 and DirectX are relatively new in the computer world and have not achieved compatibility with some older video cards. Many manufacturers are releasing updated drivers to meet the DirectX standard. If you are not sure about your video card's compatibility, consult the Vendor List for the company that makes your video card.

If I don't have DirectX, will Twinsen's Odyssey install it for me?

Yes. If the Microsoft DirectX Installer does not detect DirectX on your computer, it will install DirectX for you. After installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer in order for DirectX to take effect.

If the DirectX Installer copied over a previous version, will the UnInstaller remove DirectX 3a? How will this affect my other Windows 95 games?

DirectX 3a will remain on your computer and you will be able to run other Windows 95 games that use Microsoft’s DirectX libraries.  DirectX 3a should not affect any titles designed for the original version of DirectX.  Should you encounter difficulties with DirectX 3a, please contact Microsoft for further information (address and phone number listed above).

How do I restore my video and/or audio drivers once DirectX has been installed?

1.	Place the disc in the CD-ROM drive and exit from any autoplay screens.

2.	Double-click on "My Computer".

3.	Right-click on your CD-ROM drive and choose Install DirectX.

Choose the button that satisfies your need (e.g. Restore Audio drivers). This process will install your previous drivers and prompt you to restart Microsoft Windows.

The following manufacturers suggest running DirectX 3a with their products using the configurations listed below. If you need further assistance, please contact your video card manufacturer directly.

Diamond Multimedia

Stealth SE

Stealth 64 Graphics 2000

Stealth 64 Video 2000

Stealth 64 Video 3000

Stealth Video 2001

Stealth Video 2001\TV

Stealth Video 2500

Stealth 3D 2000

If problems are encountered with the above Diamond Multimedia video cards, we recommend that you restore your video card drivers.  Instructions are as follows:

1.	Place the game disc in the CD-ROM drive and exit from any autoplay screens.

2.	Double-click on "My Computer".

3.	Right-click on your CD-ROM drive and choose Install DirectX.

4.	Click on the button labeled “Restore Video drivers.”

STB Powergraph64 with Vision 95

We have experienced numerous problems with STB video cards running the STB Vision 95 set of display tools. Please uninstall  your STB Vision 95 display tools by reinstalling the STB drivers without the STB Vision 95 display tools if you experience any problems playing Twinsen's Odyssey.

ATI Mach 64

If you experience problems running with an ATI Mach 64, click on your Start Button and select Run, then type SYSTEM.INI.  Click OK.

Locate the section within the file labeled

[Display]

and add the line STRETCHENGINE=0

Example:

[Display]

STRETCHENGINE=0

Click on File, then choose Save. Click on File then choose Exit to leave your System Configuration editor. Reboot the system and try playing Twinsen's Odyssey again.


Game Controls

Inventory—Shift

Inventory Items—The Inventory menu is accessed using the Shift key. The arrow keys move the selection box through the inventory.  When an item is selected, its name is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press Return to use the selected inventory item if it is currently appropriate. Press Shift again or Esc to exit the Inventory menu.

Holomap Info

Access—Once Twinsen has found the Holomap, it can be accessed from the inventory or by pressing the H key. Press Esc or the H key again to return to the game.

Control—Rotate the globe using the arrow keys to view an area. Press the Space Bar to zoom into that map. In the map close-up you can see the location of Twinsen, Dino-Fly, or Twinsen's car. You will also see red arrows that indicate locations to visit if another character has told you to visit them. Use the arrow keys to select these locations.

Health Status

The status of Twinsen's health can be accessed by pressing Ctrl.

Health Status Icons

[Red Bar] = Life Points

[Blue Bar] = Magic Power (Each level of magic you reach potentially gives you more power.)

[Coin] = Amount of money you have

[Key] = Number of keys you have (Opens any normally locked door and are used automatically when needed.)

[Four Leaf Clover] = Number of lives left

Power-ups

Twinsen will find various power-ups throughout the game by searching in garbage cans, plants, and other objects. Search by walking up to the item and pressing the space bar if in normal mode or by pressing the End key in any mode.

[Heart]—Increases health level

[Blue vase]—Increases magic level

[Coin]—Adds to currency amount

[Key]—Opens any normally locked door

Twinsen Control and Movement

Arrow Keys—Move Twinsen through the worlds by pressing the arrow keys on your keyboard. The up arrow moves Twinsen forward, the down arrow moves Twinsen backward, and the left and right arrows turn Twinsen to his left or right. Remember, however, that the arrows always move Twinsen in the same direction, no matter what your current view of him is. Therefore, the up arrow will move Twinsen toward you if he is facing you, and away from you if your view is on Twinsen's back. The right and left arrows will always turn Twinsen to his right or left whether you have a front-, side-, or rear-facing view.

Space Bar—In Twinsen's Odyssey the space bar is also called the Action Key. Pressing space in any of the behavior modes will cause Twinsen to do an action, depending on what there is to do in the current situation and what behavior mode he's in. (See Modes of Behavior.)

Alt Key—Pressing the Alt key causes Twinsen to use a weapon. The different weapons that Twinsen will acquire along the way can be chosen by accessing the Inventory menu. Depending on Twinsen's mode of behavior, a weapon will behave differently. Experiment to get a feel for weapon usage in each of the modes.

(See Modes of Behavior.)

End Key—In any behavior mode, pressing the End key will cause Twinsen to search for items, speak to other characters, or read signs depending on where he is in the Odyssey.

Modes of Behavior

Twinsen has four distinctive behaviors. By pressing and holding the Ctrl key you can view and choose between the behaviors or you can switch them by using the hot keys. The Arrow, Alt and Action keys (space bar) work a little differently depending on which behavior Twinsen is in.

Normal (F5) — In Normal mode, the arrows walk Twinsen around at an average pace. The space bar will make Twinsen search for things, turn levers, read signs, or speak to others.

Sporty (F6) — In Sporty mode, the arrows run Twinsen around in an athletic manner. The space bar will make Twinsen jump, either from a standing position, or a running jump.

Aggressive (F7) — In Aggressive mode, the arrow keys move Twinsen in an aggressive manner. The space bar will make Twinsen hit or kick at opponents. Holding the space bar down while using the arrow keys in aggressive mode will allow you to manually control Twinsen's fighting technique.

Discreet (F8) — In Discreet mode, Twinsen sneaks around in response to the arrow keys. The space bar will make Twinsen crouch down to hide from potential threats.

Proto-Pack—The Proto-Pack, when you acquire it, can be accessed using the inventory or by holding down the Ctrl key and using the up and down arrow keys. This nifty device allows Twinsen to fly, which can be very helpful in some of the places he goes.

Views

Center camera on Twinsen—Enter

Backspace—This key shows different pre-positioned camera angles when you are in an exterior view. Press the Backspace key and find the view which works best depending on where you are in the worlds.

Zoom In/Zoom Out—Use the + key on your numeric keypad to zoom out and the – key to zoom back in on Twinsen.

Hints

•	Change behavior modes to change the throwing tragectory of the Magic Ball.

•	Experiment with weapons by using them in different behavior modes.

•	Heal Twinsen's pet Dino-Fly and he will transport you to new areas for free!

•	Use the Holomap to view locations to help find your next objective.

•	The Magic Ball can be used as a boomerang to pick up keys that fall in hard to reach areas.

•	Twinsen's Magic Ball has a farther reach with the powers of his ancestral tunic.

•	Speak to everyone you meet. They will supply helpful information to aid you in completing your quest.

•	Beware! If you exit an area after having killed all the enemies, they may have replacements when you reenter!

•	Use your Sidestep key (default is X) and the directional arrows to quickly evade enemy projectiles. These also change depending on Twinsen's behavior mode and weapon, so experiment in open areas.


How do I set up my joystick or game pad?

While in the game, press the F1 key (this should open the Keyboard Configuration screen).  Using the arrows on your keyboard choose, a key (in either column key1 or Key2) which is associated with the action of your choice (actions are listed to the left).  Once selected press <Enter> on your keyboard (it should now blink).  Now press the key of your choice whether it be on a joystick, gamepad, or the keyboard.  Continue as needed for the rest of the keys.  Now select ACCEPT CONFIGURATION and exit.


How to Start the Game

After installing the game, insert the disc into the CD-ROM drive and wait for Windows 95 to display the AutoPlay title screen. If this screen does not appear, choose the START button and select PROGRAMS. Click on TWINSEN'S ODYSSEY and choose TWINSEN'S ODYSSEY. Once the title screen appears, click the PLAY button to launch Twinsen's Odyssey.


I am having problems with my ATI Mach64, STB Powergraph64, or Diamond Multimedia video card.  What should I do?

ATI Mach 64

If you experience problems running with an ATI Mach 64, click on your Start Button and select Run, then type SYSTEM.INI.  Now click OK.

Locate the section within the file labeled

[Display]

and add the line STRETCHENGINE=0

Example:

[Display]

STRETCHENGINE=0

Click on the File then choose Save. Click on file and exit your System Configuration editor. Reboot the system and try playing Twinsen's Odyssey again.

STB Powergraph64 with Vision 95

We have experienced numerous problems with STB video cards running the STB Vision 95 set of display tools. Please uninstall  your STB Vision 95 display tools by reinstalling the STB drivers without the STB Vision 95 display tools if you experience any problems playing Twinsen's Odyssey.

Diamond Multimedia

Stealth SE

Stealth 64 Graphics 2000

Stealth 64 Video 2000

Stealth 64 Video 3000

Stealth Video 2001

Stealth Video 2001\TV

Stealth Video 2500

Stealth 3D 2000

If problems are encountered with any of the above Diamond Multimedia video cards, we recommend you restore your previous video card drivers.  Instructions are as follows:

1.	Place the game disc in the CD-ROM drive and exit from any autoplay screens.

2.	Double-click on "My Computer".

3.	Right-click on your CD-ROM drive and choose Install DirectX.

4.	Click on the button labeled “Restore Video drivers.”


I have a Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum 16.  The sound and movies are choppy.  What should I do?

The game requires a 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible sound card.  Your sound card meets the requirement, but is not working properly.  Follow these instructions to allow your card to work in 16 bit mode:

(1)	Click on Start · Settings · Control Panel and double-click the Multimedia icon.

(2)	Make sure you are on the Audio tab.

(3)	Within the Playback section change the Preferred Device to "ProAudio Wave Out".

(4)	Click on the tab labeled Advanced.

(5)	Single-click the plus sign in front of "Audio Devices". This should expand the branch.

(6)	Single-click on the phrase "Audio for Sound Blaster Emulation" and click the Properties button.

(7)	Check-mark the boxes for "Do not use audio features on this device" and "Do not map through this device".

(8)	Click the Apply button and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

If you still encounter problems, contact Media Vision for more assistance.


Installing & Uninstalling the Game

Before the installation

Installing Twinsen's Odyssey for Windows 95 - This contains installation instructions and information about this version.

Uninstalling the Windows 95 version of the game - Basic instructions on how to uninstall the game.

Common Installation Problems - Problems that might be encountered before and/or after installation.


Installing the Game

How to Install

1.	Before installing, close all other applications. Also, make sure Virtual Memory (located in your System Control Panel under Performance) is not disabled.

2.	Insert the Twinsen's Odyssey disc into your CD-ROM drive and wait a few moments until the Twinsen's Odyssey title screen appears. (If the title screen does not appear, please refer to the AutoPlay Troubleshooting section.)

3.	Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the on-screen instructions.

4.	After Twinsen's Odyssey installation is complete, your computer will install Microsoft's DirectX 3a drivers if you do not already have them. After installation of DirectX 3a is complete, you will need to restart your computer for the new drivers to take effect. For more information on DirectX 3a, see the DirectX 3a section of this file.

5.	You can now run Twinsen's Odyssey for Windows 95 by choosing Start · Programs · Twinsen's Odyssey · Twinsen's Odyssey from the Start menu or by clicking Play on the Twinsen's Odyssey title screen.


Matrox Millennium Error with DirectX 3

This card does not support Direct3D acceleration (which is enabled by DirectX 3 by default).  Even though Twinsen's Odyssey does not use Direct3D, this card in most cases will have problems with the game due to Direct3D being enabled.  You must disable this feature within the DirectX setup menu.  Please follow these instructions to do so:

1.	Place the Twinsen's Odyssey disc in the CD-ROM drive and exit from any autoplay screens.

2.	Double-click on "My Computer".

3.	Right-click on your CD-ROM drive and choose Install DirectX.

4.	Click on the box labeled "Direct3D Hardware Acceleration Enabled" (this box should be empty).  This will disable Direct3D.

5.	Click on the OK button.

If problems persist, contact Matrox Graphics Inc. for assistance.


Minimum System Requirements for Twinsen's Odyssey

100% Microsoft Windows 95 compatible computer system  (including compatible 32-bit drivers for CD-ROM drive, video card, sound card and input devices)

Processor Type: Pentium

RAM: 16MB

45MB of uncompressed hard disk space

256 Color (640x 480) VLB or PCI video card with 1MB RAM

100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible sound card

4X speed CD-ROM drive (600K/second sustained transfer rate)

100% Microsoft compatible mouse and driver

Dedicated game card is highly recommended for joystick

NOTE: 	A 100% Windows 95-compatible computer system (including compatible 32-bit drivers for CD-ROM drive, video card, sound card and input devices) is required.

NOTE:	The Windows 95 version uses Microsoft DirectX 3a technology, and requires that your system have the most updated drivers that fully support DirectX.

In order to play Twinsen's Odyssey for Windows 95 the CD must be in your CD-ROM drive at all times.

Twinsen's Odyssey may have trouble working with some 1993 or earlier Matsushita CD-ROM drives. These CD-ROM drives have trouble reading beyond 63 minutes on CDs, and Twinsen's Odyssey uses the full CD. These drives were sold under the names of Panasonic, JVC, Reveal, Creative Labs and Plextor. Gameplay may occasionally slow down and the CD-ROM drive will be accessed constantly. We highly recommend that you upgrade to a newer CD-ROM drive to avoid problems with other programs in the future.

Click here if you have a NexGen compatible processor or click here if you have a Cyrix processor and are receiving a warning message during the installation process.


Supported Operating Systems

This game supports two operating systems at this time, Microsoft Windows 95 and MS-DOS 6.22 or higher.

The following operating systems are not supported:

Microsoft Windows NT

IBM OS/2 (All Varieties)


Table of Contents

NOTE: For your benefit, we have created a Readme.doc file that contains last minute information that could not be included in this on line help file.  If information is not found within this on line help file, please view our Readme.doc file.

This on line help file is not a trouble-shooting tool for the MS-DOS version of Twinsen's Odyssey.  Please consult the HELP.TXT found on the CD in the DOS folder for the MS-DOS version of Twinsen's Odyssey.

Minimum System Requirements for Twinsen's Odyssey

Installing & Uninstalling the Game

How to Start the Game

Game Controls - Player Controls.

Common Troubleshooting Tips - Where to go when you are having problems with the game.

Vendor List - A directory of hardware/software companies for compatibility issues.

Activision Customer Support - Information about our support services.

Credits - The people who made this game possible.


Taskbar Always on Top

In order to launch Twinsen's Odyssey, the Windows 95 taskbar cannot have the option Always On Top selected.

For directions on how to turn this option off, please see the Microsoft Help system.  Click Here to display the Microsoft Help system subject on Configuring the Taskbar.


The sounds are distorted and/or the movies are choppy.  What can I do?

You may encounter choppy game play if your sound card is not 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible.  8 bit sound cards are not supported with this game (e.g. Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster PRO compatible).  You may want to contact your sound card manufacturer to see if your card is 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible.

If you are fully confident that your sound card is 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible you should acquire the most updated sound card drivers available.  This is highly recommended and is usually free and easy to do. You can contact your sound card manufacturer for details.

You may also encounter choppy movies if your CD-ROM drive is not at least a quad-speed drive.


The taskbar hides a portion of the game window. Can I fix this?

This can happen if your taskbar is always on top. You can hide the taskbar by right-clicking on it and selecting Properties. Click Auto Hide and then OK. The taskbar will hide when it is not used.  To make the taskbar reappear, place your mouse in the area where the taskbar once was and it will appear.


Uninstalling the Game

How to uninstall Twinsen's Odyssey:

The Uninstall option in Twinsen's Odyssey allows the game to remove itself completely from your hard drive. From the Start button, go to Programs · Twinsen's Odyssey · Twinsen's Odyssey Uninstall and follow the Uninstaller instructions.

NOTE: You should always uninstall the game with the Uninstaller provided.

If you remove the game from your hard drive by dragging your Twinsen's Odyssey folder to the Recycle Bin, certain files may be left behind causing problems with a later reinstallation of the game. In order to completely remove all Twinsen's Odyssey files from your computer, complete the following steps:

1.	Make sure you have deleted the entire directory to which you installed Twinsen's Odyssey.

2.	Remove Twinsen's Odyssey from the Start menu.

a.	From the Start button, go to Settings · Taskbar.

b.	Select the Start Menu Programs tab.

c.	Click the Remove button.

d.	Highlight and then delete the entire Twinsen's Odyssey entry.

3.	You must also clean up the Windows 95 Registry, in order to be able to reinstall Twinsen's Odyssey again.

a.	Go to the Start menu on your taskbar and select Run.

b.	In the Run dialog box, type REGEDIT and click the OK button.

c.	Once REGEDIT is open, double-click the entry HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE.

d.	Double-click on SOFTWARE. If you have any other Activision programs installed, open the Activision folder and delete only the Twinsen's Odyssey folder. Otherwise, delete the entire item called Activision.


When I launch into the game, the screen goes black and freezes.

We have found this to be the case when you do not have DirectX certification. In most cases you can fix this problem by updating your video card drivers. This is highly recommended and is usually free and easy to do. You can contact your Video Card Manufacturer for details.

Another possible cause could be that the CD is not in the CD-ROM drive.  Please insert the Twinsen's Odyssey CD before you attempt to start the game.


Why do I have wavy lines across my screen when I play the game?

We have found this to be the case when outdated DirectX drivers are present on a system. This can be fixed by updating your video card drivers. This is highly recommended and is usually free and easy to do. You can contact your Video Card Manufacturer for details.


Why does the game sometimes quit to the desktop?

Occasionally, Twinsen's Odyssey will suddenly quit to the desktop.  This may be a result of a conflict with the EZDesk desktop utility, which is used to organize icons on your desktop.  Disable EZDesk whenever playing Twinsen's Odyssey.

The game may also suddenly minimize to the taskbar if you are running an electronic mail program (e.g MS Exchange) in the background.

Twinsen's Odyssey should be run as a stand-alone application.