DEFIANCE

Coming October 1997 everywhere computer games are sold.

Defiance requires Microsoft DirectX 3.0 or greater. If you do not have DirectX
installed on your computer, you will need to download it in order to play the
Defiance demo. You can find DirectX 5.0 download at the following address:

http://www.microsoft.com/DirectX/Resources/downloads/end_isdk.htm

Note: The game has been pre-configured for a median "gamma" setting. If you
find the game too dark or too light, change the gamma setting by clicking on
the video button in the startup panel. Your configuration settings will be saved for future game sessions.


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	GAME CONTROLS
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	MENU KEYS
Esc			Bring Up Menu Screens
1-8			Weapon Quick Select
F1			Show Game Controls

	FLIGHT CONTROLS
Forward			Up, Joy Up
Backward		Down, Joy Down
Rotate Left		Left, Joy Left
Rotate Right		Right, Joy Right
Thrust			E, Hat Up
Slide Left		S, Hat Left
Slide Right		F, Hat Right

	FIRE CONTROLS
Fire Gun		Space, Joy Button 1
Fire Missile		Control L, Joy Button 2
Select Gun		Joy Button 3
Select Missile		Joy Button 4

	OTHER CONTROLS
Look Up			G, Joy Throttle
Look Down		T, Joy Throttle
Look Ahead		B
View Voice Log		TAB
External View		F2

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	TROUBLESHOOTING
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*** If the point of view keeps pointing down to the floor, even
after adjustment, please hit the "esc" key, click on the controls
button and select default. This should correct the problem.

*** If you run the game and it comes up with a black screen
It's probable that your video card does not support the
currently selected mode.
1.  Double click on the 640X480.bat, this will launch the
    game at 640 X 480 resolution.
2.  Delete the Defiance.cfg file and restart the game.

*** If you find your ship spinning uncontrollably.
Your joystick is not properly setup in windows. To set it up...
1.  Double click on 'My Computer'
2.  Double click on 'Control Panel'
3.  Double click on 'Joystick' (or 'Game Controllers')
4.  Set 'Joystick selection' to the joystick you have connected or to (none).
5.  Click on 'Calibrate' and follow the directions.
6.  Click on 'OK'
Your ship should no longer be spinning.

*** Improving Performance on slower machines.
Each of these will speed up the game.  It's recommended that you
try them in order and only do as many as are required to make the
game perform acceptably.

	From the Video dialog change your Screen Size (making
   		it smaller will make the game go faster).
	From the Sound dialog turn 'Stereo' to 'Off'.
	From the Sound dialog turn 'Mixing' to 'Faster'.
	From the Sound dialog turn the music volume all the
   		way down.  This will stop the music from streaming.
	From the Sound dialog turn the sound volume all the
   		way down.  This will avoid the overhead of mixing
   		and playing sounds.

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	MORE INFORMATION
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For the latest screen shots and information visit our web page

http://www.avalonhill.com  or  http://www.logicware.com

If you have any questions regarding Defiance, please e-mail
Ahgames@aol.com

Remember to look for the full version in October...

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	FULL-VERSION FEATURES
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- Battle eighteen fully animated creatures through thirteen huge levels.


- Unique game play elements to the action genre -- including puzzle-solving and
  a complex, compelling story line.


- Direct3D enhanced to take advantage of 3D hardware including 3DFX and Rendition
  Verite video cards.


- Deathmatch arena play for up to eight simultaneous players over IPX networks. Defiance
  includes additional head-to-head levels.


- Multi-resolution modes


- Full screen cinematic sequences & over 200 lines of spoken dialogue


- Multiple difficulty settings


- Complete control customization for joystick, keyboard, and mouse control.


- But don't just take our word for it...


"Like Rebel Assault(tm) but with real game play"  PCGamer

"Defiance has a sharp 3D engine that looks like it could go toe-to-toe with
Quake(tm)"  PCGamer

"... intense action ... a compelling, science-fiction narrative."  Computer
Game Entertainment

"Action fans take notice"  Computer Gaming World

"Best games of the season"  PC Games

"... Combining elements from both of these games (Quake(tm) & Decent(tm)), but
also adding some unique new additions to a very competitive genre."  Video
Game Advisor