WarGames Readme In This ReadMe You'll Find information on the following : 1. System Specifications 2. Installing And UnInstalling WarGames 3. Keyboard Command Reference 4. Mouse Command Reference 5. Unit Notes 6. Hardware Acceleration 7. Launching Hardware Rendered WarGames 8. Multiplayer Support 9. Internet Play 10. Muliplayer Rules 11. Starting a Network Game 12. Technical Support 13. Notes To Compaq Deskpro 2000 Users 14. Notes To ATI All In Wonder Users 15. Notes To #9 Revolution 3D Users 16. Strategy Guide 17. MGM Interactive Online 1.[System Specifications] WarGames requires the following minimum specification computer: IBM-PC or compatible Pentium 133 MHz CPU 16 Mb RAM 16 Mb hard drive space 4-speed CD-ROM drive 2Mb SVGA PCI video card (DirectX capable) 16-bit sound card (DirectX capable) Windows 95 WarGames recommended specification computer : IBM-PC or compatible Pentium 200 MHz MMX CPU or better 32 Mb RAM 16 Mb hard drive space 12-speed CD-ROM drive SVGA PCI video card 4Mb 3Dfx Voodoo graphics-based 3D accelerator Soundblaster 16 or better (DirectX capable) Windows 95 2.[Installing and UnInstalling WarGames] - Insert the WarGames CD - Select "Install WarGames" If the AutoPlay screen does not appear: - Double-click on the "My Computer" icon - Double-click on your CD drive icon - Double-click on the Launcher icon - The installer will then guide you through the rest of Setup. - Click on the Shortcut in the Start Menu to Launch Wargames - If you do not have a 3D accelerator choose Software Rasterizer To Uninstall WarGames: - Select the Uninstall Icon the Start Menu. 3.[Keyboard Command Reference] At any time while playing WarGames you may press CTRL-H to bring up the command list. C - Scroll Through Constructors / ConstructoBots H - Scroll Through Hackers / Agents U - Select All Non Buildings On The Screen P - Pause / UnPause The Game Q - Rotate View Clockwise W - Rotate View Counter-Clockwise R - Reset View Orientation To Point North B - Return To Base V - Select All Of Type A - Zoom Out Z - Zoom In S - Send 'Stop' Order To all Selected Units T - Send Message To All Players I - Alliances screen '<' - Select And View Previous Unit '>' - Select And View Next Unit '/' - Select And View Last Friendly Unit Attacked '-' - Reduce Window Size '+' - Increase Windows Size INS - Zoom MiniMap In DEL - Zoom MiniMap Out PAGEUP - Tilt View To Steep Angle PAGEDN - Tilt View To Shallow Angle HOME - Center View On Currently Selected Unit F1..F4 - Send Mesage To Player CTRL + 1..9 - Store Selected Units As Groups 1..9 1..9 - Select Group 1..9 ESC - Access / Discard Options Menu RETURN - Select And View Next Base Building SPC - Clear Selection Left Cursor Key - Scroll The View Left Right Cursor Key - Scroll The View Right Up Cursor Key - Scroll the View Up Down Cursor Key - Scroll The View Down '4' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Left '6' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Right '2' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Down '8' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Up '1' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Diagonally Left And Down '7' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Diagonally Left And Up '9' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Diagonally Right And Up '3' On Numeric Pad - Scroll The View Diagonally Right And Down 4.[Mouse Command Reference] Right Click (Building) - Order Menu Right Click (Unit) - Action Menu Double Right Click (Buildings) - Sell Building Double Left Click (Unit) - Select Units Of Same Type Right Click Drag - Rotate View Left Click Drag - Select Multiple Units Left Click (Building Progress) - Center View On Strucure That Is Producing unit 5.[Unit Notes] Moving Slowly - Units are able to avoid mines by "Moving Slowly" through minefields. To accomplish this Right Click on your unit and select "Move Slowly" and then select a destination. Special Forces and Eliminator units cannot be seen by units or radar, unless close to a unit , if they are moving slowly. Return To Base - A base is where units go to be healed. Whenever you tell a unit to return to base they will go to the closest facility to heal themselves. Troops return to the Cloning Facility / Droid Manufacturer. Ships return to Harbors / Docks. Air Units return to Airfields / Hangars. Ground vehicles return to Repair Facilities. 6.[HardWare Acceleration] WarGames supports HardWare acceleration using the following Chipsets: Voodoo I Examples : · Diamond - Monster 3D · Guillemot International - MaxiGamer 3D · Orchid - Righteous 3D Voodoo II Examples: · Creative Labs - 3D Blaster Voodoo2 · Diamond - Monster 3D II · Jazz Multimedia -RENEGADE 3D Voodoo Rush Examples: · Hercules - Stingray 128/3D · Intergraph Computer Systems - Intense 3D Voodoo · Jazz Multimedia - Adrenaline Rush 3D Rendition 2100, 2200 Examples: · Hercules - Thriller 3D · Diamond - Stealth II S220 #9 Ticket To Ride Examples: · Revolution 3D Nvidia Riva 128 Examples: · STB - VELOCITY 128 · Diamond Multimedia - Viper 330 WarGames also supports ATI's RagePro and Rage II chipsets, The Permedia 2, Mpact Chromatic, and S3's Virge DX. 7.[Launching Hardware Rendered WarGames] When launching WarGames choose the appropriate Rendering System for your computer. If your card uses one of the chipsets listed in the Profiles box make sure the Profiles box reflects that. Select Primary Display driver unless your card uses another driver such as 3DFX. 8.[Multiplayer Support] WarGames supports network play for up to 4 players IPX And TCP/IP support up to four players on a LAN Internet Play using Dialup TCP/IP for up to 2 players MPlayer support for up to 4 players Head to Head Modem/serial for 2 players 28.8 baud modem required for modem play 9.[Internet Play] Because of the unpredictablity of the Internet, 3 or more players Dial Up TCP/IP can be unstable. 10.[Multiplayer Rules] In MultiPlayer WarGames there can be only one player left standing. Alliances can be made, but to be the victor you must be the sole survivor. In Multiplayer, advanced units and buildings can only be built once a player has reached the proper Technology Level. Hackers / Agents are used to increase your technology level. They do this by performing a technology hack at your Command Center / Complex . Hackers / Agents can also be used to Upgrade your unit stats or Degrade your enemie's unit stats. They do this by performing and Upgrade / Degrade Hack at your Command Center / Complex. You can upgrade or degrade a Unit's Firepower, Speed, and Armor. 1 Wargames CD is required to play with up to 4 players. Should subsequent versions of WarGames be required all players in a multiplayer game must use the same version WarGames in order to play with each other. For more information contact : www.wargamesmgm.com 11.[To Start A Network Game] - Left Click 'Multi' At The Main Menu - Enter Your Player Name and Choose 'Add Player' - Left Click Next - Select The Protocol your network uses - Left Click Next - Type In a Name For Your Game And Choose Create - Left Click To Choose The Map you want to play on - To Change your Hardware or Funds Click on Hardware or Funds column for your player - You may chat with other plays in the chat box at the bottom of the screen. - Left Click Ready when your set. - Left Click 'Start' to Start the game once everyone has clicked 'Ready' When creating a Modem To Modem game the player that starts the game receives the call from the other player. 12.[Technical Support] WarGames uses Microsoft's DirectX technology for sound and graphics. This means in order for WarGames to work properly your video and sound card drivers must be 100% DirectX compatible. If your computer is not equipped with DirectX 5 you may choose to install it from the WarGames CD or download them from the Microsoft Web Site at: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/download You may need to update your drivers if the following symptons appear on your machine : - Sound seems to cut out during the game - Windows display becomes corrupted - Game display seems corrupted - Game crashes or hangs Should one of these symptons appear on your machine contact your video or sound card manufacturer to download the latest drivers for your hardware. It Is also important to not run WarGames while you are running any other Windows Programs. Try not to load too many TSRs as they can hamper performance. Here is a list of various hardware manufacturer's websites: http://www.3dfx.com - 3DFX Interactive http://www.creativelabs - Creative Labs http://www.atitech.com - ATI Technologies http://www.aztechca.com - Aztech Labs http://www.mpact.com - Mpact http://www.cirrus.com - Cirrus Logic http://www.diamondmm.com - Diamond Multimedia http://www.ensoniq.com - Ensoniq http://www.hercules.com - Hercules http://www.intergraph.com - Intergraph http://www.jazzmm.com - Jazz Multimedia http://www.matrox.com - Matrox http://www.nine.com - #9 Visual Technologies http://www.nvidia.com - Nvidia http://www.orchid.com - Orchid Technologies http://www.quantum3d.com - Quantum 3D http://www.rendition.com - Rendition http://www.stb.com - STB Systems 13.[Note to Compaq Deskpro 2000 Users] - If your system is equipped with a Matrox Mystique 2200 using driver version 4.10.01.37052 - we ask you to update your video driver in order for WarGames to run correctly. 14.[Note to Users of the ATI All In Wonder video card] - In order for WarGames to run correctly on your system we ask you to please update your - video driver to the most recent version. You may aquire new drivers at www.atitech.com 15.[Note To Users of The Number Nine Revolution 3D video card] - In order for WarGames to work correctly with your card you need to turn off Quick Specular - in your HawkEye control panel. If your control panel does not have this option you need - to contact Number Nine to update your drivers. You may do this at www.nine.com If after updating your drivers your problem still persists you may contact Technical Support at the following numbers : MGM Interactive Technical Support Phone: 310-449-8775 Fax: 310-449-8779 Technical support reps. are available at the above numbers Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, PST. You may also email your questions or technical problems to: isupport@mgm.com. 16.[Wargames Strategy Guide] To get your copy, check your local retailer or order direct from www.gwpress.com. Customer order numbers: 1-800-586-2021 Wargames Hint Line: 1-900-884-HINT 95 cents per minute. Must be 18 years or older, or have a parent's permission to call. Touch-tone phones only. 17. [MGM Interactive Online] www.mgminteractive.com