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HARDBALL 5: TWO INNING DEMO
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Copyright (c) 1995 Accolade, Inc.
Thank you for previewing Sport Accolade's two inning HardBall 5 (tm)
demonstration. This readme.txt file explains how to get this demo
version of HB5 up and running on your computer.
This demo version is freely redistributable provided it remains unmodified.
INSTALLATION
============
1. You may play the HardBall 5 demo from either your harddisk (if you
want faster load times) or directly from the CD.
a) If you want to play from your harddisk:
i) Create a demo directory at the C:\> prompt by typing
"mkdir hb5demo" <enter>
ii) Change directory by typing "cd hb5demo" <enter>
iii) Insert the demo CD in your CD-ROM drive.
iv) Copy the hb5 demo files from the demo CD to your hard disk
by typing "copy d:\hb5demo\*.* ." <enter>. If your CDROM
drive is not D: then use the drive letter of your CDROM
drive instead.
b) If you want to play the demo directory from the CDROM:
i) Insert the demo CD in your CD-ROM drive.
ii) Type "d:" <enter> (use the drive letter your CDROM drive is on)
iii) Type "cd hb5demo" <enter> to go into the HB5 demo directory.
2. If you have 7 megs of free RAM, skip to #3. If you have less than
7 megs of free RAM, you must run the special VM command listed below
before HardBall 5 will boot. You must also have an additional 7 megs
of hard drive space free in addition to space required for the game.
- Type VM at the "C:\hb5demo>" prompt and press <enter>.
(If playing directly from CD, type "VM C:")
3. Type "HB5DEMO" at the dos prompt and press <enter>. The Setup screen
will be displayed.
SETUP OPTIONS
=============
1. Adjust joystick - Calibrate your joystick by doing the following:
- Select ADJUST JOYSTICK and press <enter>.
- Follow the on-screen directions. (If your joystick does not have
trim-pots, disregard the readings.)
- If you have a second joystick plugged in, you can calibrate it the
same way.
- Press <esc> to cancel calibration.
2. Sound and Music
Here's how to select the soundcard you want to use:
- Press the tab key to move the highlight to the driver list, then
press the down arrow key to highlight the desired driver and
press <enter> to select.
- Press the right arrow key to select Port, IRQ and DMA settings.
Make sure the settings displayed are correct for your soundcard or
you will not get any sound or your computer will lock up.
Depending on the sound card, change settings using one of these
methods:
- Highlight a setting and press <enter> repeatedly until the desired
setting is displayed or highlight and press <backspace> and type in
the new setting.
- If you don't know your settings, highlight Detect Settings and press
<enter> or consult your soundcard manual.
NOTE: Using "Detect Settings" is not 100% reliable on all soundcards
and your computer may lock up.
When soundcard selection and settings are complete, highlight Test and
press <enter>. A sound effect will be played if your settings are
correct.
KEYBOARD, JOYSTICK AND MOUSE CONTROLS
=====================================
One or two players can play HardBall 5. You can use 1 or 2 joysticks, the
keyboard, or any combination thereof. If you have a mouse, you can use it
on all menu screens by moving the cursor to the desired item and clicking
the left mouse button. Scroll up and down menus by holding down the left
mouse button and moving the cursor to the bottom or top of the list.
To choose whether a joystick, keyboard or computer controls a team:
1. Select "Exhibition Game" from the Main Menu.
2. Select "Options" from the pre-game screen.
3. Highlight the team you want to control in the Player Control box on the
right of the screen.
4. Press <enter> repeatedly until the game controller you want is shown.
Keyboard 1 is the cursor keys or the keypad. Keyboard 2 is letters
A (left), W (up), D (right), X (down), Spacebar (enter), Tab (backspace).
A joystick(s) selection will be available only if you have a joystick(s)
plugged in.
5. Highlight the opponent and select control in same manner as above.
MENU SELECTIONS
===============
Use the cursor keys (up,down,left,right arrows) or joystick to highlight a
menu selection then press <enter> or joystick button #1 to select.
Use the <tab>/joystick button #2 to move between menu lists and Statistical
Set Buttons.
PLAY CONTROLS
=============
These instructions assume you're using the keyboard. If you're using
a Joystick then <enter> corresponds to button A and <backspace>
corresponds to button B. <Space> and <Tab> are the buttons for
keyboard 2.
BATTING
Choose a swing type by pressing the cursor key that corresponds
to the desired swing type, then press <enter>.
After the pitcher throws the ball, press <enter> to swing the bat.
Press <Esc> to call a timeout.
BASE RUNNING
The runner goes immediately to first base. Make the hit a double by
pressing the up arrow key. The left arrow key moves the runner to
third and the down arrow key sends the runner home.
To retreat to a base, hold down the arrow key that corresponds to the
base you want your runner to return to and press <enter>.
To leadoff or steal - Base runners automatically lead off. You can
increase their lead off by holding down the arrow key that
corresponds to the desired base. Hold down the desired arrow key and
press <backspace> (button #2 for joystick users) when the pitcher
starts his windup to make the runner steal.
PITCHING
Choose a pitch by pressing the cursor key that corresponds to the
pitch you want and then press <enter>.
Press and hold down <enter> to start the throw. Use the cursor keys
to aim the pitch during the windup before the pitcher releases the
ball. How long you hold down the cursor keys determines how far
inside/outside, etc. the pitch will be.
To attempt a pickoff, press and hold down the cursor key that
corresponds to the desired base and press <backspace>. You must
select your pitch before you can try a pickoff.
FIELDING
After a ball is hit, a yellow circle appears by the feet of the player
nearest the ball. Use the cursor keys to move the highlighted player
to the ball. If he is close to a ball, press <backspace> to jump or
dive. If the ball passes him and another player is closer, press
<enter> to switch player control.
Once the fielder has the ball, press an arrow key and press <enter> to
throw toward a base. First base is the right arrow key, second base
is the up arrow, third is the left arrow and home is the down arrow.
VIEWING STATISTICAL SETS
========================
HardBall 5 compiles a wide variety of individual and team statistics
during League and Exhibition Games. This demo includes the results
of a season that has been played out in full so you can explore the
completeness of our stat tracking and the versatility of our Statistics
Display option.
You can change the set of statistics currently displayed on the
Team Roster, Scoreboard/Lineup, League Leaders, etc... screens
by pressing <tab> to highlight the Statistical Set Button (the small
button with a #1 on it to the right of a stat column heading) and then
pressing <enter> repeatedly or moving the cursor over the button and
pressing the left mouse button.
CUSTOMIZING STATISTICAL DISPLAYS
================================
You can customize four Statistical Display Sets for each menu screen
that displays stats. To do so, highlight the Statistical Set Button
and press the <Spacebar> or move the cursor over the button and press
the right mouse button.
The Statistics Display Screen allows you to select, sort and view
by the following:
CATEGORY
Batting: batter's statistics only
Pitching: pitcher's statistics only
Team: team statistics only
Ratings: player's performance ratings
Game: individual game statistics
Historical: 1994 performance statistics for the MLBPA league and statistics
based on the team year listed in the Legends league.
Week: the cumulative week's totals for an individual in regular and
post season play
Season: the cumulative season-to-date totals for an individual, not
including post season play
Lifetime: the career totals from initial installation to date
SITUATIONAL
Shows how a player or teams does in home/away games, vsL/vsR, during
individual months, etc. Only one of these may be active at a time.
Here's an example of how to customize a Statistical Set:
1. Highlight #1 in the Set box then press <enter>.
2. Highlight Batting and press <enter>.
3. Highlight Season and press <enter>.
4. Highlight a choice under Situational and press <enter>.
5. Repeatedly press Remove until all stats in the Display column
are deleted.
6. Highlight and select a statistic (a description of that stat appears
at the bottom of the box) in the Statistics box. Repeat until you
have added all the stats you want to appear in that set. Note: only
the statistics shown in the dark gray area under Display will appear
in that set.
TECHNICAL HELP
==============
Accolade Technical Support and Customer Support can be reached in many
different ways. Choose the method which is most convenient for you:
Email help is available from 76004.2132@compuserve.com or accolade@aol.com
Telephone help is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM Pacific
Standard Time. Call (408) 296-8400 or FAX (408) 246-0231.
You may also write us at this address: Accolade
c/o Customer Service
5300 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 500
San Jose, CA 95129
LEGALS
======
HardBall 5, Sport Accolade, and the Sport Accolade logo are
trademarks of Accolade, Inc. Copyright (c) 1995 Accolade, Inc.
HardBall 5 was created by MindSpan Technologies Corp.
Accolade is an official licensee of the Major League Baseball
Players Association. Logo Copyright (c) MLBPA MSA.
Al Michaels is used under license by Accolade, Inc.
Distributed by WEA (Warner Elektra Atalatic Corp.) a Warner Music
Group Company. All rights reserved.
LATEST INFORMATION
==================
The latest information about HardBall 5 can be found on the HardBall 5
WWW pages:
http://www.MindSpan.com/MindSpan/hb5.html
FEATURES
========
Here are some of the many exciting features you'll enjoy when you purchase
HardBall 5:
* The optional "pitcher view" which delivers the look and feel of a
broadcast game.
* Over 800 1995 MLBPA players and lineups.
* 12 all-time great teams from history in a bonus fantasy "Legends" league.
* 40 stadiums, including 12 beautifully-rendered old-time stadiums.
* Full season play, including and All-Star (r) game, playoffs, and
the world championship series.
* Full access to every stat and rating under the sun, including
league leader and post-season stats.
* Batting and pitching practice, plus our Home Run Derby!
* Instant replay, plus a highlight reel which automatically saves the
best plays for later viewing.
* Team, player, and pitcher editors for complete customization.
* Minors, free agents, trading, active, and disabled lists.
* Full 32-track stereo surround digital sound with multiple songs.
* Modem and XBAND(tm) PC multi-player play.
...and lots more!
ORDERING INFORMATION
====================
To find out more about HardBall 5 or to purchase your own copy, visit your
local software store, or call 1-800-245-7744.
Upgrade pricing from HardBall 4 and other PC baseball games (Accolade
or others) is available by calling 1-800-245-7744. This upgrade offers
expires November 15, 1995.
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Copyright (c) 1995 Accolade, Inc.