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- Warlords (tm) III: Reign of Heroes (tm) Demo ReadMe
- Windows 95 version 1.0
- 6/04/97
-
- To help you quickly locate any information you need, here's a list of
- what is included in this ReadMe, so you can scroll down to the
- appropriate section.
-
- Table of Contents
-
- 1. System Requirements
- 2. Performance Recommendations
- 3. Windows 95 Installation Instructions
- 4. About the Demo
- 5. Troubleshooting
- 6. How to Contact Technical Support
- 7. Copyright Information
-
-
- 1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- Windows 95
- Pentium 75MHz or faster
- 16MB RAM
- 33MB of hard disk space
- 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
- 640 x 480 in 256 color mode
- Sound Blaster 16 and 100% Sound Blaster 16 compatible sound cards
- Video and Sound cards compatible with DirectX 3.0a or higher
-
- *System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the
- configuration of your operating system and/or updates to the hardware
- component drivers.
- **If you experience problems with the installation or compatibility of
- DirectX on your machine, please consult the hardware manufacturers
- of your video or sound card. You may also want to check MicrosoftÆs
- Web page for more information.
-
- 2. PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
-
- 640 x 480 mode is recommended as an expert mode option because of
- the smaller viewing area. In addition, there is no events field in this
- video mode making the game even tougher.
-
- Turn off animated water on Pentium 75 and 90 machines. To do so, at
- the Game Screen (the screen on which you select sides and set game
- options) select Edit Options, then Set Preferences. There is a check box
- which allows you to turn off animated water.
-
- 3. WINDOWS 95 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-
- Warlords III: Reign of Heroes Demo
- Installation Instructions for Windows«
-
- To Install the Program Manually from a CD-ROM
-
- Begin at the Windows 95 desktop, click the Start button on the taskbar
- and choose Run. Type D:\War3Demo\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled
- Open. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute
- that letter for D.) Click the OK button and follow the on-screen
- instructions to install the Warlords III Demo.
-
- To Play
- Begin at the Windows 95 desktop. Click the Start button, point to
- Programs, and then Red Orb Entertainment. Click the Warlords III
- Demo menu item to start the program.
-
- To Uninstall
- If you need to uninstall the Warlords III Demo, begin at the Windows
- 95 desktop. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then Control
- Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the
- Install/Uninstall tab and select Warlords III Demo from the list of
- programs. Click the Add/Remove button and then click the Yes button
- to remove the program.
-
- 4. ABOUT THE DEMO
-
- The Warlords III Demo will be available through selected publications.
-
- You will find two scenarios in this demo. Both are limited to single
- player play. In the full product you will have the opportunity to play
- up to seven human opponents over IPX, TCP/IP over the Internet, as
- well as Hotseat and direct serial and modem connection.
-
- The tutorial scenario provides an introduction to the basic elements of
- game play of Warlords III. We recommend that you take the time to
- play through the tutorial. It is very helpful to introduce the product,
- interface, and game play elements.
-
- The Elven Guardians scenario is also a great introductory scenario that
- provides just enough challenge for both novice and experienced
- Warlords. The Elves have an edge. So, if you are new to the game,
- choose that side with the beginner option. BorogÆs Tribe in the Psycho
- mode is at a distinct disadvantage and should provide a hearty
- challenge for even the most experienced Warlord.
-
- 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
-
- Q: My demo doesnÆt install, what should I do? or, My demo installed
- but it doesnÆt work.
- A: We plan to release an updated demo in the first week of July on the
- Warlords III Web page. The URL is www.warlords3.com. This
- updated demo may solve some of your install or demo problems.
- Q: When I try to start Warlords III: Reign of Heroes Demo, I receive
- the message "Error Initializing Direct Draw,ö what do I do?
- A: It may be a DirectX incompatibility; please contact the hardware
- manufacturer of the video card you have in your machine. You may
- also want to check MicrosoftÆs Web site for information. It is also
- likely that you have Windows set to display 16 colors. Reset your
- windows display to 256 color mode.
-
- 6. HOW TO CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-
- If you have worked through these troubleshooting suggestions and still
- need assistance, you can contact Broderbund Technical Support by
- using the options listed below. It will be very helpful if you can tell us
- your computer make and model, and the brand names of both the video
- card and sound card you are using. If possible, have the computer both
- positioned near your phone and turned on. Please also be prepared to
- give us a detailed description of what happens when you try to run the
- program.
-
- You can contact us in any of the following ways:
-
- Internet - Online support is available through our World Wide Web
- site at http://www.broderbund.com
- CompuServe - Type GO Broderbund at any prompt to access
- BroderbundÆs area in CompuServe, or send your questions to
- support@broderbund.com
- America Online - Use the Keyword: BRODERBUND to find our
- Product Support Boards, or address your questions to BBund Tec1 or
- BBund Tec2 using AOLÆs electronic mail.
- Mail - Send your questions to Broderbund Technical Correspondence,
- P.O. Box 6125, Novato, CA 94948-6125.
- Phone - Call us at (415) 382-4777 from Monday through Friday
- between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time.
-
- 7. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
-
- Copyright ⌐, 1997 Strategic Studies Group. All rights reserved.
- Warlords is a trademark of Strategic Studies Group. Reign of Heroes,
- Red Orb Entertainment, and Broderbund are trademarks and/or
- registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Red Orb
- Entertainment is a division of Broderbund Software, Inc. Windows is a
- registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. All other company
- and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
- their respective manufacturers.
-
- Thank you for trying out the Warlords III: Reign of Heroes Demo. We
- really hope that you enjoyed our product. Look for it in stores Fall
- 1997.
-
-
- End of ReadMe.
-