GAME, NET & MATCH! can be played on computers with slower processors as long
as Windows(r) 95 and DirectX 5.0 are installed and at least 16MB RAM is available.
Blue Byte cannot guarantee the resolutions quality.
Recommended Configuration:
166 MHz Pentium Sound Card (DirectX compatible)
32 MB RAM Gamepad or Joystick
3Dfx
Supports:
3Dfx
Direct 3D(r)
Microsoft(r) Sidewinder
Gamepad Gravis Gamepad Pro
Note: In the full version of GAME, NET, & MATCH!, the game is properly commentated by an announcer. The announcer was not integrated into this demo in order to save space.
Installation
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Please start the Setup program and follow the installation instructions. The game will
be installed and configured to match your PC hardware configuration (for example,
sound card, graphics card, 3D accelerator, etc.).
Instructions
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In the demo version of GAME, NET & MATCH you can either select the training
mode or you can play a single match against the computer or against another human
player. The length of each match is limited to 25 minutes. Although if there is not
user input for more than 60 seconds during a match the program will return to the
main menu. The number of player characters and courts is limited as well.
Training
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Use the ball machine to practice your tennis strokes. Here you can prepare yourself
before entering any tournaments. If you're not comfortable while training, you
definitely won't be during the matches to follow.
Adjust Ball Machine
You can adjust the ball machine during practice using the following function keys:
F1: Deep groundstroke
F2: Short groundstroke
F3: Deep lob
F4: Short lob
F5: Deep crosscourt groundstroke
F6: Short crosscourt groundstroke
F7: Deep crosscourt lob
F8: Short crosscourt lob
F9: Practice serve
F10: Random groundstroke
F11: Random lob
F12: Random all
Singles
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Here you can enter all the important parameters for a singles match. The options are
displayed on screen. If you click on one of the buttons, a sub-menu will appear.
Note: You can terminate a singles match at any time and then continue it later using
the "ESC" key.
Menu
Return to main menu.
Start
This button starts a singles match with the current setup information.
The Sub-Menus
These buttons will move you through the sub-menus. The forward button opens the
next sub-menu. The back button allows you to move back to the previous sub-menu.
The "Menu" button will always bring you back to the "Singles" menu. The "Start"
button will start a singles match with the current setup information.
Mode
If you want to play against the computer, click on the left display (with the computer
and joypad). If you want to play against a friend, click on the right display (the two
joypads).
Network
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You can play GAME, NET & MATCH! on a local area network (LAN) against another
player who is also connected to the LAN. This is however only possible in "Singles"
mode. It is not available for doubles. When you select "Network" in the main menu,
you will see a network menu. Use this menu to set up your match.
Note: To play a local area network match, at least one tennis server must be
running. If there is no server running when you make this selection, you will see the
message to start one. It is always better to select the one with the fastest PC to be
your tennis server.
Select Opponent
You will see a display with the players available on the local area network. You must
select one as your opponent.
Start Network Game
After you have selected an opponent and clicked on the "Start" button, the selected
player will receive a message that you have challenged him to a match. He can then
accept or decline the match. If he accepts your challenge, the game starts.
Chat During The Game
During the game you and your opponent can send messages back and forth. To
chat, you must first press the "Return" key then type your message and then press
the "Return" key again to send your message.
Internet Game
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Note: With a bad Internet connection, GAME, NET & MATCH! performance will be
reduced. If you have connection problems, get in contact with your provider. They
should be able to help solve the problem.
To start a round of GAME, NET & MATCH! on the Internet, you must press the
"Internet Game" button in the main menu. The first time you play on-line, you will be
asked to register. Fill in the information. After you've entered the necessary data,
you will be asked to create a user. Enter the desired name and a password. Enter
your password a second time to confirm. Please remember your password. You must
use it when you want to play GAME, NET & MATCH! on the Internet.
Note: The name you use should be unique. If this name is already being used, you
will be asked to enter another name.
Billboard
As soon as the connection to the Blue Byte GAME, NET & MATCH! sever has been
established, a billboard will appear. Here you will find messages, news and general
information.
Cancel
With cancel you terminate the connection to the Blue Byte GAME, NET & MATCH!
server.
Next
Continue onto the sever list.
Here you will be able to view a list of GAME, NET & MATCH! server currently
available.
Cancel
Return to Billboard
Search Player
If you are looking for a friend or someone in particular and don't know on which
server he's logged on, use this option to search for him.
Start Game
Select a server from the list and activate this button to log onto the server. The first
time that you go on-line, you will be asked to create a player character. You can
configure your character and determine which attributes receive how many points.
On-line
If all has gone well, you are now connected to the server. You should see a menu
with the following options:
Lobby
This represents a series of virtual rooms where you can meet other players,
exchange messages and arrange matches. You will only see and communicate with
the people who are currently in the same room as yourself.
Cancel
Terminate the connection with GAME, NET & MATCH! server.
Chat
Here you can chat with any or all of the players currently connected to the same
server. To send a message, first select in the "Connected Player" window all the
people you want to receive your message. You can also send your message to
everyone (select "ALL"). You'll create your messages in the space next to the "Send"
button.
Connected Players
All those currently connected to the GAME, NET & MATCH! server.
Buddy list
Buddies are your friends, or those that you choose to communicate with. Here you
will only see those "Buddies" that are connected to the server (see Buddy List). This
means that you can no longer receive or send messages to anyone outside of the
buddy list. Even if you select "All", the messages that you send will then only go out
to those on the buddy list.
Player Character
Displays information about the selected player.
Send
Send a message to the selected player(s).
Create Game
Here you can create a new game that another player may join. All you have to do is
to give your game a name, enter an optional password, determine what type of court
you'd like to play on, and the number of sets to decide the match. Once you press
the "Create" button, the game will be sent to all those you selected in the list box
(just as you would do when you chat). The game will now appear in its respective
"Join game-Tabs."
Game Name
Give your game a name.
Note: During the game you and your opponent can send messages back and forth.
To chat, you must first press the "Return" key then type your message and then
press the "Return" key again to send your message.
Join Game
Here you have the opportunity to join a game (see Create Game).
Password
If you give your game a password, only those players with the password can play.
Surface
Select a type of court.
Sets
Number of sets needed to win the match.
Create
After you have entered all the vital data, press the create button to send it to the
selected players. After you've created your game offer, a screen will appear with the
player that would like to take up the challenge. You will also see how good the
connection is (Ping time - the lower the number the better). You can decline to play
against this opponent with "Cancel" or accept with "Start." Now the client will go into
standby mode and "Game, Net & Match" will begin.
Available Games
This is a list of all available games. Select a game by clicking on it.
Chat window
Here you can follow all incoming messages. To send a message you will need to
activate the chat window (tab).
Join Game
This lets the creator of a game know that you would like to join the game.
Buddy List
This is where you can create a list of friends (buddies) with whom you'd like to play.
When you activate this list, you'll see which of your friends are currently on-line.
Alien List
In contrast to the buddy list, there is the alien list. This is a list of players that you
don't want to chat with or play with. You will not receive messages from or send
messages to them - even if you select All. This list is reserved for players that you
don't want anything to do with for whatever reason.
Player Character
This provides you a view of the player character's attributes and also the chance to
modify them.
Change Player Character
Here you can make a new character or change their attributes.
Ranking
Select the ranking that you wish to view.
Options
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Controls
Choose this option to select the device each player will be using. You have the
following choices: keyboard, joystick, or gamepad. The number on the joystick
graphic represents the attached device. For example, if there are four joypads
connected and you want to play as player #1 with the second gamepad, you must
select player #1 and the joystick with the Roman numeral II. The arrows next to the
graphic allow you to select your type of controls.
View
This gives you the chance to alter the stadium camera perspective. There are five
perspectives that can be selected with the arrow keys. The level of detail can also be
raised or lowered. The more yellow dots the higher the detail level. The higher the
detail level the slower the graphic presentation. If you don't have a high-performance
PC or graphics accelerator card, it's advisable to reduce the detail level.
Note: During play you can alter the camera perspectives by using the "HOME" and
"END" keys. To alter the detail level, use the "PAGE UP" or "PAGE DOWN" keys.
Sound
Here you can adjust the sound level for the effects, audience, referee and
comments.
Controls
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GAME, NET & MATCH! allows the following control devices: keyboard, joystick, and
gamepad. You can configure GAME, NET & MATCH! in the options menu.
