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= EXCALIBUR 2555AD - README FILE =
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This file contains information and last minute changes which could not
be included in the manual.
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INSTALLATION
* This final version of the game now runs completely from the CD. There
is no installation needed.
* The first time you run the game you will be asked to install
DirectX 5. If you already have this installed on your system then
feel free to select 'Cancel'.
* To install DirectX at a later date, open the 'DirectX' folder on the
CD and double-clike the 'dxsetup.exe' program.
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SETUP PRGOGAM
* This PC version of EXCALIBUR 2555AD uses a 'Setup' program where you
can configure the game to run as well as possible on your PC.
* Depending on specification of your computer, not all of the different
options will be available to you.
* When the game starts for the first time it will automatically select
the best options for your PC. You should avoid changing these unless
you really want to...
- 3D MODE -
* This option allows you to select which 3D mode to run the game in.
The options are:-
* FISH 3D 8 BIT : Suitable for all PC users.
* D3D SOFTWARE : This will give you better quality graphics,
but will only work well on fast MMX
processors.
* 3DFX MODE : This provides the highest quality graphics,
but is only available to users with 3Dfx
accelerator cards.
- LOGIC SPEED -
* This option changes the Frame Rate Independence. It is designed to
allow the game to run faster on slower PCs.
* 1 - 5 : This is the number of logical game cycles for every
graphics cycle. The higher the number, the more
jerky the game will be.
* Auto : This mode will select the best FRI for each room you
enter. In theory it should work the best...
- ENHANCED LIGHTING -
* This feature allows you to change the quality of the in-game
lighting by changing the sub-division on the polygons. This feature
should only really be used in high spec machines.
* Off : This should be used on most machines.
* Silly High : This will slow the game down dramatically, but
one day machines may be fast enough to use it...
- RESOLUTION -
* This option determines what resolution the game will run in. Not
all graphics cards will support all resolutions. As a general rule
the lower the resolution, the faster the game will run.
* In 3Dfx MODE the game will only run in 640x480.
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JOYSTICK SUPPORT
* Excalibur 2555AD also now includes support for 4 button joypads. This
is achieved by using part of DirectX. Therefore DirectX 5 must be
installed on your computer for this to work.
* Due to time constraints, the joystick support has not been completely
tested. As it was never part of the original design, any joystick
support should be considered a bonus...
Good Luck!
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THE MAP SCREEN
* In FISH 3D MODE the map is not as described in the manual. The
colours stated in the manual will be different for every level in the
game (in this mode).
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3DFX USERS
* Excalibur 2555AD was written to use the latest version the 3Dfx API -
'Glide'. You may need to update the drivers for your card before you
can play Excalibur.
* If you run the 'Setup' program and there is no 3Dfx option in the
3D MODE section (and you have a 3Dfx card) try the following:-
* Open the folder '3DFX' on the root of the CD.
* Inside it there is a program called 'g24rtvg.exe'.
* Double-click on this file to update your drivers.
* This program is supplied by 3Dfx Interactive and as such we accept no
liability for what might happen. It should work fine though...
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SAVE GAMES (STARTING LEVEL)
* This PC version of Excalibur does not include a specific save game
feature.
* Instead, Windows 95 will store the maximum level you have reached so
that you can start at this, or any of the preceding levels.
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SCREEN SIZE
* An additional feature was added to the game at the last minute which
allows you to resize your screen in the FISH 3D & D3D SOFTWARE modes.
* When you are in game, pressing F5 will shrink the screen. This will
have the advantage of allowing the game to run much faster.
* Pressing F6 will enlarge the screen again.
* There are a number of known problems with this feature:-
* The Pause menu may be slightly corrupted.
* Objects in the Inventory may be shown incorrectly.
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AMMENDMENTS TO THE MANUAL
* On page 3 there is an addition to the Standard Controls section:-
* When speaking with another character press CTRL to scroll the
subtitle text.
* On page 4 there is an addition to the Inventory section:-
* To switch between the different sections of the screen press
SHIFT or TAB.
* On page 5 the paragraph about food should read:-
* Food
You have a limited amount of health (displayed in the top
left corner of the screen). WHICH you are able to replenish
with the aid of food pickups such as fruit, bread or water.
* On page 5 there is an addition to the Spell Recipes paragraph:-
* Spell Recipes
Before spell recipes can be added to your Spell Book you must
first read them. The items required must them be combined in
the combinations box.
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ALT-TAB
* Pressing ALT-TAB during the game to switch to another program may
cause problems. Both your Energy Bar & Map may become corrupted when
you return to the game.
* The best solution to this problem is not to press ALT-TAB.
Don't do it...
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EXTRA FEATURES
* To find out more about this product and any enhancements, keep an eye
on the following web sites:-
* www.sir-tech.com
* www.fishuk.com
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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK...
* The little 24 Hour garage at the top of the road.
* The slightly smaller Chinese just down the road.
* The kettle for not packing-in when the coffee was needed most.
* God, for making it all possible.
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CONTACT DETAILS
* In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with this game
please contact us at the following address:-
Technical Support
Sirtech Software
P.O. Box 245
Ogdensburg Business Center
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Tel: (315) 393-6633
Fax: (315) 393-1525
Email: tech@sir-tech.com
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