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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
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- Tel: (315) 393-6633
- Fax: (315) 393-1525
-
- Email: tech@sir-tech.com
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