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Star Wars(R) Pit Droids(TM) Mega Demo ReadMe
Version 1.0
9/7/99
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Thank you for playing the Star Wars Pit Droids Mega Demo. We
recommend that you read this file to get up-to-date
information about installing, running, and maximizing the
performance of Pit Droids.
For additional information and in-depth technical
documentation about specific hardware, we recommend reading
the Pit Droids Troubleshooting Guide. To access the
Troubleshooting Guide after installing the game, follow these
steps:
1. Click on the START button (on the Windows task bar).
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select LUCAS LEARNING.
4. Select STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
5. Select READ PIT DROIDS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
Also, for the very latest updates related to Pit Droids, be
sure to check the Pit Droids web site at
www.starwars.com/pitdroids
Contents of the ReadMe file:
1) GENERAL INFORMATION
A) A Message from George Lucas
B) Minimum System Requirements
C) Installing DirectX 6.1
D) Installing QuickTime 4.0.2
E) CD-ROM Safety Tips
F) Laptop Systems
G) OEM Features on Brand Name Machines
H) Task Switching
I) Game Crash Issues
J) Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Desktop
2) PLAYING THE STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO
A) Installation and Start-up
B) Game Overview
1) Puzzle Training
2) Game Mode
a) Overview
b) 'Save' and 'Load' Disabled
3) Puzzle Chooser
4) Puzzle Maker
5) Options
C) Getting Help in the Game
1) R2-D2
a) Overview
b) Obtaining R2-D2 Help About Tiles
2) C-3PO
D) Skipping Movies
E) Pausing the Game
F) Keyboard Commands
G) Keyboard Commands Disabled in the Inventory
H) 'Start Puzzles Paused' Option in Tutorials
I) Uninstalling Pit Droids
3) CONTROL ISSUES
A) Joystick Issues
B) Gamepad Issues
4) SOUND ISSUES
A) Adjusting the Volume
B) Adjusting Droid and Tile Sound Effects Volumes
C) Adjusting Cutscene ("Movie") Volume
5) HOW TO CONTACT LUCAS LEARNING LTD.
A) Where to Find Us Online
1) Help Me Obi-Wan Kenobi...
B) Technical Support Fax
C) Technical Support Mailing Address
6) HOW TO PURCHASE STAR WARS PIT DROIDS
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1) GENERAL INFORMATION
A) A message from George Lucas, Creative Director of Lucas
Learning Ltd.
Many years ago as a filmmaker I developed an interest
in interactive technologies. As I began to work with
them, I realized that they had great potential for
opening up new kinds of learning experiences for young
people. They offered an alternative to some of the
traditional approaches to education that did not work
for me as a youth. As a result, for over 15 years
I've been committed to finding ways to capture kids'
natural interest in learning and engage them more
actively and productively in the learning process.
Lucas Learning reflects my own passion for learning
as it creates products like Pit Droids. I hope you
enjoy the experience and that it will contribute to
your own lifetime of learning.
George Lucas
B) Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for Pit Droids on your
Windows 95 or 98 system are as follows:
COMPUTER: 100% Windows 95 or 98 DirectX compatible
computer required.
CPU: Pentium class 166MHz or faster processor
required.
MEMORY: 32MB RAM minimum required.
GRAPHICS CARD: 100% DirectX compatible PCI or AGP
graphics card required.
SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card
required.
CD-ROM DRIVE: 4X IDE or SCSI CD-ROM drive minimum
required.
INPUT DEVICES: 100% Windows 95/98 compatible mouse and
keyboard required.
DIRECTX: Microsoft DirectX 6.1 is included on this CD
and must be installed to play Pit Droids. Please
refer to 'Installing DirectX 6.1' in this ReadMe file
for more information about DirectX.
NOTE: Your system may require the "latest" Windows
95/98 drivers for your particular hardware.
QUICKTIME: QuickTime 4.0.2 is included on this CD and
must be installed to play Pit Droids. Please refer to
'Installing QuickTime 4.0.2' in this ReadMe file for
more information about QuickTime.
HARD DISK SPACE: Demo installation requires 60MB free
hard disk space. It is recommend that you have at
least 50MB free space available after installing the
game for the Windows swap file.
C) Installing DirectX 6.1
DirectX 6.1 is included on this CD and must be installed
to play Pit Droids. To install DirectX 6.1, follow
these steps:
1. Insert the Pit Droids Demo CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your
desktop.
3. Right-click on your CD-ROM drive (typically D:).
4. Select EXPLORE.
5. Double-click on the DIRECTX folder on the CD.
6. Double-click on DXSETUP.
7. Click on the REINSTALL DIRECTX button.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
installation.
Please see 'Installation' and 'DirectX Setup' in the
Pit Droids Troubleshooting Guide for more information about
DirectX 6.1. To access the Troubleshooting Guide after
installing the game, follow these steps:
1. Click on the START button (on the Windows task bar).
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select LUCAS LEARNING.
4. Select STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
5. Select READ PIT DROIDS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
D) Installing QuickTime 4.0.2
QuickTime 4.0.2 is included on this CD and must be installed
to play Pit Droids. To install QuickTime 4.0.2, follow
these steps:
1. Insert the Pit Droids Demo CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your
desktop.
3. Right-click on your CD-ROM drive (typically D:).
4. Select EXPLORE.
5. Double-click on the QUICKTIME 4.0.2 folder on the CD.
6. Double-click on QUICKTIMEINSTALLER.
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
installation.
Please see 'Installation' and 'QuickTime 4.0.2' in the
Pit Droids Troubleshooting Guide for more information about
QuickTime 4.0.2. To access the Troubleshooting Guide after
installing the game, follow these steps:
1. Click on the START button (on the Windows task bar).
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select LUCAS LEARNING.
4. Select STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
5. Select READ PIT DROIDS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
E) CD-ROM Safety Tips
We do not recommend ejecting your Pit Droids CD while
the game is running. Exit out of the game before
ejecting the CD from the drive.
F) Laptop Systems
While Pit Droids should work fine on most systems
that meet the minimum hardware specifications, it has
not been tested with laptop systems and therefore we
cannot guarantee compatibility.
Due to the wide variety of hardware configurations that
ship with today's laptop systems, it would be impossible
to configure a game that would work with all of them.
Many laptops are limited in their ability to be used as a
gaming machine because of memory configurations, their
microchannel architecture, port configurations (i.e. no
place for a joystick) and sound systems that are primarily
designed to be used with productivity software.
Laptop systems will also attempt to compress the
traditional version of the standard 101-function keyboard
(found on almost all desktop systems) into a much smaller
key configuration. This is usually done by relying on
multi-function keys that allow the user to assign different
functions to the same key. Unfortunately, this has been
known to cause problems with our games.
G) OEM Features on Brand Name Machines
Many brand name computers come with a variety of features
provided by the manufacturer, including special buttons on
the keyboard or special functions assigned to buttons
common to all keyboards. In general, we recommend that you
do not use the special buttons or special functions assigned
to buttons that your machine came with while playing Pit
Droids. Contact the manufacturer of your computer for
more information.
H) Task Switching (or ALT-TAB)
We do not recommend using the Windows task switching
(ALT-TAB) function with Pit Droids. If you need to access
another program on your computer while running the game, we
recommend that you first quit out of Pit Droids.
I) Game Crash Issues
If the game unexpectedly freezes up, returns you to your
desktop, or if you experience any other severe problems,
you should try to properly exit Windows and reboot your
computer. (As a rule, you should never turn off your
computer while the hard drive is active.) This will help
to prevent possible problems related to the error that
you have experienced.
If you end up at a black screen or the screen appears
frozen, please press ESC, SPACE BAR, or ENTER before
trying anything else.
If your screen remains black for an extended period of
time, restart your computer.
J) Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Desktop
If you are using Internet Explorer 4.0, we recommend that
you disable Active Desktop before playing Pit Droids.
Active Desktop uses memory and resources that the game
may need.
2) PLAYING THE STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO
A) Installation and Start-up
To install the Pit Droids Mega Demo, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Pit Droids Mega Demo CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
2. Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your
desktop.
3. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive.
4. Double-click on the INSTALL PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO
file.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
installation.
To start the Pit Droids Demo, follow these steps:
1. Click the START button on the Windows task bar.
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select LUCAS LEARNING.
4. Select STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
5. Select PLAY STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
B) Game Overview
1) Puzzle Training
If you have never played Pit Droids before, Puzzle
Training is a good place to start. Puzzle Training
allows you to solve puzzles with C-3PO as your guide.
To enter Puzzle Training, scroll to the left in the
Main Menu and click on PUZZLE TRAINING. This will
bring up the Puzzle Training Menu. From the Puzzle
Training Menu, you may choose to take C-3PO's guided
tour or to begin your training directly.
C-3PO's tour will explain all the interface and a
few of the tiles used throughout the game. Click on
the C-3PO'S TOUR button to choose this option.
Click the TRAINING AREA button to begin your training
directly. Clicking this button will bring up a
screen of twenty numbered squares, each representing
a different level based on a tile or puzzle type used
in the game. Click on a square and C-3PO will begin
your training. By the time you've completed all of the
levels*, you should know everything you need to play
the game.
* NOTE: Some of the Puzzle Training levels are
only available in the full version of
Pit Droids.
2) Game Mode
a) Overview
In Game mode, you work to bring groups of pit
droids from the Transport Ship to the Podrace Arena.
To get them to the Podrace Arena, you must move them
through 8* locations. You must move 144 droids to a
location before that location "opens". You must
maintain 48 droids in an open location to play puzzles
there.
* NOTE: Most locations are only available in the
full version of Pit Droids.
The puzzles in Game mode become increasingly
difficult as you succeed. You receive a score based
on how many pit droids you are able to move through
each specific puzzle, as well as bonus points for
directing 100% of the droids to their goals in any
puzzle.
To enter Game mode, click on THE GAME in the Main
Menu. This will bring up the Game Menu. To begin
a new game, click on the NEW GAME button on the Game
Menu, then select the difficulty level* of the game
you wish to play.
* NOTE: Only the 'Easy' difficulty level is
available in this demo version of Pit Droids.
b) 'Save' and 'Load' Disabled
The 'Save' and 'Load' Game mode options are not
available in this demo version of Pit droids.
3) Puzzle Chooser
Puzzle Chooser allows you to play Pit Droids puzzles
one at a time. In the full version of Pit Droids,
you can even play custom-made puzzles you receive
from friends and new puzzles you download from the
Internet.
To enter Puzzle Chooser, scroll to the right in the
Main Menu and click on PUZZLE CHOOSER. Here you
may select a specific puzzle* to play.
* NOTE: Most puzzles, including those that are
randomly selected by the program for you, are
only available in the full version of Pit
Droids.
4) Puzzle Maker
Puzzle Maker allows you to create your own puzzles.
In the full version of Pit Droids, you can save the
puzzles you create and trade them with friends.
To enter Puzzle Maker, scroll to the left in the
Main Menu and click on PUZZLE MAKER. This will bring
up the Puzzle Maker Menu, where you can choose to
take a guided tour of Puzzle Maker (hosted by C-3PO)
or to start creating puzzles.
C-3PO's tour is a good place to start if you have
never used Puzzle Maker. Click on the TUTORIAL button
on the Puzzle Maker Menu and C-3PO will explain how
to use Puzzle Maker.
To begin creating puzzles, click on MAKE NEW PUZZLES
on the Puzzle Maker Menu, then choose a location* and
start building.
* NOTE: Only the Transport Ship location is
available in this demo version of Pit Droids.
5) Options
You can set global options* for Pit Droids in the
Options screen. To enter the Options screen, scroll
to the right in the Main Menu and click on OPTIONS.
* NOTE: Some options are only available in the full
version of Pit Droids.
C) Getting Help in the Game
Should you get stuck while playing the Pit Droids Demo,
help is always available:
1) R2-D2
a) Overview
R2-D2 is available to help you whenever you see
his icon on the game screen. To get help from
R2-D2, click on his icon. This will cause your
mouse cursor to change to an image of R2-D2. Point
this cursor at anything on the game screen, and
R2-D2 will display information about the item.
Click anywhere to turn R2-D2 off.
b) Obtaining R2-D2 Help About Tiles
To obtain help from R2-D2 about a specific tile in
the game, hold the R2-D2 Help cursor over the base
of the tile.
2) C-3PO
In Puzzle Training, C-3PO will explain individual
puzzle types and game pieces. Click on C-3PO after
his explanation of a puzzle is finished for a helpful
hint. Click on him again and he will show you a
solution to the current puzzle. You can get
additional help from C-3PO by clicking on the C-3PO'S
TOUR button on the Puzzle Training Menu.
In Puzzle Maker, click on the TUTORIAL button on the
Puzzle Maker Menu to hear C-3PO explain how to create
puzzles.
D) Skipping Movies
To skip through any of the Pit Droids movies, click
the mouse or press any key on the computer keyboard.
E) Pausing the Game
Click on the PAUSE button at the bottom center of the
game screen, or press the SPACE BAR on your keyboard to
pause the movement of the pit droids during gameplay.
Click the PAUSE button or press the SPACE BAR again to
unpause the pit droids.
F) Keyboard Commands
KEY FUNCTION
(All Areas)
F1 Turn on R2-D2 Help
F2 Bring up the Options screen
F12 Place a picture file of the
current screen in the Pit
Droids folder
Enter Accept default
Esc Cancel
Tab Toggle Interface on/off
Left Arrow Scroll Left
Right Arrow Scroll Right
Up Arrow Scroll Up
Down Arrow Scroll Down
Shift + Arrow Keys Precision scrolling
1 Zoom Level 1
2 Zoom Level 2
Ctrl + Q Quit
Ctrl + N New
Space bar Pause on/off
, Restart droids
. Fast Forward on/off
9 Toggle Grid On/Off
0 Toggle Flatten Walls on/off
X Exit puzzle
R Return selected arrows to
Inventory
= Next arrow from Inventory
- Previous arrow from Inventory
[ Rotate arrow counterclockwise
] Rotate arrow clockwise
(Puzzle Maker Only)
Second mouse button The second mouse button allows
you to delete the currently
selected item from the cursor,
and to cycle through other available
attributes of the selected piece
once placed.
Shift Holding down Shift allows you to
extend your selection with the Select
and Wand Tools. Holding down the
Shift key also allows you to paint
multiple copies of a piece.
Ctrl + Wand Tool Pressing the Ctrl key and using the
Wand tool allows you to select all
pieces of the same type in a puzzle,
regardless of whether they are
touching or not. This is very useful
for dragging all of the arrows from
your puzzle to the inventory.
F8 Toggle Test Mode on/off
F9 Smart Wall all tiles
* Toggle Collision on/off
! Clear all pieces
Backspace Delete Tiles
C Choose Location
I Display Puzzle Information Text
S Select Tool
E Erase Tool
D Eyedropper Tool
W Wand Tool
Ctrl + X Cut selected pieces to clipboard
Ctrl + C Copy selected pieces to clipboard
Ctrl + V Paste selected pieces from clipboard
? Toggle Mystery Status
L Set paint to current Launcher
G Set paint to current Goal
A Set paint to current Arrow
Z Set paint to current Wall
M Set paint to current Structure
H Set paint to current Barrier
B Set paint to current Not Barrier
T Set paint to current Transformer
F Set paint to current Fan
K Set paint to current Key
J Set paint to current Lock
Ctrl + L Bring up the edit window for
Launcher
Ctrl + G Bring up the edit window for
Goal
Ctrl + A Bring up the edit window for
Arrow
Ctrl + Z Bring up the edit window for
Wall
Ctrl + M Bring up the edit window for
Structure
Ctrl + H Bring up the edit window for
Barrier
Ctrl + B Bring up the edit window for
Not Barrier
Ctrl + T Bring up the edit window for
Transformer
G) Keyboard Commands Disabled in the Inventory
All keyboard commands are disabled when the Inventory is
open.
H) 'Start Puzzles Paused' Option in Tutorials
Selecting 'Start Puzzles Paused' in the game Options
screen causes the pit droids to be paused at the start of
every regular puzzle. However, choosing this option will
not effect puzzles in the Puzzle Maker Tutorial or the Puzzle
Training Tour.
I) Uninstalling The Pit Droids Mega Demo
To uninstall the Pit Droids Mega Demo, follow these steps:
1. Click on the START button on the Windows task bar.
2. Select PROGRAMS.
3. Select LUCAS LEARNING.
4. Select STAR WARS PIT DROIDS MEGA DEMO.
5. Select UNINSTALL PIT DROIDS.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
uninstall process.
3) CONTROL ISSUES
A) Joystick Issues
Pit Droids does not support joysticks.
B) Gamepad Issues
Pit Droids does not support gamepads.
4) SOUND ISSUES
A) Adjusting the Volume
If you find that the music in the game is too loud or
too quiet and you are unable to change the volume
through the Pit Droids Options screen, you may adjust
these levels using the Windows Volume Control icon.
To do this, first quit out of the game, then double-click
on the speaker icon in the right corner of the Windows
task bar. You may then adjust the volume as desired.
B) Adjusting Droid and Tile Sound Effects Volumes
Pit Droids features a unique sound effect structure in
which the droid and tile sounds are synched with the
ambient music of the game. Thus, the volume levels of
the droid and tile sounds are not controlled by the
Effects volume slider in the Options screen like all
other sound effects are. If you wish to adjust the
volume level of any of the droid or tile sound effects
within a level, use the Music volume slider in the
Options screen. To access the Options screen, click
on OPTIONS in the Pit Droids Main Menu.
C) Adjusting Cutscene ("Movie") Volume
If you wish to adjust the volume of the Pit Droids
cutscenes ("movies"), use the Music volume slider in
the game Options screen. To access the Options screen,
click on OPTIONS in the Pit Droids Main Menu.
5) HOW TO CONTACT LUCAS LEARNING LTD.
A) Where to Find Us Online
Visit the Lucas Learning Web site at
www.lucaslearning.com. You can reach us through the
Technical Support section of the Lucas Learning web
site. From there, you will have the option to receive
online technical support through the Help Me, Obi-Wan
Kenobi... page, browse technical documents, or leave a
message for an online representative.
1) Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi...
We are proud to feature the Help Me, Obi-Wan
Kenobi... page, which is available in the Technical
Support section of the Lucas Learning web site at
www.lucaslearning.com. Here, Obi-Wan offers
interactive solutions to technical issues based on
information you provide. Obi-Wan offers technical
support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If
Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi... is unable to provide you
with a solution to your problem, you will be given
the option to submit an e-mail message to an online
representative.
B) Technical Support Fax
For your convenience, we also offer the option of
faxing your technical questions to (415) 448-8999.
Please be sure to include your computer's specifications,
as well as a detailed description of the problem you are
encountering.
When sending us a fax, please include your name, return
fax number with the area code, and a voice phone number
so we can contact you if we experience any problems when
trying to fax you back.
C) Technical Support Mailing Address
Lucas Learning Ltd.
P.O. Box 10667
San Rafael, CA 94912
Attn: Product Support
6) HOW TO PURCHASE STAR WARS PIT DROIDS
Look for Pit Droids at your local retailer! For your
convenience you can order your copy online at
www.lucaslearning.com or by calling toll-free
1-888-887-7909.
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(C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.
All rights reserved. Used under authorization.