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- Star Fighter - Version 1.15
- Copyright 1996,1997 Krisalis Software Ltd
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-
- SPECIAL VOODOO GRAPHICS NOTE:
- To upgrade from a version prior to Version 1.15:
- 1) Place this README.TXT and STAR3000.EXE in your install directory
- (default is C:\GAMES\SF3000)
- 2) On your C: drive there is a directory named \KRISALIS.CD with a file named SF3000V1.11
- Rename the file SF3000V1.11 to SF3000V1.15
- 3) Run STAR3000.EXE from the install directory.
- 4) Enjoy!
-
- Note: There are minor clipping artifacts on close up objects.
- This is a result of the software engine and not a bug. No fix is planned.
-
- Note: Because Voodoo Graphics is so fast, we had to put a lock on the framerate.
- To remove this lock, run with the /nolock option (ie. STAR3000.EXE /nolock)
- Good luck keeping up!
-
- Minimum Requirements
- --------------------
- Memory: 6Mb. This is the total amount available, including both DOS
- and XMS (extended) memory.
- Processor: 486 or higher
- Other: CD-ROM Drive
-
- Although Star Fighter will run on any 486 processor, the minimum realistic
- requirement is a 486 running at 33Mhz.
-
-
- Installation and Loading
- ------------------------
-
- DOS
- ---
- Change the current drive to the one containing the Star Fighter CD,
- then type in at the command prompt: star3000. The first time that this
- is run, the install program will be launched automatically.
- On subsequent occasions, the game itself will be launched.
-
- Example (assuming that drive D: is the CD-ROM drive)
-
- c:> d: (enter)
- d:> star3000 (enter)
-
-
- Windows 95
- ----------
- Under Windows 95, the whole process is automatically started by
- inserting the Star Fighter CD into the drive and closing the tray.
- Once the CD is loaded, Windows 95 will automatically launch the
- installation program once the first time, or the game itself on
- subsequent occasions.
-
- Note: If the CD is already in the drive, then using the mouse,
- right-clicking on the CD icon should display a menu.
- Selecting Auto-Play from this menu will launch Star Fighter.
-
-
- Copy Protection
- ---------------
- Star Fighter will not run without the original CD present in the drive.
- Similarly, taking the CD out of the drive during game play will instantly
- abort the current game without confirmation and return to the DOS prompt.
-
-
- Re-configuring your sound card
- ------------------------------
- If, after installing Star Fighter, you wish to change the sound card settings,
- press one of the shift keys while Star Fighter loads. This will display the
- sound configuration screen.
-
-
- 3DFX Voodoo Card
- ----------------
- Star Fighter will automatically detect and use a Voodoo card if one is
- present. However, if you have a Voodoo card and do not wish to use it with
- Star Fighter, use the /no3dfx command line option.
-
- e.g. STAR3000 /no3dfx
-
-
- Joysticks
- ---------
- If you have a four-button joystick that is not listed on Star Fighter's
- joystick configuration screen, try selecting "Thrustmaster".
-
-
- 640x480 Mode (High resolution)
- ------------------------------
- High Resolution mode (640x480) is not recommended for machines slower than
- a Pentium running at 90Mhz (or equivalent). You may press the F9 key within
- Star Fighter to toggle between the low and high resolutions.
-
-
- Windows 95
- ----------
- When running Star Fighter in high resolution (640x480) mode in a DOS box
- under Windows 95, it is not recommended that you switch between full-screen
- and a window, as the testing we have done has shown that the display is not
- always restored correctly.
-
-
- In-game Keys
- ------------
- F1 - Pause the game (press any key to resume).
- F5 - Select more fog (less visibilty - faster game speed).
- F6 - Select less fog (more visibilty - slower game speed).
- F7 - Select less detail.
- F8 - Select more detail.
- F9 - Toggle between low (320x200) and high (640x480) resolutions.
- F10 - Re-calibrate a joystick (if one is being used).
- F12 - Quit to DOS without confirmation.
-
-
- Problems with Star Fighter
- --------------------------
- If Star Fighter is running too slowly for your liking, there are a couple of
- things you can do to improve the speed:
-
- 1. Decrease the detail level. Using the F7 key in-game, you can
- lower the amount of detail used, thus speeding the game play.
-
- 2. Decrease the visibility. Using the F5 key in-game, you can
- lower the visibility by bringing in the fog. This will result
- in faster game play.
-
-
- Star Fighter Credits
- --------------------
- Original Design: FEDNET - T.D. Parry and A.P. Hutchings
- Programming: Pete Harrap, Mark Incley, Richard Teather and Karen Crowhurst
- Graphics: Dave College and Mark Potente
- Music & Sound: John Avery
- Thanks to: Mark Adamson
-
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- End of README.TXT
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- [M.I. 11/Nov/96]
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