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- HoverRace for Win95/NT4.0
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- IMPORTANT NOTES
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- content
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- - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- - INSTALLATION
- - STARTING HOVERRACE
- - PLAYING ON THE INTERNET
- - USEFULL TIPS
- - COMMON PROBLEMS (SB32AWE owners look at it)
- - LICENSE
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- This file contains important information about HoverRace and
- you should read it to fully enjoy the game.
-
- If you have any question or problem regarding this game, please do not
- hesitate to contact us:
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- support@grokksoft.com
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- - 486 66 MHz (Pentium recommended)
- - 8 MB of RAM
- - 8 MB of free disk space
- - PCI or VESA Local Bus VideoCard
- - Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
- - DirectX
- - DirectX compatible sound card recommended
- - 14KBS Internet connection recommended
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- INSTALLATION
-
- To install HoverRace you need to unzip the HoverRace package to a
- temporary folder. From there you just need to run the Setup program.
-
- If you already have an older HoverRace program installed on your
- computer just reinstall the new version in the same folder, this
- will upgrade your HoverRace program and prevent any tracks or
- configutation lost.
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- STARTING HOVERRACE
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- You can run HoveRace from your Windows START menu. Just click on the
- HoverRace icon in the HoverRace folder.
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- PLAYING ON THE INTERNET
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- Just need to press F2 in the game and you will be automatically
- connected to our FREE players matching service.
-
- You should try the INTERNET mode to enjoy this game at the maximum.
-
- To type a message in the Internet Room type in the white box at the
- bottom of the screen.
-
- note: Use only Microsoft TCP Stack and Dialer. "Internet Connect for
- Windows 95(CORE)" do not work with HoverRace.
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- USEFULL TIPS
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- "Press SHIFT to advance"
- In HoverRace the default key to make your HoverCraft mode if
- the SHIFT key. The UP arrow is used for jumping.
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- "Do not get discouraged if you do not drive well at first"
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- Driving an HoverCraft is not a complex task but it require
- some dexterity. After 15 minutes of practice you will be
- able to drive the HoverCraft like an pro.
-
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- "HoverCraft can be controlled while they not touch ground"
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- This is very useful to avoid to fall down in a trap when
- jumping.
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- Note: For more tips please consult the HoverRace documentation
- (Help menu in the game)
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- COMMON ERRORS
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- "ddraw.dll not found"
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- You need to install DirectX on your system. Most new games will
- soon use DirectX so it is a good idea to install it now. You can
- found Direct X on GrokkSoft site:
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- www.grokksoft.com/downloadhover.html
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- "dsound.dll not found"
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- Usually this mean that DirectX have not been correctly installed.
- You must install the DirectSound component to be able to play
- HoverRace. This component must be installed even if you have no
- sound card on your system.
-
- You need to reinstall DirectX on your system. Most new games will
- soon use DirectX so it is a good idea to install it now. You can
- found Direct X on GrokkSoft site:
-
- www.grokksoft.com/downloadhover.html
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-
- "Direct sound error" or
- "HoverRace crash"
-
- If you have a SB32AWE sound card you should not use the new
- drivers provided by CreativeLab. They are incompatible with
- DirectSound. You should use drivers provided with Windows or
- the original drivers that comes with your sound card.
-
-
- "I only see a gray screen when I start a game"
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- Try to switch to full screen by pressing F8 or F9(try both) when
- the game is started.
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- "The game look ugly"
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- Try to increase the resolution. You can resize the window or you
- can choose a higher resolution in the "Setting" menu.
-
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- "Refresh rate is too slow"
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- Try to reduce screen resolution. You can either select the
- 320x200 display mode by pressing F8 or you can reduce displayable
- area with the minus"-" key.
-
-
- "You should be connected to the Internet to use this function" or
- "Unable to connect to server"
-
- Server may be temporary out of reach. Retry later. If the
- situation persist, please contact us:
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- support@grokksoft.com
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-
- "I'm unable to connect to an Internet game. My delay never end
- computing"
-
- You should Use only Microsoft TCP Stack and Dialer. Also,
- "Internet Connect for Windows 95(CORE)" do not work with
- HoverRace.
-
-
- "any other error"
-
- Please contact us:
-
- support@grokksoft.com
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-
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- LICENSE
-
- By copying or using the HoverRace, you indicate your agreement to
- the terms of this license. If you do not agree to the terms herein,
- you are not authorized to copy or use HoverRace.
-
- The HoverRace program, including any images, animations, sounds,
- and text incorporated in it, is owned by GrokkSoft inc. and is
- protected by the Canadians copyright laws and international treaty
- provisions. Except to the extent expressly licensed herein, all
- rights are reserved to GrokkSoft inc. You may not reverse engineer,
- decompile, or disassemble HoverRace.
-
- This licence give you the right to play and copy HoverRace for your
- personal use. Those you did not paid the registration fee are
- allowed to use a limited set of features of the game. Those who paid
- the registration fee are allowed to use all the features of the
- game.
-
- This licence give you the right to distribute HoverRace as is for
- FREE. This mean that you must distribute HoverRace in its original
- compressed format with no content modification.
-
- If you plan to charge any fee for distribution of HoverRace, or if you
- plan to include HoverRace as part of a non free package, disk or
- CD-ROM you must first obtain an authorization from GrokkSoft.
-
- In no circonstance you are allowed to distribute, in any way, any
- registration key.
-
- Limited Warranty and Limitation of remedies:
- NO WARRANTIES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
- GrokkSoft inc. expressly disclaims any warranty for HoverRace.
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