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- 3D RAILROAD (3DRR) MASTER DEMO README
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- Note: The ReadMe.doc version of this document contains better formatting.
- You should open it if possible and use this text version only if you run into
- problems opening the *.doc version.
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- INSTALLATION
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- Demo System Requirements:
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- Windows 95
- Pentium 166 MHz CPU (or faster) or 100% compatible
- 32 MB of free hard disk space
- 32 MB of memory (more is better)
- 256-color capable display or better
- CD-ROM (unless the demo was downloaded online as a zip file)
- Mouse
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- This demo also requires DirectX 5 or later. For your convenience, DirectX 5 is supplied. If needed, you can
- install DirectX by using the Windows Explorer and double-clicking the 'dx5eng.exe' file that is placed
- inside the demo's root directory after installation, then follow the on-screen instructions. If you try to start
- the demo and DirectX isn't available, you'll see a message indicating this, then the program will exit.
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- To install 3DRR Master from a demo CD-ROM, startup the Setup.exe file from the Start/Run menu or by
- double-clicking it from the Windows Explorer, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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- To install the zipped version of the demo, unzip the RRMDemo.zip file to the desired location on your hard
- disk, then run the Setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
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- See "Trying Out the 3D Railroad Master Demo" below for a brief description of how to run the demo.
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- PERFORMANCE TIPS
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- This demo (and the program) runs well on 32 MB systems that have a reasonable amount of free drive space
- available for virtual memory use when/if needed. However, if frequent hard drive accesses occur, they may
- result in performance degradation during gameplay. If you notice momentary hesitations, check to see if
- your hard drive access light is coming on at these times (it most likely is). In this case (and in general), here
- are some tips you might find useful for improving performance:
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- 1. Quit any other applications that may also be running at the same time as 3D Railroad Master.
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- 2. If you have been running your system for an extended period of time, or otherwise using it extensively,
- shut down your system and restart to clean up memory and other system resources.
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- 3. If you have a 32 MB system, consider upgrading your system with more memory. Memory chip prices are
- economical these days and can improve performance substantially, particularly related to 3D graphic
- intensive applications such as 3D Railroad Master. Consider increasing your system to 64 MB if possible.
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- 4. Make sure sufficient free drive space is available for the Windows 95 virtual memory swap file. This file is
- allocated by Windows 95 when you start your system. It's size is determined by the system based on how
- much free hard drive space is available (usually on your C drive unless you have changed it). If this file is too
- small because you are low on hard drive space, it can also have a significant negative impact on
- performance.
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- TRYING OUT THE 3D RAILROAD MASTER DEMO
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- Please keep in mind that many additional layouts, 3D scenes/objects, backdrops, etc., are provided in the full
- release version of the program. Also, all of the program's functionality is enabled in the full release version.
- Some features are disabled in this demonstration version of the program. For example, you can't change the
- trains, cargo, or delivery schedules (the save option has been disabled).
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- So that it is small enough to download from the web, the 3D Railroad Master demo comes with a single
- sample game layout, called Demo. To run the demo, select 3D Railroad Master Demo from the Windows
- Start menu or double-click the RRM.EXE application from within a Windows Explorer window.
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- Once the demo starts, at the main menu, click Help and review the cab controls, short-cut keys, and other
- help information. Afterwards, click the Start Game button on the main menu, then click Demo to load the
- demo game layout. When the layout's overview map appears, move the mouse pointer over stations (small
- squares containing an "S") to review their names and locations, then click the Play button at the bottom of
- the tools (a right-facing indicator button that looks something like this ">" ).
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- Below is a listing of the delivery schedule for the demo layout (you may want to print out this ReadMe
- document for easy reference while playing the game). Also below is a 2D plan overview of the demo layout
- (it was created with 3D Railroad Concept And Design). The object of the game is to try to successfully pick
- up and deliver all cargo as described below in the schedule while making as few mistakes as possible, and in
- the quickest time possible, to obtain the best score. The game ends once all cargo has been delivered. Note
- that all 3 difficulty levels are the same for this demo, but in the release version, you may choose among game
- missions of varying difficulty and complexity.
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- 3D Railroad Master Demo Schedule:
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- 1. Start in front of the Claxtonville Freight Station.
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- 2. Pick up flour on the adjacent track at Grainworks, Inc..
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- 3. Pull forward adjacent to the siding (point C), uncouple the engine, and couple to the box car and cattle
- car.
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- 4. Pull forward and pick up cattle at Double X Cattle Ranch, then couple back to the train cars and
- caboose.
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- 5. Traverse the figure 8 loops, then back into Upper Crust Bakery and deliver the flour.
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- 6. Throw the switch to enter the figure 8 and deliver the cattle to Marvello's Meat Company.
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- 7. Back up to Claxtonville Lumber and pick up lumber.
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- 8. Pull forward, then back up along the lower siding to deliver the lumber to Pahrump's Furniture; and pick
- up furniture while there.
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- 9. Pick up cement at Carlostoppi's Cement Company.
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- 10. Go forward to the Grocer's Warehouse siding, then back up and deliver the meat.
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- 11. Finish by crossing the figure 8, then take the outer loop and deliver both the furniture and cement to the
- Claxtonville Freight Station.
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- Demo Layout (3D Railroad 2D plan view)
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- Note: illustration only available in the ReadMe.doc version of this document.
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- Again, thank you for trying out the 3D Railroad Master demo. We hope you enjoy it and will be interested in
- purchasing the full release version of the program. As mentioned, the full version provides dozens of ready-
- to-play layouts, many additional train cars and scenery objects, allows editing/creating delivery schedules,
- adding custom cargo, and more.
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- You may contact Abracadata toll free at 1-800-451-4871 or visit our web site at www.abracadata.com for
- additional information about Abracadata, Ltd. products or to purchase 3D Railroad Master.
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