Strategy First Inc. and Legend Studios Present War Times =============================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS =============================================================== Epilepsy Warning System Requirements Installation Troubleshooting Tips How to Contact Technical Support Legal Information Copyright Notification =============================================================== EPILEPSY WARNING =============================================================== PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE PLAYING THIS GAME OR BEFORE ALLOWING YOUR CHILDREN TO PLAY. Certain individuals may experience epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when subjected to strong, flashing lights for long periods of time. Such individuals may therefore experience a seizure while operating computer or video games. This can also affect individuals who have no prior medical record of epilepsy or have never previously experienced a seizure. If you or any family member has ever experienced epilepsy symptoms (seizures or loss of consciousness) after exposure to flashing lights, please consult your doctor before playing this game. Parental guidance is always suggested when children are using a computer and video games. Should you or your child experience dizziness, poor eyesight, eye or muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, feelings of disorientation or any type of involuntary movements or cramps while playing this game, TURN IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PLAYING AGAIN. PRECAUTIONS DURING USE -Do not sit too close to the monitor. Sit as far as comfortably possible. -Use as small a monitor as possible. -Do not play when tired or short on sleep. -Take care that there is sufficient lighting in the room. -Be sure to take a break of 10-15 minutes every hour. =============================================================== SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =============================================================== Windows 98/ME/2000/XP DirectX 8.1 or higher DirectX Compatible Graphics Adapter DirectX Compatible Sound Card Windows Compatible Mouse & Keyboard 4X CD-ROM 1 GB Hard Disk Space plus space for save games and additional maps Minimum requirements (supports 4 player multiplayer) 1.0 GHz 256 MB RAM 32 MB Video Card supporting a resolution of 1024x768 and 32 bit color Recommended (and required for multiplayer games over 4 players) 1.8 GHz 512 MB RAM Nvidia GeForce 3, ATI Radeon 8500 or higher Multiplayer Additional Requirements 2 to 4 players: 56kbps Internet connection 5 to 14 players: Cable/DSL Internet connnection LAN play: TCP/IP =============================================================== INSTALLATION =============================================================== Insert the War Times Disk 1 into your CD-ROM drive. When the Autorun screen appears, click on the "Install" button to start the installer program. If the Auto-run screen does not appear after you insert the CD, you can run the install manually from your CD-ROM. War Times Disk 2 must be in your CD-ROM drive to play, even if you do a full installation. =============================================================== TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS =============================================================== Video Problems Most video display problems can be corrected by installing the latest reference drivers for your particular video card. Please consult your video card documentation for details on how to get the latest drivers for your card. Video Card Drivers Acer Peripherals http://www.aopen.com.tw/tech/addon/default.htm ATI Technologies http://support.atitech.ca/ Canopus Corporation http://www.canopusvideo.com/support.htm Creative Labs http://www.soundblaster.com/wwwnew/tech/ftp/ Diamond Multimedia http://www.diamondmm.com/products/drivers/driver-index.html Matrox http://www.matrox.com/mgaweb/drivers/home.htm http://www.matroxusers.com/ S3 http://www.s3.com/bbs/0main/topindex.htm STB Systems http://www.stb.com/drivers/ Trident http://www.tridentmicro.com/trident/html/drivers.htm Sound & Audio Problems Most sound card problems can be corrected by installing the latest drivers for your particular card. Please consult your sound card documentation for details on how to get the latest drivers for your card. If your system does not play audio tracks or plays them incorrectly (e.g., too fast or too slow) you can try reinstalling Microsoft's Windows Media Player, which is responsible for audio track decompression. Sound Card Drivers Avance Logic http://www.realtek.com.tw/cp/download.htm Cirrus Logic http://www.cirrus.com/drivers/audiodrv/win_95.html Creative Labs http://www.soundblaster.com/wwwnew/tech/ftp/ftpnew.html Diamond Multimedia http://www.diamondmm.com/products/drivers/driver-index.html ESS Technology http://www.esstech.com/Technical/drivers/downloadable/drivers/driver.htm Jaton http://www.jaton.com/web/support1.htm S3 http://www.s3.com/bbs/617drv/index.htm Yamaha http://www.yamaha.com/ycaservice/frame2.htm Other Troubleshooting Tips Before installing the game, please try the following: - Close all other applications. - Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements. If you are experiencing difficulties getting the game to run, please try the following: - Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card. - Obtain the latest version of Direct X at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx - Install the latest game patches available at http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/downloads - Run scandisk and defrag your drive. =============================================================== CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT =============================================================== Strategy First Inc. does not guarantee full operability of this game on all hardware. However, experience has shown that most computers which meet the minimum system requirements will be capable of running the game. Should you experience a technical problem concerning the operation of this product, please contact our technical support staff. Before you call, please make sure you have read the troubleshooting section of this file and installed the latest drivers for your hardware. Also, check out the Support page on our web site listed below. When you call, please be at your computer and have the following information available: - Computer make and model - Windows version - Total system RAM - Total Hard Drive space - Video card make and model - Audio card make and model Phone: (514) 844-2433, Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Fax: (514) 844-4337, Attn: Support Internet e-mail: For prompt technical support via email, please fill out our online form at http://www.strategyfirst.com/Support/ContactForm.asp For any other technical support questions or concerns, contact us at support@strategyfirst.com Strategy First web site: http://www.strategyfirst.com ============================================================== LEGAL INFORMATION =============================================================== Limited 90-day Warranty Strategy First Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this Strategy First Inc. product that the compact disk on which the software program is delivered will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase. If the compact disk is found to be defective within 90 days of original purchase, Strategy First Inc. agrees to replace, free of charge, any product discovered to be defective within such period upon receipt at its factory service center of the product, postage paid, with proof of the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the compact disk containing the software program originally provided by Strategy First Inc., and is not applicable to normal wear and tear. This shall be void if the defect has arisen through abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. Any implied warranties applicable to this product, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. Strategy First Inc. disclaims all responsibility for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Strategy First 147 St. Paul West Suite 300 Montreal, Quebec Canada H2Y 1Z5 =============================================================== COPYRIGHT INFORMATION =============================================================== This software product and the manual are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Strategy First Inc., and are protected by the copyright laws that pertain to computer software. You may not copy the software. You may not loan, sell, rent, lease, sub-license, or otherwise transfer the software (or any copy). You may not modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer or derive source code from all or any portion of the software or anything incorporated therein or permit or encourage any third party to do so. ENJOY THE GAME!