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Getting started
The Sno-Cross Extreme installation program will automatically run when the CD
is inserted into the CD Rom drive. If your CD- ROM unit does not have the auto run
function activated , you can open the installation program by double clicking on the
SETUP PROGRAM that is found in the root directory of the CD-ROM.
Once the Installation Program has been launched, you can install Sno- Cross
Extreme and , if needed, DirectX 7.0 which is included on the CD. When the actual
installation has begun, follow the on-screen instructions.
You can uninstall Sno-Cross Extreme at any time by using the option Add and
Remove programs in the Windows Control Panel.
Starting Sno-Cross Extreme can be done by clicking on the appropriate choice
on the Windows Start menu.
The Configuration Program
When running Sno-Cross Extreme for the first time the game will enter the configuration program automatically, if you need to change your setup after that enter
the program from the Start Menu/Programs / Vector/Sno-Cross
Extreme/Configuration. In this program you can edit graphic , audio and controller
preferences.
Display
Choose the graphic accelerator to use
Game Menu
Screen SVlode
Choose which resolution you want to run the game in .
When navigating the menu systems, pressing the Enter button will select any
highlighted option. Pressing any of the Directional buttons will scroll and change to
the highlighted option. Pressing the Esc key will take you back to the previous
menu. From the game menu you may choose the game mode you want to play. The
availablemodes are:
30 Accelerated
Tick this box if you want to run the game with your 3D accelerated graphic card
(recommended).
Woodowed
Tick this box if you want to play Sno-Cross in a window instead of running it full
screen.
Synced
Untick this to get a higher frame rate, but beware, some graphic accelerators can’t
run the game in this mode . To be on the safe side , keep this one ticked.
Sound
Select your sound card.
Joystick
Change this if you want to play the game with a joystick . You can also change the
keyboard configuration to edit what each key does in the game.
Default controls
In-game controls
ARROW LEFT Steer left
ARROW UP Lean forward
RIGHT SHIFT Accelerate
ENTER Trick button
RIGHT ALT Look back
ARROW RIGHT Steer right
ARROW DOWN Lean backward
RIGHT CONTROL Brake
END Change camera
ESC Pause game
These are the default settings for the Keyboard. However, you can alter the configuration in the Setup Program.
There are four different camera views to choose from: Behind Player Near, Behind Rider Far, On Sled With
Handle Bars, On Sled without Handle Bars.
Championship
A championship is a single player mode that consists of a number of competitions at
different racing locations throughout the world. You must gain
enough points in each competition to continue in the championship. During the
championship , sled parts and upgrades (see The Garage on page 7) will be available and for sale. The better your position in the race, the more money you earn.
There is a different championship for each difficulty level .
Single Race
Race on any available track with 1 or 2 players. In 1 player
mode there are three computer controlled opponents to beat.
Time Trial
A single player mode where you race against the clock on any
available track . There are no opponents racing against you.
SVlyltipflayer
Play against up to four friends on a LAN (Local Area Network).
Hill Climbing
In Hill Climbing you need to go up a hill in the shortest amount of time. This special
game mode is only available when you have completed the 500cc Championship.
The Garage
Trick Techniques
As you progress through the championship mode, you will earn more money. The
money is used to repair or buy new parts for your sled. You may change the
caterpillar track , engine, front suspension, back suspension or skis.
A trick is done by pressing and holding the trick button ( Enter ) while the trick
combination is pressed (see Trick List below) . Release the trick button and the rider
performs the trick . If HOLD is included in the trick combination it means that the trick
button can be held for as long as the player wants to. The rider will then do the trick
for as long as the trick button is held down . If ( J) is written in the description it
means that the trick only can be made in a jump or in the air and that the button
combination has to be finished and the trick button released before the sled lands.
Caterpillar track : Caterpillar track should be chosen according to the track
surface you are racing on. The caterpillar track will impact your acceleration and
grip .
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Engine: The stronger the engine, the higher the performance gain in speed
and acceleration. Note: a high performance engine has a higher weight and could
therefore sink deeper into the snow, making it harder to steer.
Trick List
Front & back suspension: Harder suspension means better grip on a flat,
tarmac based or hard packed snow covered track , because the sled will spend more
time in contact with the ground, meaning more use of the engine power. The downside is that any impact from heavy landings has to be absorbed by the player. Soft
suspension absorbs impact and gives increased control but makes the sled jump
more, which means less work for the engine, but lower acceleration and speed due
to less time on the ground.
Skis: The skis on a sled are as important as the wheels on a racing car. A low
grip ski is good to use in deep snow because the ski sinks through the soft snow
and maintains a good grip. A high grip ski is very useful on ice , tarmac and hard
packed snow, but decreases speed due to its high grip.
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Seat spank:
Snow surf:
In your face:
Fist ( J):
No hands (J):
Hands behind head (J):
Legs up ( J):
Seat stand (J):
Butt wiggle (J) :
Heel kick ( J) :
Air kick ( J):
Stud move (J):
Superman ( J):
Relax (J):
Button(s)
LEFT
UP, DOWN, HOLD
LEFT, RIGHT
UP
DOWN
RIGHT, HOLD
UP, UP
RIGHT, RIGHT, HOLD
DOWN, UP
LEFT, LEFT
SECRET!
SECRET !
SECRET !
UP, RIGHT, HOLD
Award:
$10
$10
$10
$20
$20
$30
$ 30
$ 30
$ 30
$40
$40
$40
$50
$ 50
The money earned on each trick is also doubled in each championship, for
example the "Fist" trick gives you $ 20 in the 500 cc championship, $40 in the 600cc
championship and $ 80 in the 700cc championship.
Track Editor
The Track editor offers you the ability to create your own racing tracks.
These tracks can be saved to the hard drive and started from the Menu by
choosing Custom Track when selecting Track .
The Track Editor is divided in two parts; the Track Piece Section that
contains different track pieces to use when building a track , and the Track
Edit Section. You toggle between the two by pressing Tab. Use the
Directional Buttons to navigate around the screen. Press Enter to either
choose a track piece when in the Track Piece Section or attach a track
piece to the map in the Track Edit Section. When in the Track Edit Section
you can rotate each track piece by pressing Shift. A Racing track in SnoCross Extreme must be a closed circuit. The starting point is a track piece
represented by a green arrow. Make sure to connect the end of the track
to this piece to create a complete track or you cannot save it.
UDS - Original version
Producer /Game Designer - Oskar Buman
Lead Programmer Fredfik Persson
Programmer Jimmy Nilsson
Programmer Henrik Meijer
Additional Programmer Mikael Emtinger
Additional Programmer - Tord Jansson
Additional Programmer - Torgil Zechel
Lead Artist Jimmy Gustatsson
Artist Tomas Andersson
Artist Mattias Kylen
Artist Magnus Hollmo
FMV Erland Korner
Music & SFX Christian Bjorklund
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UDS - PC Coo version
Producer - Oskar Burman
Lead Programmer - Henrik Melijer
Programmer - Erik Hemming
Programmer - Jimmy Nilsson
Programmer Tord Jansson
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Additional Programmer Magnus Runesson
Additional Programmer - Alexander Boczar
Lead Artist Magnus Hollmo
Artist - Jimmy Gustavsson
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LIDS - QA Department
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QA Manager Stuart Allen
Tester - Magnus Zetterberg
Tester Rachid Lijecrantz
Tester Tobias Hagberg
Tester - Ted Sjoberg
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Groove Publishing
Executive Producer - Jon Walsh
Sno-Cross Extreme Theme " Start Rockin''
( Soderman / Westerlund ) - ANTILOOP - @
1999 Stockholm Songs AB , Sweden.