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Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales
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Readme - PC Version 1.0
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Thank you for purchasing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" and welcome to the biggest quest in the Caribbean ever!
This document contains information about "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" that was not available in the manual at the time it was printed.
Please also visit (http://www.playlogicgames.com/) for any additional information, possible patches or add-ons!
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1. Minimum Specifications and Controls
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Windows XP, DirectX 9.0c
Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent
256 MB RAM
DirectX 9 GeForce 3 (not MX-series) class video card with 128 MB RAM DirectX-compatible soundcard
4 GB of hard drive space
DVD-ROM
Keyboard, mouse
Suggested Configuration:
Windows XP, DirectX 9.0c
Pentium IV 2.5 GHz or equivalent
1 GB RAM
DirectX 9 GeForce 6600 class video card
DirectX-compatible soundcard
4 GB of hard drive space
DVD-ROM
Keyboard, mouse
1.1 Installation Notes
If you do not want to install "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" to the default directory (c:\Program files\Playlogic\Age of Pirates-Caribbean Tales),
you can choose a different location during installation.
1.2 DirectX Help
If you are having trouble installing and/or playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", make sure you have DirectX version 9.0c or higher installed on your computer.
You can install the most recent release of DirectX from the "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" disk by launching DX90_redist.exe.
You can also get the latest version from Microsoft (www.microsoft.com/directx). This web page can also provide support with common DirectX problems.
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2. Video, Audio and Game Configuration
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"Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" includes a configuration utility that allows several options to be set prior to running the game by running the configuration
utility located in \Start\Program Files\Playlogic\Age of Pirates-Caribbean Tales\Options
The program can also be run from the root of the game folder - config.exe
2.1 Display options
For video options the following choices are available.
Device
The device selection can be used if there is one or more video cards present in your computer. Only use devices that meet the minimum specifications for the game.
Resolution
Lists the available resolutions for the game.
Post processing:
When the box is checked a glow effect will be used in the game.
Full screen mode
When the box is checked the game will run full screen. When the box is unchecked the game will run in windowed mode.
Texture Quality
Texture quality can be adjusted.
2.2 Sound Options
Sound Off
When checked, this turns the game sound off, including music, sound effects and dialog.
Safe Mode
When checked, the game set a lower priority for audio processing. This is useful for trouble shooting audio issues.
Music Volume
Slider for adjusting the in-game music volume.
Effects Volume
Slider for adjusting the in-game effects volume.
Dialogue Volume
Slider for adjusting the in-game volume for voice.
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3.0 Troubleshooting
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3.1. General video card trouble shooting
If you experience video related problems or graphic anomalies while you are playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", please contact your video card's hardware manufacturer to ensure you are using the latest certified DirectX drivers for your video card. Many manufacturers maintain web sites that offer updated drivers and trouble shooting advice for their products.
3Dfx http://www.3dfx.com
nVidia http://www.nvidia.com
3DLabs http://www.3dlabs.com
Matrox http://www.matrox.com
Intel http://www.intel.com
S3 http://www.s3.com
Rendition http://www.rendition.com
ATI http://www.ati.com
Orchid http://www.orchid.com
Videologic http://www.videologic.com
Diamond http://www.diamondmm.com
STB http://www.stb.com
Number Nine http://www.nine.com
Jazz http://www.jazzmm.com
Creative http://www.creativelabs.com
Hercules http://www.hercules.com
ELSA http://www.elsa.de
Intergraph http://www.intergraph.com/ics
Miro http://www.miro.de
Genoa http://www.genoasys.com
Techworks http://www.techworks.com
Canopus http://www.canopuscorp.com
Deltron http://www.deltrontech.com
Sierra http://www.sierra.com
Jaton http://www.jaton.com
Leadtek http://www.leadtek.com
Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com
3.2. General sound card trouble shooting
If you experience problems while you are playing "Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales", please contact your sound card's
hardware manufacturer for the latest certified drivers for your sound card. Many manufacturers
maintain web sites that offer updated drivers and troubleshooting advice for their products.
Aztech New Media http://www.aztech.com
Creative Labs http://www.creative.com
Crystal http://www.cirrus.com
ESS Technology http://www.esstech.com
Turtle Beach http://www.voyetra-turtle-beach.com
Yamaha http://www.yamaha.com
Guillemot http://www.guillemot.com
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4.0 Gameplay changes
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4.1 With "Alt" it is possible to add amount of 100 items instead of 1 in selling/buying menu.
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5.0 Known Issues
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5.1 Task switch not available in full screen mode (but it's in 'Window mode').
5.2 When having a firewall and starting multiplayer for the first time it is needed to start game in windowed mode. Firewall requests can be accepted then and the game needs to be closed and restarted in full screen.
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6. Technical Support Information
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Please refer to the manual for Technical Support contact details.
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"Age of Pirates: Caribbean Tales" © 2006 Playlogic International N.V. All rights reserved. Developed by Akella. All rights reserved. Published by Playlogic International N.V. Playlogic is a registered trademark of Playlogic International N.V. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Download original