Besieger
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DreamCatcher Games
Table of contents:
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* 1. Introduction
* 2. System Requirements
* 3. Installation
* 4. Troubleshooting
* 5. Controls
* 6. Technical Support
* 7. Copyright
1. Introduction
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Welcome to Besieger, a real-time 3D strategy game by Primal Software
(www.primal-soft.com ). This file contains the latest information about the game
as well as a number of game play hints and tips. We recommend that you read
through it before launching the game.
2. System Requirements
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OS: Windows 98/ME/XP/2000
CPU: 1.0 Ghz AMD/Intel Processor or Equivalent
RAM: 256 MB
CD ROM Speed: 8 X
Video: 32 MB Direct3D Compatible Video Card (Geforce2 equivalent or higher)
Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card
Hard Drive Space: 1.5 GB
Recommended Requirements
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OS: Windows 98/ME/XP/2000
CPU: 2.0 Ghz AMD/Intel Processor or Equivalent
RAM: 384 MB
CD ROM Speed: 8 X
Video: 64 MB Direct3D Compatible Video Card (Geforce4 equivalent or higher)
Sound: DirectX 9 Compatible Sound Card
Hard Drive Space: 1.5 GB
3. Installation
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The setup program should launch itself automatically when you insert the CD. If
the Autorun option is turned off on your machine, please run the 'Autorun.exe'
file located on the CD. After successful installation you can start the game
from the Start menu. If you experience any problems with the game, please make
sure your video, sound card and motherboard drivers are the latest versions
available from their respective manufacturers. Older drivers can cause
unexpected results. Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows
2000, and Windows XP. In addition, DirectX 9 or later must be installed on your
system. Note GameSpy Arcade utilizes additional ports. A list of those ports
and other support for GameSpy Arcade can be found here:
http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml
4. Troubleshooting
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If you experience unexpected game crashes or your system freezes for several
seconds and the sound is abnormal, it is possible that your sound card is not
completely DirectX 9 compatible. Updating your sound card drivers can often
solve these problems. You can also try lowering the Hardware Acceleration on
your card. To do so, open the Windows Control Panel and select "Multimedia",
"Playback Advanced Properties", "Performance". Set the Hardware acceleration to
"None" or to a setting lower than the current rate. Some sound cards that might
experience incompatibility issues include most ESS Technologies and Cirrus Logic
(Crystal Audio) sound cards and most on-board sound cards that use the C-Media
chip.
Systems with Windows XP+SP1 may experience unresponsiveness while
launching the game. This is related to a change in the video codecs included
with Windows XP. Microsoft has provided a fix for this issue. For more
information please visit the following link:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327979
Multiplayer Troubleshooting
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For the best multiplayer experience we recommend games with a maximum of 2-6
players.
Internet play on a PC behind a router/NAT system is not supported. For
more information please contact your router manufacturer or system
administrator.
When loading a game through GameSpy Arcade loading times may vary.
5. Controls
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Camera
There are three camera modes:
* Advanced Camera Mode - a free-moving camera that you can turn or move in any
direction.
* Simple Camera Mode - very similar to Warcraft, camera can only be rotated
temporary using the keys "Del" and "PgDn". When you release the control key, the
camera moves back to its original position.
* Follow Camera Mode - the camera attempts to follow units that you have selected.
You can move the camera to any point on the map by clicking on the map panel.
You cannot move the camera to places that are out of your units' line of sight
(this method is more realistic and fun than the typical fog of war found in most
real-time strategy games). Press and hold the mouse wheel and move the mouse to
rotate the camera. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Use the cursor
keys to move the camera. You can also move the mouse cursor to the edge of the
screen to scroll the map and move the camera.
Units
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The left mouse button selects units. A number of specialized group selection
modes are supported, including: Shift-click (add clicked unit to those currently
selected), Ctrl-click (invert selection--deselect all selected units and select
all unselected units) and Alt-click (lasso selection--hold down the Alt key and
drag the cursor on the screen--all units inside the defined area are selected).
The right mouse button gives orders to currently selected units. Orders are
context-sensitive, so selecting a few workers and right-clicking on a tree
orders them to cut it down for wood. You can manually select an order by
clicking one of the buttons at the bottom of the game screen. You can create
groups of units and assign them to a number key for quick selection. To assign a
unit to a group, select the unit, hold down the Ctrl key, and press the number
key to which you want to assign the unit (1, 2, 3, etc.). You can select all
units assigned to a key by simply pressing that key. To center on the unit(s)
assigned to a key, press the key twice. Double click on any unit to select all
units of the same type currently on the screen.
Miscellaneous commands
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To pause the game at any time, press the Spacebar. You can give orders to your
troops while the game is paused. Press Enter to center the map on the place of
the last event such as "Building complete", "Enemy sighted", and so on.
Press and hold "Z" key to highlight all units on the screen with colors of their
teams.
F6 quick-saves the game.
F7 quick-loads the last game that was quick-saved.
6. Technical Support
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If you are experiencing technical problems with this software, and you have
carefully followed the instructions in this readme and in the jewelcase booklet,
you may find further support by visiting our Technical Support section of our
Web site at: http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/dci/support/index.html We have
posted common problems and solutions that may help you. We also suggest that you
complete the Technical Support form located at our Web site. Please provide a
detailed description of the problem you are experiencing (i.e. error message,
where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). This will help our Representatives
find a solution much quicker. All the hardware and software information can also
be found by launching the DxDiag application, follow the steps below to do so:
* Click on Start
* Click on Run
* Type dxdiag
* Click on OK
* Click on the Save Information button and save the file to your computer.
You can either print the DxDiag window to have it ready when you call Technical
Support or simply e-mail it to them.
Phone Support 416-638-6151* If you would like to speak with one of our
Technical Support Representatives, our hours of operation are from 9am to
9pm EST, Monday through Friday. Please have the following ready:
1) Information about your computer's configuration (i.e. RAM, MHz, video and
sound cards). You may use the Technical Support form at our Web site as a guide.
(Please see above on how to determine this information.)
2) A detailed description of the problem (i.e. error message, where in the game
the problem occurs, etc.).
3) Immediate access to your computer so the Representative may walk you through
the steps.
4) Pen and paper to take any notes.
* Please note that Phone Support is located in Toronto, Canada.
7. Copyright
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Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Primal Software. Besieger (TM) is a trademark of Primal
Software. All rights reserved. This product contains software technology
licensed from GameSpy Industries, Inc. (c) 1999-2003 GameSpy Industries, Inc.
GameSpy and the "Powered by GameSpy" design are trademarks of GameSpy
Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. © 2004
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