Chicken Run(TM) PC
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Images (TM) & © 2000 DreamWorks LLC, Aardman Chicken Run(TM) Limited
and Pathe Image. Published Under Licence by Eidos Interactive Limited.
Chicken Run(TM) Interactive Rights held by Blitz Games Ltd.
Story
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Ginger is a chicken with a mission. Living in Hut 17, behind
the barbed-wire fences and searchlights of the Tweedy Farm, she
begins to fear for the lives of all her friends. In her heart
of hearts she knows there's something better out there in the
big wide world. Ginger is determined to lead the chickens in
an escape to freedom (before it's too late). To do this she enlists
the help of Rocky - a smooth-talking American Rooster - and Nick and
Fetcher, two rats who'll scrounge anything for a price (eggs!).
Together they try many wild and wacky escape plans to flee the coop.
This is Chicken Run(TM) - the game based on the worldwide movie hit! It's
your chance to help Ginger, Rocky, Mac and their friends to escape
before they're turned into chicken pies.
Hardware Specification
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The minimum hardware specification to run this game is as
follows:
P200 MMX
100% DirectX 7 compatible 4MB 3D graphics card
32MB RAM
100MB hard drive space
4xCDROM drive
100% DirectX 7 compatible Sound Card
Microsoft Windows '95/'98
DirectX 7
The recommended hardware specification is as follows:
PII 300
100% DirectX 7 compatible 8MB 3D graphics card
64MB RAM
100MB hard drive space
8xCDROM drive
100% DirectX 7 compatible Sound Card
Microsoft Windows '98
Note: Chicken Run(TM) is also compliant with Windows 95a.
Note: We recommend that you do NOT use the Alt+Tab function to minimise
Chicken Run(TM) during play. Doing so may cause graphical problems
when you return to the game.
Please read through the DirectX 7.0 section of this document. This section has
information that is vital to successfully running the game on your system.
Notes on Laptop/Notebook computers
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We did not test Chicken Run(TM) with laptop systems and therefore
we cannot guarantee compatibility. Due to the wide variety of hardware
configurations that ship with today's laptop systems, it would be impossible to
configure a game that would work with all of them. Many laptops are limited in
their ability to be used as a gaming machine because of memory configurations,
their microchannel architecture, port configurations (i.e. no place for a
joystick) and sound systems that are primarily designed to be used with
productivity software.
The other common problem is that laptop systems will attempt to compress the
traditional version of the standard 101 function keyboard (found on almost all
desktop systems) into a much smaller key configuration. This is usually done by
relying on multi-function keys that allow the user to assign different functions
to the same key. Unfortunately, this has been known to cause problems with our
games.
Notes about operating using Windows NT/Windows 2000
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Chicken Run(TM) was not tested on computers using either Windows NT, Windows
2000 or Windows ME. Although the game might run, its performance and stability is
questionable. We do not provide support for the game using these operating
systems.
DirectX 7.0
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The game uses Microsoft's DirectX 7.0. In order for you to play the game, you
must have DirectX7.0-compliant drivers for your video card and sound card.
Please note that although DirectX 7.0 is installed with the game, your
video and sound card drivers will not be upgraded to DirectX 7.0 drivers.
You will need to obtain the latest DirectX7.0 drivers from your card manufacturer.
Memory and Performance
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While the game will run fine in 32MB of RAM, your playing experience will be
smoother if you have at least 64MB.
Regardless of how much memory you have, you can maximize your available memory
and increase the overall performance of the game engine by doing the following:
- Closing any open windows
- Shutting down all other programs, including menu-bar programs like ICQ
- Defragmenting your hard drive
Resolution
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The game has been locked to one resolution - 640x480 [in 16-bit colour depth].
The reason for doing this is to avoid graphical problems associated with scaling
fonts and overlays at higher resolutions. This means that the custom fonts and
overlays used in Chicken Run(TM) will always be displayed correctly.
Autoplay
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If the Windows® AutoPlay feature is enabled on your computer, the Chicken
Run(TM) Launch screen will automatically appear when you insert the Chicken
Run(TM) CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Simply click on Install and follow the on-screen instructions to continue the
installation.
If the AutoPlay feature is disabled, you can begin the installation by
doing the following:
a) Go to the Start Menu and select Run.
b) Type D:\SETUP.EXE (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive letter) and press
Enter.
-or-
a) Double-click on the "My Computer" icon
b) Double-click on your CD-ROM drive icon.
c) Double-click on SETUP.EXE.
Controllers
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This section details the controllers that are fully compatible with Chicken
Run(TM) PC.
It is very important that your Controller be properly enabled (with current
drivers) in the Windows control panel before attempting to play Chicken Run(TM).
The following instructions should help you get your controller working with
Chicken Run(TM):
1. Plug in the controller.
2. Install the Windows drivers for it (follow instructions provided with
controller driver for details).
3. Enable your controller in the Windows control panel and select "OK".
4. Run Chicken Run(TM).
Chicken Run(TM)has been tested with USB and standard connector controllers.
Files Remaining After Uninstalling
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When you uninstall the game, the program will leave any configuration and saved
games. You may delete these manually.
The default location for installation is: "C:\Program Files\Eidos
Interactive\Chicken Run\".
The Uninstaller will also inform you of any files left on the drive.
Technical Support:
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If you still need technical assistance after reading the Readme file,
please do not hesitate to contact us. For your convenience,
if you cannot get through to a representative by phone and you
have access to a fax machine or the Internet, please consider
contacting us through one of these alternative methods.
When contacting us, please be sure to provide us with as much
information as possible. Make sure to note the exact type of
hardware that you are using in your system, including: your
sound card, CD-ROM drive, amount of RAM present, speed and
manufacturer of your processor, and the specific type of modem
that you are using (for questions involving multiplayer gaming).
Also, make sure to include the title and version of the game,
and a detailed description of the problem.
Technical Support Phone Number
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Our support phone number is 415-547-1244.
We are available to help you Monday-Friday
from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Pacific Standard Time).
When calling, it helps is you have as much information about your machine as
possible so please prepare by doing the following in Windows 95/98:-
Click on Start
Click on Run
Type C:\PROGRAM FILES\DIRECTX\SETUP\DXDIAG.EXE (where C: is the drive
letter for where Windows is stored - which may differ on your machine)
and click on OK
Click on the Save Information button and save the file to your computer.
When you call our Technical Support line either have this file open or have a
printed copy.
Technical Support Fax
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For your convenience, we also offer the option of faxing us
with your technical questions at: 415-537-0095
or 415-547-1202
When sending us a fax, please include your name, return fax
number with the area code, and a voice phone number so we
can contact you if we experience any problems when trying
to fax you back.
Technical Support Mailing Address
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Eidos Interactive
651 Brannan Street, 4th floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Attn.: Customer Support
Technical Support Email Address
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You may reach us by e-mail at [email protected]
Technical Support Web Site
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You may also reach us through our web site at
http://www.eidosinteractive.com/support/index.html
Alternatively, you may find help with hardware problems on one of the websites
maintained by the supplier, some of which are listed below:
3DFX: www.3dfx.com
3D labs: www.3dlabs.com
ATI Technologies: www.atitech.com
Creative Labs: www.creaf.com
Diamond Multimedia: www.diamondmm.com
Hercules: www.hercules.com
Matrox: www.matrox.com
nVIDIA: www.nvidia.com
Rendition: www.rendition.com
S3: www.s3.com
STB: www.stb.com
EIDOS Interactive maintains a web page with links to all major video and audio
card manufacturers, which is a good first stop if you are looking to upgrade
your drivers. You can reach this page at:
http://www.eidosinteractive.com/support/index.html
Eidos Interactive Hint Line (United States)
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If you need game hints, please call:
1-900-77EIDOS (1-900-773-4367) in the US
The cost of the call is $.99 per minute. (Under 18 get a parent's
permission). This is for the United States only.
Eidos Interactive Hint Line (Canada)
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If you need game hints, please call:
1-900-643 4367 in the Canada
The cost of the call is $.99 per minute. (Under 18 get a parent's
permission). This is for Canada only.
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