Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting Big Game Edition
Version 1.0
Readme File
12/16/99
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About This Document:
Thank you for purchasing Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting Big Game Edition.
This document contains last-minute information about Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting Big
Game Edition and other information about the program not found in the Help Files. This
README file includes information that pertains to general problems and questions you may
have concerning the game or your computer. Should you experience any problems with
Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting Big Game Edition, please refer to this file for additional
help on answering questions about the game and solving technical difficulties.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
III. DIRECTX TROUBLESHOOTING
IV. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
V. CONTACTING SIERRA
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Windows 95/98
Pentium 166 with 3D acceleration (Direct 3D compatible)
Pentium 233 without 3D acceleration
32MB RAM
6x CD ROM
350 MB Hard Disk Space
Direct X compatible, SVGA 640x480 16-bit color, 4MB Video Memory
Direct X compatible sound card
Microsoft compatible mouse
II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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If you experience any video issues with the introduction screen at game startup, re-install Indeo.
For your convenience, we've placed Indeo on the root of CD#1 in its own directory. Just run iv5setup.exe to install.
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1. Multiplayer -- Please note that firewalls are NOT supported on Internet multiplayer games. This
may cause problems to yourself as well as others playing on WON. net.
2. Make sure that if you upgrade your video card, you re-install Trophy Hunting. This will
ensure that you get the best possible performance from your new hardware.
3. For the latest drivers on most video cards, please visit http://www.download.com and
look for the manufacturer of your video card.
4. If you are having problems with general game performance, it could be your graphics
card resolution. The following steps will help fix this problem.
A. Right-Click on the TBuck.exe or Tbear.exe file in your Sierra\Trophy Hunting directory.
B. Highlight and select Create Shortcut.
C. Now select the new shortcut and right-click on it.
D. Highlight and select Properties.
E. A window will pop-up, select the shortcut tab.
F. In the text area Target: use your mouse to click at the end of the text highlighted
and type: low
G. Your Target line should look like this "..\SIERRA\Trophy Hunting\TBuck.exe" low. Or like this "..\SIERRA\Trophy Hunting\TBear.exe"
H. Use this shortcut to start the game. You may copy this shortcut to your desktop.
This reduces the number of trees in the world to improve graphic performance.
5. If you are using Windows Large Font settings, you may experience text overflow problems
in the Preview Section as well as the Mouse Move indicator on the 3D window. To fix
this, simply go to your system settings and switch to Small Font settings.
6. If you are using a low-end system, a full install will make your game run
smoother. If you do a Standard install on the minimum system requirements, your game
will run slower.
7. Trophy Hunting requires you to have a minimum setting of 640x480 with 16-bit color. If you are
running in 16 color or 256 color, you need to change your settings to 16-bit color. All other changes are made
by Trophy Hunting.
8. If you have a Matrox G400 accelerator card you will experience problems running in the
arcade. To correct this, switch to full screen view (v). Matrox has fixed the problem
and it will be available on the 10/8/99 driver release. To get this, go to
www.matrox.com and follow the download instructions for the 5_30 driver. Matrox is also
verifying the game against their other 3d cards. If you are experiencing problems with
any Matrox card please check their website for driver updates.
9. We have identified problems with the Matrox M3D card. If you have this and are experiencing performance
problems check www.Matrox.com for the latest drivers. If the problems still occur, use the Software
edition of the game by double clicking the "Software - Trophy Hunting Big Game Edition" Icon within the
Trophy Hunting folder.
10. We've noticed on some Matrox Millennium cards the screen will occasionally flash. Other
than a minor visual inconvenience there are no other problems that accompany this.
11. Only 3d accelerator cards that are FULLY compatible with Direct3D will display weather effects such as
rain or snow. Most cards with 3DFX chips fully support Direct3D.
12. 3DFX VOODOO2 accelerated cards may have a problem moving the mouse while walking. Please check for the
latest drivers for your card. A quick fix is to play in Mouse View.
13. If you are experiencing sound problems, verify that your sound card supports EAX. If
this is not supported, you will need to go into the game options and select different speaker
settings.
14. When running on a Diamond MX300 and using the AUREAL driver # 4.06.2017 some in-game sounds may drop out.
To correct, download the AUREAL driver labeled MX300.
15. To access help or guide services you need Internet Explorer 4.0+ or Netscape
Navigator 4.0+.
16. When playing multiplayer games it is strongly advised to have the best machine as the
server.
17. Alt-Tab has been disabled in Trophy Hunting. We do not recommend running applications in the background.
18. The standard install only installs about 350mb on FAT-32 machines. The full install
installs about 648mb on FAT-32 machines.
III. DIRECTX TROUBLESHOOTING
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DIRECT X TROUBLESHOOTING
Trophy Hunting uses Microsoft's Direct X 6.1. If the sound or the video drivers are not
compatible with DirectX, it can cause the game to suddenly return to the Windows desktop,
cause invalid page faults, lockups, and other problems. Note: Even a new computer may not
ship with DirectX Certified drivers.
To check driver compatibility for your system, use the DXDIAG program included with the
DirectX installation. If you have already installed DirectX 6.1 installed on your system,
it will be in the PROGRAM FILES\DIRECTX\SETUP directory on your hard drive. To use DXDIAG
do the following:
Left-click on START, highlight FIND and then left-click on FILES OR FOLDERS.
In the FIND window, make sure that the LOOK IN box is pointing to the drive letter of your
C: drive.
In the NAMED box, type in DXDIAG and left-click on FIND NOW or press ENTER.
Double-click on DXDIAG to activate the program.
Running DXDIAG will bring up a window that has several tabs across the top. To check the
status of the drivers currently loaded into your system find the tab that reads DirectX
Drivers. The Display driver and Audio driver are the two most important, and compatibility
is especially critical. This window will show the Component, such as the Display driver,
followed by the Version and the word "Yes" or "No" may appear in the CERTIFIED column if
Microsoft has certified the driver as compliant. There are a few possible combinations to
look for:
Certified - Indicates that this driver is fully compliant as certified by Microsoft. This
is ideal. Version number listed - If the version number appears, but the driver is not
certified, then the driver has DirectX support built-in but has not yet been officially
approved by Microsoft. These drivers will usually be fine, but may be imperfect. It is
always a good idea to check with the hardware manufacturer for a newer driver that is
fully certified. No Version number - No version number or certification indicates an
unknown driver. This may work, but probably will not support DirectX properly. Check for
a newer driver.
DXDIAG also allows you to test your drivers for compatibility. You may click on either the
Display or Sound tabs to test your drivers. The test results may expose a problem with your
drivers in one of the procedures. While your sound or video may pass most of the tests, if
any one test fails it could cause a problem that may prevent the game from working as it is
designed.
Updating your drivers - Always be sure that you have the latest drivers for your video
card and sound card. Having certified drivers is the best assurance that a game or
application requiring DirectX will work on your system. Most manufacturers have drivers
available on their web page for download, free of charge. Drivers are frequently updated
to keep the hardware current and to fine tune performance. If no new driver exists for
your brand of video card, try the manufacturer of the chipset used on your card. S3 and
Tseng, for example, are two of the larger chip manufacturers who also supply generic
drivers for their chipsets that are DirectX compatible. Be aware that generic drivers
will not always work with some video cards.
IV. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
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1. Controls: General Default
Esc Exits Current Game
F2 Inventory Item #1
F3 Inventory Item #2
F4 Inventory Item #3
F8 Map in Fullscreen Mode
V Full Screen Mode (with hardware acceleration only)
B Big Map
C Camp Screen
O Options
Space Bar Raises and Lowers Firearm
2. Controls: Shooting Mode
Up Arrow Aim Higher
Down Arrow Aim Lower
Left Arrow Turn Left
Right Arrow Turn Right
Ctrl Fires Firearm
3. Controls Walking Mode
Up Arrow Walk Forward
SHIFT+Up Arrow Run Forward
ALT+Up Arrow Sneak Forward
Down Arrow Walk Backward
SHIFT+Down Arrow Run Backward
ALT+Down Arrow Sneak Backward
Left Arrow Turn Left
SHIFT+Left Arrow Turn Left - Fast Increments
ALT+Left Arrow Sidestep Left
ALT+SHIFT+Left Arrow Sidestep Left Quickly
Right Arrow Turn Right
SHIFT+Right Arrow Turn Right - Fast Increments
ALT+Right Arrow Sidestep Right
ALT+SHIFT+Right Arrow Sidestep Right Quickly
Pgup Look Up
PgDwn Look Down
4. Mouse Controls
Left Click Mouse Selection button.
Can enable and disable mouse walk-mode in 3D world (when
firearm is lowered.)
Also is used to Fire firearm when in mouse walk-mode.
Right Click Mouse When using the mouse walk-mode this will raise and lower
your firearm.
5. Installing the Game --
1. Start Windows 95/98.
2. Insert the Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting CD 1 into the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the AUTORUN window appears, click on INSTALL and follow the on-screen
instructions. (If the install window does not appear, start Install by double-
clicking Autorun on the Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting CD.)
6. Starting the Game --
1. Start Windows 95/98.
2. Insert the Field & Stream(R) Trophy Hunting CD 2 into the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the AUTORUN window appears, click on PLAY to start the game. (You can
also start it from the Sierra folder by double-clicking the game icon.)
4. You can also start the game from the Windows "Start" menu in the Sierra\
Trophy Hunting - Big Game Edition shortcut, by clicking the game icon.
7. Uninstall the Game --
1. Click the "Uninstall" Button on AUTORUN Screen.
2. From Windows "Start" menu, go to "Programs",
go to "Sierra\Trophy Hunting - Big Game Edition"
and click "UnInstall Trophy Hunting - Big Game Edition".
8. Deer Sign Indicators
When playing the game, we've provided several game sign indicators to aid you in
your hunt. These appear in the upper left corner of your 3D window.
1. Blue Bedding area
2. Green Carrion/Feeding area
3. Brown Droppings
4. Red Tracks
5. Bright Red Blood
9. Since headshots are not regular practice among big game hunters, we made the hit zone
very small on the head of all species.
10. Don't be discouraged if it takes a few shots to drop a moose. It is very rare to kill
a moose with one shot.
HAPPY HUNTING!!!!
V.CONTACTING SIERRA
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A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
B) Technical Support
C) Legal Information
A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales
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United States
U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
International Sales: (425) 746-5771
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM PST
FAX: (916) 939-1010
Sierra Direct
P O Box 629001
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9972
Email: [email protected]
http://www.sierra.com
United Kingdom
Havas Interactive
Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are £6.00,
or £7.00 outside the UK. Add "ATTN.: Returns."
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On-Line Sales
CompuServe United Kingdom:GO UKSIERRA
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CompuServe Germany: GO DESIERRA
Internet USA: http://www.sierra.com
Internet United Kingdom: http://www.sierra-online.co.uk
Internet France: http://www.sierra.fr
Internet Germany: http://www.sierra.de
Disk and or Manual Replacement:
Product Returns*:
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Havas Interactive
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NOTE: To replace your cd(s) please send only the damaged cd and copy of your dated Receipt, if less then 90 days. After 90 days please include a $10.00 handling fee along with the cd(s). For Documentation replacement, please include a $5.00 handling fee and a photocopy ONLY of either your disk or cd. Payment should be made at the time of your request. Sorry, no credit cards.
* Returns to this address valid in North America only.
B) TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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North America
Sierra On-Line offers a 24-hour automated technical support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site.
Sierra On-Line
Technical Support
P.O. Box 85006
Bellevue, WA 98015-8506
Main: (425) 644-4343
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PST
Fax: (425) 644-7697
http://www.sierra.com
[email protected]
United Kingdom
Havas Interactive offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Internet or CompuServe sites.
Havas Interactive
2 Beacontree Plaza,
Gillette Way,
Reading, Berkshire
RG2 0BS United Kingdom
Main: (0118) 920-9111
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: (0118) 987-5603
http://www.sierra-online.co.uk
France
Havas Interactive
Parc Tertiaire de Meudon
Immeuble "Le Newton"
25 rue Jeanne Braconnier
92366 Meudon La Forêt Cedex
France
Téléphone: 01-46-01-46-50
Lundi au Jeudi de 10h à 19h
Vendredi de 10h à 18h
Fax: 01-46-30-00-65
http://www.sierra.fr
Germany
Havas Interactive
Robert-Bosh-Str. 32
D-63303 Dreieich
Deutschland
Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40
Montag bis Freitag von 9 - 19Uhr
Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35
Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35
http://www.sierra.de
Spain
Havas Interactive
Avenida de Burgos 9
1º-OF2
28036 Madrid
Spain
Teléfono: (01) 383-2623
Lunes a Viernes de 9h30 a 14h y de 15h a 18h30
Fax: (01) 381-2437
Italy
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C) Sierra Warranty & Legal Information
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Sierra's end user license agreement, limited warranty and return policy is set forth in the EULA.txt, found on the CD, and is also available during the install of the product.
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