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FXLabs Studios Presents...
NETHERWORLD BEYOND TIME I STAND
http://www.netherworld.fxlabs.com
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Thank you for purchasing NETHERWORLD BEYOND TIME I STAND. This README file contains
information which may not be present in the game's manual.
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Table of Contents
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1. Minimum/Recommended Specifications
1.1. PC hardware requirements
2. Known Issues
2.1. Installing video drivers
2.2. Installing sound drivers
2.3. Installing DirectX
2.4. Windows Service Packs and Updates
2.5. PC Known problems
3. Graphics, Performance and Gameplay troubleshooting FAQ
4. Contact Information
5. Other Important websites
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1. Minimum/Recommended specifications
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1.1. PC hardware requirements
PC hardware minimum requirements ========================
Supported OS : Windows XP SP2*
Processor : 2.0+ GHz Single Core Processor
RAM : 512 MB RAM
Video Card : NVIDIA 6200+ Video Card
Sound Card : DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
DirectX : DirectX 9.0c
DVD : 4x DVD-ROM
Hard Drive Space : 3.0 GB
PC hardware recommended requirements ========================
Supported OS : Windows XP SP2*
Processor : 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor
RAM : 2 GB RAM
Video Card : NVIDIA 7800 GTX+ Video Card
Sound Card : DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
DVD : 4x DVD-ROM or faster
Hard Drive Space : 4.0 GB
* Compatible with Windows Vista
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported.
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2. Known Issues
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2.1. Installing video drivers
If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video
drivers for your video card. Links to the most popular video cards manufacturers
are provided below:
Latest ATI Drivers: http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
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2.2. Installing sound drivers
If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers
available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound cards
manufacturers are provided below:
Latest Intel Drivers: http://www.intel.com
Latest Creative Labs Drivers: http://www.creative.com
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2.3. Installing DirectX
NETHERWORLD BEYOND TIME I STAND requires DirectX 9.0c with the latest runtimes
to run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads
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2.4. Windows Service Packs and Updates
NETHERWORLD BEYOND TIME I STAND requires Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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2.5. PC Known issues
- Alt-tab out of the game works but is generally not recommended, especially
during level transition and while video settings changes are being applied.
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3. Graphics, Performance and Gameplay troubleshooting FAQ
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Q: I am not able to play NETHERWORLD BEYOND TIME I STAND in full-screen mode. What can I do ?
A: You can press Alt+Enter to toggle between windowed and full screen mode.
Q: The gameplay is jerky and the framerate is very low.. What can I do?
A: There are several things which may cause the game to run slower than
expected:
1) Some background applications may have a negative impact on the performance
of the game, thus it's preferable to close most of them to leave more
resources for the purpose of the game. For instance virus protection
software may monitor memory and hard drive access thus slowing down your
PC. Also, make sure that your PC is free from viruses and spyware.
2) Install latest graphics card drivers from your graphics card vendors web
page. Graphics card vendors constantly optimize and fix their drivers
thus it's good to keep your graphics card drivers up to date to maximize
your gaming experience.
If you have an nVidia graphics card you can update your drivers here:
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
For ATI/AMD graphics cards update your drivers here:
http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
3) Install the latest DirectX (www.microsoft.com) and drivers for other
peripherals (motherboard, sound card, etc.)
4) Defragment your hard drive to optimize your hard drive performance.
5) Try to find a good balance between quality and performance with graphics
settings (resolution, texture filtering, etc.) to match your needs.
Q: After I complete the game once, and start playing with a new profile or if I
load the first checkpoint of the current profile, I have access to all 4
characters from the first level itself.
A: In order to resolve this issue, please perform the following steps:
1) After you complete the game once, please create a new profile and
quit the game without starting the new game.
2) Please go to the folder where you have installed the game (Default Path:
C:\Program Files\FXLabs\NetherWorldBeyondTimeIStand\System\CircleSpecificInis\COMPLETEGAME)
3) Copy all files from the COMPLETEGAME folder.
4) Paste these files in the System Folder (Default Path:
C:\Program Files\FXLabs\NetherWorldBeyondTimeIStand\System).
5) Now launch the game, select the new profile that you had created and
play the game from the beginning.
Q: When I start playing a new game, I am unable to transform to other characters
using the 'E' key.
A: In order to resolve this issue, please perform the following steps:
1) Please create a new profile and quit the game without starting the new game.
2) Go to the folder where you have installed the game (Default Path:
C:\Program Files\FXLabs\NetherWorldBeyondTimeIStand\System\CircleSpecificInis\COMPLETEGAME)
3) Now launch the game, select the new profile that you had created and play
the game from the beginning.
Q: While playing the game with Shadow selected, I am unable to grapple.
A: Sometimes, while playing the game using Shadow, you will be unable to grapple,
even though the grapple icon is present on the wall. In order to resolve this
issue, we suggest you reload the current checkpoint. Reloading the current
checkpoint will resolve this issue.
Q: The game crashes on minimizing or task switching to another application.
A: The game might crash or stop responding to input after minimizing or task
switching. It is not recommended.
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4. Contact Information
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Contact Us by E-mail:
[email protected]
Before contacting FXLab's Technical Support Department, please browse through
our FAQ listings at our website.
Also please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements,
as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers
do not meet these criteria.
Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the
following information in the e-mail:
Error Information:
- Complete product title
- Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the
problem you're encountering
Hardware Information:
Attach Dxdiag.txt file to the e-mail.
To start the DirectX Diagnostic Tool please perform the following steps:
1) From your Windows "Start" button, select "Run"
2) Type DXDIAG in the "Open:" field and hit Enter.
3) DXDIAG will start, and may display a prompt that begins "Do you want to
allow DxDiag to check if your drivers are digitally signed..." Answer "Yes"
to this query if it appears.
4) A window entitled "DirectX Diagnostic Tool" appears, and in the lower left
corner, a progress meter begins to advance towards the right as DXDIAG collects
information relating to the system's hardware and Windows component configuration.
5) When the progress indicator disappears, hit the "Save All Information" button.
Save this file as DXDIAG.TXT where it can be easily located. By default, DXDIAG
will place this file on the Desktop.
6) Send this text file as an attachment.
Or provide the following hardware information:
- Processor speed and manufacturer
- Amount of RAM
- Operating system
- Video card that you are using and amount of RAM it has
- Maker and speed of your DVD-ROM drive
- Type of sound card you are using
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5. Other Important websites
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Official web site: http://www.fxlabs.com
Latest DirectX Runtime: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads
Latest ATI Drivers: http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html
Latest NVIDIA Drivers: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
Latest Intel Drivers: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Latest Creative Labs Drivers: http://www.creative.com
Latest AMD Drivers: http://www.amd.com/
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