Shrine Circus Tycoon
(c)2004 Activision Value Publishing, Inc.
(c)2004 Reality Flux Technologies
Version 6/2/2004
Readme File
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About This Document:
This document contains last-minute information about the game, including questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. If you have a question, check to see if it is addressed here first:
http://www.activisionvalue.com/
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CONTENTS
I. INSTALLATION AND GETTING STARTED
II. MINIMUM & RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
III. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
IV. CREDITS
V. CONTACTS AND HELP
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I. INSTALLING THE GAME
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Autorun:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Circus Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 10 seconds. The install screen should appear.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the Autorun feature is disabled or does not work properly, please follow one of the manual installation methods below.
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Manual Installation Method One:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Circus Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click on [Start] then click on [RUN].
4. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive (usually "D") followed by a colon (:) and the word "SETUP". Then click the [OK] button. (Example: "D:SETUP")
5. The install screen should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Manual Installation Method Two:
1. Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Please close any other programs that you have running.
2. Place the Circus Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click on the [My Computer] icon from your desktop.
4. Double-click on the CD-ROM icon labeled [Circus Tycoon].
5. Double-click on the [Setup] icon.
6. The install screen should appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Getting Started After Installation:
1. Place the Circus Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click on [Start], then select [Programs].
3. Select Activision Value, Shrine Circus Tycoon, Shrine Circus Tycoon to start the game.
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II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
CPU Speed: 400MHz (500MHz or higher recommended)
Memory: 128MB RAM (256MB or higher recommended)
Video Card: 16MB RAM (32MB or higher recommended)
CD-ROM: 8X
Sound: 16-bit Sound Blaster Compatible
HD Space: 500MB
Keyboard, Mouse
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III. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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WARNING: Please make sure that the program CD is inserted in your CD-ROM drive before launching the game. You can play the game only if the CD is in drive.
DRIVER ISSUES
Make sure you have installed DirectX 9.0b or later on your computer. The latest version of DirectX is included on the program CD in the 'DirectX' folder.
Make sure you have installed the most recent drivers for all your hardware before playing the game. You can find our what type of hardware you have by clicking Start, then Run, and entering the text 'DXDIAG', without the quotation marks. Press OK, and the DirectX Diagnostic Tool should appear. The 'Display' tab will contain the name and manufacturer of your video card - you should be able to find up to date drivers on their website.
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IV. CREDITS
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Reality Flux Technologies Credits
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Producer
Michele Mancuso
Game Designer
Brent Walton
Director of Development
Stephane Durand
Software Engineers
Max Davies
Renaud Boulanger
Art Director
Aleksey Nechytaylo
Artists
Philippe Martins
David Bordeleau
Quality Assurance
Ian Nash
Laura Davies
Original Concept
Daniel Ayoub
Consulting Art Director
Evgeni Tomov
Interns
Frank Presedo
Maxime Gagnon-Dumas
Caitlin Feeley
Sound
Rook Bannon
Portraits and Posters
Maksim Krukovec
Additional Artwork
Angel Founev, NVTech
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Activision Value Credits
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Producer
Donna Johnston
General Manager
Dave Oxford
Production
Vice President of Studios
Patrick Kelly
Executive Producer
Jim Eisenstein
Technology Manager
Chris Arends
Supervisor of Quality Assurance
Jason Lembcke
QA Lead
Rasheem Harris
QA Team
Chad Schilling
Pat Church
Aaron Thompson
Bob Viau
Matt Reese
Joe Springer
La’Narus Brown
Bob Paterson
Nick Flynn
Robert Boxeth
Information Systems
Bob Viau
Sales
Vice President of Sales
Tim Flaherty
Regional Sales Directors
Dan Matschina
Jim Holland
Jennifer Mirabelli Johnson
Trade Marketing Manager
Robbin Livernois
Marketing and Creative Services
Vice Preseident of Marketing and Creative Services
Mark Meadows
Senior Graphic Artist
Trevor Harveaux
Graphic Artist
Sean James
Video and Web Production Manager
Travis Grawey
Legal
Joe Hedges
Brynja Bjarnason
Licensing
Senior Brand and Licensing Manager
Andy Koehler
Director of OEM & Alternative Channels
Brian Johnson
Operations
Senior Vice President
Chad Koehler
Director, Operations and Planning
Mike Groshens
Special Thanks:
Roger J Robinson
Additional Thanks:
Nicole Lindstrom
Chris Owen
Brian Kirkvold
Sean Dunnigan
Anne Beggs
Mike Dalton
Kurt Niederloh
Keri Gross
Andy Spohn
Joe Shelton
Don Borchers
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Voice Talent
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Sound Engineer
Randall Ryan, Hamsterball Studios
Voice Talent: Ringmaster
Johnny George
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V. CONTACTS AND HELP
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If you have trouble with the packaging or other technical problems please contact Activision Value:
Activision Value Publishing
7800 Equitable Drive, Suite 200
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952-918-9500
Email: [email protected]
For more information also visit:
http://www.activisionvalue.com/