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Lucas Learning Ltd.
Star Wars DroidWorks
Version 1.0 UK
3/2/99
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Thank you for purchasing Star Wars DroidWorks. We recommend
that you read this file to get the most up-to-date information
about installing, running, and maximising the performance of
DroidWorks.
For additional information and in-depth technical documentation
about specific hardware, we recommend reading the Online
Troubleshooting Guide which can be accessed by clicking on
README & TROUBLESHOOTING on the DroidWorks launcher
(double-click LAUNCHER.EXE on the CD-ROM). Also, for the very
latest updates related to DroidWorks, be sure to check the
Lucas Learning Website at www.lucaslearning.com or www.ubisoft.co.uk.
Contents of the README file:
1) General Information
a) Welcome to Lucas Learning Ltd.
b) Keyboard Commands and How to Control Your Droid
c) CD-ROM Safety Tips
d) Installing and Uninstalling
e) Laptop Systems
f) Task Switching
g) Game Crash Issues
h) Pausing the Game
i) Connecting to the Internet
j) OEM Features on Brand Name Machines
2) Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Desktop
a) Active Desktop
3) Gameplay Issues
a) Game Speed/Resolution Issues
b) Skipping Cutscenes or Dialog
c) Improving Performance
4) Control Issues
a) Keyboard Issues
b) Mouse Issues
c) Sound Issues
5) How to Contact Ubi Soft Entertainment Ltd.
a) Hints
b) Technical Support
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1) General Information
a) Welcome to Lucas Learning Ltd.
* A Message from George Lucas, Creative Director of
Lucas Learning Ltd.
Many years ago as a filmmaker I developed an interest in
interactive technologies. As I began to work with them,
I realised that they had great potential for opening up new
kinds of learning experiences for young people. They
offered an alternative to some of the traditional approaches
to education that did not work for me as a youth. As a
result, for over 15 years I've been committed to finding
ways to capture kids' natural interest in learning and
engage them more actively and productively in the learning
process. Lucas Learning reflects my own passion for
learning as it creates products like this one. DroidWorks
explores rich content in an immersive and entertaining
environment as it engages the player in constructing
droids and then trying them out in challenging environ-
ments. I hope you enjoy the experience and that it will
contribute to your own lifetime of learning.
-George Lucas
* Lucas Learning's Mission
To unlock the potential of the individual by creating
"uncommon learning experiences" through high-quality
software.
b) Keyboard Commands and How to Control Your Droid
* To see the keyboard commands while playing a mission,
double-click on the ? button.
UP ARROW run forward (double power consumed)
DOWN ARROW walk backward
SHIFT UP ARROW walk forward
SHIFT DN ARROW walk backward slowly
LEFT ARROW rotate left
RIGHT ARROW rotate right
ALT LEFT ARROW step left (multiped only)
ALT RIGHT ARROW step right (multiped only)
R or S use right arm to grab, push, etc.
L or A use left arm to grab, push, etc.
X jump (multiped only)
H turn special head attribute on/off
SPACEBAR talk to other characters
PAGE UP or E look up
PAGE DN or C look down
HOME or D look straight ahead
V + Mouse look around (hold down V and move mouse)
F11 adjust screen brightness
F12 save screen shot
+ or - adjust screen size
ESC skip a movie or dialogue
PAUSE or P pause the game during a mission
* Alternatively, you may use the number keypad (on the right
of your keyboard) to move your droid:
8 run forward (double power consumed)
2 walk backward
SHIFT 8 walk forward
SHIFT 2 walk backward slowly
4 rotate left
6 rotate right
1 step left (multiped only)
3 step right (multiped only)
9 use right arm to grab, push, etc.
7 use left arm to grab, push, etc.
+ jump (multiped only)
* turn special head attribute on/off
0 talk to other characters
5 look straight ahead
c) CD-ROM Safety Tips
* We do not recommend ejecting your DroidWorks CD while
the game is running. Exit out of the game before
ejecting the CD from the drive.
* We have found that some computers with Windows 95 OSR2
and certain CD-ROM drives may bring up a Windows con-
firmation box if you try to eject the DroidWorks CD.
This box is not visible when in the game. If you
try to eject the CD-ROM while DroidWorks is
running and it doesn't open, press ENTER on your key-
board to confirm the unseen Windows message. This
should allow you to continue normally.
d) Installing and Uninstalling
* Please make sure you have enough free space on your
hard drive in order to play DroidWorks.
We have found that if you have less than 20 MB of
free space on your hard drive after installing, you
may not be able to start the game.
* See the Online Troubleshooting Guide for more infor-
mation regarding hard disk space requirements.
* You may uninstall DroidWorks by selecting the
"Uninstall Star Wars DroidWorks" shortcut from your
Start menu, or by clicking on the Uninstall DroidWorks
button in the DroidWorks launcher. Then follow the
instructions to remove the game from your machine.
* NOTE: If you run the uninstaller from the
shortcut in the Start menu, it will not remove your
player files. The uninstaller will notify you of the
locations of any files still on your hard drive, and
you may delete them manually.
e) Laptop Systems
* While DroidWorks should work fine, it has not been
tested 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 config-
uration. 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.
f) Task Switching (or ALT+TAB)
* If you need to return to your desktop while playing
DroidWorks, please use the ALT + TAB combination to
task switch.
g) Game Crash Issues
* If the game unexpectedly freezes up, returns you to
your desktop, or if you experience any other severe
problems, you should try to properly exit Windows
and reboot your computer. (As a rule, you should
never turn off your computer while the hard drive is
active.) This will help to prevent possible problems
related to the error that you have experienced.
* If you end up at a black screen or the screen appears
frozen, please press ESC, SPACEBAR, or ENTER before
trying anything else.
* If your screen remains black for an extended period
of time, restart your computer.
h) Pausing the Game
* To pause the game during play, press the PAUSE|BREAK
key. The game will display a dialogue box while it is
paused.
i) Connecting to the Internet
* In the InDex section of DroidWorks, there is a button
which connects you to our web site. This feature will
not work unless you are already connected to an
Internet service provider (ISP) or have your browser
configured to connect to the Internet as necessary.
* A note about the Internet:
The InDex gives you the option to connect to the
Internet for further exploration on related topics.
You need to have an Internet account already set up
and functioning correctly. Clicking the Internet
button in the InDex launches your default browser,
which activates your modem and connects you to the
DroidWorks InDex page on the Lucas Learning web site.
Because of the nature of the Internet, you are not
confined to our web site alone, but you are free to
go anywhere on the Internet you are normally able to
go. If your browser has restricted access protection,
such as AOL, Net Nanny, or Cyber Patrol, the InDex
still honours that protection. If you wish to restrict
Internet access altogether, almost all modem programs
(including the one built into Windows 95) have password
protection that can block Internet access whether you're
dialing from your browser or dialing from the InDex. In
summary, the InDex does not give you access to the
Internet beyond what you already have. It simply makes
use of your current setup.
* If you would like to disable the InDex's Internet feature
all together, you may do so from within the INSTALL program.
Warning: once disabled, you will need to reinstall
DroidWorks to enable the feature again.
* Disclaimer: While Lucas Learning and Ubi Soft Entertainment
takes responsibility for the materials on our own web site,
we have no control over where the user goes from this site
and cannot take responsibility for the contents of other
sites, even if links are provided to other sites from
Lucas Learning's site.
* After connecting to the Lucas Learning web site, you must click on
the DroidWorks button on the task bar to return to
the game.
j) OEM Features on Brand Name Machines
* Many brand name computers come with a variety of features
provided by the manufacturer, including special buttons
on the keyboard or special functions assigned to buttons
common to all keyboards. For example, on one machine we
tested with the PAUSE key did not work within the game
because the PC's manufacturer had assigned that key to
bring up a special menu on the desktop. In general, we
recommend that you do not use the special "bells and
whistles" your machine came with while playing DroidWorks.
2) Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Desktop
a) Active Desktop
* If you are using Internet Explorer 4.0, we recommend that
you disable Active Desktop before playing DroidWorks as
it uses memory and resources that the program may need.
3) Gameplay Issues
a) Game Speed/Resolution Issues
* A slow frame rate has been shown to affect gameplay
in DroidWorks. On computers with slow frame rates,
you may have difficulty controlling your droid, and
other characters may be unable to move. Adjust the
screen to a smaller size to increase your frame rate
using the + or - keys or the slider on the right
side of the screen.
b) Skipping Cutscenes or Dialogue
* To skip cutscenes or dialogue, press the ESC key.
c) Improving Performance
* The easiest way to improve DroidWorks' performance,
especially on slower machines, is to increase your
install size. To do so, uninstall the game, then
reinstall and choose the 'custom' option. You will
the be prompted to specify your new install size.
* NOTE: The minimum install size may result in
performance and gameplay problems on some
machines. We do not recommend using the minimum
install size on low-end machines.
4) Control Issues
* DroidWorks supports only the keyboard for controlling
droids in the missions.
a) Keyboard Issues
* It is recommended that you avoid using the Windows 95
key (the key with the flying window logo, usually
located between ALT and CTRL) while playing DroidWorks.
b) Mouse Issues
* DroidWorks does not support the mouse as a controller
for droid movement. The mouse is used to access
interface controls (such as the inventory) in the
missions.
* You may use your mouse to look around while in the
missions by holding down the 'V' key while moving
your mouse around.
c) Joystick Issues
* Joysticks are not supported.
d) Sound Issues
* If you find that the music in missions is too loud or
too quiet and you are unable to change the volume
through the DroidWorks options menu, then you may
adjust these levels using the Windows Volume Control
icon. Use the ALT + TAB keys to go to the desktop,
then double-click on the speaker icon in the corner
of the taskbar and adjust volumes as desired.
5) How to Contact Ubi Soft Entertainment Ltd.
* Please see the Troubleshooting Guide on the CD for late-breaking news
and help.
* Ubi Soft Entertainment has set up a variety of services to provide
you with information about our latest games, hints and
gameplay assistance, and technical support.
a) Hints
Hints will be provided at regular interviews on the Ubi Soft web site.
Visit us at www.ubisoft.co.uk
b) Technical Support
* Where to Find Us Online
Visit the Ubi Soft web site at www.ubisoft.co.uk for the latest
information and updates on our products. From there, you will have the
option to receive online technical support through the
Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi page or browse technical documents,
* Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi...
We are proud to feature the Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi... page,
which is available in the Technical Support section of the
Lucas Learning web site at www.lucaslearning.com. Here,
Obi-Wan offers interactive solutions to technical issues
based on information you provide. Obi-Wan offers
technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
* Technical Support Phone Number
This number is for technical assistance only. Hints will
not be given out over the Technical Support line. Also,
when contacting us, please be sure to specify which type of
computer (IBM-PC or Macintosh) you are using.
If you need technical assistance, please don't hesitate to
contact us after reading the Troubleshooting Guide and the
ReadMe.txt file. For your convenience, if you cannot get
through to a representative by phone and you have access to
a fax machine or any of our online areas, please consider
contacting us through one of these alternate means.
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 version of Windows, 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 the Internet). If your computer is a Macintosh,
please be sure to note the specific model number of your
system, and the version of the MacOS you are using. Also,
make sure to include the title and version of the game, and a
detailed description of the problem.
You can reach our Technical Support department by calling
0181-944-9000. We are available to help you Monday-Friday
from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Greenwich Mean Time).
* Technical Support Fax
For your convenience, we also offer the option of faxing your
technical questions to 0181-944-9300. Please be sure to include
all the information about your computer and problem, as requested
above.
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
Ubi Soft Entertainment Ltd.
Vantage House
1 Weir Road
Wimbledon
London
SW19 8UX
Attn: Product Support
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© Lucas Learning Ltd. and its licensors.
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters
and events portrayed in this game are fictional.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead,
or actual events, is purely coincidental.
No droids were harmed in the making of this product.
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