Rival Realms README Digital Integration / Titus This file contains the information which has changed since the manual went to print and the latest troubleshooting information available about Rival Realms. The information in this file supplements the standard game documentation, and updates it only when necessary. -------------------------------------------------------------- U.K. Tech Support: (01276) 678806, between 10AM to 12PM & 2PM to 5PM Mon-Fri Tech Support E-Mail: rival_support@digint.co.uk Internet: http://www.digint.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents I. INSTALLATION, UNINSTALLATION & SETUP II. KNOWN PROBLEMS 1. Preferences not being saved 2. Deleting Troop Libraries -------------------------------------------------------------- I. INSTALLATION, UNINSTALLATION & SETUP During the installation process you will be asked if you wish to Install Microsoft DirectX V5.0. If you select NO only the DirectX Media files will be installed. To uninstall Rival Realms, use the 'Uninstall' shortcut in the Rival Realms Folder on your start menu or the 'Uninstall' option on the Autoplay CD. If you need to re-install Rival Realms you must uninstall first as the installation process does not overwrite existing files. If you wish to keep your saved games make a backup of the SAVES folder in your Rival Realms installation directory (C:\Rival) before uninstalling. Rival Realms requires: * Windows 95 or 98 * Pentium 90 MHz CPU or faster * 16 Mb RAM * 640 x 480 SVGA graphics adapter with 1MB video memory * 2X or faster CD-ROM drive Rival Realms requires the CD be in your computer's CD-ROM drive to play the game. Autoplay Rival Realms is designed for Windows 95 & 98, and features an AutoPlay enabled CD-ROM. Rival Realms' Autoplay menu allows you to install the game, and/or play or uninstall the game (once installed). To exit out of the AutoPlay program at any time, click the 'Close' button. To disable the AutoPlay feature hold down the 'Shift' key on your keyboard while the CD-ROM is being inserted into your CD-ROM drive. DirectX 5 Please ensure that you have installed the latest DirectX 5 or later drivers for your particular accelerator. Check your 3D accelerator vendor's Web site or Technical Support hotline for the latest driver information. II. KNOWN PROBLEMS 1. The following settings are not saved when you exit the game: Fighting Speed Minimap - All or Troops Music - On or Off We hope to place a patch to rectify this oversight on our website shortly. Our Website can be found at:- http://www.digint.co.uk 2. When in the "Hire Troops" and "Save Troops" menus be very careful not to delete the Default Humans, Elves and Greenskins troop Libraries. Also do not delete any of the troops labelled "CUST" as you may need them for later Campaign Missions. If you accidentally delete a default Troop Library or CUST Troop you will need to Uninstall & Re-install Rival Realms as outlined above. Remember to backup any saved games or they will be deleted. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 'Windows 95' and 'Windows 98' are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. 'Pentium' is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.