Rugrats(TM) Adventure Game Version 1.0 ReadMe Windows(R) 95 or Windows 98 August 24, 1998 To help you quickly locate any information you need, here is a list of what is included in this ReadMe. Table of Contents 1. Installation Instructions 2. Troubleshooting 3. How to Contact Technical Support 4. Standard Hardware Requirements 5. 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee 6. Documentation 7. Credits 8. Copyright Information 1. Installation Instructions Windows 95 or Windows 98 To Install * Begin at the Windows desktop. * Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. * The Rugrats Adventure Game startup window will appear. * Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program. If the Rugrats Adventure Game startup window does not appear automatically on screen, you can install the program manually: * Click the Start button on the taskbar and choose Run... * Type D:\SETUP.EXE in the line labeled Open. (If your CD-ROM drive uses a letter other than D, substitute that letter for D.) * Click the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions to install Rugrats Adventure Game. To Play After successfully installing the program, click the Run button at the startup window to start the program. The startup window will usually appear each time the CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. If the Rugrats Adventure Game startup window does not appear automatically on screen: * Begin at the Windows desktop. * Click the Start button, point to Programs, and then Broderbund Software. * Click the Rugrats Adventure Game menu item to start the program. To Remove If you need to remove Rugrats Adventure Game from your computer, begin at the Windows desktop. Click the Start button, point to Programs, and the Broderbund Software. Click the Uninstall Rugrats Adventure Game icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Or, you can begin at the desktop, Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Click the Install/Uninstall tab and select Rugrats Adventure Game from the list of programs. Click the Add/Remove button and then click the Yes button to remove the program. Click OK to clear the screen. 2. Troubleshooting Windows 98 Troubleshooting One item that we have found to be helpful is turning off the Active Desktop option. This often helps programs to perform better. To do this, please follow the steps below: · Begin at the Windows 98 Desktop. · Right-click on the desktop and select Active Desktop from the context menu. · Select the option View as Web Page to remove the check mark. · Return to the program and try running it again. OR · Begin at the Windows 98 Desktop. · Click the Start button, point to Settings, and point to Active Desktop. · Select the option View as Web Page to remove the check mark. · Return to the program and try running it again. We have also noticed that if you are experiencing sound problems such as popping sound, static, or error messages related to sound, you may want to try turning off Sound Acceleration. · Begin at the Windows 98 Desktop. · Click the Start button, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. · Double-click to open the Multimedia control panel. · Check to make sure your sound card is listed here under Preferred sound device. · Click the Audio tab. · Under Playback, click the Advanced Properties button. · Click the Performance tab. · Click the Hardware Acceleration slider and move it to None under Audio playback. · Click OK. · Return to the program and try running it again. Additional Product Information During gameplay you may interrupt movies by either pressing the spacebar or by pressing the Ctrl key plus the Enter key. 3. How to Contact Technical Support If you have worked through these troubleshooting suggestions and still need assistance, you can contact Broderbund Technical Support by using the options listed below. It will be very helpful if you can tell us your computer make and model, and the brand names of both the video card and sound card you are using. If possible, have the computer both positioned near your phone and turned on. Please also be prepared to give us a detailed description of what happens when you try to run the program. You can contact us in any of the following ways: * Internet - Online support is available through our World Wide Web site at http://www.broderbund.com/support * America Online(R) - Use the Keyword: BRODERBUND * Mail - Send your questions to Broderbund Technical Correspondence, P.O. Box 6125, Novato, CA 94948-6125. * Phone - Call us at (415) 382-4740 from Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. 4. Standard Hardware Requirements WINDOWS(R) CD-ROM* Windows 95 or Windows 98 120MHz Pentium(R) or faster 16MB RAM Minimum 50MB hard disk space 4X CD-ROM or faster 640x480 display, 256 colors Video and sound cards compatible with DirectX(R) ** *System Configuration: May require minor adjustments to the configuration of your operating system and/or updates to the hardware component drivers. **If you experience any problems with the installation or compatibility with DirectX on your computer, please consult the hardware manufacturer of your video or sound card for the latest drivers compatible with DirectX. You may also want to check Microsoft's Web page for more information. 5. 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, return the product to Broderbund Software within 90 days of the date of purchase, along with the original sales receipt and the reason for return. Please state whether you would prefer another Broderbund product of equal or lesser value, or a full refund. Dealers, distributors, and their employees are not eligible. Please call Broderbund Customer Support at (415) 382-4745, or return the merchandise to Broderbund Software, P.O. Box 6125, Novato, CA 94948-6125. If you wish to return the product via U.P.S., please send it to Broderbund Software, Attention Customer Support, 755 Southpoint Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94954. The Broderbund 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee also warrants for a period of 90 days that this copy of this product is free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the Software as described in the enclosed user documentation. This policy applies to the initial purchaser only. If you believe you have found any such error or defect in the Software during the 90-day period, call the Broderbund Technical Support Department at (415) 382-4700 from Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time. Broderbund Technical Support personnel will attempt to help you correct or avoid the problem. If any such error or defect cannot be corrected or reasonably avoided, you may inform Broderbund that you would prefer another Broderbund product of equal or lesser value, or a full refund. Restrictions The Software contains copyrighted material, trade secrets, and other proprietary material. In order to protect them, and except as permitted by applicable legislation, you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. You may not modify, network, rent, lease, loan, distribute, or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or in part. You may not electronically transmit the Software from one computer to another or over a network or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time. You are entitled to use this product for your own use, but may not sell or transfer reproductions of the software or manual to other parties in any way, nor rent or lease the product to others without the prior written permission of Broderbund. You may use one copy of the product on a single terminal connected to a single computer. Export Law Assurances You agree and certify that neither the Software nor any other technical data received from Broderbund, nor the direct product thereof, will be exported outside the United States except as authorized and as permitted by the laws and regulations of the United States. If the Software has been rightfully obtained by you outside of the United States, you agree that you will not re-export the Software, nor any other technical data received from Broderbund, nor the direct product thereof, except as permitted by the laws and regulations of the United States, and the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which you obtained the Software. Government End Users If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the United States Government, the following provisions apply. The Government agrees: (i) if the Software are supplied to the Department of Defense (DoD), the Software are classified as "Commercial Computer Software," and the Government is acquiring only "restricted rights" in the Software, and its documentation, as that term is defined in Clause 252.227-7013(c)(1) of the DFARS; and (ii) if the Software are supplied to any unit or agency of the United States Government other than DoD, the Government's rights in the Software, and its documentation, will be as defined in Clause 52.227-19(c)(2) of the FAR or, in the case of NASA, in Clause 18-52.227-86(d) of the NASA Supplement to the FAR. Disclaimer of Warranty You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Software is at your sole risk. Except for the 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, the Software, and related documentation, are provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind, and Broderbund expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Broderbund does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software will meet your requirements, or that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the Software and the fonts will be corrected. Furthermore, Broderbund does not warrant or make representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the Software or related documentation in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. No oral or written information or advice given by Broderbund or a Broderbund authorized representative shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty. Should the Software prove defective, you (and not Broderbund or a Broderbund authorized representative) assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Limitations on Warranty Unauthorized Representations: Broderbund warrants only that for a period of 90 days that the Software will be free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the Software as described in the user documentation. No other advertising, description, or representation, whether made by a Broderbund dealer, distributor, agent, or employee, shall be binding upon Broderbund or shall change the terms of this warranty. No Consequential Damages: Broderbund shall not be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages, even if Broderbund is advised of or aware of the possibility of such damages. This means that Broderbund shall not be responsible or liable for lost profits or revenues, or for damages or costs incurred as a result of loss of time, data, or use of the Software, or from any other cause except the actual cost of the product. In no event shall Broderbund's liability exceed the purchase price of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 6. DOCUMENTATION This product comes with two electronic documents: the User's Manual and the Puzzle Solutions document. To view these documents, you must first install Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader. Please refer to Manual.txt in the Manual directory of the CD-ROM for instructions on installing Adobe Acrobat Reader version 3.01. If Adobe Acrobat Reader has been installed to your system you can access the Manual.PDF via the Rugrats Adventure Game folder in the Broderbund Software folder in the Start Menu. 7. RUGRATS ADVENTURE GAME CD-ROM CREDITS Director: Bridget Erdmann Producer: Liz Stuart Project Mgr./Producer, Nickelodeon: Syma Sambar V.P. Broderbund Kids Studio: Laurie Strand Broderbund Sr. Producer: Dennis Leahy Story & Script: Jon Cooksey and Ali Marie Matheson Storyboards/Story Design: Sarah Fay Krom, Marcelo Souza DESIGN Designers: Bridget Erdmann and Jimbo Everson Design Producer: Philo Northrup Additional Puzzle & Activity Design: Robert Hoffman, Chris Roberts, Dave Grossman,Mandy Crispel, Andy Purviance Additional Writing: Scott Gray and Mark Valenti Additional Script/Schedule Management: Peter Claybour (Multimedia Consulting) ART & ANIMATION Lead Character Animators: Marcelo Souza, Shawn Brownell Animation and Ink Checking Supervisor: Cecelia Laureys Checking and Cleanup: Jennifre Stephenson Saga City Media Production Manager: Martin McNamara Lead Character Animators: Sarah Fay Krom, David Perry, Romil Ilagon, Amy Nuara, Mike Hagan Animation & Cleanup: Eric Head, Mark West, Janessa Lazon, Amy Mar, Mike Bates, Christopher Lagassee, Greg Cutler, Andrew Gouveia, Edward Artinian, Vayshali Kothari, Sean Johnson, Patrick Johnson, James Bettencourt Caged Beagle Productions, Inc. Producer/Lead Animator: Dean Yeagle Animators: Vincent Bell, Bill Railey Assistant Animators: Ed Klein, Bill Peckmann, Ed Cerullo Production Assistant: Jennifer Scarola Fourmi Rouge Producer: Michel Breton Animators/Supervisors: Somboun Souannhaphanh Animators: Jens Hans, Daniel Lacroix, Velislav Kazakov Assistants:Marc Simard, Annie Dubois, Marisol Gagnon, Magnolia Kulea Checker: Denise Dubreuil ADDITIONAL ART & ANIMATION Animators: Kate Peper, John Korellis (Wild Brain) Cleanup: Anna Blomfield Computer Cleanup: Bob King, Anne Seward, Richard Antaki, Jason Fowler Interface Art & Design: Gunnar Proppe Heart of Texas Executive Director: Don Smith Production Manager: Michele Vitale Senior Director/Animator Frank Gabriel Animators: Frank Gabriel, Jeff Foucart, Manuel Carrasco, Deborah Abbott, Jim Battaglia, Eddie Carrasco, Cindy Crowell, Walt Holcombe, Aaron Long, Erica Missey, Jeanette Moreno, Lance Myers, Alan Pickett, David Koppenhaver ENGINEERING Graphics Technicians/Programmers: Robert Hoffman, Chris Roberts Programmers: Jeff Mossberg, Rob Bell System Programmers: Glenn Axworthy, Esteban Ahn Additional Programming: Jon Benton Quicktime Video Production: Scott Aronian SOUND & MUSIC Earwax Productions Music/Sound Design: Barney Jones, Pat Farrell Sound Design/Editing: Tony Hoffer, Jeff Darby, Chris Clanin, Andrew Roth Trombone Effects: Marty Wehner Sound Mixing: Chris Clanin, Tony Hoffer Dialog Recording: Brad Brock (Horta Editorial) Musical Inspiration: Mark & Bob Mothersbaugh Voice Director: Keythe Farley VOICE TALENT Tommy Pickles & Parade Lady: E.G. Daily Chuckie: Christine Cavanaugh Angelica & Alien Queen: Cheryl Chase Phil, Lil & Betty DeVille: Kath Soucie Stu Pickles: Jack Riley Didi Pickles: Melanie Chartoff Grandpa Lou: Joe Alaskey Announcer: Nathan Carlson Alien Glot & Trashman #1: Brian Lohmann Alien Queeg, Trashman 2 & Male Teacher: Roger Clinton Female Teacher: Lynn Milgrim 3D DESIGN & ANIMATION Digital Phenomena Line Producer/Supervising Project Director: Peter Clay Modelers: John Kirby, Walter Grey, Laurel Ruth, Jonah Loop Scott Johnson, Lance Thompson, Dan Hicks, Luis "Lucho" Rivera Texture and Material Design: Kimberlee Brown Technical Directors: Jamie Clay, Karl Raade AUTHORING Authoring Coordinator/Assembler: Al Sinerco Assemblers: Jason Fowler, Phillip Bossant, Jennifre Stephenson Luong Tam Design Tamae Agnoli, Luong Tam, Robert Bott, Joe To, Kate Reed McAllister, Chris Youlden, Hoa Long Tam INKING Cartoonland Kevin Coffey, Donna Mankus & Chuck Speta DIGITAL INK & PAINT Virtual Magic Animation Executive Producer: Andrea Romero Production Manager: Janet Pigott Production Coordinator: Ryan Robertson Production Assistant: Isidro Chavez Technical Director: Rick Moser Assistant Technical Director: Carol Berke Ink and Paint Staff: Billy Mejias, Tony Gonzales, Jon Fulle, Eddie Condes, Josh Cohen, Shannon Roy, Brandon Bloch, Russ Moran, Chad Katona, Mikhail Kirik, Joe Olivares, Matt Shiavone, Tim Yoon, Stephen Manuel, Joe Ireland, Serena Reid, Amie Hawes COLOR DESIGN Bert King (Klasky Csupo, Inc.) Alana Dill (Wax Tadpole Productions) MARKETING Marketing Director: Andrea Scarnecchia Marketing Manager: Les Lifter Assoc. Marketing Communications Manager: Heath Ames CD liner manual written by: Liz Stuart Legal Counsel: Mike Pendergast EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING Beth Diamond, Karen Hudson, Carol Oppenheimer Kid Testers: Leah Boorstein, Jeannie Catmull, Santino Roberts, Hoa Long Tam, Karen Tam, Kevin Tam, Michael Treacy, Katherine Treacy QUALITY ASSURANCE Quality Assurance Lead: Marcus Duerod Testers: Keyki Bavand, Elizabeth Rippe, Ken Piper, Julie Thiel, Margaret Coholan, Jon Dixon, J.P. Aragon, Chad Sellmer Documentation Services: Barbara Patterson, George Marsh, Jessica Warren, Mary Ellen Korman NICKELODEON SOFTWARE Vice President: Tom Ascheim Director: Seth Jacobson Product Manager/Producer: Syma Sambar Project Coordinator: Erika Ortiz Nickelodeon would like to thank: Cricket Benevento, Richard Betz, Tim Blankley, Marjorie Cohn, Sergio Cuan, Armando De Castro, Jeff Dunn, Alice Fradin, Louise Gikow, Albie Hecht, Russell Hicks, Sergei Kuharsky, Lora Lee, Peggy Mansfield, Lisa Marks, Ronda Ann Medina, Brian Mieth, Isabel Miller, Janet Muldoon, Aly Peduto, Julia Pistor, Kyra Reppen, Jen Roseman, Ann Sarnoff, Herb Scannell, Susan Schafer, Andra Shapiro, Tanya Sharrock, Steve Sherman, Maria Sinopoli, Marueen Taxter, William Weil, Jennifer Young KLASKY CSUPO, INC. Owners & Co-Chairs: Gabor Csupo & Arlene Klasky Chief Executive Officer/President: Terry Thoren Director of Marketing and Communications: Steven M. Gold Creative Producer, Rugrats: Paul De Mayer Head Character Designer, Rugrats: Sharon Ross Character Designers, Rugrats: Luis Del Carmen, Nelson Hill Casting Director: Barbara Wright THE PRODUCTION TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Jeff Schon, David Samuelson, Susan Lee-Merrow, Mark Schlichting, Mike Dashow, Kim Dempster, Precilla Williams, Kathleen McKinley, Allan Young, Jeaneen Brandon, Carol Nass, Doug Carlston, Bill McDonagh, Joe Durrett, Alma Rodini, Christopher DiSalvio, Cathy Thom 8. Copyright Information Copyright 1998 Broderbund Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Broderbund and the Broderbund logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. Copyright 1998 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Rugrats, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International, Inc. Rugrats is created by Klasky Csupo, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------- We hope that you enjoy our product. 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