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INSTALLATION

* This final version of the game now runs completely from the CD. There
  is no installation needed.
* The first time you run the game you will be asked to install
  DirectX 5. If you already have this installed on your system then
  feel free to select 'Cancel'.
* To install DirectX at a later date, open the 'DirectX' folder on the
  CD and double-clike the 'dxsetup.exe' program.

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SETUP PRGOGAM

* This PC version of EXCALIBUR 2555AD uses a 'Setup' program where you
  can configure the game to run as well as possible on your PC.
* Depending on specification of your computer, not all of the different
  options will be available to you.
* When the game starts for the first time it will automatically select
  the best options for your PC. You should avoid changing these unless
  you really want to...

- 3D MODE -

  * This option allows you to select which 3D mode to run the game in.
    The options are:-

	* FISH 3D 8 BIT : Suitable for all PC users.
	* D3D SOFTWARE  : This will give you better quality graphics,
			  but will only work well on fast MMX 
			  processors.
	* 3DFX MODE     : This provides the highest quality graphics,
			  but is only available to users with 3Dfx
			  accelerator cards.

- LOGIC SPEED -

  * This option changes the Frame Rate Independence. It is designed to
    allow the game to run faster on slower PCs.

	* 1 - 5 : This is the number of logical game cycles for every
		  graphics cycle. The higher the number, the more
		  jerky the game will be.
	* Auto  : This mode will select the best FRI for each room you
		  enter. In theory it should work the best...

- ENHANCED LIGHTING -

  * This feature allows you to change the quality of the in-game
    lighting by changing the sub-division on the polygons. This feature
    should only really be used in high spec machines.

	* Off        : This should be used on most machines.
	* Silly High : This will slow the game down dramatically, but
		       one day machines may be fast enough to use it...

- RESOLUTION -

  * This option determines what resolution the game will run in. Not
    all graphics cards will support all resolutions. As a general rule
    the lower the resolution, the faster the game will run.
  * In 3Dfx MODE the game will only run in 640x480.

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3DFX USERS

* Excalibur 2555AD was written to use the latest version the 3Dfx API -
  'Glide'. You may need to update the drivers for your card before you
  can play Excalibur.
* If you run the 'Setup' program and there is no 3Dfx option in the 
  3D MODE section (and you have a 3Dfx card) try the following:-

	* Open the folder '3DFX' on the root of the CD.
	* Inside it there is a program called 'g24rtvg.exe'.
	* Double-click on this file to update your drivers.

* This program is supplied by 3Dfx Interactive and as such we accept no
  liability for what might happen. It should work fine though...

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SCREEN SIZE

* An additional feature was added to the game at the last minute which
  allows you to resize your screen in the FISH 3D & D3D SOFTWARE modes.
* When you are in game, pressing F5 will shrink the screen. This will
  have the advantage of allowing the game to run much faster.
* Pressing F6 will enlarge the screen again.
* There are a number of known problems with this feature:-

	* The Pause menu may be slightly corrupted.
	* Objects in the Inventory may be shown incorrectly.

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ALT-TAB

* Pressing ALT-TAB during the game to switch to another program may
  cause problems. Both your Energy Bar & Map may become corrupted when
  you return to the game.
* The best solution to this problem is not to press ALT-TAB.
							Don't do it...

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EXTRA FEATURES

* To find out more about this product and any enhancements, keep an eye
  on the following web sites:-

	* www.sir-tech.com
	* www.fishuk.com

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CONTACT DETAILS

* In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with this game
  please contact us at the following address:-

  Technical Support
  Sirtech Software
  P.O. Box 245
  Ogdensburg Business Center
  Ogdensburg, NY 13669

  Tel: (315) 393-6633
  Fax: (315) 393-1525

  Email: tech@sir-tech.com

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