Earth 2140 - Patch 1.71

Voici la description des mises à jour et corrections de bugs du patch 1.71 pour Earth 2140 :

EARTH 2140 (TM) README.TXT
January 29, 1998
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EARTH 2140 VERSION HISTORY
==========================

1.71 Addressed Network and Serial/Modem issues.

1.50 Original U.S. Release

PATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
===============================

1. Using Winzip or PKUNZIP, extract the contents of the .ZIP file to the directory where Earth 2140 is located.

2. When it asks if you would like to overwrite existing files, select "yes"

3. That's it, you're done. Run the game as normal.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
===================

Earth 2140 requires the following minimum system configuration:

- Pentium 90
- 16 megabytes RAM.
- 100% Microsoft Compatible Mouse
- 30 megabytes (minimum) free hard disk space.
- 1 Meg VESA Compliant SVGA Card Required.
- 100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card.
- DOS 6.22 or Windows 95.
- Double speed CD-ROM.

INSTALLATION:
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DOS:
====
1. Change to your CD-ROM drive by typing D:
(assuming D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive)

2. Type 'Install' and hit enter to begin installation.

3. To run the game type "CD INTRPLAY\EARTH" and press the enter key,
Then type "EARTH640" to run in 640x480 resolution or "EARTH800" to
run the game in 800x600 resolution.

WINDOWS95:
==========

1. If you have autorun enabled, place the cd into your Cd-rom drive and
close the tray. Follow the on screen instructions.

WINDOWS95 WITHOUT AUTORUN:
==========================

1. Double Click on 'My Computer', and then double
click on the icon for your CD-ROM drive. (usually D:)

2. Double click on the file named 'Install' to begin
installation.

3. To run the game double click on the folder "INTRPLAY" (located at the
root of your C drive), then double click on the folder "EARTH". Inside
that folder double click on "EARTH640" to run in 640x480 resolution or
"EARTH800" to run the game in 800x600 resolution.

GAME CONTROLS
=============

Mouse: Left Button- This button is primarily used to select a
soldier/vehicle or group of soldiers/ vehicles by clicking
and dragging over them, and attacking the enemy with
selected objects. To attack, move the cursor over an enemy
object. The cursor will change from green to red crosshairs.
Click on the enemy and all of your selected soldiers/vehicles
will attack.This button is also used to initiate building of
bases, mines, research centers, ect.

Right Button- This button is used to deselect selected soldiers/vehicles,
and to call up a status/command menu. To call up the menu,
click on a soldier/vehicle.

Function Keys: F1- Screen Shot
F2- Save Game Menu
F3- Load Game Menu

Ctrl+1,2,3 or 4 - You can create groups of soldiers/vehicles by pressing
the Control
Ctrl+5,6,7 or 8 - key and any number between 1 and 8. To select one of these
units after you have created it, simply press the
corresponding number. Example- group three is a regiment of
tanks. You already selected them all and pressed Ctrl+3
to group them, so now to select them, just press the 3 key.
You can have up to eight different groups total.

P- Pause
R- Reinforcements
S- Stay (group)
A- Attack
E- Escort
M- Move
X- Scatter
Z- Select all troops
and vehicles in view.
S- Switch between mine/fence in miners.

ALT+1-Buildings Control
ALT+2-Unit Control
ALT+3-Strategy Control
ALT+4-Game Control

Up Arrow- Scroll up Right Arrow- Scroll right
Down Arrow- Scroll down Left Arrow- Scroll left

TROUBLESHOOTING
===============

If you are experiencing graphic glitches with any Matrox video card, be sure
to download the latest drivers from Matrox.

If you are playing Earth 2140 with a Cyrix processor under Windows95,
you will experience best performance playing in Dos mode.

Some Windows 95 systems with 16MB may run into problems with Earth 2140 reporting
them having low system memory, if you keep seeing this error message, do the
following:

1. Click on the Start menu button and click on the Settings selection.
Then click on Taskbar.

2. Click on the Start Menu Programs tab, then click on the Advanced button.

3. This will bring up Explorer. Double click on the Programs folder and
then double click on the Earth 2140 folder. Right click on the Earth
640x480 shortcut then left click on Properties.

4. Click on the Memory tab. Change the Initial Environment from Auto to
maximum allowed which should be 4096. If you have Expanded (EMS) memory,
change it from Auto to maximum, which should be 16384. If you don't have
Expanded (EMS) memory, then leave this alone. Next, change Extended (XMS)
memory from Auto to 16384. Then change MS-DOS Protected Mode (DPMI) memory
from Auto to 16384.

5. Click on the Apply button. Then click on the OK button. You're done!

6. Repeat the above process for the Earth 800x600 shortcut.

If you are using a Vibra 16 sound card, we recommend you set your configuration
manually during the sound card setup stage of install.

======================================================================

Interplay Customer Service

Telephone: (714) 553-6678
Technical support is available 24 Hours a day through the use of our automated system.
Live representatives are available during normal business hours only.

Fax: (714) 252-2820
Attn: Customer Service

Internet E-Mail: support@interplay.com

World Wide Web: http://www.interplay.com

BBS: Telnet to bbs.interplay.com

BBS Modem Phone Number: (714) 252-2822

America Online: E-mail IPTECH

FTP Site: ftp.interplay.com or ftp1.interplay.com

Mail: Interplay Customer Service
16815 Von Karman
Irvine, CA 92606

For Customer Service within the UK and Europe:
----------------------------------------------
Write to: Customer Support
Interplay Productions, Ltd.
Harleyford Manor
Harleyford
Henley Road
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2DX
ENGLAND

tel: +44 (0) 1628 423723
Fax: +44 (0) 1628 487752

Email: Europe@interplay.com

Limited Warranty
----------------
If within the first ninety days of purchase you have any problems with
the product please return it to the retailer.

After ninety (90) days , you may return the software program to
Interplay Productions, provided the fault is not due to normal wear
and tear and Interplay will mail a replacement to you.

To receive a replacement you should enclose the defective medium
(including the original product label) in protective packaging
accompanied by:

1) A cheque or postal order for £10 sterling (to cover postage and
packaging).

2) A brief statement describing the defect.

3) The original receipt or address of the retailer

4) Your return address

Registered mail is recommended for returns.

Please send to:
Warranty Replacements, Interplay Productions Ltd., Harleyford Manor,
Harleyford, Henley Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2DX, ENGLAND

Interplay Credits:
==================

Producer:
Chip Bumgardner

Division Head:
Ali Atabek

Assistant Division Head:
Dave Simon

Director of Quality Assurance:
Chad Allison

QA Managers:
Steve Victory
Colin Totman

Lead Testers:
Frank Wesolek
Erick Lujan

Testers:
Rob Nichols
Doug Finch
Rob Giampa
Anthony Taylor
Bill Delk
Donnie Cornwell
Scot Humphreys
Jeremy Ray
Rene Hakiki
Michael Wood
Mark McCarty
Joshua Walters

I.S. Manager:
Frank Pimentel

I.S. Technicians:
Bill Delk
Chris Peak

Director of Compatability:
Phuong Nguyen

Compatability Technicians:
Dan Forsyth
Derek Gibbs
John Parker
Aaron Oliaz
Marc Duran

Full Product Software Use Limitations and Limited License

SOFTWARE USE LIMITATIONS AND LIMITED LICENSE

General Product License. This copy of EARTH2140 is intended solely for your
personal noncommercial home entertainment use. You may not decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the Software, except as permitted by law.
Interplay Productions and Topware retains all rights, title and interest in the
Software including all intellectual property rights embodied therein and
derivatives thereof. The Software, including, without limitation, all code,
data structures, characters, images, sounds, text, screens, game play,
derivative works and all other elements of the Software may not be copied,
resold, rented, leased, distributed (electronically or otherwise), used on
pay-per-play, coin-op or other for-charge basis, or for any commercial
purpose. Any permissions granted herein are provided on a temporary basis
and can be withdrawn by Interplay Productions at any time. All rights not
expressly granted are reserved.

Modem and Network Play. If the Software contains modem or network play,
you may play the Software via modem transmission with another person or
persons directly without transmission through a third party service or
indirectly through a third party service only if such service is an
authorized licensee of Interplay. For the purposes of this license, a
third party service refers to any third party service which provides a
connection between two or more users of the Software, manages, organizes,
or facilitates game play, translates protocols, or otherwise provides a
service which commercially exploits the Software, but does not include a
third party service which merely provides a telephonic connection (and
nothing more) for modem or network play. Authorized licensee services are
listed on the Interplay Productions World Wide Web Site located at
http://www.interplay.com. This limited right to transmit the Software
expressly excludes any transmission of the Software or any data streams
thereof on a commercial basis, including, without limitation, transmitting
the Software by way of a commercial service (excepting those specific commercial
services licensed by Interplay) which translates the protocols or manages
or organizes game play sessions. If you would like information about obtaining
a pay-for-play or commercial license to the Software, please call Interplay
Productions in the US at +(714) 553-6655.

Acceptance of License Terms. By acquiring and retaining this Software, you
assent to the terms and restrictions of this limited license. If you do not
accept the terms of this limited license, you must return the Software together
with all packaging, manuals and other material contained therein to the store
where you acquired the Software for a full refund.

Acceptance of License Terms.

By acquiring and retaining this Software, you assent to the terms and restrictions of
this limited license. If you do not accept the terms of this limited license, you must
return the Software together with all packaging, manuals and other material contained
therein to the store where you acquired the Software for a full refund.

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