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Readme.txt for CENTIPEDE tm
Centipede Version 1.1
=========================================================================
This document contains valuable information about running Centipede on your
PC hardware. For more information about gameplay and additional information
please refer to the Centipede Manual that came with this CD.
=========================================================================
1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 95/98
CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed
Memory: 16MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 60MB free Hard Disk Space
Processor: Pentium 133 or Higher
Video: 1 MB SVGA card capable of displaying 256 color,
640x480 resolution*
Sound: Sound card*
DirectX: Requires DirectX version 5.0 compatible drivers
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System: Windows 95/98
CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed
Memory: 32MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 120MB free Hard Disk Space
Processor: Pentium 200 or Higher
Video: 4 MB SVGA card (or greater) D3D compatible video
card recommended*
Sound: Sound card*
3-D Card: 3Dfx or D3D compatible video card recommended*
Modem: 28.8 baud modem or higher (for Internet connection)
Input: Microsoft(r) SideWinder game pad
DirectX: Requires DirectX version 5.0 compatible drivers
* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX 5.0 or higher
=========================================================================
2. INSTALLATION
1. Start Windows(r) 95/98.
2. It is recommended that you close all other applications before installing
Centipede. Make sure that you have enough hard disk space on your hard
drive.
3. Insert the Centipede CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive.
4. If auto-play is enabled, the installation process should begin. If
auto-play is not enabled, double-click on the "My Computer" icon on your
Win95/98 desktop. Next, double-click on your CD-ROM icon to install the
game. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Centipede.
5. You now can run Centipede by choosing from the Windows(r) 95/98 taskbar:
Start\Programs\Hasbro Interactive\Centipede.
6. If you are installing the Centipede D3D patch to version 1.0 of the
game, unzip the patch file into the directory where Centipede was
installed.
Note: You must have the Centipede CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive to play.
=========================================================================
3. SELECT VIDEO MODE
The first time Centipede is installed, it will automatically run the Set
Video Mode program that will prompt you to select your video input device
and resolution.
Because Centipede checks the Direct X status of your video card(s) when this
program is run, if you do not have Direct X 5.0 or higher compatible video
drivers, you may not see your video device listed.
The Select Video Mode program allows you to choose your display device
(i.e. your video card) that you want to use to play Centipede. Only
Direct X 5.0 or higher devices with compatible drivers will be displayed
in the list.
Not all video cards support 3D hardware acceleration. If you are uncertain
about whether your video card has 3D hardware acceleration, please refer to
your card's documentation.
Not all video cards support advanced features such as shadows and fog. If
your card is not capable of doing either of these, the Disable Fog and/or
Disable Shadows options will be ignored.
If you run Centipede and experience problems with either shadows or fog, exit
the program and run the Select Video Mode program and turn these features off.
You can also set your display resolution in the Select Video Mode program.
Selecting lower resolutions may increase frame-rate performance, but may
decrease visual quality. Selecting higher resolutions may increase the visual
quality, but may result in a decreased frame-rate.
ANIMATIONS will ONLY play in resolutions that are 16 bit AND are 640x480 or
greater. Animations will not play at any 32 bit resolution, or any resolution
lower than 640x480.
After the initial installation of Centipede, the Set Video Mode program can
also be run again by choosing Select Video Mode from the Windows(r) 95/98
taskbar:
Start\Programs\Hasbro Interactive\Centipede
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4. DIRECT X
The Centipede CD-ROM requires DirectX 5.0 or higher in order to run. If you
do not have DirectX 5.0 (or higher) installed on your computer, click "Yes"
when asked if you would like to install it during the game installation
procedure.
In most cases Direct X 5.0 will install new video and audio drivers for your
system. If you have not updated your drivers for your video or hardware
recently, we strongly suggest that you update your drivers, regardless of
the Direct X 5.0 recommendations during installation.
Although you may not be prompted for a restart after installing Direct X 5.0,
we strongly recommend that you restart your computer anyway.
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5. DIRECT 3D
Centipede supports Microsoft's Direct3D Hardware API. Direct3D provides good
performance and hardware support on MOST video cards. HOWEVER, you may need
to install the most recent video drivers for you video card to get the best
performance.
For information related to specific video cards, see the VIDEO CARDS section
of this file.
=========================================================================
6. VIDEO CARDS
This section contains information regarding specific 3D video cards. To find
information about the video card in your computer, refer to the 3D chipset your
video card is using.
If you don't know what 3D chipset you 3D video card is using, contact your video
card manufacturer. If you are unsure of who manufactures the 3D video card you
are using, you can obtain that information in Windows(r) by doing the following:
1) Bring up the Control Panel by clicking on Start on the task bar, and
then selecting Settings / Control Panel
2) Double click on the System Icon
3) Click on the Device Manager tab
4) Click on the '+' next to Display Adapters
5) You should now see a manufacturer and model description of your 3D
video card
Some video cards have trouble running in 32 bit mode even though that mode is
reported as available in the Select Video Mode program. If you are
experiencing problems running Centipede in 32 bit mode, we suggest you try
16 bit mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IN DEVELOPING THE DIRECT 3D VERSION OF CENTIPEDE, WE ENCOUNTERED
A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH MANY 3D VIDEO CARD DRIVERS. HAVING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE
DRIVERS FROM YOUR VIDEO CARD MANUFACTURER IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS AND ANY OTHER
DIRECT 3D GAME.
IN MANY CASES, REFERENCE DRIVERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER OF 3D CARD'S CHIPSET MAY
BE NEWER, MORE RELIABLE AND GIVE YOU BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN THE DRIVERS PROVIDED
BY YOUR VIDEO CARD MANUFACTURER.
6.1 3DFX Interactive
Although D3D is supported for 3Dfx video cards, to get the best performance be
sure to use the Glide version of Centipede. This can be selected by running the
Select Video Mode Program.
6.2 3DLabs
- Permedia2
6.3 nVidia
- Riva 128
- Riva 128ZX
- Riva TNT
6.4 Matrox
- G200 Millenium and Mystique
- Matrox MGA-1064 (Millenium II and Mystique)
- Matrox M3D
We have experienced some texture problems with this card.
Make sure you have the most up-to-date drivers from Matrox.
6.5 Intel i740
6.6 S3
- Savage 3D
- Virge VX/DX/GX
If you change video mode resolutions using the Set Video Mode
program, we STRONGLY suggest you reboot your computer after
doing so.
We have experienced problems with the Virge chipsets. If you have
installed the latest drivers and are still experiencing problems, you
may need to run Centipede in software mode.
Some of the Virge boards have difficulties with shadows and/or fog.
You may need to disable these features using the Select Video Mode
program.
6.7 ATI
- Rage Pro AGP 2X
- Rage/Rage II
Some of the Rage boards have difficulties with shadows and/or fog.
You may need to disable these features using the Select Video Mode
program.
There is a known problem with the Rage II PCI card at 512 x 384
32 bit resolution. If this resolution does not work when
selected, try a different resolution.
6.8 Number 9
- Revolution IV
- Revolution 3D
6.9 Rendition
- V2200
6.10 Cirrus Logic
- 546x AGP
There is a known problem with the Cirrus Logic 546x AGP card at
1024 x 768 32 bit resolution. If this resolution does not work
when selected, try a different resolution.
=========================================================================
7. LATEST INFORMATION
* Pg. 7 of the game manual (SELECT A GAME SCREEN) states "You can
select a pre-existing game by scrolling up and down the list of saved
games (ranked top to bottom by high score)...". The list of saved
games is not ranked top to bottom by high score as mentioned. There
is a "High Scores" screen that may be accessed via the NEW GAME
SCREEN within a Single-Player Game.
* If you are experiencing audio or video difficulties, it is suggested
that you check your audio or video manufacture's web site for the latest
drivers available.
* When assigning controls under OPTIONS, Player 2 may use those keys
initially assigned to Player 1. If this happens, Player 1 will need to
reassign his controls (and vice versa).
* Centipede automatically saves player's games after each level is completed.
There is no option to manually save your game. Centipede can store up to
10 saved games at one time. A saved game may be deleted to make room for
new games from within the "Select A Game" screen.
* If you experience poor frame rate, you may reduce the in-game screen size
by pressing "SHIFT -". To increase a reduced screen, press "SHIFT +".
* If, for some reason, you find yourself stuck or unable to complete the
level, you may press "SHIFT F10". This will kill your Shooter where it is
and restart you at the beginning of the section.
* You may use your mouse to scroll up and down through menu choices. You
may also press the left mouse button instead of the ENTER key or the
right mouse button instead of the ESC key.
* Although CENTIPEDE can be played with a 6-button game pad, the keyboard,
and/or the mouse, the preferred method of game play is a combination of
keyboard and mouse.
* Note about 3Dfx Voodoo2 driver problem:
If you have a Voodoo Rush card, it will fail to detect your card the first
time you run the game. Selecting 3Dfx as the video mode and running the
game again will fix this.
* Computers with older Pentium processors with the Pentium divide bug may
show strange results when playing network games with other systems that
do not have this bug.
=========================================================================
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are having technical difficulties with the CENTIPEDE tm CD-ROM game,
please consult the game manual before calling technical support. If you call
technical support, please have the following information available
(and be ready to take notes):
1. The correct name of the game.
2. The type of computer you are running the game on.
3. Exact error message reported (if any).
4. 3D video card, manufacturer, chipset and driver version
For telephone technical support, please call (410) 568-2377. Support
hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time,
Saturday and Sunday, holidays excluded. No game hints will be given
through this number.
You may communicate with our technical support directly from the
Internet or through popular commercial online providers, such as America
Online, Prodigy, and CompuServe. Direct any E-mail questions concerning
the CENTIPEDE CD-ROM game to: HI@hasbro.com
For information on the CENTIPEDE CD-ROM game or any other Hasbro
Interactive product, please visit:
http://www.hasbro-interactive.com
LEGAL NOTICE/LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED LICENSE
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. You may use one copy of the product on a single terminal
connected to a single computer. You may not network the product or
otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the
same time, other than for network and Internet play as described in this
manual.
HASBRO INTERACTIVE'S LIMITED NINETY-DAY WARRANTY
Hasbro Interactive warrants for a period of ninety (90) days following
the original retail purchase of this copy of the CENTIPEDE tm CD-ROM game
that the program is free from substantial errors or defects that will
materially interfere with the operation of the program 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 program
during the warranty period, call Hasbro Interactives' Technical Support
Department at (410) 568-2377, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
12:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (Eastern Time) and 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, holidays excluded. Our technical
personnel will attempt to help you correct any problem that may occur.
If you have a problem resulting from a manufacturing defect in the
CD-ROM, Hasbro Interactive will replace your compact disc with a
corrected version. For problems resulting from your system software or
hardware, Hasbro Interactive will suggest technical solutions to help
you avoid the problem.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
rights, which vary from, state to state.
DISC REPLACEMENT POLICY
If this product fails within ninety (90) days of purchase for any reason
other than accident or misuse, please return the defective disc together
with a dated proof of purchase to Hasbro Interactive Software Consumer
Returns, 1027 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02862, for a free
replacement. This policy applies to the original purchaser only.
LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY
Unauthorized representations: Hasbro Interactive warrants only that the
program will perform as described in the user documentation. No other
advertising, description or representation, whether or not made by a
Hasbro Interactive dealer, distributor, agent or employee, shall be
binding upon Hasbro Interactive or shall change the terms of this
warranty.
Implied warranties limited: EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, HASBRO INTERACTIVE
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCT.
HASBRO INTERACTIVE DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THIS LIMITED EXPRESS
WARRANTY AND IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
No consequential damages: HASBRO INTERACTIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF HASBRO
INTERACTIVE IS ADVISED OF OR AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This means that Hasbro Interactive 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 for the actual cost of this product. In no event shall
Hasbro Interactives' liability exceed the purchase price of this
product. Some states do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you.
Developed by Leaping Lizard Software, Inc.
CENTIPEDE and ATARI are trademarks of and (c) 1999 Atari Interactive, Inc., a
Hasbro affiliate.
(c) 1999 Hasbro Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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