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- Welcome to the "RollerCoaster Tycoon2" CD-ROM README FILE!
- ***********************************************************
- August 27, 2002
- This file contains helpful information, late-breaking
- news and a description of certain functions which
- were not implemented when the On-Line Help feature
- and manual were created.
- Don't forget to checout www.RollerCoasterTycoon2.com
- I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- II - AUDIO LEVELS
- III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
- V - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
- VI - DISK CAPACITY
- VII - SUPPORT
- VIII - KNOWN ISSUES
- IX - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
- I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- -----------------------
- OS: Windows 98/Me/XP/2K
- Processor: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
- Memory: 64 MB (128 recommended)
- Hard Drive Space: 120 MB free drive space (200MB free recommended)
- CDROM drive: 4x Speed (8x recommended)
- Graphics card: DirectX 8.1 Compliant Video Card with 8 MB RAM
- Sound card: DirectX 8.1 Compliant Sound Card
- DirectX version: 8.1 (Included)
- II - AUDIO LEVELS
- ------------------
- Volume levels have been adjusted optimally for game play.
- Note however, that if you experience offset levels
- adjustments can be made using the windows sound system.
- >From the desktop, select Start / select Programs /select
- Accessories / select Multimedia / select Volume Control.
- III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
- ----------------------------------
- RollerCoaster Tycoon2 requires Microsoft DirectX 8.1
- drivers installed and correctly functioning on your system.
- If you experience difficulty with DirectX 8.1, contact your
- sound or video card manufacturers to obtain their latest drivers.
- IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
- -------------------------
- RollerCoaster Tycoon2 must be played on a video
- card capable of 640x480 screen resolution at a bit depth
- setting of 256 bits. The card and software drivers
- must be DirectX 8.1 compatible. If you experience
- problems or difficulty with graphics, contact your
- card manufacturer for the latest documentation
- and drivers.
- VI - DISK CAPACITY AND SWAPFILE SPACE
- --------------------------------------
- Regardless of your RollerCoaster Tycoon2 installation
- choice it is mandatory that you have at least 120MB free space
- on your hard drive before running the game.
- If disk space is low, you may experience crashing and/or
- graphics drop outs. For best performance, ensure
- that you have at least 120MB free space before
- launching RollerCoaster Tycoon2
- VII - SUPPORT
- --------------
- For additional information, please refer to the
- RollerCoaster Tycoon2 manual.
- VIII - KNOWN ISSUES
- ------------------------------
- The Six Flags tracks cannot be saved or modified. When you view
- one you will notice the save icon will not be enabled.
- If you are experiencing any sound issues, try toggling the
- 'Forced Software Buffer Mixing' option on the game's main options window.
- This option may relieve sound interference.
- When creating a scenario and setting the objective to
- "Number of Guests" there will also be an automatic objective of
- keeping the park rating above a certain number.
- When creating a scenario and setting the objective to
- "# of roller coasters" there will also be an automatic objective
- of keeping the excitement value of the coasters above a
- certain number.
- In the scenario "Six Flags Great Adventure" the number
- of guests is checked at the end of a day. You may see your
- number of guests exceed 3000, and some time pass before the
- objective is completed.
- In the Rainbow Summit scenario, the description of "tall" means
- building above the tree line.
- When demolishing a pre-made ride that includes scenery that scenery will not be removed.
- In Windows XP there may be a small graphical corruption when viewing the dialog boxes.
- If you have a previous version of RollerCoaster Tycoon, do not install RCT2 into the same
- folder. For best results install RCT2 into the default folder.
- IX - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
- ------------------------------
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- READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD USE THIS SOFTWARE
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- Be sure to take a 10- to 15-minute break every hour while playing.
- Repetitive Strain Statement
- CAUTION
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- Regardless of how you feel, you should ALWAYS take a 10- to 15-minute break
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- other content or services of any Web Site is at Your own risk. You
- are strongly encouraged not to give out identity or other personal information
- through chat transmissions.
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- Trademark and Copyright
- -----------------------
- (c) 2002, Infogrames Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved
- Manufactured and marketed by Infogrames, Inc. New York NY
- All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- (c) 2002, Chris Sawyer. All Rights Reserved
- SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. (r), (tm) and (c) 2002.
- Windows and Direct X are either registered trademarks or trademarks
- of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries.
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- or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.
- Special thanks to all the additional Testers!
- -----------------------------------------------
- Paul Duke
- Nick Lazzara
- Tad Pantaleoni
- Shawn He
- Lenny Montone
- Brian Scott
- Craig Adams
- Robb Gagne
- Tim Burpee
- Mike Krapovicky
- Greg Amato
- Shaun Quinn
- Dani Mcdowell
- Roy Husson
- Readme v2.04
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