Date: June 6, 1944
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Muzzle Velocity
Version 1.24
"The War in a Box"
by
Digi4Fun Corp.
Copyright Digi4Fun Corp. 1997
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This is not Shareware nor Freeware
If you encounter a problem during install or gameplay
Contact us by E-Mail: Digi4Fun@dial.eunet.ch
Web-Site: http://www.digi4fun.com
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===== Notes =====
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Muzzle Velocity is a war simulation, by its nature
there is a large choice of commands. Start the game
as Sergeant and work your way up to higher ranks as
you get used to all commands. If you stick to this rule
and read the game guide, your effort will be rewarded
through fun and realistic battles.
** To test all features play as General. **
WARNING: If you don't read the inbuilt game guide,
no matter how smart you are the computer will beat
you. READ THE GAME-GUIDE.
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===== Notes when using DOS 6.XX with the DOS Version 1.24 =====
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Installation:
Make sure that you read the comments below before you install
MV. Otherwise the memory settings for MV will be corrupted
and could result in poor performance of the game.
Memory:
To play MV you need at least 12Mb of RAM. However the 3D
part of the game will be faster if you have 16Mb of RAM.
You also need at least 480Kb of DOS memory.
Memory manager:
When using DOS 6.XX you must use HIMEM.SYS in your Config.sys
MV needs XMS memory to work, EMS can't be used.
MV works fine when using QEMM. There are no known problems.
Mouse:
You must have a mouse driver installed for MV to work.
Memory Settings:
Normally MV will determine the memory available during
installation. The following table summarizes the ideal
settings for different memory configurations. Use them
only if encountered problems with the default settings.
YOU MUST however set the smartdrive according to this
table:
RAM Smartdrive EOS.INI Memory Topography
12Mb 512Kb 4450 OFF
16Mb 1024Kb 8034 ON
+24Mb 2048Kb 11000 ON
Use these guidelines for optimal performance. The Topography
option is found in the game options screen of the game.
32bit code:
MV has real 32bit code, unlike most other games.
By definition it needs more memory than the more common
and slower 16bit games. 32bit code was selected because
of the large performance gain.
Joystick support:
MV supports any standard analog joystick. The center system
now works properly.
Old Pentium90:
MV is not affected by the FPU bug encountered on early
versions of the Pentium90.
Compaq:
Some Compaqs use speakers which are integrated into the
keyboard. These machines will not be able to use the sound
engine. You will not have any sound. Also, make sure that
you use a Compaq DOS, MV will not run on a Compaq using MS
DOS.
Matrox Millenium:
If you use such a device on a non Win95 machine, its VESA
modus will not work. You must install Win95 to make your
Millenium work right.
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===== Notes when using Windows95 with the DOS Version 1.24 =====
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Installation:
You must install MV using Windows95 real DOS mode. Make sure
that you read the comments below before you install MV. Otherwise
the memory settings for MV will be corrupted and could result
in poor performance of the game.
Memory:
To play MV under Windows 95 without booting into real DOS
mode you need al least 24Mb of RAM. Under Windows95 real DOS
you need at least 12Mb of RAM. However the 3D part of the game
will be faster if you have 16Mb of RAM.
WIN95 DOS:
You must make sure that the CD-ROM and mouse are available
when you boot your machine under DOS mode. Refer to your
operating system manuals for further instructions.
Memory Settings:
Normally MV will determine the memory available during
installation. The following table summarizes the ideal
settings for different memory configurations. Use them
only if encountered problems with the default settings.
YOU MUST however set the smartdrive according to this
table:
RAM Smartdrive EOS.INI Memory Topography
12Mb 512Kb 4450 OFF
16Mb 1024Kb 8034 ON
+24Mb 2048Kb 11000 ON
Use these guidelines for optimal performance. The Topography
option is found in the game options screen of the game.
32bit code:
MV has 32bit code, unlike most other games.
By definition it needs more memory than the more common
and slower 16bit games. 32bit code was selected because
of the large performance gain.
Joystick support:
MV supports any standard analog joystick. The center system
now works properly.
Old Pentium90:
MV is not affected by the FPU bug encountered on early
versions of the Pentium90.
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===== Questions & Answers =====
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Q: Can't read the CD.
A: Make sure that the required DOS drivers for the CD-ROM have been loaded.
Q: I use a fast AMD or Cyrix chip, but the game will not start.
A: MV needs at least a 486 to run. Some AMD or Cyrix chips are only
386 compatible.
Q: Why are the colors so dark:
A: MV was developed using Trinitron screens. This means that
colors were adapted for such screens. Your screen might be old,
or have poor colors. Use the Gama correction in the Setup to
get better colors. Sometimes, the problem comes from your
Graphics adapter. Did you set it up to match your Screen
Refresh rates? If not, the colors could be too dark!
The ATI Mach64 and other GA have a setup software delivered
with them. Make sure you set them up correctly and under DOS
even for PC's with Win95 ( ATI and many others ) as Windows
will only init the Windows modes.
Q: I have a fast Pentium, but the frame rate is too slow to play.
A: You have a slow Graphics adapter. Following adapters work well
with MV:
ATI Mach 64 ( ALL )
Matrox Millenium or Mystique
Elsa Winner 1000
or any fast graphics adapter.
Q: I can't start the Vesa modus of the Graphics adapter.
A: Install UNIVBE, you find it on this CD-ROM.
Get an updated Vesa driver for your card from your dealer.
You can also search the web for the newest FREE TRIAL "univbe" driver.
Q: I use a RAM card, but the software won't start.
A: You must have real RAM.
Q: I use OS2 or OS2 Warp, but the software will not run under its DOS mode.
A: We never said it would, this is for DOS and Windows95 DOS only.
Q: I have two CD-ROM drives, and after installation MV can't find
the CD-ROM.
A: Make sure that you play from the same drive you used during
installation. If you changed your CD-ROM name ( F: G: etc. )
install MV again.
Q: I have a Win95 machine with 24Mb RAM and I installed using
a Win95 DOS box. The game won't start when I try to play from
real DOS, it tells me it can't find the CD-ROM.
A: Make sure that the CD-ROM's drive letter is the same as in the
mode you play.
Q: Muzzle Velocity will not install on my system, or after it
installed it does not run at any proper speed. I get "Compressing
Memory" all the time.
A: Make sure that you have at least 12Mb of RAM and that your
smartdrive is set according to the section 'Memory Settings'.
You must also make sure that the memory is set right in the
EOS.INI file.
Q: I have 32Mb of RAM, can I use RAM above 16Mb.
A: YES, if you play under DOS. Edit EOS.INI and set the Memory to 11000
or higher. This will result in a substantial performance gain.
Q: What is the EOS.INI file.
A: It is the configuration file of MV and Setup. You find it
in the directory you installed MV in.
Q: When I try to configure my sound card under a Windows95 DOS box
it just doesn't work.
A: Try booting to Win95 real DOS mode. Also you must know the actual
settings of your sound card as Win95 tends to give information that
does not always reflect the real settings of your sound card.
Q: When I use the settings recommended by 'muzzle.exe' the software
doesn't start and I get driver failure messages.
A: You must deduct from the recommended memory setting 1Mb.
Q: Why are the keyboard commands so weird in 3D.
A: Because we find them cool this way, but we also added a keyboard
layout config file under the directory DATA "3dkey.cfg". Reconfigure
your keyboard as you like it, using a txt file editor. You will find
out how in the file! Make a backup of it, to be sure before you start.
Q: I get the following error message under Windows 95:
runtime error R6008
- not enough space for arguments
A: This problem occurs seldomly and usually never twice in a row. Just try
to start 'Muzzle Velocity' again.
Q: The game crashes after a few minutes, even so all the settings are OK.
A: Very often the problem comes from your mouse driver. Look for a different
mouse driver on the WWW. An extensive list of links to DOS drivers can be
found on our website (http://www.digi4fun.com).
Q: I have an advanced joystick, but I can't calibrate it.
A: The game was designed to use regular analog joysticks. Try using
a different joystick.
