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THE 3DO COMPANY
Cyclone Studios
Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM)
Pre-Release Demo
November 1998
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1) Notes
2) System Requirements
3) Installation
4) Launching the Demo
5) Keyboard Default Controls / Playing the game
6) Story
7) UnInstall
8) Purchasing 3DO Software
9) Contacting Customer Support
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1) Notes
There are a few things you need to know about the Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM)
Pre-Release Demo before you immediately close this document and begin having fun. So
for god's sake, READ ON, man!
Welcome to Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM)! This demo is a pre-release demo build -
you may experience bugs that will not be part of the final build. Please remember this
status as you play through the game and notice any irregularities... You can find the
full version of Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM) at your "favorite PC game retailer"
once it ships.
This is a limited demo that has two levels available for play - a simple training mission,
and a live fire exercise against the Trich. The full version contains:
* 40+ scenarios (29 campaign, 14 quickstart & multiplayer missions)
* Three campaigns
* Full scenario creator/editor
* Full Research and Development system within the campaign to allow for upgrades
to units, new weapons, and new building types
* Full joystick and gamepad controller support
* Up to eight player multiplayer support, three different multiplayer mission
types (standard, deathmatch, racing)
* Play multiplayer for free on MPlayer and HEAT
* CODEX section of game features an on-line glossary of all units
We recommend playing the Training mission before the Demo level. This will help you
become familiar with the controls and weapons.
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2) System Requirements
* Windows« 95/98
* Pentium« 166 (P200 recommended)
* 32MB RAM (48MB recommended)
* 46MB Free Hard Disk Space
* All major sound cards supporting DirectX
* 2MB SVGA DirectX compatible (3Dfx recommended)
* Keyboard, mouse or DirectX supported joystick or gamepad
* DirectX 5.0 or greater
There are two executables to be found in this install package, the software version of
Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM), and the graphics enhanced version built for
Glide-compatible cards. If you have a video card that has the 3Dfx chipset, then your
card is Glide compatible. If you do not (or if you are unsure), best to use the software
version.
For the latest Glide drivers, point your browser to:
http://www.3dfx.com/download/download.html
Also, Uprising 2 requires DirectX 5.0 or later to function. It's that simple.
If you need the latest version of Direct X, you can download it at:
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/download.asp
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3) Installation
In order to run the Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM) Pre-Release Demo, you must have
installed DirectX 5.0 or above on your system. If you do not have DirectX 5.0 or above
you must install it. If you do not have DirectX on your computer, you can visit
Microsoft's website at www.microsoft.com/directx.
Installing Uprising(TM) 2: Lead and Destroy(TM) Pre-Release Demo: Run uprising2demo.exe
and follow the instructions. But then again, if you're reading this, you've already
installed it.
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4) Launching the Demo
Run the game by selecting the 'Start Menu,' 'Programs,' '3DO,' 'Uprising 2 Demo,' and
then 'Uprising 2 Demo.'
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5) Keyboard Default Controls / Playing the game
One of the greatest improvements for Uprising 2(TM): Lead and Destroy(TM) is the ease of
control. We have used the standard first-person shooter keyboard layout as the default
movement keys, ASWD; you can perform the best action at any time as deemed by the Wraith
on-board computer by using the F key; hit SHIFT to enter the point-and-click interface
by which you move a mouse-driven pointer over screen hotspots to call in units or change
weapon types.
Below is the listing of the keys you need to know:
Up/Down/Left/Right Mouse
Weapon 1 LMB
Weapon 2 RMB
Forward W
Back S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Sticky Cursor** Shift
Overhead Map** R
Command Auto-Suggest F
Jump to Citadel C
Speed Jets Space
Change Tank view Tab
Revive Any Key
Pause / Menu** Escape
Change HUD Display Backspace
** When on the overhead map or a pop-up menu, move the mouse to
control the cursor, select an option w/the left mouse button
For a more complete listing of what keys are available for shortcuts or fuller
functionality, please see the OPTIONS portion of the game.
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6) Story
The Imperium has been defeated. Long live the New Alliance. Having overthrown the
Imperium of Man at the end of the first Uprising, you are now the main military force
of the New Alliance, inheritors of the human settlements throughout the galaxy. Turns
out that the main reason the player was able to win last time around is that the Imperium
was fighting a two-front war - one against the rebellion at home, the other against an
alien race known as the "Trich." Now, there's no one to stop them from coming into human
space and devouring our sector of the galaxy.
No one but you.
In Uprising 2 you face mankind's worst nightmare, the Kri'isaaran Horde, as they march
toward Earth. You must first drive them out of human space at the Nova Brunei colony, then
pursue them into the badlands of border space. If you get the chance, you may even get to
go to the Trich home space to crush them where they live...
Good luck.
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7) UnInstall
Uninstall the game by selecting the 'Start Menu,' 'Programs,' '3DO,' 'Uprising 2 Demo,' and
then 'UnInstall Uprising 2 Demo.'
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8) Purchasing 3DO Software
You can order other 3DO software directly from 3DO through our order web page at
http://www.3do.com/direct, or you can call the 3DO Direct line at 800-336-3506 (outside the
United States at 650-261-3227).
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9) Contacting Customer Support
For technical problems or questions:
3DO Customer Support Website:
http://www.3do.com/support (includes an email question form)
Phone:
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, at (650)
261-3454.
Fax number:
(650) 261-3419.
E-mail:
customer-support@3do.com
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Copyright 1998 The 3DO Company. All Rights Reserved. Cyclone Studios, Uprising, Lead and
Destroy, 3DO, and their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
3DO Company in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names
belong to their respective owners. Cyclone Studios is a division of The 3DO Company.