S.W.I.N.E. - v1.4 - 2001.11.29.

Grunt!
We at Fishtank Interactive thank you for purchasing S.W.I.N.E.!

This document contains important information about S.W.I.N.E. that may have been introduced after the manual was printed.  Please read it carefully!

Contents:
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- What's new in version 1.4
- Game hints
- Multiplayer Modes
- Tutorial
- System requirements
- Gamespy
- Technical support
- Legal Information
- Copyright Information

What's new in version 1.4
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- 9 new multiplayer maps.
- Totally rewritten Internet network code requires less bandwith, and provides much better packet loss toleration.
- A leaving player sometimes caused the networking game to fall apart.
- Some levels crashed on load with a KyroII based card.
- Fixed menu music not starting in some cases after returning to the main menu.
- Multiplayer army was saved with wrong name, when game settings changed during purchase.
- Towed vehicles were losing fuel.
- Laying mines now inaudible in fog-of-war.
- Color in game settings room can now be changed in reverse order with right mouse click.
- Changed multiplayer army format. (You cannot load your old ones!)
- Players now start at random positions at multiplayer.
- Added possibility to change network latency during the game ('/' and '*')
- Added new money options to multiplayer game.
- Fixed a lot of soundcard problems.

Game hints:
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- We recommend playing the Rabbit Campaign first, since the difficulty level of the Pig Campaign is only recommended for experienced S.W.I.N.E. players.
- Real-time strategy beginners should start with the tutorial and choose the easy difficulty level (novice mode).
- Experienced swine can start off with the hard difficulty level right away.
- During the first three rabbit missions, you cannot order air support, since you need to free the airfield from the swine.
- With bigger formations, we recommend setting the route by waypoints. For this purpose, click with the right mouse key on the desired waypoints while holding the shift key.

The following multiplayer modes are available:
- Deathmatch (every swine or rabbit for himself)
- Countdown (the person to reach the most points within the time limit wins)
- Domination (flags have to be captured and held for as long as possible; this way you receive additional strategy points to acquire additional units)
- Capture The Flag (the flag must be captured and brought to your base)

Tutorial:
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In the tutorial, the player cannot increase the game speed. So obey the orders of your commander, soldier!

There is only one exception to the rule: The button "Request Unit" has been changed to "Buy Unit". This is the only time where you should not stick to the spoken, but to the displayed text.

System requirements:
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S.W.I.N.E. runs on different hardware and operating systems.

To guarantee proper game operation, please make sure you have the latest drivers for your video and sound card installed.

Minimum system requirements:
Windows 98/2000/Me
DirectX 8.0 or higher
PII Celeron/466MHz
96 MB RAM
32 MB 3D video card
4x CD ROM drive
Sound card

Recommended system requirements:
Windows 98/2000/Me
DirectX 8.0 or higher
PIII/800MHz
192 MB RAM
Geforce2 GTS/Radeon DDR
24x CD ROM drive
DirectSound compatible sound card

Gamespy:
If you have problems with the installation or the registration in Gamespy Arcade, you'll find help on the Gamespy web sites:
http://www.gamespyarcade.com/help/.
Or e-mail Gamespy via the form available under:
http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/contact.shtml.

Technical support:
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Fishtank Interactive does not guarantee full operability of this game on all hardware, however experience and testing have shown that most computers which meet the minimum system requirements will be capable of running the game. However, we greatly appreciate all notes and bug reports.

Fishtank Interactive offers technical support through the S.W.I.N.E. web site, E-mail, and via phone.

If you run have problems with the program, and the information in the manual and Readme file are not sufficient, consult the support area on the S.W.I.N.E web site at http://www.swine-online.com.  Our web site contains up-to-date information on the most common difficulties with our products, and is kept current with the most up-to-date information and patches.

If you are unable to find the information you need on our web site, you can E-mail Fishtank Interactive at support@fishtank-interactive.com.  Please be sure to include the following information:

	Title of Game
	Operating System
	Type of CPU, and speed in MHz
	Amount of RAM
	Sound card type
	Video Card
	CD-ROM
	Mouse type and driver version (if available)

	And a detailed description of the problem you are having.

If you need to talk to someone immediately, you may contact Customer Service at (603) 382 - 0572.  Please have the above information ready when you call.  This will help us answer your question in the shortest possible time.  Customer Service at this number is available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern time.  Note that no hints or codes are available from this line.


Additional information, help and updates are available on our website:
http://www.swine-online.com


Legal Information:
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Limited 90-day Warranty

Fishtank Interactive warrants to the original purchaser of this Fishtank Interactive product that the compact disk on which the software programs is delivered will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase.  If the compact disk is found to be defective within 90 days of original purchase, Fishtank Interactive agrees to replace, free of charge, any product discovered to be defective within such period upon receipt at its factory service center of the product, postage paid, with proof of the date of purchase.  This warranty is limited to the compact disk containing the software program originally provided by Fishtank Interactive, and is not applicable to normal wear and tear.  This shall be void if the defect has arisen through abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.  Any implied warranties applicable to this product, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed.  Fishtank Interactive disclaims all responsibility for incidental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Fishtank Interactive
1 Puzzle Lane
Newton, NH  03858

Copyright Information:
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This software product and the manual are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by Ravensburger Interactive GmbH, and are protected by the copyright laws that pertain to computer software.  You may not copy the software.  You may not loan, sell, rent, lease, sub-license, or otherwise transfer the software (or any copy).  You may not modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer or derive source code from all or any portion of the software or anything incorporated therein or permit or encourage any third party to do so.


Fishtank Interactive is a registered trademark of Ravensburger Interactive Media GmbH. Pentium, Microsoft Windows, Athlon, 3dfx Voodoo, nVidia, SoundBlaster are trademarks of their respective owners.
