------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" Readme.txt Updated October 6, 1999 Hasbro Interactive CONTENTS: Minimum System Requirements Additions and Changes to the Manual Important Information to Read Before Calling Tech Support Troubleshooting Data Technical Support Information License Agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System: Windows 95/98 CD-ROM Drive: 6X Speed Memory: 16 MB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 MB free Hard Disk Space (Minimum Install) Processor: Pentium 133 or Higher Video: Windows 95 compatible SVGA card capable of displaying 16-bit color at 640x480 resolution, with at least 2 Meg Video RAM Sound: Windows 95 compatible sound card DirectX: Requires DirectX version 6.1 compatible drivers (Included on the CD) RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System: Windows 98 CD-ROM Drive: 8X Speed Memory: 48 MB RAM Hard Disk Space: 360 MB free Hard Disk Space (Full Install) Processor: Pentium 300 or Higher Video: Windows 95 compatible SVGA card capable of displaying 16-bit color, 640x480 resolution, with at least 4 Meg Video RAM Sound: Windows 95 compatible sound card Misc: 56 kps modem or higher (for Internet play) DirectX: The most recent DirectX version 6.1 compatible drivers for your hardware. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE MANUAL HOTKEYS: Hotkeys were added to make the game quicker and easier to play. Global Keys: (Work in All Games) B- Bet M- Bet Max ?- Brings up the "Help Tip Boxes" O- Brings up the "Options Screen" P- Brings up "Paytable" - Opens "Chat" in Multiplayer - Opens "Chat" in Multiplayer - Cash Out - Brings up the stats screen Poker: D- Deal 1,2,3,4,5- Toggle hold for card position from left to right Carnival Poker: 1,2,3,4,5- Place card in position from left to right Keep Dealin' Poker: 1,2,3- Select specific sign from left to right 4- Will select "More" if there are more than three possible winning combinations Pick 5 Poker: 1,2- Pick specific card Black Jack (Regular and Side Action 21): H- Hit S- Stand D- Double T- Split Y- Play +- Bet +1 -- Bet -1 C- Clear all bets B- Adds 10 to the currently selected bet M- Sets the currently selected bet to 99 (the max bet) NEW FEATURES: The "Animation Off" feature has been replaced with a "Speed Play" option. This option affects several of the poker games, making gameplay quicker. ADVANCED GAMBLING STRATEGY GUIDE: An advanced gambling strategy guide is automatically installed with the program and can be accessed through the Start Menu. This will contain many tips and advanced strategies for playing many of the games, including expected value tables, and tips straight from Howard Marks himself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BEFORE CALLING TECH SUPPORT "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" requires DirectX 6 to be installed on your computer to run properly. If you do not have DirectX 6 installed, you can install it during setup, or install it from the "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" CD-ROM at: E:\DIRECTX6\DIRECTX\DXSETUP.EXE (Where E is your CD-ROM Drive) Or you can download the latest version directly from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/DirectX Make sure you have the latest drivers for your graphics card and sound card. Contact the manufacturers on the World Wide Web or call them to make sure you have the latest drivers. Finally, if you are experiencing problems with the game, check the Hasbro Interactive Website for any game related updates or patches. The Hasbro Interactive website can be reached at: http://www.hasbro-interactive.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMANCE ISSUES: If "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" seems to be running slowly, or the performance seems choppy, you can turn "Speed Play" on, and select "Slow" for "Movie Speed" in the Options Screen. DISPLAY PROBLEMS: Most display problems are a result of having out of date drivers for your video card, or an out of date version of DirectX. If you have a problem, try updating your display drivers first. You can usually obtain the latest drivers from your video-card vendor's web page or by contacting their technical support directly. Also ensure that you have the latest version of DirectX, which comes with this program. DirectX 6 can be installed from the "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" CD-ROM by running: E:\DIRECTX6\DIRECTX\DXSETUP.EXE (Where E is your CD-ROM Drive) Or you can download the latest version directly from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com/DirectX If either of those don't solve the problem, read on: KNOWN VIDEO PROBLEMS: Certain ATI RAGE PRO video cards may exhibit unusual behavior. If your video card does this, please download the latest drivers, and update your DirectX to the most recent version available. If the problem still occurs, please check the Hasbro Interactive Tech Support Web-Site for any game related updates or patches. If video problems appear with your ATI video card making the game unplayable, you may be able to restore the screen by pressing and going to either the windows desktop, or another application, then pressing to return to the game. AUDIO PROBLEMS: KNOWN AUDIO PROBLEMS: Certain Sound Cards have been known to cause stuttering of the music. If your sound card does this, please download the latest drivers, and update your DirectX to the most recent version available. If the problem still occurs, please check the Hasbro Interactive Tech Support Web-Site for any game related updates or patches. NETWORK PROBLEMS: KNOWN NETWORK PROBLEMS: Dial-Up Connections connecting through the Zone have been known to have difficulties with more than 4 players per game. If while connecting to the Zone through a dial-up connection then limit the number of players to 4 or less per multi-player game. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you are having technical difficulties with the "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" CD-ROM game, please read all the information in this README.TXT file 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 ("Howard Marks Video Casino Games") 2. The type of computer you are running the game on. 3. The exact error message reported (if any). 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 staff directly via the Internet or through popular commercial online providers, such as America Online, Prodigy, and CompuServe. Direct any E-mail questions concerning the "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" CD-ROM game to: HI@hasbro.com For information on, or updates for, the "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" CD-ROM, or any other Hasbro Interactive product, please visit: http://www.hasbro-interactive.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LICENSE AGREEMENT 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 "Howard Marks Video Casino Games" 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. (c) 1999 Hasbro Interactive, Inc. (c) 1999 Hasbro, Inc. All rights reserved.