Re-Volt

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Re-Volt

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1. Introduction

1.1 Minimum System Requirements

1.2 Recommended System Requirements

1.3 Installation

1.4 Getting the game running

1.5 Background Story

2. Game Set-Up

2.1 Game Options

2.1.1 Number of Cars

2.1.2 Number of Laps

2.1.3 Pick Ups

2.1.4 Ghost Car Settings

2.2 Video Settings

2.2.1 Video Device

2.2.2 Resolution

2.2.3 Brightness and Contrast

2.2.4 Render Settings

2.3 Audio Settings

2.4 Controller Settings

2.4.1 Default controls

2.4.2 Changing controller type

2.4.3 Configuring your keys

2.4.4 Steering Deadzone, Range and Non-Linear Steering

3. Modes of Play

3.1 Single Race

3.1.1 Enter Name

3.1.2 Select Car

3.1.3 Select Track

3.2 Time Trial

3.2.1 Uploading your best time to Acclaim.Net

3.3 Multiplayer

3.3.1 Connection Type

3.3.2 Packet Optimisation

3.3.3 Direct Play Protocal

3.3.4 Random Cars

3.3.5 Starting a Game

3.3.6 Joining a Game

3.4 Championship

3.5 Practice

3.6 Stunt Arena

4. Weapons

4.1 Shockwave

4.2 Firework

4.3 Firework Pack

4.4 Electro Pulse

4.5 Bomb

4.6 Oil Slick

4.7 Water Balloon Pack

4.8 Ball Bearing

4.9 Clone Pick-Up

4.10 Turbo Battery

4.11 Electro Star

5. Miscellaneous Information

5.1 Known Problems

5.2 How to report bugs/submit comments

5.3 Legal Bits

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1. Introduction

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1.1 Minimum System Requirements

P200 Processor

32 MB RAM

4 MB 3D Accelerator Card

4X CD-ROM drive

Direct X compatible Sound Card

DirectX 6.0 or higher

102 MB hard disk space

It's possible that the game will run on a lower spec machine

than this, but the game may perform erratically, so we don't

recommend it.

1.2 Recommended System Requirements

P2 266 or higher

64 Meg RAM or higher

Second Generation 3D Accelerator Card

DirectX 6.0 or higher

102 MB of free hard disk space (DX compatible)

16 bit sound card or better

Direct Play compatible Joypad

1.3 Installation

When you insert the Re-Volt CD the installation process will

begin automatically if you have not yet installed the game.

The default installation directory is

C:\Program Files\Acclaim Entertainment\Revolt

You can change this during the installation, but make sure you

remember where you installed the game, as this information will

be needed when uploading your best times to re-volt.com

(see 3.2 below).

1.4 Getting the Game Running

Go to the Start menu, select

Programs/Acclaim Entertainment/Re-Volt

(if you have used the default path)

The game will now be started. Navigating around the menus is

simply a case of using the cursor keys to move around the

selections and ENTER to choose them.

1.5 Background Story

For years Toy-Volt had been producing games and toys for children

all over the world. Within months of introducing their first

products they shot to the top of their trade. No-one could put

their finger on exactly what it was that made the toys

so popular. Sure, they employed the best craftsmen and designers

in the world, but there was something else about them,

something almost magic.

With their latest product it appears they have used a little too

much of that special ‘something’, for the radio controlled cars

that were about to hit the production line have gained minds of

their own. Escaping from the shelves that held them prisoners they

have entered the real world, and are now creating chaos as

they enjoy their new found freedom...the Toy-Volt R/C cars

have Re-Volted!

Re-Volt is all about fast paced arcade racing, utilizing the

most realistic handling and some of the most intelligent opponents

ever.

Not only that, but all this action-packed, state of the art

racing takes place over some of the most unusual courses ever

seen in a racing game. Motoring round museums, speeding through

supermarkets and tearing round toy shops are all possible

in the world of Re-Volt.

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2. Game Set-Up

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2.1 Game Settings

To change these options, from the title screen select OPTIONS, then

GAME Settings.

2.1.1 Number of Cars

This option allows you to select the number of cars in a race,

from 1 - 12. The default number is 8.

2.1.2 Number of Laps

Allows you to select number of laps, from 1 - 20. The default

is 3. (You may experiance problems if more than 10 laps are chosen for Multiplayer)

2.1.3 Pick Ups

This option lets you choose whether weapons are ON or OFF in the

game. The default is ON. (see 4.Weapons below)

2.1.4 Split Time Settings

If you've downloaded someone else's split time from Re-Volt.com

(see 3.2 below) you can choose to race against it in Time Trial

mode from this menu option. Two selections are available to you,

"Local" or "Download". By default this is on "Local",

meaning you race against your own best Split Time. By changing this

to "Download" you can race against the alternate, downloaded

Split Time.

2.2 Video Options

To change these options, from the title screen select OPTIONS, then

VIDEO OPTIONS.

2.2.1 Video Device

With the LEFT and RIGHT cursor keys you can cycle through all the

video cards you have installed in your machine. Any 3D accelerator

that supports DirectX 6.0 or higher should work fine with Re-Volt.

Any changes you make to this option will only take effect when you

enter a race or exit and re-enter the front end.

2.2.2 Resolution

This allows you to cycle through all the video resolutions your

graphics cards supports. Any changes you make to this option will

only take effect when you enter a race or exit and re-enter the

front end.

2.2.3 Brightness and Contrast

If your graphics card supports these options, this lets you change

values of the brightness and contrast in the game, from a range of

0-100.

2.2.4 Render Settings

The settings in this menu can be changed to optimise the performance

on your PC.

2.2.4.1 Draw Distance

Allows you to set the draw distance in the game. There are

five different settings, LOWEST, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH and

HIGHEST. The slower your PC, the lower the draw distance should

be set.

2.2.4.2 Reflections

Turns reflections on and off. The default is ON.

2.2.4.3 Shinyness

Turns environment mapping on and off. The default is ON.

2.2.4.4 Lights

Turns real time lights on and off. The default is ON.

2.2.4.5 Instance Models

This option turns instance models on or off in the game. It is

strongly advised you leave this setting turned ON unless your

PC is really struggling running the game.

2.2.4.6 Skidmarks

Turns skidmark trails on and off. The default is ON.

2.2.4.7 Shadows

Turns shadows on and off. The default is ON.

2.3 Audio Settings

To change these options, from the title screen select OPTIONS, then

AUDIO OPTIONS.

2.3.1 Music Volume

Sets the music volume from 1-100. Default volume is 70.

2.3.2 SFX Volume

Sets the sound effects volume from 1-100. Default volume is 90.

2.3.3 SFX Test

By moving left and right to choose, and ENTER to play, you can test

the sound effects in the game.

2.4 Controller Settings

To change these options, from the title screen select OPTIONS, then

CONTROLLER SETTINGS.

2.4.1 Default Controls

If you wish to use the default keyboard controls, they are as

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