=================================================================== Painkiller Multiplayer Demo Readme File (v1.3) =================================================================== Contents 1. Introduction 2. System Requirements 2.1. Minimum 2.2. Recommended 3. DirectX 9 and Drivers 4. Performance and Configuring 5. Uninstalling Painkiller 6. Technical Support & Contact 7. Related Web Sites 8. Legal ==================================================================== 1. Introduction ==================================================================== Painkiller is an action-driven FPS (first person shooter) game set in a dark and sinister world somewhere between heaven and hell. You take on the role of Daniel Garner, a seemingly regular guy, who has just been killed in a horrific car accident. As you struggle to find the reasons why you've been denied entrance into heaven, you must fight against hordes of demonic soldiers in an attempt to stop an imminent holy war. The battle is carried into the online arena as player angels and demons slug it out in the gothic arenas of the netherworld. This demo features a sampling of two modes and two levels from those offered in the full version of the award-winning Painkiller! To Play the Painkiller Multiplayer Demo: 1) Launch the Painkiller Multiplayer Demo shortcut. 2) From the Main Menu select Multiplayer. 3) Select whether you want to Start or Join a game or modify your Multiplayer settings. You can also adjust various settings like controls, video settings, and game options of the Main Menu under the Options selection. ==================================================================== 2. System Requirements ==================================================================== 2.1. Minimum: OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP CPU: 1.5 GHz Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor RAM: 384 MB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed Hard Drive Space: 250 MB available Video: 64 MB DirectX 8.1 card with hardware Transform & Lighting support (NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS or better) Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible Input: Keyboard and mouse 2.2. Recommended: OS: Windows XP CPU: 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor RAM: 512 MB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed Hard Drive Space: 250 MB available Video: 128 MB DirectX 9 card, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or better Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible Input: Keyboard and mouse Network: LAN or Direct broadband with 384kbps+ upstream ==================================================================== 3. DirectX 9 and Drivers ==================================================================== Painkiller has been tested with a variety of video and sound cards. Please ensure all drivers are up to date for the system hardware, especially for video cards. The latest drivers for NVIDIA based cards can be found here: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp The latest drivers for ATI based cards can be found here: http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html If you have a VIA chipset in your PC, please make sure you are using the latest VIA drivers – found at: http://www.viavpsd.com/download/index.jsp Painkiller also requires the installation of DirectX 9.0b. If you don't have the latest version of DirectX, please download the installer from: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/downloads/default.asp ==================================================================== 4. Performance and Configuring ==================================================================== Painkiller requires both good CPU and Graphics processing power for an optimum playing experience. If you find your framerate to be too low, please adjust your video settings under the Options Menu. Dropping texture quality levels for the game architecture, sky, characters, and weapons to lower levels, as well as the overall graphics resolution will help achieve improved game performance. For multiplayer gaming please make sure to set your Connection Speed accurately under Player Settings in the Multiplayer Menu. Also for multiplayer play on the Internet behind a firewall and/or proxy server please make sure to have the required port open to connect. Painkiller by default uses port 3455. Painkiller will not connect without an open port. Note GameSpy Arcade utilizes additional ports. A list of those ports and other support for GameSpy Arcade can be found here: http://www.gamespyarcade.com/support/firewalls.shtml ==================================================================== 5. Uninstalling Painkiller Multiplayer Demo ==================================================================== To uninstall Painkiller: Browse to the Painkiller Multiplayer Demo folder on your Start Menu, then select "Uninstall." Alternatively, you can open your Control Panel, choose "Add/Remove Programs," select Painkiller Mutliplayer Demo and then click "Remove." ==================================================================== 6. Technical Support & Contact ==================================================================== If you are experiencing technical problems with this software, and you have carefully followed the instructions in this readme, you may find further support in the following places: Please visit the Technical Support section of our Web site at: Online Support ­ http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/ We have posted common problems and solutions that may help you. We also suggest that you complete the Technical Support form located at our Web site. Please provide a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). This will help our Representatives find a solution much quicker. Phone Support - 416-638-6151* If you would like to speak with one of our Technical Support Representatives, our hours of operation are from 10am to 7pm EST, Monday through Friday. Please have the following ready: 1) Information about your computer's configuration (i.e. RAM, MHz, video and sound cards). You may use the Technical Support form at our Web site as a guide. 2) A detailed description of the problem (i.e. error message, where in the game the problem occurs, etc.). 3) Immediate access to your computer so the Representative may walk you through the steps. 4) Pen and paper to take any notes. * Phone support is located in Toronto, Canada. ==================================================================== 7. Related Web Sites ==================================================================== Painkiller is brought to you by People Can Fly and DreamCatcher Games. Please visit us online at: http://www.painkillergame.com The official Painkiller website and forums. http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/ DreamCatcher's North American website. http://www.dcegames.com/ DreamCatchers's European website. http://www.peoplecanfly.com The website of People Can Fly. =================================================================== 8. Legal =================================================================== =Painkiller Multiplayer Demo Build v1.3= © 2004 DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. DreamCatcher design and mark are registered trademarks of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. GameSpy and the "Powered by GameSpy" design are trademarks of GameSpy Industries, Inc. Alienware is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA Logo, and other NVIDIA Marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft® Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Interactive Digital Software Association. Software platform logo (TM and ©) 2004 IEMA. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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