Starshatter Demo v3.5 & Patch

STARSHATTER(TM) DEMO 3.5 README FILE 4 August, 2002 Copyright © 2002 John DiCamillo http://www.starshatter.com milo@starshatter.com INTRODUCTION Thank you for downloading the Starshatter Demo 3.5. This README will give you a brief introduction to the game and how to play it. Additional instructions are included in the game itself. The final version of the game will also include a comprehensive player manual. What Is Starshatter? Starshatter is a new space combat simulation game that is currently in the final stages of development. The game offers a new type of combat experience in an original science fiction universe. Unlike most other games, which limit the player to flying fighters and other small craft, Starshatter gives you the opportunity to directly command a wide variety of ships, from agile atmospheric and space-based fighters to giant cruisers and fleet carriers. Starshatter aims to simulate the complete space combat experience -- from planet surface to interstellar space -- with several dynamic campaigns set in a persistent simulated universe. Starshatter is being developed for IBM PC compatibles running Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP. Game Features - Intelligent Combat Scenarios - Realistic Physics - Newtonian Space Combat (with computer assist) - Hardcore Atmospheric Flight Modeling - Realistic Sensors and Avionics - Realistic Space Environments - Stunning 3D Accelerated Graphics - Stereo Sound What Is This Demo All About? This early demo is being released to solicit feedback from the space sim community. If you've ever wanted to influence a space sim game design, now's your big chance! At this stage of development, the graphics engine and basic gameplay mechanics are complete. Advanced AI, the dynamic campaign engine, and multiplayer features are still being developed. After you've had a chance to play the game a bit, please tell me what you think of it! Any and all comments are welcome -- good and bad alike. The main thing I want to know is: did you enjoy the demo? And are you interested in playing the full game when it is complete? Are there any other features you really want to see? Send your comments to milo@starshatter.com. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Recommended System: Pentium II 400 MHz (or equivalent) 64 MB system RAM 32 MB available hard disk space Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator with AGP 2x and 32 MB RAM DirectX compatible Sound Card 3 or 4 Axis Joystick with 4 buttons and hat switch Mouse OPERATING SYSTEM AND DRIVERS Starshatter is being developed for IBM PC compatibles running Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP. Starshatter uses DirectX to access audio and video hardware. You must have at least DirectX 6.1 installed in order to use 3D hardware accelerated graphics.