Bridge Construction Set Demo

Chronic Logics Bridge Construction Set Demo README 08/20/2003 © Copyright 2003 Chronic Logic All rights reserved Please visit us at "http://www.chroniclogic.com" ------------------------------------------------ Full version ------------------------------------------------ The full version of Bridge Construction Set includes: -40 levels of varying difficulty. -7 Different Material types to build with, including drawbridges and suspension bridges. -Level editor to create your own levels with. -Load new mappacks made by Chronic Logic or from the community -See how your bridges stand up to earthquakes. -15 different vehicles to send accross your bridges. -over 40 other 3d objects to decorate the terrain. -Import custom 3d objects into your levels Independent Games Festival Audience Award 2003 Home of the Underdogs Top Dog Award. ------------------------------------------------ Notice about any problems with Bridge Construction Set ------------------------------------------------ Bridge Construction Set requires a video card with full OpenGL support. 99% of all problems experienced with Bridge Construction Set are because of video drivers. WindowsXP does not install OpenGL drivers. If Bridge Construction Set is not working correctly, running very slowly, exiting or crashing at new screens, or the mouse is very jerky You need to install video drivers from your video card install CD, or even better download the latest drivers from your video card manufacturers web site. ------------------------------------------------ System Requirements ------------------------------------------------ Minimum: 500+ Mhz CPU, 64 MB RAM, Windows 95/98/2000/Me, Linux, OpenGL video card ------------------------------------------------ Video Cards ------------------------------------------------ Please use the newest available video card drivers for your system. Please make sure your video card supports OpenGL. ------------------------------------------------ Bridge Construction Set Performance ------------------------------------------------ If you discover low display frame rates while running Bridge Construction Set, try to reduce the detail level to low and/or make sure all the video options are turned off (lighting, reflect, shadows). You can find these options on the right side of the simulation screen in the game. ------------------------------------------------ Manual and FAQ ------------------------------------------------ Please check the ingame help menus for lists of keys and simple instructions. The Bridge Construction Set guide can be accessed from the start menu or from: Bridge Construction Set folder/manual/index.html A online Bridge Construction Set guide can be found at: http://www.chroniclogic.com/pontifex2/pfx2manual/ Forums and the FAQs can be found at our website: http://www.chroniclogic.com/ ------------------------------------------------ General Bridge Construction Set information ------------------------------------------------ Bridge Construction Set information including ordering and patches can be found at: http://www.chroniclogic.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Hardware Configuration ------------------------------------------------ A number of settings from Bridge Construction Set can be changed with the Hardware Configuration. The Hardware Configuration is run from the Start menu->programs->Bridge Construction Set->Hardware Configuration. Hardware Configuration Options: Resolution click on the resolution you wish to run Bridge Construction Set in. Higher resolutions will look better, but run slower. Some monitors/video cards may not be able to run the highest resolutions. Fullscreen Clicking fullscreen will toggle if you want to run Bridge Construction Set full screen. If you have selected a resolution that is greater then your desktop resolution make sure you also select fullscreen, or you will not be able to see part of the Bridge Construction Set screen. Mouse Unlocked Clicking this Option will toggle if your mouse curser can leave the Bridge Construction Set window. This only effects Bridge Construction Set while not running in full screen. If the Mouse Unlocked is highlighted you will be able to move your mouse off the Bridge Construction Set window, but you will not be able to use the Bridge Construction Set controls based on moving your mouse to the edge of the Bridge Construction Set window. Sound This Option toggles sound on or off in Bridge Construction Set. If you are having problems with Bridge Construction Set crashing, try turning the sound off and see if it helps. ------------------------------------------------ Bridge Construction Set material statistics ------------------------------------------------ These statistics are for links 1 section (4 grid or 8 high definition grid) in length: Material Cost Compression Strength Tension Strength Weight (kg) Cable $80 0 21.0 393 Iron $100 1.0 1.0 600 Iron (thin) $75 .5 .5 450 Steel $200 2.1 2.1 640 Steel (thin) $150 1.2 1.2 480 Suspension Cable $300 0 446.8 6283 Heavy Steel $400 13.1 13.1 1960 Heavy Steel (thin) $300 7.4 7.4 1470 Hydraulics $400 5.7 5.7 640 Iron Deck $600 per deck section Steel Deck $1200 per deck section All strengths values are approximate. Remember the price and strength values are for a single link. When a link is created an additional link is placed in the mirror plan and cross links are placed between the links (see Advanced bridge building techniques). Thus the price is much higher. Materials with (thin) after them refers to the thinner crossbeams of that material. ------------------------------------------------ Ingame Controls ------------------------------------------------ Simple mode help Left-click to select points and add links Right-click to delete points and unselect points Key Function ESC Always takes you back to last screen, is always the hotkey for the menu in the top left corner of the screen Shift When held down makes movement keys (A,S,D,W) rotate view like the arrow keys Ctrl Increases the speed of camera movement when pressing movement keys (A,S,D,W) W Move Up S Move Down A Move Left D Move Right Q Zoom In Z Zoom Out Arrow Keys Rotate View H Help Menu E Reset View Direction Shift+E Reset View Position 1-6 Select Material J Press J And Click A Point To Toggle a Joint For Drawbridge To Seperate At G Toggle High Detail Grid C Copy V Paste X Flip Copy X Axis Del Delete Selected Area U Undo O Redo T Simulate Mode F1 Normal Mode F2 Complex Mode F3 Level Editor F5 Toggle Camera Control Mode F6 Toggle landscape for performance help F8 Takes Screenshot F9 Save Bridge F12 Minimize Bridge Construction Set window Complex mode help Tilde Toggle Deck M Toggle Mirror B Toggle Crossbeams R Move Editing Plane Forward F Move Editing Plane Backward Shift+R Move Both Planes Forward Shift+F Move Both Planes Backward Ctrl+R Move Mirror Plane Forward Ctrl+F Move Mirror Plane Backward Space Reset Mirror Plane Position Minus Toggles thin beam mode Simulation mode help Key Function ESC Always takes you back to last screen, is always the hotkey for the menu in the top left corner of the screen Shift When held down makes movement keys (A,S,D,W) rotate view like the arrow keys Ctrl Increases the speed of camera movement when pressing movement keys (A,S,D,W) W Move Up S Move Down A Move Left D Move Right Q Zoom In Z Zoom Out Arrow Keys Rotate View E Reset View Direction Shift+E Reset View Position 1 Switches to bridge camera (default view) 2-7 Switches between vehicle cameras X Switches Vehicles Camera to external view T Run vehicle test F Fast simulation L Slow simulation P Pause simulation H Toggle Shadows I Toggles Lighting C Toggle Reflections [ and ] Moves Sun R Toggles Show Stress F1 Resets Simulation F5 Toggle Camera Control Mode F6 Toggle landscape for performance help F8 Takes Screenshot F12 Minimize Bridge Construction Set window