STONEKEEP Version 1.05 README.TXT file:

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                              S T O N E K E E P
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  This text file contains valuable information that wasn't included in
the Stonekeep manual due to last minute changes and additions.
  Copyright 1995 Interplay Productions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GAME CHANGES
2. ON-LINE MANUAL
3. WINDOWS '95 SUPPORT
4. HINTS AND TIPS
5. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
6. ADDITIONAL CREDITS


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1. GAME CHANGES
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  There have been changes and improvements to the game since the manual
was printed.

STATISTIC & SKILL INCREASES
  When you have the Journal, it will flash in the upper left hand corner
whenever your statistics or skills improve.  Open the Journal, and the
changes will be highlighted in red until you close the Journal again.

ADDITIONAL SHORTCUT KEYS
  <B>  to toggle the display of the status bar beneath the Mirror.
  <M>  to open and close the Mystic Mirror.
  <V>  toggle Stonekeep and Save Game version numbers on and off.

PLAYERS OF THE STONEKEEP INTERACTIVE PREVIEW
  Save games from the Stonekeep Interactive Preview are not compatible
with this version of Stonekeep.  There have been changes to the maps
and the game that prevent compatibility.
  However, we have included a save game file that you can use if you
want to start near the end of the Preview.  To use this save game,
use these commands immediately after you install the game:

  Assuming your CD-ROM drive is D:, the Stonekeep CD is there, and
  you have installed Stonekeep to the default directory on C:, type:

    C: <enter>
    CD \INTRPLAY\STONKEEP <enter>
    XCOPY D:\DATA\START\*.* /s <enter>
   
  This will overwrite your current savegame in Slot 1, if you have one.
Instead of using the provided save game, we suggest you start a new game.
It's up to you.

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2. ON-LINE MANUAL
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  We have provided an electronic manual in two different formats, Adobe
Acrobat(tm) and the easy-to-use Interplay Electronic Viewer.  If you 
want to print the manual, use one of the Adobe Acrobat readers.  If you
just want to read the manual, use our Electronic Viewer.

  To view the on-line manual using the Interplay Electronic Viewer, type

    D: <enter>
    CD \ <enter>
    MANUAL <enter>

  assuming the Stonekeep CD-ROM is in your D: drive.  Use the arrow keys
and Home, End, Page Up and Page Down to move the display and change pages.

  Adobe Acrobat readers are provided for DOS and Windows.  We suggest
using the Windows version.  Both the DOS and Windows versions read the
same file.

  The Adobe Acrobat Windows reader is:
    (assuming your CD-ROM drive is D:)

    D:\MANUAL\ACROWIN\ACROREAD.EXE

  To install the Windows Acrobat Reader, run this file from Windows.

  The Adobe Acrobat DOS reader is:
    (assuming your CD-ROM drive is D:)

    D:\MANUAL\ACRODOS\ACRODOS.EXE

  To install the DOS Acrobat Reader, copy ACRODOS.EXE to a directory on
  your computer and type ACRODOS <enter>.

  Once you have installed a reader, the Adobe Acrobat file to read is:
    (assuming your CD-ROM drive is D:)

    D:\MANUAL\SKMANUAL.PDF

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3. WINDOWS '95 SUPPORT
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  While Stonekeep is not a Windows '95 product, here are some tips to
help you get it up and running:

  ¯ If you encounter problems in the setup phase during installation,
    run setup in full-screen mode.

  ¯ You may experience problems autodetecting your sound card.  Pick
    your sound card and settings manually, if you encounter problems.

  ¯ After installation, open the installed game directory on your
    local computer and double-click on the Stonekeep shortcut.

  ¯ To change your settings after installation, double-click on the
    Setup shortcut in your Stonekeep directory.

  ¯ To increase performance, go to the Settings option on the Win95
    Start menu, select CONTROL PANEL, then SYSTEM, PERFORMANCE, FILE
    SYSTEM and then CD-ROM.  Enable read-ahead buffering of the CD.
    Select the setting that matches your CD-ROM drive.

  ¯ If you continue to have problems, run Stonekeep in MS-DOS MODE or
    use your previous version of DOS.

  Under Windows 3.X or Windows for Workgroups 3.X, you must first quit
Windows before installing or running Stonekeep.

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4. HINTS & TIPS
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  Here are some hints to help you out:

  ¯ Equip yourself with weapons and armor as soon as you can.  Explore
    the first tower to get yourself into combat shape.

  ¯ Your character will attempt to strike where the attack cursor is
    located.  Monsters have weak areas of armor.  Aim for them.

  ¯ Roots are healing items.  Eat them when your vitality gets low.
    Potions are even better.

  ¯ When you get a new key, return to locked doors you previously
    visited.  It's often worth the extra effort.

  ¯ Move around in combat.  It's harder for the monsters to hit you
    that way.

  ¯ If you get stuck, read scrolls and the clues section in your Journal.

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5. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS/CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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SOUND CARD AUTODETECTION
  Autodetection of sound cards is a tricky business.  Please view this as
a suggestion only.  If you encounter problems using Autodetection, set your
sound card manually.

LOGITECH CYBERMAN SUPPORT
  The Logitech Cyberman is not supported in this version.

PERFORMANCE ISSUES
  Stonekeep is a very memory intensive game.  You need as much free
memory as possible.  If you are having problems, or wish to increase
the game performance, follow these tips:

  ¯ Remove any unnecessary memory resident programs.

  ¯ Stonekeep requires 470,000 bytes of conventional memory.  
  
  ¯ Stonekeep requires 6,700,000 bytes of extended memory.
  
  ¯ Always run SMARTDRV unless you have less then 6,900,000 bytes of 
    extended memory.
  
  ¯ On slower machines, or machines with 8 megabytes of RAM, a SMARTDRV
    of 256k will increase performance.  If you have memory problems on
    an 8 meg machine, try a smaller SMARTDRV.

  ¯ A SMARTDRV larger then 1 meg is not recommended.

CD ERRORS
  If you see the message "Error cannot read from file retry (y/n)", then
remove the CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive, clean the CD and then reinsert
it back into the drive.  Wait 15 seconds and then answer yes to the above
question by pressing Y. 

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES?
  If you are having problems installing Stonekeep or technical problems
playing the game, please see the bottom of this text file for a list
of Customer Service sites.  You can reach our Customer Service department
using any of these sites.
  To best help you, please have the following ready when you contact
Customer Service:

    Your system configuration information, including:
      what kind of computer you have,
      what version operating system you are using,
      what sound card and it's configuration,
      what video card you have installed,
      how much memory you have and it's configuration.
    A copy of your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT.
    A description of your problem.

  No hints will be given out over the Customer Service phone.

STUCK IN THE GAME?
  The first thing you should do is review all the scrolls that you have
picked up and all the clues in your Journal.  In many cases, you will
get the necessary directions you need.
  If you still need a hint, please do not call our Customer Service
department.  No gameplay hints will be given out over that phone.  Write
us at the address below, and we'll be happy to send you an answer.  The
fastest method may be to play with a friend, or use an electronic forum
to post your questions.

INTERPLAY CUSTOMER SERVICE SITES

    Internet E-Mail:        support@interplay.com
    Web Site:               http://www.interplay.com
    FTP Site:               ftp.interplay.com
    BBS:                    telnet bbs.interplay.com
                            telnet 199.182.211.86
                            714.252.2822   N81 1200-28.8k
    America On-line:        keyword INTERPLAY or e-mail IPTECH
    Compuserve:             GO GAMEBPUB or e-mail 76702,1342
    GEnie:                  M805;1  (Scorpia's RT)
    Prodigy:                e-mail PLAY99B
    FAX:                    714.252-2820  ATTN: Customer Service
    Phone:                  714.553.6678

    Interplay Productions
    17922 Fitch Ave.
    Irvine, CA 92714
    ATTN: Customer Service

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6. ADDITIONAL CREDITS
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  As often happens with a product of this magnitude, several people require
credit that did not make it into the manual or the game:

  Interplay Productions
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  Windows '95 Support
  KEVIN BASS
  GABRIEL VALENCIA

  Game Credit Engine & Support
  PHIL BRITT
  LOQUAN SEH
  JIM GARDNER
  MICHAEL BERNSTEIN

  VR Sports Guy
  JIM BOONE

  Additional Voices
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  Generic Dwarves
  ANTHONY DE LONGIS
  DAVID J. MALLOW

  Generic Shargas
  DAVID J. MALLOW
  MORGAN LOFTING
  ANTHONY DE LONGIS

  Faerie Troll
  DAVID J. MALLOW

  Throg Gargoyle
  MORGAN LOFTING
