Volt
English
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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 FilesAcclaim EntertainmentRevolt
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 follows.
ACCELERATE - UP
REVERSE - DOWN
LEFT - LEFT
RIGHT - RIGHT
FIRE WEAPON - LEFT CTRL
FLIP CAR - END
REPOSITION CAR - HOME
PAUSE - ESC
In-game, F1 cycles through the three available camera modes
(chase, follow and in-car), while F2 displays your rear view camera.
F3 allows you to watch your opponents racing in a window.
Repeatedly pressing F4 cycles through your opponent's cars.
ESC pauses the game and brings up the in-ga