Worms Blast: Supplementary Documentation
Worms Blast: Supplementary Documentation
BLAST
SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTATION
6th November 2001
Version 1.0
Worms Blast
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CONTENTS
1.1 Introduction
Welcome to Worms Blast
Thank you for purchasing Worms Blast from Team17 Software Ltd and Ubi Soft Entertainment. Whilst we prefer our
game documentation to be as accurate as possible, it is unavoidable that late modifications are made and therefore
we need to bring you up to date with this document. It is recommended that you read this document fully to get the
most recent information about key issues related to running the game. This will enable you to get maximum
enjoyment and ensure that you have trouble-free play.
If there's a particular item that isn't covered and you need further help, then please consult your printed manual
documentation for local area contact details. Please also try browsing our web site initially for further information prior
to emailing or contacting us directly.
Media Care
CD-ROM discs can be susceptible to producing errors if not correctly taken care of and there are a few steps you may
take to minimise problems occurring:
Store the CD-ROM in a location that is not prone to extreme heat or humidity.
Store the CD-ROM safely in the case provided when not in use to avoid marking the data surface.
Handle the CD-ROM by the outer edge to avoid marking the data surface with scratches, dirt or dust.
Ensure that the CD-ROM is not written upon, bent or labelled with stickers.
1.2 Installation
System Requirements
Please ensure that your system complies with minimum requirements if you are experiencing problems.
Minimum Specification
Recommended Specification
You will most likely experience severe performance problems if your system is non-compliant to the above
requirements. Team17 cannot be held responsible for problems sustained if installation on a non-compliant set-up is
performed.
Note: This title does not support a native software mode and runs only under a 3D hardware accelerated video
display device. The Worms Blast CD must be placed in your CD-ROM drive prior to commencing play.
Select 'Start'.
Select 'Run…'.
Select 'Open' and in the text box type ‘d:\autorun’. (Assuming that D:\ is the label for your CD-ROM).
Select 'OK'.
Note: Uninstalling Worms Blast will not remove any installed DirectX components and these are retained as an
extension to your existing Windows system.
Laptop Systems
Because of the limitations of laptop system hardware configurations we cannot therefore guarantee full compatibility
with all types that are currently available.
Select 'Start'.
Select 'Programs'.
Select 'Team17'.
Select 'WormsBlast'.
Select 'WormsBlast'.
Note: The configuration launcher will always be made automatically available prior to commencing a game.
Video Resolution
Allows selection of the display resolution mode between 640x480, 800x600 (Default), and 1024x768.
Note: Take extreme care when setting in-game resolution as some video cards may allow setting of resolutions higher
than your monitor may be capable of. Please consult the monitor documentation or alternatively contact your
hardware vendor / manufacturer if you are unsure of your monitor’s capabilities.
Hardware T&L
Allows selection of hardware transformation and lighting engine to allow supported video devices to calculate 3D
functions rather than your main system processor. If you are unsure if your video device supports this mode then set
this option to disabled.
Note: If your system requires an update or a complete install of DirectX 8a this will require additional hard drive
space. This can of course vary and is solely dependent on the hardware components that are present within your
system.
Direct3D, DirectSound and DirectInput (components of DirectX) are utilised by Worms Blast to handle display, sound
and controller devices respectively. If you encounter any video, sound or controller related problems with the game
then please confirm initially that you are using the very latest available drivers to ensure complete compatibility.
Please refer to the DX Diagnostics section later in this document for information on how to achieve this.
2.2 DirectX Installation / Microsoft Information
DirectX is an extension to your existing operating system and is produced by Microsoft Corporation and is not a
product of Team17 Software Ltd. During an initial installation or an update of DirectX it may be possible that this
process affects the workings of other programs or hardware components that you have within your system. This is in
no way linked to Worms Blast but can be known to occur after a DirectX install completes certain hardware and
software driver updates. If you do encounter any problems whatsoever after a DirectX installation please refer to the
Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com/directx for further details.
Note: If you have difficulties installing DirectX through the Worms Blast install procedure please update DirectX
manually by running the 'Dxsetup.exe' file located in the DIRECTX8A folder on the CD.
2.3 Direct3D
The Direct3D component of DirectX determines how 3D accelerated graphics are displayed in Worms Blast. If you
are experiencing video problems with your video card there is a possibility that the chipset or drivers are not fully
compliant with Direct3D. For further details please visit the Microsoft web site for troubleshooting advice or
alternatively contact your hardware vendor. Please refer to section 3.2 for a list of compatible video chipsets.
2.4 DirectSound
The DirectSound component of DirectX determines how sound is played within Worms Blast. If you are experiencing
audio problems with your soundcard there is a possibility that the software drivers are not fully compliant with
DirectSound. It is highly likely that you will require a driver update. For further details on this please contact your
hardware vendor.
2.5 DirectInput
The DirectInput component of DirectX determines how game device input is handled within Worms Blast. Although
Worms Blast includes keyboard support, it is recommended that you have a joypad controller connected. All control
devices that are intended for use within the game must be installed and calibrated correctly within your computer
system prior to playing Worms Blast. Please ensure that you have the very latest drivers for your controller to attain
optimum performance:
Keyboard Limitations
Some keyboards are limited in that they may not recognise certain combinations of three or more simultaneously
pressed keys. If this is evident during play this problem is not software based but is directly attributed to the hardware
limitations of the keyboard. Usage may also prove problematic on systems with compacted keyboards that
incorporate keys that are assigned with multiple functions.
Controller Limitations
Some gaming devices do not support simultaneous pressing of more than four buttons with multiple controllers
connected to a standard game port. Providing your system supports the USB standard we would recommend an
upgrade to USB gaming devices in combination with a single game port device to improve performance in this case.
Also if you experience any problems with any device it may be beneficial to temporarily disable the profiling software
that accompanied the product. In some cases performance may be improved by allowing Windows to manage device
usage.
Select 'Start'.
Select 'Settings'.
Select 'Control Panel'.
Select 'Game Controllers'.
Select 'General'.
Select 'Properties'.
Select 'Settings'.
Select 'Calibrate'.
Follow all on-screen instructions.
2.6 DX Diagnostics
The DirectX Diagnostic Utility (DXDiag) that is comprised within DirectX 8a will enable you to establish individual
hardware components within your Windows system in order to verify their compatibility. If any components are non-
compliant please contact your hardware manufacturer primarily for possible software driver updates.
In all situations we recommend that you update any system drivers for your devices directly from the guidelines that
are indicated by your hardware manufacturer. It is also possible to perform basic DirectX driver tests on the main
hardware components within your computer. >From the Windows start bar:
Select 'Start'.
Select 'Run…'.
Select 'Open' and in the text box type ‘dxdiag’.
Select 'OK'.
When DXDiag has evaluated your system you will see a text box detailing your system information.
Locate the gadget ‘Save All Information’ and click on it to save the data as a text file (you will be prompted for
a name to assign to this file and a destination folder).
View the file using the Notepad program located within your Windows START \ PROGRAMS \
ACCESSORIES submenu.
In the DXDiag text file the Display Devices section indicates the version and date of your videocard drivers. If
these indicate FINAL RETAIL or CERTIFIED respectively it is DirectX compliant.
In the DXDiag text file the Sound Devices section indicates the version and date of your soundcard drivers. If
these indicate FINAL RETAIL or CERTIFIED respectively it is DirectX compliant.
In the DXDiag text file the Input Devices section indicates the version and date of your game controller
drivers. If these indicate FINAL RETAIL or CERTIFIED respectively it is DirectX compliant.
If your components are compliant and you are still experiencing problems it is most probable that the error is
not DirectX related. Please contact Team17 technical support for further advice in this case.
3.1 General
Available Rendering Modes
Direct3D Native support for Direct3D compliant video devices.
Software Note: There is no native support for systems without video hardware acceleration.
Further support for other hardware accelerated video devices may be addressed in patch updates available from the
Worms Blast web site. Please be aware that this is subject to individual card specifications, subsequent driver
support and overall technical abilities.
Video Hardware Acceleration
When running the game the graphics seem to run at a very slow rate a possible conflict may have occurred between
the video driver and Windows hardware acceleration.
Alternatively in some cases the hardware acceleration on your system may be set to 'none' and could have actually
disabled DirectX. In this case the acceleration level stepping should be increased accordingly.
Multi-Monitor Support
Worms Blast does not support either Windows multi-monitor or custom display modes such as Matrox DualHead,
NVIDIA TwinView or ATI HydraVision. If you experience any problem with the game, please disable such functions if
present on your system prior to play, as indicated within manufacturer guidelines.
It is strongly recommended that if you experience any display or audio abnormalities whatsoever that you contact the
device manufacturer in the first instance. As an alternative you may possibly obtain and use the reference drivers
(provided by the chipset manufacturer) to more effectively alleviate a problem.
Note: When updating drivers within your system, please ensure that you are using a compatible type, as you will
encounter problems with non-compliant drivers. Team17 cannot be held responsible for any damage sustained to your
system if any such installation is subsequently performed outside of recommended manufacturer guidelines.
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