Welcome to Worms Blast Demo!

This ReadMe file accompanies version 1.0

Worms Blast
Developed by: Team 17
Ported to the Macintosh by: Similis Software GmbH.
Published for the Macintosh by: Feral Interactive

Contents

  1. Latest information and updates
  2. About the demo
  3. Technical Support
  4. System Requirements
  5. Configuration
  6. Getting Started
  7. Missing Extensions
  8. Video issues
  9. Driver Updates
  10. Memory issues
  1. For the latest information and updates
    For news, hints, and community visit the following home page on the web:
    www.feral.co.uk
    www.team17.com


  2. About the demo
    The demo is a cut-down version of the full Worms Blast game.

    This demo contains:

    • 2 characters (Boogie-B and Calvin)
    • Part of the first island of the puzzle mode
    • One line mode of the Tournament
    • Deathmatch option for the Player vs Computer and Player vs Player mode. Both are limited to two minutes.

    To start a new game, launch Worms Blast Demo, follow the game prompts from there and have fun!

    The full version contains:

    • 9 fabulous characters
    • Wide selection of mad cap weapons
    • Sea monsters and meteor storms
    • Brain bending puzzle mode
    • Action packed multiplayer fun
    • Wide variety of game modes
    • 60 puzzle levels!


  3. Technical Support
    The quickest and easiest way to solve problems and get questions answered is to visit the web sites listed above. Feral deals with specifically Macintosh issues and is probably the best place to start if you need more information or have a problem.

    Before contacting us for technical support please make sure that you have read the manual and/or checked the technical FAQs the Feral website: www.feral.co.uk

    e-mail: wbsupport@feral.co.uk


  4. System Requirements

    Minimum Configuration (under Mac OS 9/10):
    • Mac OS 9.1 / Mac OSX 10.1.3
    • Mac PowerPC processor running at 333 MHz
    • 64 MB RAM (with virtual memory set to at least 300 MB)
    • 500 MB free hard disk space
    • 4x CD-ROM drive
    • 8 MB 3D graphics accelerator (OpenGL compatible)
    • 800x600 monitor running in 16-bit (thousands) mode
    • OpenGL 1.2
    • CarbonLib 1.4
    • Keyboard

    Recommended Configuration (under Mac OS 9/10):
    • Mac OS 9.2.2 / Mac Osx 10.2 or later
    • Mac PowerPC processor running at 500 MHz or faster
    • 128 MB RAM (with virtual memory set to at least 300 MB)
    • 500 MB free hard disk space
    • 24x CD-ROM drive
    • 32 MB 3D graphics accelerator (OpenGL compatible)
    • 800x600 monitor running in 16-bit (thousands) mode
    • Latest version of OpenGL
    • Latest version of CarbonLib


  5. Configuration
    Worms Blast sets the default keyboard controls upon its first launch. If you would like to change these controls, you can do so via the 'Options' menu in the main menu.


  6. Getting Started
    Once in the game, we strongly recommend you play through the Tutorial, whether you're an experienced gamer or a novice - the Tutorial quickly teaches you the basics of the game.


  7. Missing Extensions
    Worms Blast requires both CarbonLib 1.4 and OpenGL 1.2 or later to be installed in your computer's system folder. If either of these extensions is not present Worms Blast will fail to launch and you will be shown a dialog telling you the reason.

    If you should see this dialog then you can find the missing extensions in the Extras folder on the Worms Blast CD. Alternatively, you can get the latest versions of CarbonLib and OpenGL from Apple by using Software Update or downloading from: http://www.apple.com/updates.


  8. Video issues
    If you are experiencing video problems with Worms Blast, then the most likely cause is outdated video drivers. In that case you will need to download the latest drivers from the web. You can do this from your video card manufacturer's website - see under Driver Updates below.

    Also check that you have the latest version of OpenGL. You can download this from:
    http://www.apple.com/updates

    Note: Worms Blast does not support Voodoo cards or any other 3dfx products. While the game may run on a Voodoo card we are unable to offer support because 3dfx is no longer in business.


  9. Driver Updates
    Before playing Worms Blast, you must ensure you have installed the latest drivers for your video card.

    If your Macintosh computer came fitted with a video card, which you have not changed or upgraded, then you will find the latest drivers on Apple's website:
    http://www.apple.com/support

    The latest nVidia drivers can only be obtained by updating your operating system.

    The latest ATI drivers can always be found at http://www.ati.com/


  10. Memory issues
    The three most important factors in determining how smoothly Worms Blast plays are your CPU speed, the amount of VRAM available on your Video card and the amount of built-in RAM in your computer. Worms Blast is playable with the minimum specifications listed above, but it is memory hungry and plays more smoothly on faster computers with more RAM and more powerful video cards. However, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of the game on your computer there are several things you can do to that are likely to improve performance: (Points 1, 2 and 3 below are only relevant if your computer is running MacOS 9)

    1. Increase virtual memory: you must ENABLE virtual memory if your computer has 128 MB of RAM or less. If you don't know what virtual memory is, that's ok - it's on by default, but some users manually disable it. A good setting is twice the amount of installed physical RAM, but make sure it is at least 300 MB. To do this, open the 'Memory' control panel, turn virtual memory on, and set the box on the right to at least 300 MB (preferably more). Now restart your machine.

    2. Turn off all unnecessary extensions. Having lots of extensions running on your system is a burden on its processing. Before launching Worms Blast reduce the number of extensions your system is using. This is most easily done by selecting the 'base set' of extensions. From the extensions manager choose the base extensions set in the selected set drop down menu. Now restart your computer.

    3. Make sure File Sharing is turned off.

    4. Close all other applications: You are strongly encouraged to quit all other applications before launching Worms Blast - other applications will drain resources and slow the overall system down.

    5. Clear Disk Space: Ensure that your main hard-disk has a lot of spare disk space.