Read Me

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City of Light Game Studios
Beermanager v1.00
January 2009
README.TXT 
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Thank you for purchasing Beermanager!

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Table of Contents

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1. Installation Instructions
  1.0. Installing The Game *PLEASE READ*
  1.1. System Requirements
    1.1.1 Supported Configuration
    1.1.2 Recommended Configuration
    1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time
    1.1.4 Supported Sound Devices 
  1.2. Unsupported Systems 
  1.3. Uninstallation
2. General Notes
  2.1. Optimal Settings
  2.2. System Settings
    2.2.1 Optimal Settings
    2.2.2 Settings
3. Multiplayer Notes
  3.1. Online Multiplayer
4. Known Issues
  4.1. Installing Video Drivers
  4.2. Installing Sound Drivers
  4.3. Installing DirectX
5. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
  5.1. Technical Support
  5.2. Important Websites  
6. Legal Information

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1. Installation Instructions

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1.0. Installing The Game *PLEASE READ*

If you encounter a problem during installation, you can get help via the following
web sites:

http://www.cityoflightgaming.com


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1.1. System Requirements

VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows Vista has Service Pack 1 (or better).
Windows 7 might work, but build 7000 (or better) is supported so far.

1.1.1 Supported Configuration:

  Operating System: Windows Vista® (with SP1) or Windows® 7 (build 7000)
  Processor:        Intel® Pentium® 3 800 Mhz 
                    AMD Athlon™  64 1800+ or better 
  RAM:              512 MB Windows Vista / 1 GB Windows 7
  Video card:       NVidia™ 6600 or ATI™ X600 or better  
                    64 MB DirectX® 9.0–compliant video card or DirectX® 
                    9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 2.0 or higher 
                    See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information. 
  DVD-ROM:          DVD-ROM
  Hard Drive Space: 700 MB
  Sound:            DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers 
  Internet:         Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode
  (Integrated) Webcam

  Windows-compatible mouse required

1.1.2 Recommended Configuration:

  Operating System: Windows Vista® (with SP1) 
  Processor:        Intel® Pentium® 3 1,2 GHZ, AMD Athlon™ 64 2200+, 
                    AMD Phenom™ or better
  RAM:              1,5 GB
  Video card:       NVidia™ 7300 GS or better, ATI™ X1200 or better
                    128 MB of graphic memory
                    See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information.
  DVD-ROM:          DVD-ROM
  Hard Drive Space: 700 MB                    
  Sound:            DirectX® 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers
  Internet:         Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode
  (Integrated) Webcam

  Windows-compatible mouse required
  
1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time:

    NVIDIA GeForce™ 6 Series - GeForce 6800 Ultra, 6800 GT, 6800, and 6600 GT
    NVIDIA GeForce™ 7 Series - GeForce 7950 Series, 7900 Series, 7800 Series, 7600 Series,
    NVIDIA GeForce™ 8 Series - GeForce 8800 Ultra, 8800 GTX , 8800 GTS, 8800 GT, 
    8800 GS, 8600 GTS, 8600GT, 8500 GT
    NVIDIA GeForce™ 9 Series - GeForce 9600 GT
    
    ATI® RADEON® X1000 series   - X1800, X1900, X1950
    ATI® RADEON® HD 2000 Series - HD 2600, HD 2900, GT/XT
    ATI® RADEON® HD 3000 Series - HD 3850, HD 3870, HD 3870 X2
    ATI® RADEON® HD 4000 Series

   * 8800M, 8700M, 8600M, 9300M, 9500M laptop cards running on drivers 178.13 or better. 
   
   These drivers have been tested with Beermanager:
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   ATI® Catalyst 8.8
   NVIDIA Forceware 178.13
   
   For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for 
   this game on our support website at http://WWW.cityoflightgaming.com.

1.1.4 Supported Sound Devices:

    Auzentech X-FI Prelude
    Xonar D2X 
    Xonar D2
    M-Audio Revolution 7.1
    Creative X-FI Xtreme
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Audio
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Creative Audigy 4
    Creative Audigy 2 
    Creative Audigy 
    Fortissimo III 7.1
    Turtle Beach Montego DDL
    Turtle Beach Montego Riviera
    SoundMax HD
    Realtek HD
    Realtek AC97
    Sigmatel Audio

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1.2. Unsupported Sytems

- Fujitsu-Siemens
- Macintosh      
- Linux
- Solaris
- Power PC
- Toshiba
- Windows Mobile

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1.3. Uninstallation 

Beermanager can not be uninstalled.


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2. General Notes

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2.1. Display/Performance Settings

The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your 
computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly.

There are three options that are mainly CPU-related: RealTree, Physics and Fire. 
Those options can be used to reduce the CPU load for single core computers and 
low CPU speed. 

Most parts of the game have been tweaked to run well on both single and multi-core
systems. It will work best on a multi-core CPU and is highly recommended to 
experience the game to its full potential. 

There are some video card drivers that may cause flickering and disappearing 
objects. It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed. 
Forcing the number of pre-rendered frames to one (1) in the driver settings can 
also possibly correct this problem. 

2.2. System Settings

2.2.1. Optimal Settings

When launching the game for the first time, the game will attempt to detect the 
optimal settings for your system by default. If the game is unable to fully 
identify your computer, then the optimal setting is going be medium or high.

2.2.2. Settings
For the ingame settings, go to menu ==> options.

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3. Multiplayer Notes

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3.1 Online Multiplayer

This feature is not supported yet at the time of release. Please check our
website for more information at the time: www.cityoflightgaming.com

		

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4. Known Issues

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4.1. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers

If you experience any graphical problems, please install the latest video and
motherboard drivers available for your Graphics Card. Links to the most popular
Graphics Card and motherboard manufacturers are available at the bottom of this
document.

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4.2. Installing Sound Drivers

If you experience any sound problems, please install the latest sound drivers 
available for your sound card. Links to the most popular sound card manufacturers
are available at the bottom of this document.

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4.3. Installing DirectX
Beermanager® requires DirectX runtime libraries from June 2008 or later to
run properly. To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit:
 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx
 
DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder Support\DirectX and 
automatically installed when you install Beermanager®.
 
If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from
the install disc to correct the problem.


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5. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support

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5.1. Technical Support


Please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements,
as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose
computers do not meet these criteria.

Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, please include the
following information or have it available if you are calling:

-Complete product title (including version number)
-Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the
 problem you're encountering
-Processor speed and manufacturer
-Amount of RAM
-Operating system
-Graphics Card that you are using and amount of RAM it has
-Make and speed of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
-Type of sound card you are using


Contact Us by E-mail
For fastest response via e-mail at:

info@cityoflightgaming.com

E-mail issues usually receive a response within twohundred (200) business days.

Contact Us by Standard Mail

If all else fails you can write to us at:

City of Light Gaming Technical Support
Rachelsmolen 1, Building R1
5612 MA
Eindhoven

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5.2. Important Websites

Beermanager® official web site:
	http://www.cityoflightgamiing.com

DirectX End-User Runtime:
  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

Latest ATI Drivers:
	http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html

Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
	http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
	http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/

Latest Intel Drivers:
	http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
	
Latest AMD Drivers:
	http://www.amd.com/

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6. Legal Information

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Beermanager© 2009 City of Light Gaming Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Beermanager, City of Light Games and
the City of Light Game logo are trademarks of City of Light Game Studios in the Netherlands and/or other
countries.