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SID MEIER'S CIVILIZATION III: Complete Edition README
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This file contains helpful information, late-breaking 
news and a description of certain functions which 
were not implemented when the On-Line Help feature 
and manual were created.

Don't forget to visit www.civ3.com 


   I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  II - AUDIO LEVELS
 III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
  IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
   V - DISK CAPACITY 
  VI - TECH SUPPORT
 VII - ADDITIONAL NOTES
VIII - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT



I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System:	Windows(r) 98/Me/2000/XP
Processor:	Pentium(r) II 400 MHz
Memory:	128 MB
Hard Disk Space: 1.8 Gb free
CD-ROM Drive:	4X or Higher
Video:	1024x768: Windows(r) 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible video card*
Sound:	Windows(r) 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card*
DirectX(r):	DirectX(r) version 9.0b (included) or higher
LAN or Internet connection required for some multiplayer modes
High Speed Internet Access recommended for 5 to 8 player games
Microphone required for voice chat

*Indicates a device that is compatible with DirectX(r) version 9.0b or higher.



II - AUDIO LEVELS
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Volume levels have been adjusted optimally for game play.
Note however, that if you experience offset levels 
adjustments can be made using the windows sound system.

>From the desktop, select Start / select Programs /select 
Accessories / select Multimedia or Entertainment / select Volume Control. 
Adjust volume levels accordingly. 
>From the Civilization III: Complete Main Menu, select Preferences. Then
adjust the volume levels using the Music & SFX sliders.



III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
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"Civilization III: Complete" requires Microsoft DirectX 9.0b
drivers installed and correctly functioning on your system. Following the
installation of DirectX 9.0b you may need to relaunch the 
Civilization III: Complete installation program. 

If you experience difficulty with DirectX 9.0b, contact your
sound or video card manufacturer to obtain the latest drivers.



IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
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The video card and software drivers must be DirectX 9.0b compatible. 
If you experience problems or difficulty with graphics, contact your 
card manufacturer for the latest documentation and drivers. 



V - DISK CAPACITY AND SWAPFILE SPACE
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Regardless of your "Civilization III: Complete" installation 
choice it is mandatory that you have at least 400MB free space 
on your hard drive before running the game. 
If disk space is low, you may experience crashing and/or 
graphics drop outs.  For best performance, ensure 
that you have at least 600MB free space before 
launching "Civilization III: Complete"



VI - TECH SUPPORT
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http://www.take2games.com/support

US Support:
Phone: 1-866-219-9839
Email: usa@take2support.com

Canadian Support:
Phone: 1-800-638-0127
Email: Canada@take2support.com
 




VII - ADDITIONAL NOTES
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Included on this product's game disc is an electronic version of the game's Instruction Manual in .pdf format, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 (which enables you to view the manual in .pdf format). 
The PDF versions of the manuals can be found on Disc 1 of your Civilization III: Complete Edition discs, in the "Manual" folder.

INSTALLATION:
Installing Civilization III: Complete Edition over an existing Civ III, Play the World, or Conquests installation is not supported.  Uninstalling all previous Civilization products prior to installing Civilization III: Complete is strongly recommended, but you may also choose to install Civilization III: Complete Edition in a different location.

Installing Civilization III: Complete Edition within a nest of folders could
cause the installer to close. Many computers require a moderate number of levels within a 
folder group. If you experience this problem, try installing the product in a folder with
a shallow tree hierarchy (e.g., "C:\Games\Civ3 Complete")

If you receive an installation error while copying files to your computer, please check the
CD for scratches, dust, and dirt. After cleaning the CD, attempt to re-install. If 
installation difficulties persist, please follow the procedures explained above in Section VI
"Tech Support" to exchange the product.

GAME SELECTION:
Civilization III, Play the World, and Conquests are all installed when you
install Civilization III: Complete Edition, however, clicking "Civilization III: 
Complete Edition" from the Start Menu will launch the Conquests executable.  In general, we
recommend launching the product using this method.  However, if you wish to play 
Civilization III Classic or Play the World, you must navigate to those folders directly and
launch the appropriate executable.  

COMPATIBILITY:
To ensure that your computer is up to date with the latest drivers and patches, 
we recommend updating to the latest service packs and applying all Critical Updates for Windows.
The easiest way to do this is by using Windows Update, which can be found on the Start Menu of 
most Windows operating systems.  Windows Updates may address common instability and 
compatibility issues. Please also make sure that you have the latest video and sound drivers 
from the hardware's manufacturer.

MULTIPLAYER:
For Internet Multiplayer, please be aware that only 1 player PER GAME can be behind an 
unconfigured and closed firewall. The player who is behind the firewall should join last since
any players joining after them will not be able to connect.

When playing multiplayer games behind a Firewall, it is important that DirectPlay Port #2303 
also be opened. This is a new port used with DirectX 9.0b and helps improve connectivity. 
Please see the manual for more information regarding the appropriate port addresses to open 
to allow game hosting. Please consult your router or firewall's manual to ensure that you are 
opening the ports correctly.

Please note that if you wish to play multiplayer games with players who own Play the World but
NOT Conquests, you must play using the Play the World executable (as explained above, in
"GAME SELECTION").  

Multiplayer Locked Alliances: Human players must be set for both teams or the game will
immediately end.

PREFERENCES:
Changing the Sound FX volume on the preferences panel from the main menu will have no effect. Instead, access the preferences from in-game and set the FX volume there.

GAMEPLAY:
Disasters such as plague and volcanic eruption do not occur in multiplayer games.

ARMIES: Besides the abilities listed in the Civilopedia, an Army unit also has the "Blitz" 
capability (it can attack twice in the same turn), its movement rate has been increased by one, 
and units in an Army heal faster than they would if they were not within the Army unit.

CAPTURED WORKERS: Foreign (i.e., captured or enslaved) worker units have been differentiated 
from standard workers with new art.  Captured workers work at 50% the speed of regular workers.

WONDER VICTORY: The "Wonder Victory" is actually a Time Limit type of victory condition; 
i.e., when the Wonder Victory is in effect, the game ends immediately upon completion of the 
last Great Wonder.

CONQUEST - AGE OF DISCOVERY:  No civilization may build a city on a forest or jungle in this 
scenario.  Also, note that you earn 500 VPs each time you capture a treasure from another 
civilization.

SAVE FILE COMPATIBILITY:  In general, we do not recommend attempting to load savegames from 
Civ III or Play the World when playing Conquests (or vice-versa).  Ideally, Civ III savegames 
should only be played with the Civilization III executable, Play the World savegames with the
Play the World executable, and so on.



VIII - END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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