Blast Manual
version 1.3.1
A game made by Phrounz (http://phrounz.chez.tiscali.fr).

I ) Required configuration (estimation) :

- DIRECT X 9.0 or later. You can find the last version of DirectX on the Microsoft site.
- Windows (95 to XP).
- A CPU 600 Mhz or better
- 5 MB RAM (in addition of what is required for the operating system)
- Good graphic card (GeForce, Radeon or better recommanded).
- Screen and graphic card able to support 1024x768 screen mode.

- Game initially made on a computer 1,2 Ghz, 256 MB RAM, with Windows XP, and a Radeon 9600 graphic card. On this computer, the game was working correctly with a FPS = 60.
- Game tested on a computer Atlon 2400+, 256 MB RAM, with Windows XP, and a Radeon 9700. On this computer, the game was working correctly.
- Game updated on a computer Atlon 3000+, 512 MB RAM, with Windows XP, and a Radeon 9600. On this computer, the game was working correctly with a FPS = 62.
- Game tested on a computer Pentium II 200 Mhz, 32 MB RAM, with Windows 95, and DirectX 8.0. On this computer, the game was working with 5
II ) The game :

1 ) General informations :

To launch the game, double-click on Blast.exe.

Now you should see a picture. Press F2 key to launch a new game. Select with the arrows the number and the map.

The game commands are available pressing F3 and selecting "Commands".

Goal in DeathMatch mode : annihilate your opponents, using the several weapons in the arena. To stop the game, you must press F4. To launch another map, press F2.
Goal in Invasion mode : the players are allied against the spheres which are more and more numerous.
Each player's score is written near the sign . The life is written near .

Each player cannot hurt himself with his own projectiles, but can hurt himself with the impact of this projectile.
Advice : disactivate the crushing mode when the Invasion mode is selected.


2 ) Weapon description :

MachineGun
Throw slow but paintful projectiles.

ReboundGun
Throw numerous projectiles which rebound on the walls.

RadioControlGun
Throw radio controlled projectiles which go directly to one of your opponent.

RocketLaucher
Few but explosive munitions.

III ) Modify the game :

Only available in french. See the french readme.

IV ) Version history and bugs :

Only available in french. See the french readme.

Current bugs :
- It is normal that you hear nothing, there is no sound. Maybe in a later version ...
- There are still some collision bugs.
There is no bug detected. If you find one, send a mail to the e-mail adress that you will find on the web site (which address is at the top of this file).
If the game crash, and Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't work, do : start button, up key, and Enter.