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Welcome to the "RollerCoaster Tycoon2" CD-ROM  README FILE!
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August 27, 2002


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 checout www.RollerCoasterTycoon2.com 


   I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  II - AUDIO LEVELS
 III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
   V - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
  VI - DISK CAPACITY 
 VII - SUPPORT
VIII - KNOWN ISSUES
  

I - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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OS: Windows 98/Me/XP/2K
Processor: Intel Pentium II 300 MHz
Memory: 64 MB (128 recommended)
Hard Drive Space: 120 MB free drive space (200MB free recommended)
CDROM drive: 8x Speed (16x recommended)
Graphics card: DirectX 8.1 Compliant Video Card with 8 MB RAM
Sound card: DirectX 8.1 Compliant Sound Card
DirectX version: 8.1 (Included)

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 / select Volume Control.


III - DIRECTX AND COMPATIBILITY
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RollerCoaster Tycoon2 requires Microsoft DirectX 8.1
drivers installed and correctly functioning on your system.
If you experience difficulty with DirectX 8.1, contact your
sound or video card manufacturers to obtain their latest drivers.


IV - VIDEO CARD CAPABILITY
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RollerCoaster Tycoon2 must be played on a video
card capable of 640x480 screen resolution at a bit depth 
setting of 256 bits. The card and software drivers 
must be DirectX 8.1 compatible. If you experience 
problems or difficulty with graphics, contact your 
card manufacturer for the latest documentation 
and drivers. 



VI - DISK CAPACITY AND SWAPFILE SPACE
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Regardless of your RollerCoaster Tycoon2 installation 
choice it is mandatory that you have at least 120MB 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 120MB free space before 
launching RollerCoaster Tycoon2


VII - SUPPORT
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For additional information, please refer to the 
RollerCoaster Tycoon2 manual.


VIII - KNOWN ISSUES
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The Six Flags tracks cannot be saved or modified. When you view 
one you will notice the save icon will not be enabled.

If you are experienceing any sound issues, try toggling the 
'Forced Software Buffer Mixing' option on the game's main options window.  

When creating a scenario and setting the objective to 
"Number of Guests" there will also be an automatic objective of
keeping the park rating above a certain number. 

When creating a scenario and setting the objective to 
"# of roller coasters" there will also be an automatic objective
of keeping the excitement value of the coasters above a
certain number. 

In the scenario "Six Flags Great Adventure" the number 
of guests is checked at the end of a day. You may see your 
number of guests exceed 3000, and some time pass before the 
objective is completed. 

In the Rainbow Summit scenario, the description of "tall" means 
building above the tree line.


Trademark and Copyright
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(c) 2002, Infogrames Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved
Manufactured and marketed by Infogrames, Inc. New York NY
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(c) 2002, Chris Sawyer. All Rights Reserved

SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. (r), (tm) and (c) 2002.

Windows and Direct X are either registered trademarks or trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States or other countries.

Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel corporation 
or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.


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