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M1 Tank Platoon II for Windows 95
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Last Revised: April 28, 1998
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System Requirements
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IBM PC 133MHz Pentium compatible or faster
Windows 95 and DirectX 5.0
16MB RAM
Super VGA graphics for 640 x 480 x 256 colors
Hard drive (200MB free)
Quad-speed CD-ROM drive
Mouse
DirectX-compatible sound card
Recommended
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IBM PC 200MHz Pentium compatible or faster
32MB RAM
3Dfx-based graphics accelerator card (for Glide)
Intel 740 or Matrox Millennium graphics
accelerator card (for Direct3D)
Joystick
Required for Multiplayer Option
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Null-modem serial cable (2 players)
28.8kps Windows 95-compatible modem or faster (2 players)
Local area network with IPX protocol (2û5 players)
Troubleshooting
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Q: When installing M1 Tank Platoon II, I get an error
message "105" indicating that a file cannot be found.
A: This is caused by your CD-ROM reader operating in DOS
Compatibility Mode (16-bit mode). Compatibility Mode
drivers do not support Windows 95's long file names.
Install the 32-bit drivers for your CD-ROM drive by
opening the Windows Start Menu and selecting Settings>
Control Panel>Add New Hardware. Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the installation. You
can determine the properties of your CD-ROM drive
in the Windows Start Menu under Settings>Control Panel>
System>Device Manager/CD-ROM.
Q: As soon as I launch M1 Tank Platoon II, the game exits
to Windows and there isn't an error message.
A: This can occur with some video card drivers. Download
and install the latest drivers from your video card
manufacturer's Web site. If you continue to get this
problem, open the Windows Start Menu>Settings>Control
Panel>Display Properties>Settings and lower the screen
resolution to 800 x 600 and/or the color depth to
256 colors.
Make sure you do not have any programs running in the
background, such as screen savers and virus checking
programs. An example of this is Norton Crash Protector.
This kind of program can cause problems with games.
A general piece of advice (not just for our games but for
anybody's) is to make sure no background programs are
running. Before launching the game, press Ctrl-Alt-Del
to bring up the Close Program dialog box. Click
"End Task" on anything that's running besides Explorer
and Systray.
You might also want to download DirectX directly from
Microsoft. Contact Microsoft online at the following
Web site address:
www.microsoft.com/msdownload/directx5/directx5.htm
Q: My 3-D graphics accelerator uses the Voodoo Rush chipset
and I am getting a blank screen when I try to enter a
mission.
A: The update now supports Voodoo Rush cards in 3Dfx Glide
mode, so the game will be fully functional when you enter
a mission.
Q: When I start up the War College, I get an error message
about QuickTime.
A: If you open your CD-ROM using Windows Explorer, you will
see a program called "QT16" in the DSG folder. Double-click
on "QT16" to install QuickTime.
Q: I have selected "Glide" in M1 Tank Platoon's video
configuration, but the game does not work.
A: You need to visit your 3Dfx card's manufacturer to download
the latest version of the Glide drivers. Our update will
add Direct3D support. This will allow the game to be
played with a wider array of 3-D graphics cards.
Q: I cannot use Alt-Tab to switch between M1 Tank Platoon II
and other Windows applications.
A: M1 Tank Platoon II is extremely resource-intensive and
should not be used with any multitasking programs. It is
strongly recommended that you shut down all programs before
launching M1 Tank Platoon II and avoid using Alt-Tab.
Q: How do I uninstall M1 Tank Platoon II?
A: Go to your Windows Control Panel and choose "Add/Remove
Programs." You will see M1 Tank Platoon II listed. Never
uninstall a Windows game by merely deleting its folder.
Q: In my Main Map screen and Battle Planner, buttons either
flicker or they cannot be seen.
A: In the update, you can press Alt-F to remove the flicker
observed in the Main Map screen and Battle Planner when
using video cards that do not support the "DDraw BlitSync"
function. (If you have the Diamond Viper 330 video card,
press Alt-F to correct the Main Screen blackout.)
Q: I do not see a "Quit" button in the Main Menu screen.
How do I exit the game?
A: After you install the update, open the Main Menu
screen and select the Configuration screen. Turn
off the "Menu Bars" in the Configuration screen so
that the animated menus become disabled. The Quit
button will now be displayed in the Main Menu screen.
Alternately, you can press the standard Windows
command, ALT-F4, to immediately exit the game.
Q: Right after the opening videos, I get a blank screen
where the main screen should be.
A: The update corrects problems with video cards that
are missing certain functions. Try pressing Alt-F.
Q: I have an Orchid 3Dfx video card and the game won't work
in 3Dfx Glide mode.
A: Visit Orchid's Web site at www.orchid.com and download
the most current video drivers. This will solve
your video card incompatibility.
Q: What cards are supported in Direct3D?
A: Direct3D may be used with the Matrox Millennium
and Intel 740 cards.
Multiplayer
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Q: When I start moving in LAN play, some users' games exit
out to Windows.
A: The game needs time when starting for everyone to get
synchronized. Before moving the platoon, everyone should
stay at the initial staging area until all players can see
one another.
Q: We're playing on a local area network (LAN), but we're
seeing "phantom" tanks or "phantom" players who appear
to be destroyed but who can still maneuver.
A: The game needs time when starting for everyone to get
synchronized. Before moving the platoon, everyone should
stay at the initial staging area until all players can
see one another.
Q: Besides being more stable and reliable, what other
enhancements does the update add to multiplayer mode?
A: The host can no longer jump into other players' tanks.
Player names are now associated with in-game chat messages
(which stay on screen much longer). Also, other players'
smoke grenades will now appear on your screen.
Q: How can I get the best modem head-to-head performance?
A: You should connect to another modem using TCP/IP.
Q: I cannot seem to get the Single Battle to work on
our LAN.
A: Multiplayer is intended for Random and Campaign modes
only. Note that some of the larger maps can cause
synchronization errors on some networks.
Q1: I'm trying to exit the mission by clicking on the "Exit"
button in my map view, but it just takes me to another
screen.
Q2: In the LAN game, the mission does not end although the
objective is complete or all players' tanks have been
destroyed.
A: To end a mission, type Shift-Q and wait for the commander
to issue orders to stand down.
Q: How do I play M1 Tank Platoon II on the Internet?
A: M1 Tank Platoon II is not designed for the Internet. While
it may be possible to play 2-player games via the Internet,
you will probably get unpredictable results. Network play
is limited to LANs, which can better handle the large amount
of data M1 Tank Platoon II sends and receives.
Q: We're using TCP/IP for our LAN network protocol, and it
doesn't seem to work.
A: For TCP/IP connections, ensure that Dial-Up Networking is
set to "Don't Prompt" to use "Dial-Up Networking." This is
set in the Dial-Up Networking program located in your
Start Menu>Programs>Accessories>Dial-Up Networking icon.
In addition, make sure that Dial-Up Networking is loaded
before starting any multiplayer M1 Tank Platoon II game.
Q: I seem to get better performance in multiplayer
with smaller battles, and I was wondering how I
could get smaller battles than the ones that are
available now.
A: With the update, we added some new battle scenarios
that are smaller in size; they work better in the
multiplayer environment.
Gameplay
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Q: I designate a target for my gunner and he confirms, but
he doesn't seem to fire.
A: In the update, the gunner now drops all other tasks
and immediately engages the designated target.
Q: I installed the update, but the gunner still
does not shoot at the target I designate from the
Tank Commander's screen.
A: By default, the gunner is holding fire. Initiate
the "Fire At Will" command [key F] and the gunner
will engage your designated target.
Q: My gunners seem to automatically use up the MPAT and STAFF
rounds early on in the game. How can I get them to conserve
those types of ammo?
A: Give your platoon "Hold Fire" orders until their targets
are within 2,000 meters. If an enemy target is within 1,000
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