Vicarious Visions, Inc.
README for "DARK ANGAEL(TM)" 
Version 1.0 for WINDOWS 95
9/12/97

I. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Dark Angael.  This README file contains 
detailed information on multiplayer setup, troubleshooting,
contact information and the software license agreement.  This file
supplements the User Manual included with the game.  

          ****READ THE MANUAL. THE MANUAL IS YOUR FRIEND.****  
****IT CONTAINS LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE GAME.****  

A) System Requirements:

   DARK ANGAEL CD-ROM
   WINDOWS 95
   DirectX version 3 or higher (included on CD-ROM)
   100MHz Pentium(R) Required; 133MHz Pentium(R) or faster Recommended  
   16MB RAM Required; 20MB RAM Recommended
   Minimal Installation requires 80MB hard disk space
   Full Installation requires 105MB hard disk space 
   2X CD-ROM drive or faster
   SVGA monitor/Local Bus or PCI Video, 640 x 480.
   Sound Card

II. MULTIPLAYER NOTES

The following notes contain more detailed information about the 
multiplayer game in Dark Angael.  Please read the User Manual's 
chapter on Multiplayer before reviewing the following information.

A) Dark Angael Deathmatch 

DA Deathmatch is quite different from the single player game.  We have
fine tuned the use of weapons, superpowers, and the level design to
a multiplayer environment.

FLYING POWER - All players have "flying boots" as a default superpower
during Deathmatch.  It will drain your superpower energy when in use,
but should be frequently used to out maneuver opponents.  Be careful -
some levels have areas that are NO FLY ZONES.  Indication of such will
be made on the to Status Bar when the flying power is unusable. 

SPLASH DAMAGE - In Deathmatch, the Dart Launcher inflicts "splash
damage".  This means if you shoot darts at someone and are too close
when it explodes, you too will take some damage.  The amount of damage
will be based on your proximity to the blast source.  NOTE: This is
only present in Deathmatch.  The single player game does not have 
splash damage.  

B) Establishing a Multiplayer Connection

There are four ways to setup a multiplayer game with Dark Angael:

*TCP/IP Connection (up to 8 players on a local network or Internet)
*IPX Connection   (up to 8 players on a local network)
*Modem Connection (2 players)
*Serial Cable Connection (2 players)

TCP/IP CONNECTION- If you select TCP/IP, you will be asked to enter an
IP Address or a Host Name for the Host computer.  Once connected, you 
will be able to choose the available game session that is setup on the 
host.

IPX CONNECTION - Only for local area networks, if you select an IPX
Connection, the program will seek out all other machines that are 
running IPX and report back with the Host machine and the available
game session.  

MODEM CONNECTION - We recommend 28.8k Modems or higher for optimal game
performance.  If you select this connection, and you wish to Host, you
will be presented with an "Answer Box".  When your opponent rings 
through to join a game, click on the "Answer" button to establish a
connection.  You can also configure your modem from here.

If you wish to join a game rather than host, you will be presented with
a "Connection Box".  You will need to enter the phone number and then
click "Connect".  You can also configure your modem from here.

Choose the game session, and click "NEXT" to enter the Chat Window.

SERIAL CONNECTION - If you have a serial cable connection between two
machines and wish to host or join, you will need to enter your Serial 
Settings.  Once finished, click on "OK" to establish the connection.
Choose the game session, and click "NEXT" to enter the Chat Window.
    
          ****READ THE MANUAL. THE MANUAL IS YOUR FRIEND.****  
****IT CONTAINS LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE GAME.****  

III. TROUBLESHOOTING

A) Performance

  Dark Angael performs best when it is the only application running 
  on your system. We suggest that you quit all other applications 
  before playing the game.

  Items that may be running in the background such as screen savers may
  interrupt game play.  We suggest that you disable these items before
  playing the game.

B) Windows NT(R)
  
  Vicarious Visions does not provide technical support for use of Dark 
  Angael under Windows NT.  

C) DirectX Drivers
 
  Dark Angael requires DirectX 3 or higher to run.  Included on the
  CD-ROM is DirectX 3.  You may install it if you do not already have
  these drivers on your system.  The product has been tested with 
  DirectX 5, and no problems have been recognized.

          ****READ THE MANUAL. THE MANUAL IS YOUR FRIEND.****  
****IT CONTAINS LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE GAME.****  

IV. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have read the manual and this README, and are still experiencing
problems, you can contact us directly for Customer Service.  Be sure
to send us information about your computer, including make and model, 
brand names of your video card and sound card.  If you are calling for
assistance, please be near your computer.  If contacting via fax or
email, please also give us a detailed description of where the error
occurred.  

	1. Email: tech@vvisions.com for Technical Support
		  hints@vvisions.com for Game Hints

	2. Website: www.vvisions.com - A complete Online Strategy Guide
           can be found at our website for Dark Angael.  A technical
           support section will also be available with the most up to
           date information on resolving common problems.  If update
           patches are issued, you can find them here.

	3. Call us: (518) 276-2517 - Monday - Friday 9am-5pm EST.
	
	4. Fax us: (518) 276-6380 - Please address it to: Technical
           Support, Vicarious Visions, Inc.

	5. Mail us: Technical Support * Vicarious Visions, Inc. * 
           1223 Peoples Ave. * Troy * NY * 12180 * USA.

          ****READ THE MANUAL. THE MANUAL IS YOUR FRIEND.****  
****IT CONTAINS LOTS OF INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE GAME.****  

V. COPYRIGHT NOTICE/WARRANTY

Vicarious Visions reserves the right to make improvements in the product
described in this README and the User Manual for this product at any
time and without notice.

The User Manual, the software described and all accompanying materials
is copyrighted.  All rights are reserved.  No part of the manual or
the described software may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced
to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior written
consent of Vicarious Visions, Inc.  

Vicarious Visions, Inc. makes no warranties, express or implied, with
respect to the manual or accompanying materials, its quality,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, and is provided
"as is."  Vicarious Visions warrants that the software, as originally
purchased, will perform substantially in conformance with the 
specifications set forth in the packaging and in the user manual.  

Copyright (C) 1997 Vicarious Visions, Inc.  Dark Angael and Vicarious
Visions are trademarks of Vicarious Visions, Inc.  All rights reserved.
All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.


     ****IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE MANUAL YET, PLEASE DO SO.****
                  ****THIS IS YOUR LAST NOTICE.****

