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                          Origin Systems, Inc.
                   Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test
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(C) 1997, ORIGIN Systems, Inc. believes the information contained in 
this document is accurate and reliable. ORIGIN Systems, Inc. reserves 
the right to update this file at any time and without notice.

To find out the latest information about Wing Commander: Prophecy, 
please check out the Wing Commander: Prophecy web site at:
www.wingcommanderprophecy.com.

Information on other Origin products can be found at the main origin 
page.  This site is located at www.origin.ea.com.
									
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[1.0] Introduction

[2.0] Minimum Requirements
	 [A] Direct X v 5.0
	 [B] 3Dfx Glide 2.43

[3.0] Installation

[4.0] Key Commands
	 [A] Keyboard
	 [B] Joysticks
	 [C] Additional Peripherals

[5.0] Kill Counts!

[6.0] Test Support
	 [A] Web Site
	 [B] E-Mail

[7.0] Thanks!

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[1.0] Introduction

The purpose of this file is to give you detailed information on the 
Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test.  Information is hopefully presented 
in a logical and clear manner.  Should you have comments on the enclosed 
information, or the 3Dfx test itself, please do not hesitate to contact 
Origin Systems at wcp3dfx@origin.ea.com, or see the Test Support section 
located at the bottom of this document.  

NOTE: This test is designed to check compatibility between Wing Commander: 
Prophecy, 3Dfx cards, and the thousands of possible hardware combinations 
there in.  This test is not representative of the final product.  Art, AI, 
input device support, frame rate, minimum requirements, and load times are 
unfinished.  We encourage everyone to check out the full Wing Commander: 
Prophecy Demo when it becomes available for a more accurate indicator of 
the final product.  Thanks for your understanding.


[2.0] Minimum Requirements 

The minimum requirements for the 3Dfx Test are as follows:

	Pentium 166 MHz
	32 Megabytes of RAM
	2 Megabyte PCI or AGP video card supporting 16-bit color depth
	40 Megabytes free hard drive space
	Windows 95 with DirectX 5.0 installed
	3Dfx card with Glide version 2.43 installed
	Sound Card supported by DirectX 5.0
	Joystick 

Please note that the described requirements are not indicative of the final 
game requirements.  Please check the Wing Commander: Prophecy box for final 
requirements, or check the Wing Commander: Prophecy web site.  Please note, 
the game should run acceptably on machines slower than a Pentium 166, and 
overall performance can be affected drastically by the amount of RAM in 
your machine.  Please feel free to drop us a line, and let us know how the 
game runs for you.  Instructions for contacting the Wing Commander: Prophecy 
Development Team are listed in the section titled Wing Commander: Prophecy 
3Dfx Test Support.

	[A] DirectX v 5.0

	The 3Dfx test requires DirectX 5.0 to run properly.  The latest 
	version of DirectX can be obtained from the following web site:

	http://www.microsoft.com/directx/resources/dx5end.htm

	DirectX is a set of drivers designed to provide hardware 
	compatibility to game companies under Windows 95.  At this time, 
	some hardware companies do not fully support DirectX 5.0.  If your 
	hardware is not fully supported by DirectX, it is likely the test 
	will not function.  Please check with your computer or hardware 
	manufacturer for information on DirectX compatibility.  

	[B] 3Dfx Glide 2.43

	The 3Dfx test requires Glide 2.43 to run properly.  The latest 
	version of Glide can be obtained from the following web site:

	http://www.3dfx.com/download/sdk/index.html#drivers

	Glide is a set of drivers by 3Dfx Interactive, designed to provide 
	hardware compatibility between your 3Dfx card and Wing Commander: 
	Prophecy.  The following 3Dfx cards have been tested with the Wing 
	Commander: Prophecy test:

	Deltron Flash 3D
	Diamond Monster 3D
	Hercules Stingray 128-3D
	Intergraph Intense 3D Voodoo
	Orchid Righteous 3D

	Other 3Dfx cards are on the market.  Origin Systems anticipates no 
	problems with other brands of cards.


[3.0] Installation

The Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test is designed with easy installation 
in mind.  Follow the steps below.

	1.  Ensure you have DirectX version 5.0 and Glide version 2.43 
		successfully installed.  
	2.  Copy WCPTEST.EXE into a directory of your choice.
	3.  Double click the WCPTEST.EXE program via Windows Explorer, to 
		extract the files.
	4.  Double click the WCP3DFX.EXE program, and the test will begin.

	
[4.0] Key Commands

Several combinations of key commands and other input devices are necessary 
to complete your mission against the Kilrathi.  

	[A] Keyboard

	The listed key commands are extremely beneficial, and are 
	instrumental in your mission.  This list is not inclusive of all 
	keys in the test, nor in the final game.

	General Commands	

	A : Autopilot to the battle area
	+ : Increase throttle
	- : Decrease throttle
	\ : Full speed
	F : Select "Full Guns"
	G : Cycle through available guns
	E : Release Decoys
	T : Change targets
	L : Lock current target
	U : Targer and lock the closest enemy
	Y : Match speed with current target
	Q : Roll counterclockwise
	W : Roll clockwise
	[BACKSPACE] : Full stop
	[ALT-E] : Eject
	[ALT-X] : Exit the test	
	[TAB] : Engage afterburner

	Camera Views	

	F1 : Forward view (cycle)
	F2 : Left view
	F3 : Right view
	F4 : Rear view
	[CTRL-F4] : Rear cam VDU
	F5 : Chase camera
	F6 : Object camera (cycle)
		[SHIFT] : Rotate camera around current object
		[KEYPAD +] : Zoom in on current object
		[KEYPAD -] : Zoom out on current object
	F7 : Ship POV camera
	F8 : Missile camera (cycle)
	[CTRL-F8] : Missile cam VDU
	F9 : Victim camera
	F10 : Fly-by camera
	F11 : Drop camera
	F12 : Target track camera

	Wingmen Commands 

	[ALT-A] Attack my target.  Wingmen take the current target and begin
		attacking it.
	[ALT-B] Break and attack.  Instructs wingmen to break formation and 
		freely attack enemies.
	[ALT-F] Form on my wing.
	[ALT-H] Help me out.  Requests assistance from your wingmen.  One of
		your wingmen will attack the target that is currently 
		attacking you.  
	
	[B] Joysticks

	The Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test supports standard joysticks, 
	as well as certain functions of the Thrustmaster and CH joysticks.  
	Button functionally is described in the table below:

		Trigger - Fire guns
		Button A - Cycle guns
		Button B - Target and lock closest enemy
		Button C - Fire currently selected missile

	[C] Additional Peripherals 

	Other input devices are supported with the release version of Wing 
	Commander: Prophecy.  It is not known what devices will be supported
	at this time.


[5.0] Kill Counts!

While the splash screen indicates 17 kills as the team record, several 
team members scored higher after the screens were completed.  The 
current team record is 24 kills!  Give the test a try and see if 
you can beat it!

	Kenny "Hottman" Hott		24 Kills
	Rhea "Chi Chis" Shelley 	23 Kills
	Todd "Lord Ares" Wachhaus 	21 Kills
	Grant "Rogue" McDaniel		19 Kills


[6.0] Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test Support

	[A] The Wing Commander: Prophecy web site is 
	www.wingcommanderprophecy.com. 

	[B] Comments regarding the 3Dfx Test can be e-mailed to 
	wcp3dfx@origin.ea.com.  All feedback is passed along to the 
	relevant channels.


[7.0] Thanks!

Thanks for checking out the Wing Commander: Prophecy 3Dfx Test. 
Happy Gaming!

The Wing Commander: Prophecy Development Team