Call of Juarez.

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Here is the official Call of Juarez readme file.

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CALL OF JUAREZ
README.TXT English Version
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
II: INSTALLATION
III: DEFAULT KEY SETTINGS
IV: CALL OF JUAREZ SAFE MODE
V: GAME PERFORMANCE
VI: KNOWN COMPATIBILITY ISSUES
VII: FAQ
VIII: MULTIPLAYER COMMANDS
IX: CHROMED
X: CUSTOMER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
XI: ODE LICENSE


I: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP
P4 2,2GHz / Athlon 2400+ (2,4 for Celeron)
nVidia: GeForce 6600, ATI: Radeon 9800
512MB RAM
Sound Card: DX 9 compatible sound card
Hard Drive Space: 2GB free HDD space
CD-ROM: CD-ROM / DVD-ROM (*)
DVD-ROM (**)
Multiplay: 56k Modem (for Internet multiplayer)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:
Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP
P4 3GHz / Athlon 3000+ (3GHz for Celeron)
nVidia: GF6800, ATI: Radeon X800
1GB RAM
Sound Card: DX 9 compatible sound card
Hard Drive Space: 2GB free HDD space
CD-ROM: CD-ROM / DVD-ROM (*)
DVD-ROM (**)
Multiplay: ISDN Internet connection (for Internet multiplayer)

Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
nVidia GeForce 6600, 6800, 7600, 7800, 7900
ATI Radeon: 9800, X800, X1300, X1600, X1800. X1900

Please note that video cards that do not support hardware pixel shaders version 2.0 or better do not fully meet the game's minimum spec and will therefore suffer performance issues.
The Game was not tested with onboard graphics cards, including laptops.

(*) concerns CDs version
(**) concerns DVD version


II: INSTALLATION

In order to install the game, insert Call of Juarez CD 1 (*) / DVD (**) into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The Game Installer will run automatically upon inserting the Call of Juarez CD 1 (*) / DVD (**) into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
In case the installer does not run automatically (this might happen if the 'autorun' option is disabled), please run setup.exe file from Call of Juarez CD 1 (*) / DVD (**). To do this, click on the Start button, then Run and type X:\setup.exe (X standing for the letter corresponding with the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, usually it is D).
Please remember that you need admin rights to install the game properly on Windows 2000/XP.

III: DEFAULT KEY SETTINGS

Forward - W
Backward - S
Strafe Left - A
Strafe Right - D
Lean Left - Q
Lean Right - E
Run - CAPS LOCK
Walk - SHIFT
Duck - CTRL
Jump - SPACE
Kick - C
Focus - X
Toggle Alt Fire - Z
Action - F
Fire Left - MOUSE BUTTON 1
Fire Right - MOUSE BUTTON 2
Reload - R
Select Weapon - 1...6
Throw Weapon - BACKSPACE
Hands - 0
Show Objective - O
Show Logs - L
Quick Save - F5
Quick Load - F8

There are additional keys available to configure but this what is set as default.


IV: CALL OF JUAREZ SAFE MODE

The safe mode should be used when the game won't run on your machine - it alters the default settings to lower settings, this will then allow you to boot up the game and tweak the options for your machine.


V: GAME PERFORMANCE

If the framerate of your game seems to be low, try lowering some of the video and audio settings to rectify the problem. Make sure that you closed all unnecessary programs running in background before running the game. If you are using onboard sound card, please check if lowering sound quality will help improve the framerate. Make sure you have the latest video/audio/motherboard drivers installed on your computer.


VI: KNOWN COMPATIBILITY ISSUES

Please note that video cards that do not support hardware pixel shaders version 2.0 or better do not fully meet the game's minimum spec and will therefore suffer performance issues.
In all cases check you have installed the latest drivers from your hardware manufacturer's website.
If after turning on EAX option in the game audio setting you are not able to hear some sounds we recommend to install newest sound drivers or turning EAX option off (this concerns onboard sound cards mostly).
If you have noticed that there is no fog in the game please check if installation of different video card drivers will help to solve this problem.


VII: FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I can't install the game.
A: Make sure that you closed all unnecessary programs running in background (i.e. some anti-virus programs can preclude proper game installation).
A: Try to copy all files from CD1, CD2 and CD3 (*) / DVD (**) to one directory on your hard disk, and after this run setup.exe from your HDD.

Q: Why is an error message displayed while executing the game?
A: Make sure there is DirectX 9.0c or newer installed on your computer. If not, install DirectX from the Call of Juarez CD3 (*) / DVD (**) (folder \support\DirectX\).
A: Make sure you have the latest video drivers on your computer. They are usually available for download from the vendor's website. Check the following sites for Video card drivers:
www.ati.com for ATI drivers (we recommend Catalyst 6.5 or higher)
www.nvidia.com for nVidia drivers (we recommend ForceWare 84.21 or higher)
A: Check the BIOS settings if the AGP Fast Write Control is set to Disabled and the Graphics Aperture Size is set to Minimum 64MB.
A: Make sure that you closed all unnecessary programs running in background.

Q. I can hear actor voices and some environment sounds but I don't hear gun shots.
A: If you are using 4.1 or better speaker system please check if it is set properly in your sound card properties. You may also try changing speaker system to 2/2.1 and then check out if you hear all sounds.
A: If after turning on EAX option in the game audio setting you are not able to hear some sounds we recommend to install newest sound drivers or turning EAX option off (this concerns onboard sound cards mostly).
Q: I can't join Internet games and people can't join my Internet server.
A: Please check if after clicking on "update list" and "refresh list" button next to server list, you are able to join one of the existing Call of Juarez MP servers.
A: You will need to check that your firewall (if you're using one) allows Call of Juarez access through it (please remember that Windows XP has built-in firewall). Ports needed to be opened are from 26000 to 26200, although this can be set in the server settings section of the game.
A: If you are using two network interfaces (i.e. one for LAN card and second as modem for Internet connection) disable the one not responsible for Internet connection in order to connect to master server and join Internet games.
A: Please remember that game version of both server and client must be the same in order to accomplish connection. Green icon before server name tells you that you will be able to connect to this server.
A: Please remember that server might be running maps you do not have - in this case you will not be able to connect to that server.

Q: My multiplayer server is too slow when hosting a MP game.
A: General rule of thumb for hosting faster multiplayer games is that the better the computer you are hosting it on, the better the game runs. Another alternative for running faster multiplayer games is to use the dedicated server function within the game. This allows you to host a game for others to play, but you are not able to play on this machine, only host the game. Another thing restricting speed of multiplayer games is the connection bandwidth you are using to play the game, the faster the connection the better the game works.

Q: How can I run Call of Juarez dedicated internet server?
A: Best way to create Call of Juarez dedicated internet server is to run the game, choose multiplayer game, setup all options and then exit the game and run it by clicking "Run Call of Juarez dedicated internet server" icon from Start menu (server will start with latest options).


VIII: MULTIPLAYER COMMANDS

* Mutliplayer-related command line parameters:

CoJ.exe -server [-dedicated] [-internet] [-forcemaxplayers N]
- Runs the game and creates a multiplayer LAN server; use –dedicated for a dedicated server or –internet for an INTERNET server; use –forcemaxplayers N to overwrite the default limit of 16 players in multiplayer

CoJ.exe -join address[ort]
- Joins a multiplayer game at a given address and port

* Multiplayer console commands (typed in chat window)

/Nick <nick> - changes your nick
/PlayerList - shows the list of all players and their IDs
/KillMe - kills you
/AdminLogin <user> <password> - logins as an admin; users and passwords are defined on the server in ServerAdmins.scr file in game’s profiles (the file is created after the first execution of the game)

Admin commands:
/AdminLogout - logs out the admin
/Kick <nick_or_id> [<reason>] - kicks out a given player
/Kill <nick_or_id> - kills a given player
/MapNext - switches to next map

IX: CHROMED

ChromEd is the level editor for Call of Juarez. With it, you will be able to create your own levels, just as the developers do, and it is available for anyone wishing to create their own levels and mods.
ChromEd is not supported by the developer or publisher, and is provided as is - please do not call technical support regarding the use of ChromEd as they will not be able to assist you.
Use ChromEd at your own discretion - we cannot be held liable for any problems arising from the use of ChromEd on your system. We recommend you backup your system and current game files before using ChromEd.

X: CUSTOMER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION

In case of technical problems, please contact technical assistance, which details can be found on game box or in the manual.

Before contacting our Customer Support representatives make sure your machine meets min. requirements and you have the latest video/audio/motherboard drivers installed on your computer and that you have the following information:

1. Product title, version number and language (version number and language can be found in bottom-left hand corner of the game main menu)
2. Operating system version
3. Computer's processor type and speed
4. Amount of RAM
5. Manufacturer and model of your video card + drivers version
6. Manufacturer and model of your sound card + drivers version
7. DirectX version
8. Detailed description of a problem
9. Attachment including:
a. DxDiag.txt file. To create DxDiag.txt file run Start, Run, type dxdiag and choose Save All Informations...
b. crash.log file from folder \Documents and Settings\[Your User Name]\My Documents\call of juarez\Out\logs\ Attention: crash.log file is overwritten each time you run the game, so it need to be sent immediately after the problem occurs.
10. Your Internet connection and time when the problem occurred if it concerns the multiplayer game.

XI: ODE LICENSE

This product makes use of Open Dynamics Engine system

This is the BSD-style license for the Open Dynamics Engine
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