R.U.S.E..

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Here is the official R.U.S.E. readme file.

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Ubisoft Entertainment
R.U.S.E. v1.00
MARCH 2010
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Thank you for purchasing R.U.S.E.!

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Table of Contents

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1. Installation Instructions
1.0. Game Requirements *PLEASE READ*
1.1. System Requirements
1.1.1 Minimum Configuration
1.1.2 Recommended Configuration
1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time
1.2. Language Selection
1.3. Uninstallation
2. General Notes
2.1. Optimal Settings
2.2. Saved Games
3. Known Issues
3.1 Installing Video Codecs
3.2. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers
3.3. Installing Sound Drivers
3.4. Installing DirectX
3.5. Hints
3.6. Miscellaneous
4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support
4.1. Technical Support
4.2. Technical Online Support
4.3. Important Websites
5. Legal Information

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1. Installation Instructions

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1.0. Game Requirements *PLEASE READ*

In order to play the game, you need to create an Ubi.com account, through the
Ubisoft Game Launcher or on the official Ubisoft website (http://www.ubi.com).

Moreover, an active Internet connection is also mandatory to run the game and
during your whole game session.

Finally, the Ubisoft Game Launcher needs to be installed in order to run the
game.
If you have uninstalled the Ubisoft Game Launcher by mistake, just run the game
through Steam and it should reinstall the Ubisoft Game Launcher.

If you encounter a problem during activation, you can get help via the following
website:

http://ruse.ubi.com


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1.1. System Requirements

VERY IMPORTANT! Ensure that Windows XP has Service Pack 2 (or better) or that
Windows Vista has Service Pack 1 (or better).

1.1.1 Minimum Configuration:

Operating System: Windows® XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista® (with SP2) or Windows® 7
Processor: 2.8 Ghz Intel® Pentium® 4 or higher
AMD Athlon™ 64 3000+ or higher
RAM: 1 GB for Windows® XP / 2 GB for Windows® Vista®, Windows® 7
Video card: NVidia™ GeForce® 6 Series or ATI™ Radeon X1000 or better
128 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information.
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM (4x), Dual Layer
Hard Drive Space: 6 GB
Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode

Windows-compatible mouse required

1.1.2 Recommended Configuration:

Operating System: Windows® XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista® (with SP2) or Windows® 7
Processor: 3.5 Ghz Intel® Pentium® D or higher
AMD Athlon™ 64 3500+ or higher
RAM: 2 GB for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista®, Windows® 7
Video card: NVidia™ GeForce® 7800 or ATI™ Radeon X1900 or better
256 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher
See Supported List 1.1.3 for more information.
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM (4x), Dual Layer
Hard Drive Space: 6 GB
Sound: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible Sound Card 5.1 with Latest Drivers
Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode

Windows-compatible mouse required

1.1.3 Supported Video Cards at Release Time:

NVIDIA GeForce™ 6 Series
NVIDIA GeForce™ 7 Series
NVIDIA GeForce™ 8 Series
NVIDIA GeForce™ 9 Series
NVIDIA GeForce™ 200 Series

ATI® RADEON® X1000 series
ATI® RADEON® HD 2000 Series
ATI® RADEON® HD 3000 Series
ATI® RADEON® HD 4000 Series

These drivers have been tested with R.U.S.E.:
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ATI® Catalyst 9.10 for ATI Radeon post HD 2000
ATI® Catalyst 9.8 for ATI Radeon pre HD 2000 (X1000 series)
NVIDIA Forceware 191.07

For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ for
this game on our support website at http://support.ubi.com.

1.1.4 Supported Sound Devices:


Creative Audigy I
Creative Audigy II
Creative X-FI Series
Realtek HD Audio compatible
Realtek AC97 Audio compatible
Hercules® Series
Asus Xonar Series
M-Audio Revolution


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1.2. Language Selection

The default language will be the one set in Steam. However, you can change the
text language and the voice language by setting them in the options
(My R.U.S.E => My Options => Gameplay tab).


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1.3. Uninstallation

R.U.S.E. can be uninstalled from the Add/Remove Programs icon located in the
Control Panel (Start->Settings->Control Panel). Locate the R.U.S.E. entry and
click on the Change/Remove button, then follow the instructions on-screen to
uninstall the game.
You can also uninstall R.U.S.E. through Steam. Right click on R.U.S.E. entry and
select "Delete Local Content".


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2. General Notes

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2.1. Display/Performance Settings

The Graphical Settings can directly impact the memory usage of the game. If your
computer lacks RAM memory, these settings should be lowered down accordingly.

The game has been tweaked to run well on both single and multi-core systems.
However, it will work best on a multi-core CPU and it is highly recommended to
experience the game to its full potential.

It is important to make sure the latest available drivers are installed.


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2.2. Optimal Settings

When launching the game for the first time, the game will attempt to detect the
optimal settings for your system by default. If the game is unable to fully
identify your computer, then the settings are going to be set on Medium by
default.

To test your settings, a benchmark mode is available. To run it, please go to
"My R.U.S.E.", then "My Options" and press the "Launch Benchmark" button.


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2.3. Saved Games

The Saved Games are stored in the following folders:
- For Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\%WindowsUserID%\Application Data\Ubisoft\RUSE
- For Windows Vista and Windows 7: C:\Users\%WindowsUserID%\SavedGames\Ubisoft\RUSE

Where %WindowsUserID% should be replaced by the name of your Windows session / account.


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3. Known Issues

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3.1. Installing Video Codecs

If you experience any problems to play the ingame videos, please update your video
codecs using the following ones:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en


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3.2. Installing Graphics and Motherboard Drivers

If you experience any graphical problems, please update your video and motherboard
drivers using the latest ones available. Links to the supported Graphics cards
manufacturers and the most popular motherboard manufacturers websites are available
at the end of this document.


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3.3. Installing Sound Drivers

If you experience any sound problems, please update your sound drivers using the
latest ones available. Links to the the most popular sound card manufacturers websites
are available at the end of this document.


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3.4. Installing DirectX

R.U.S.E. requires DirectX runtime libraries from August 2009 or later to run properly.
To get the latest version of DirectX, please visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

DirectX is also provided on the install disc in the folder Support\DirectX and
automatically installed when you install R.U.S.E..

If you receive an error message about missing DLL files, reinstall DirectX from
the install disc or from the folder where the game has been installed to correct
the problem.


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3.5. Hints

* It is _not_ advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually
C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system
drive (usually C:\).

* It is recommended to close all other running programs before installing the
game, to reduce the risk of software conflicts.

* If you experience graphical corruption, make sure your graphics driver's
control panel is _not_ configured to override application settings.

* Vibration support is only available if using the Xbox 360 controller.


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3.6. Miscellaneous

* The game offers compatibility with CrossFire™, but the performance will be lower
than a single card from the CrossFire™ setup.

* Dual GPU solutions from Radeon families will cause flickering while in the game menus (eg : Radeon 3870X2 / Radeon 4870X2)

* AMD® Athlon™ 64 users could encounter all-around freezes during gameplay, especially when zooming in and out


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4. Important Web Sites, Contact Information and Technical Support

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4.1. Technical Support

Before contacting Ubisoft’s Technical Support Department, please first read
through the manual and the README file which are both available on the game disc.

Please also browse the Ubisoft Support pages available at:

http://support.ubi.com

This is the best way to find answers to common issues seen with our games.
From this site, you will also be able to enter the Ubisoft Solution Center,
where you can browse through our lists of Frequently Asked Questions, search
our database of known problems and solutions. Our FAQ lists are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week and contains the most up-to-date information
available, including patches that can be downloaded free of charge. We update
these pages on a daily basis, so please check here first for potential solutions
to your problems.

To Contact Us:

IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements,
as our support representatives will be unable to assist customers whose computers
do not meet these criteria.

Whenever you contact the Technical Support Department, include the following information
or have it at hand if you are calling:

• Complete product title (including version number).
• Exact error message reported (if applicable) and a brief description of the problem
you’re encountering.
• Processor speed and manufacturer.
• Amount of RAM.
• Operating system and service pack installed.
• Video card that you are using and amount of RAM it has.
• Maker and speed of your DVD-ROM drive.
• Type of sound card you are using.

It is strongly recommended to generate a “DXDiag” (DirectX Diagnostic Tool) report
from your computer that will contain all the information about the configuration of your
system. Please include this report when contacting us through the Support interface.

To generate this report:

1. From Windows, click Start->Run (In Vista, just click Start)
2. In the Open box, type DXDIAG (In Vista, use the Start Search box) and press Enter.
3. Once the DXDIAG file is open, click on the "Save All Information..." button.
4. Click the save button to save the file as a text file on your Desktop.
Contact Us by Webmail: Due to high volumes of spam, viruses, and other
non-support-related contacts, we no longer offer support via standard email.
You can send a webmail question from the Ubisoft Solution Center however.
Most webmail questions are responded to within two business days.

Return Policy: Please do not send any game returns directly to Ubisoft before contacting
Technical Support. It is our policy that game returns must be dealt with by the retailer
or online site where you purchased the product.

If you have a damaged or scratched game disk, please visit the FAQ listing for your game
and get the latest replacement policy and pricing. We will not accept unsolicited
returns/exchanges without prior approval and an RMA (Return Materials Authorization)
number from a support representative.


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4.2. Technical Online Support

Your network must be configured to allow Steam and R.U.S.E. access to the following ports:
• UDP 27000 to 27030 inclusive
• TCP 27014 to 27050 inclusive
• UDP 4379 and 4380
• UDP 3478


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4.3. Important Websites

R.U.S.E. official web site:
http://ruse.ubi.com

DirectX End-User Runtime:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx

Latest ATI Drivers:
http://www.ati.com/support/driver.html

Latest NVIDIA Drivers:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Latest Creative Labs Drivers:
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/

Latest Intel Drivers:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/

Latest AMD Drivers:
http://www.amd.com/

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5. Legal Information

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R.U.S.E. 2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
R.U.S.E., Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.