Westwood Studios Official
Dune 2000
Frequently Asked Questions List
Last Update: October 15th, 1998
Version 1.3
About this document....
This FAQ file contains information regarding Westwood Studios' newest
real-time strategy game Dune 2000.
This FAQ is available from our web site (www.westwood.com).
All information contained herein is copyright 1998 by Westwood Studios.
You are allowed to distribute it freely, but not to make changes.
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1.1 What is Dune 2000?
1.2 System Requirements.
1.21 Is Dune 2000 compatible with Windows NT?
1.22 Will there be a Mac version of Dune 2000?
1.3 Is this a sequel to Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty?
1.4 When is the game going to be released in North America? Elsewhere?
1.5 Are there screenshots or maybe a Demo available to download?
1.6 Who are the Atreides, Harkonnen and Ordos?
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2.1 What units and structures are there?
2.2 What kind of missions are there?
2.3 Does Dune2K use the same engine as Red Alert?
2.4 Are there any cheat codes?
2.5 Is there any kind of editor included?
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3.1 Can I play Dune 2000 against a friend?
3.2 What kind of Internet support is there?
3.3 What is Westwood Online?
3.4 Can DOS and Wind95 play together?
3.5 How many players, IPX, modem, null modem?
3.6 Does the AI build bases in multiplayer games?
3.7 What is "Practice" mode?
3.8 Are the crates back?
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4.1 Read Me First!
4.2 Problems with Installation or Starting the Game
4.2.1 Lockup while "Installation complete" is displayed.
4.2.2 Lockup with "error writing to registry" message
4.2.3 Error message: "Dune2000.EXE caused GPF in Setup_se", "error in
ISSET_SE" or similar.
4.2.4 Running Dune from the icon brings up Internet registration
instead of the game.
4.2.5 Game exits out to Windows when clicking the start button on the
briefing screen.
4.2.6 Repeating Scenarios (i.e. not getting past mission one)
4.3 DirectX Issues
4.4 Video Problems
4.4.1 Error Message "Set Cooperative Level" or Flickering Screen
4.4.2 Game Window crushed to the top of your Screen
4.4.3 Mouse leaves trails on screen, or game crashes when moving
the mouse.
4.4.4 Mouse hourglass stuck on screen, or video card settings in
background
4.5 CDROM Read Problems
4.6 Sound Problems
4.6.1 Crystal Plug and Play Audio issues
4.6.2 Movie Stuttering
4.6.3 DirectSound object errors and Soundblaster cards
4.7 HP Pavilion Machine Issues
4.8 How to Speed up the Game
4.9 Multiplayer Issues
4.9.1 Internet Speed
4.9.2 LAN Play
4.9.3 Inability to play multiplayer on Windows NT
--- PART 5 : GETTING MORE INFO ---------------------------------------------
5.1 How to Order Dune 2000.
5.2 Contacting Westwood Studios directly.
5.3 Our Internet WWW and ftp sites.
--- PART 6 : IN THE FUTURE -------------------------------------------------
6.1 Will there be any add-ons to Dune 2000?
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1.1 WHAT IS Dune 2000?
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Dune 2000 is a real-time strategy-combat game developed by Westwood
Studios, the creators of DUNE II, Command & Conquer and Red Alert.
Dune 2000 is an update and remake (not a sequel) of Dune 2: The Building
of a Dynasty.
The Press Release :
Westwood Studios' Dune II set the world on fire by
Introducing real-time to the strategy genre and a new
way to control the battlefield. Today, Westwood
proudly announces Dune 2000, scheduled to be
released this spring.
The reborn classic has all the features that made the
original a huge hit, and now it's even better. Players
will be able to battle in the world of Dune across the
Internet and over local area networks. Dune 2000 will
feature a Command & Conquer-style interface for
quick and easy gameplay. New high-resolution
graphics bring the world of Dune to life like never
before.
Dune 2000 offers all the familiar units of the original:
Deviators, Sonic Tanks, Ornithopters, Fremen
Warriors, the Emperor's Elite Troops, the Sardaukar
and many more. Sandworms roam the desert looking
for troops to devour while players can fight against up
to two other sides. Players can lead the noble
Atreides, the sneaky Ordos or the evil Harkonnen.
"Dune II is still very popular with our fans," Sperry
said. "We decided to update the classic and give
Dune fans, for the first time ever, the experience of
playing head-to-head. At the same time, we're giving
players who are new to the game a chance to
experience this fascinating world."
New video mission briefings, inspired by the sets and
costumes of the movie, are used to make each battle
more dramatic and create a rich game environment.
"Dune was an inspiration to me and the design team,"
Sperry said. "It's an exotic setting full of political
intrigue and hidden danger. It's a fascinating world
for a game, and with this new and improved Dune, it's
once again a fun place to wage war."
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1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Dune 2000 will be released in a Windows 95/98 version ONLY (Windows
NT is NOT supported). DirectX 5.0 or higher is required to run the
game.
System Requirements:
Windows(r) 95
Pentium 90 MHz processor (133MHz or better recommended)
16 MB RAM
16-bit color, DirectDraw compatible video card (2 MB video RAM
recommended)
4x CD-ROM drive
100% Microsoft compatible mouse
28.8 modem (for Internet or modem play)
Voice and Music Support:
Sound Blaster: 8 bit, 16 bit, AWE 32 and 100% Sound Blaster compatibles.
Multiplayer Options:
Internet games require-
Free access to Westwood Online
Internet Connection at 28.8 bps or higher
TCP/IP:Internet Connection
Pentium 200mhz or better recommended
LAN games require-
Local Area Network running IPX
Modem games require-
28.8 bps or higher modem
*Free access to Westwood Online requires access to the Internet.
Player is responsible for all applicable Internet fees.
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1.21 Is Dune 2000 compatible with Windows NT?
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Dune 2000 will run under NT 3.5/4 (with service pack 3), but because
Dune 2000 was designed with DirectX 5 (or higher) in mind, multiplayer
will not function on NT, and depending on your card you may experience
sound problems. It SHOULD work with NT 5.0 when that is released. Please
keep in mind, however, that Windows NT is not officially supported for
Dune.
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1.22 Will there be a Mac version of Dune 2000?
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There are no plans for a Mac port of Dune 2000 at this time.
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1.3 Is this a sequel to Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty?
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No. Dune 2000 is an updated revision of the original "Dune 2: The
Building of a Dynasty" game. The units, structures, sides, etc. are
the same as the original Dune 2 game. The graphics, interface,
multiplayer engine and some other features are new. Dune 2000 is not
intended to be a sequel in any way.
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1.4 When will Dune 2000 be released?
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Dune 2000 is available now in most countries of the World.
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1.5 Is there a demo or screenshots available?
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There is no demo available yet to download. We do have movie files,
plenty of screenshots, and music from the game available at our website:
http://www.dune2000.com
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1.6 Who are the Atreides, Harkonnen and Ordos?
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These are the three noble houses that are fighting to control the planet
Arrakis, also known as Dune. Control of the planet means control of the
spice Melange, which is used for a variety of purposes - extending life,
granting visions, aiding the Spacer's Guild to "fold space", etc. Because
of its rarity and power, he who controls the spice controls the universe.
Houses Atreides and Harkonnen are detailed in the novel Dune (and several
other books in the series), by Frank Herbert. The game takes place prior
to the events of the first novel in the series, which accounts for the
difference in the current house mentats; Dune Leto and Baron Harkonnen
are the current rulers of the houses.
House Ordos is a creation of Westwood Studios. Their wealth is built on
trade (both legal and otherwise) and they use intrigue and trickery as
their weapons. No one knows who the leader of House Ordos is.
For more information on the houses, see the web site, the Dune 2000
manual, read the books, or see the movie!
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2.1 What new units and structures are there?
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The game contains all of the original units and structures that appeared
in the original Dune 2 game. In addition, the Engineer and the Thumper
infantry have been added.
The engineer works the same way as the engineer in Command & Conquer; he
can capture enemy structures, allowing you to use or sell them as you
wish.
The thumper infantry is used in multiplayer games to lure the great
sandworms into your enemy's territory.
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2.2 What kind of missions are there?
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The missions parallel those in Dune 2, but have been completely revised
to take advantage of the new engine, larger unit groups and terrain
types.
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2.3 Does Dune 2000 use the same engine as Red Alert?
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Dune 2000 has been updated to an engine similar to (though not the same
as) Red Alert. You now can select units using the mouse, set groups,
etc. All unit/structure construction, structure updates and the Starport
are accessible from the sidebar.
The AI has been rebuilt from the ground up and will use all of the units
available to it to its best ability. Watch out for swarms of infantry,
groups of units distracting you from those engineers coming through your
back door, and a whole lot of other dirty tricks.
The graphics have been updated - now you can choose from an 8 or 16 bit
graphics mode depending on your machine speed. The movies are full screen
hi-res, much improved from the days of Red Alert. Dune 2000 also contains
graphical special effects such as translucency and particle-effect
explosions.
For those that find the AI a little TOO tough, there are three difficulty
level settings to choose from.
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2.4 Are there any cheat codes?
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As with all Westwood Studios PC games, there are no built-in cheat codes.
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2.5 Is there any kind of editor included?
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There is no editor included with Dune 2000.
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3.1 Can I play Dune 2000 against a friend?
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Yes! Westwood has built lots of multiplayer support into Dune 2000.
Get ready to face battles with generals via the Internet IPX network,
modem, or direct connection via null-modem.
We have also including spawning capability for LAN games (ONLY).
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3.2 What kind of Internet support is there?
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One of the most exciting additions is our built-in Internet support for
Dune 2000 which allows you to play against people all over the world.
This is all done through our Westwood Online service. Because Westwood
Online and Dune 2000 are seamlessly integrated, starting a game is as
easy as clicking a button!
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3.3 What is Westwood Online?
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Westwood Online is an IRC server designed specifically to allow players
to meet and play games via the Internet. Westwood Online has been in
service since 1995, playing host to thousands of Westwood games.
Westwood Online is constantly updated to provide for new game releases
(such as Dune 2000) and to provide a great place to meet friends and
have a good time.
Dune 2000 contains the next generation of Westwood Online, which is
actually part of the game itself. No longer will you have to start the
game and WOL seperately.
How do you become part of Westwood Online, you ask? Just install Dune
2000, run the included registration program, and watch your email. In
a few minutes, you will get your password. Use this to log in, and you
are ready to command your armies of desert warriors!
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3.4 How many players, IPX, modem, null modem?
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Modem and null modem connections support 2 players head-to-head, and can
add AI players for up to 6 sides. IPX network connections support up to
6 players (Human, AI or a mixture of both). Internet games will support
up to 4 players, human, AI or both.
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3.5 What is "Practice" mode?
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Practice mode is a way for you to practice multiplayer games against
AI opponents. You can play on any of the multiplayer maps with all
of the same options that are in the multiplayer game setup (tech
level, worms, crates, starting units, etc.) You can then add 1 to 5
AI players, and set the difficulty level.
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3.6 Are the crates back?
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Yes, crates are available in multiplayer games. We will detail the
types in a later version of the FAQ file. In addition, you now have
the option to turn the dreaded Dune Sandworms loose on your battlefield,
with two aggression levels.
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4.1 READ ME FIRST!
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Included on the Dune 2000 CD, and installed to your hard drive is a
file called README.TXT. This file contains important information for
both troubleshooting and gameplay (some of which is repeated below).
Please check the README.TXT file before writing mail, as your question
is probably covered there.
If your question isn't covered by the README.TXT file, or by this FAQ,
Please check the support section of the Westwood Studios web site:
http://www.westwood.com/techsupport/
This section of the FAQ will be updated after Dune 2000 is released to
stores.
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4.2 Problems with Installation or Starting the Game
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4.2.1 Lockup while "Installation complete" is displayed.
If the message "Installation complete" does not go away and closing the
window produces the error "Setup is incomplete ..." please restart the
setup application with the command switch "-b". To do this go to
start-run, click browse and then locate the Dune 2000 CD. The setup.exe
is on the root of the CD. Click OK and then add " -b" to the end of the
line. It would look like this if your CDROM is your D: drive:
"d:\setup.exe -b".
4.2.2 Lockup with "error writing to registry" message
Should the install program lockup while registering the Dune 2000 \
application then you may want to run the install program with the "-a"
option. To do this, use the START/RUN command and type in
D:\SETUP.EXE -a (where D: is your CDROM drive).
However this means that to play Internet games you must register the
WOLAPI.DLL manually. The easiest way to do this is to go to
start -> find; find the file REGSVR32.EXE. Then open the folder
containing the Westwood Internet components, the default is
c:\westwood\internet. Drag the WOLAPI.DLL onto the REGSRV32.EXE
icon. WOLAPI.DLL will now be registered.
4.2.3 Error message: "Dune2000.EXE caused GPF in Setup_se", "error in
ISSET_SE" or similar.
It has been suggested by Install Shield programmers that this can be
caused by having a lot of garbage in your TEMP directory. Try deleting
all the files in your TEMP folder (or all of them if you have more than
one), and reboot. When Windows is up and running, make sure that ALL
background tasks are terminated before running setup. This includes
virus checkers, menu programs (like the Microsoft Office toolbar),
and anything in your systray (the place next to the clock on the
taskbar) - the only thing there should be the clock and the speaker.
4.2.4 Running Dune from the icon brings up Internet registration
instead of the game.
This problem is caused by installing the Internet portion of the install
to the same directory as the game files. To fix this, uninstall the game,
then reinstall it. Be sure that the Internet portion is installed to its
own directory (the default directory is usually the best). It should work
fine the next time you run the game.
4.2.5 Game exits out to Windows when clicking the start button on the
briefing screen.
We are still trying to track down the final cause of this error, but it
seems to be associated with a machine running in DOS compatibility mode.
To check your machine, right-click on your "my computer" icon and click
properties. Click the "performance" tab. If ANY of the listed features
say "DOS compatibility", you will have problems with the game. In most
cases, this is a CDROM driver issue, but it can also be caused by sound
card drivers, SCSI card drivers, or other drivers loaded in your
config.sys and autoexec.bat files.
Also, some users have solved the problem by changing the settings on their
virtual memory. To do this go to CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM/PERFORMANCE/VIRTUAL
MEMORY. In most cases, it will be set to "Let Windows manage my virtual
memory settings". Try changing this to "Let me specify my own settings"
and set a minimum of 20MB and a maximum of 150MB.
Finally, this problem can also be caused by a bad CDROM read (see 4.5
below).
4.2.6 Repeating Scenarios (i.e. not getting past mission one)
This problem is most often caused by using DOS-based CDROM drivers. Make
sure that you are NOT loading MSCDEX.EXE in your autoexec.bat file -
REMing that out will usually fix the problem. If not, try REMing out any
CDROM driver you have loading in your config.sys file as well. This can
also be caused by a poor CDROM read (see number 4.5 below).
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4.3 DirectX Issues
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Dune 2000 requires DirectX 5.0a or higher to run. The CD includes the
5.0 version and the DirectPlay update - both of these are required.
If you currently have DirectX 5.2 or 6 installed on your machine, DO
NOT install the DirectX from the Dune CD. You will also need to make
sure that your video and sound device drivers are as current as possible.
If you have not updated your drivers in the last 30 days, check the web
sites of your card manufacturers to see if there are more current drivers
available. A list of major manufacturer's web sites is located in the
support section of our web site.
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4.4 Video Problems
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4.4.1 Error Message "Set Cooperative Level" or Flickering Screen
This means your video card does not support page flipping. To fix this,
you will need to make a minor change to your Dune 2000 shortcut, or
create a new one. To create a new shortcut, do the following:
1. Find the DUNE2000.EXE in your Dune install patch. Right click on it
and chose "create shortcut" from the menu. Once it appears, drag it
to your desktop.
2. Right click on the new shortcut and chose "properties" from the menu.
3. Find the "target" line in the new window. At the very end of the line,
put a space, then a -f. Click OK.
When you start the game with this new shortcut, the problem should not
occur.
4.4.2 Game Window crushed to the top of your Screen
This usually means that your video card does not support all of the
features we are using for Dune. To fix this, you will need to make a
minor change to your Dune 2000 shortcut, or create a new one. To
create a new shortcut, do the following:
1. Find the DUNE2000.EXE in your Dune install path. Right click on
it and chose "create shortcut" from the menu. Once it appears,
drag it to your desktop.
2. Right click on the new shortcut and chose "properties" from the menu.
3. Find the "target" line in the new window. At the very end of the line,
put a space, then a -g. Click OK.
When you start the game with this new shortcut, the problem should not
occur.
4.4.3 Mouse leaves trails on screen, or game crashes when moving
the mouse.
If you are using a Microsoft Home Mouse, the Microsoft Natural Keyboard
or are using Microsoft's IntelliPoint Tools and Controls Software, having
the "Sonar" setting on under "Visibility" in the "Mouse Properties"
section of the Control Panels can cause Dune 2000 to crash - turn this
setting off when playing Dune 2000. Using the 'point' feature of the
Microsoft keyboard may cause mouse trails to be left on screen - do not
use this feature while playing Dune 2000.
4.4.4 Mouse hourglass stuck on screen, or video card settings in background
This problem is most common for users of Matrox cards with the newest
release of the drivers. Older versions of the drivers do not have this
problem. Matrox has been informed of the issue, and may already have new
drivers out to fix this problem.
The ATI Rage Pro cards also have problems of a similar nature - new
drivers are available already.
If you have this problem with another video card, make sure that your
card's setup program is NOT loading in the background of Windows when
running the game (normally a card's setup program will appear in the
Systray when it is running).
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4.5 CDROM Read Problems
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Make sure that NO other applications are running when you run Dune 2000.
This includes (but is not limited to): Microsoft PowerToys, virus
checkers, crash guard programs (such as First Aid), The Microsoft Office
Toolbar, and any other non-essential software. Make sure that these
programs are turned OFF, not just disabled.
CDROM problems can also result from running DOS-based CDROM drivers. These
include both the xxCDROM.SYS (or similar) driver in the CONFIG.SYS file,
and the MSCDEX.EXE (or similar) driver in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. In most
cases, these drivers are not necessary to run Win95 or Win98 applications,
and can cause problems in some cases.
We are currently compiling a list of CDROM drives which have been reported
as not being able to read the Dune 2000 CDROMs. Symptoms of read errors
include non-functioning auto-run, being unable to get a directory of the
CD, install failing or taking an abnormal amount of time, grinding or
other abnormal sounds coming from the drive etc. If you have any of these
symptoms, please mail your CDROM brand, model number and speed to
helpdesk@westwood.com with the subject "CDROM".
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4.6 Sound Problems
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4.6.1 Crystal Plug and Play Audio issues
The factory sound card settings on this system appear to be incompatible
with Dune 2000, which will drop back to the Windows desktop, sometimes
with a dialog stating, "Unable to create Direct Sound object". We have
found that the following adjustments allow Dune 2000 to work perfectly
on this system:
1. Open the Control Panel under Settings on the Start menu.
2. Open the Multimedia applet
3. Click the Audio tab
4. Select CS4236/37/38 as the Preferred Device
5. Check the "Use Only Preferred Devices" option.
6. Close the Multimedia applet and the Control Panel.
4.6.2 Movie Stuttering
Try reducing the Windows 95 CD caching by going to the
Start/Settings/Control Panel and double-clicking the System applet. In
the System Properties dialog, click the Performance tab and then click
the File System button. From the File System Properties dialog, click
the CD-ROM tab and note the Supplemental Cache Size setting (so that
you can reset the cache size if need be). Now set the Supplemental
Cache Size to Small. This should have a marked effect on movie
performance.
4.6.3 DirectSound object errors and Soundblaster cards
There is a known conflict between Soundblaster PCI sound cards (AWE64 PCI,
Sounblaster PCI) and DirectX 6. If you are running one of these cards and
are using DirectX 6 to play the game, try uinstalling DX6 and reinstalling
the version from the Dune CD - this should fix the problem. Microsoft and
Creative Labs are working on this problem, and may already have new
drivers available.
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4.7 HP Pavilion Machine Issues
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We have found a number of problems whilst testing Dune 2000 on HP
Pavilion Computers all of these can be fixed by adjusting user settings.
We also saw a dramatic speed improvement when playing under Windows 98
rather than Windows 95 on these machines.
Background Applications:
Like all games, especially ones that can play over the Internet, Dune 2000
puts a lot of demand upon your HP Pavilion Computer. Please close all
tasks that are running in the background especially Find Fast and Media
Indexer. Control panels for both these applications can be found in
Start ->Settings -> Control Panel. Switch both to off. We have found
cases where these applications launched every hour and this would cause
a dramatic loss of performance when playing Dune 2000.
LT Win Modem:
If you experience excessive pauses during Please make sure you have the
latest LT Win Modem drivers from http://www.hp.com . We have also found
that for best performace during modem play or Internet play the HP
Pavallion should be set to communicate to the LT Win Modem at 56K. To set
this use Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Modems. Open the modems
control panel by double clicking, select the modem, then click properties
then set maximum speed to 57600.
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4.8 How to Speed up the Game
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If you are playing Dune 2000 on a minimum spec. system (That is, a P133
or less), we recommend playing the game in 8 bit mode, by selecting the
option on the main menu, or by starting the game with the 8 bit icon in
the start menu.
You may also be able to improve performance by turning off in-game music
scores. To do this, go to the in game options menu (select the options
tab) and go to the sound controls section. Move the music volume slider
all the way to the left to disable in-game music.
Another option that sometimes speeds the game up, depending on the video
card, is to use the "-f" command switch. To do this:
1. Find the DUNE2000.EXE in your Dune install patch. Right click on it
and chose "create shortcut" from the menu. Once it appears, drag it
to your desktop.
2. Right click on the new shortcut and chose "properties" from the menu.
3. Find the "target" line in the new window. At the very end of the line,
put a space, then a -f. Click OK.
Please note that the minimum machine requirement for an Internet game is
a P200. If you have the minimum requirement for the solo missions, you
will not be able to get acceptable performance in an online game.
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4.9 Multiplayer Issues
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4.9.1 Internet Speed
It is very important to make sure you are running Dune 2000 in 8-bit color
mode when playing on the Internet - this will greatly increase the speed
of the game. Westwood Studios is constantly working on ways to increase
the speed of the game across the Internet. When we release patches, they
will automatically be downloaded to your machine when you connect to
Westwood Online.
4.9.2 LAN Play
We have found that setting the FRAME TYPE to 802.3 instead of using AUTO
will allow for much more stable LAN games. To do this, open your network
control panel, find the IPX/SPX driver for your network card, and
double-click on it. Click the advanced button, then single-click frame
type in the list. You can change your type in the drop box to the right.
Please note that this is not recommended for large corporate networks,
as changing the frame type can cause you problems. You will need to
change the frame type on all machines in the network for this to be
effective.
4.9.3 Inability to play multiplayer on Windows NT
Dune 2000 is not fully compatible with Windows NT, nor is the game
supported under that operating system. The multiplayer options will
simply not work with this OS.
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5.1 What is the purchase price/How can I order Dune 2000?
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The price of Dune 2000 varies depending on where you buy from. For
current pricing, call one of the numbers below, or check with
your favorite retail outlet.
In the United States, call..................1-800-874-4607
Everywhere else.............................1-303-739-4041
You can also purchase it via the Westwood Studios web site at
http://www.westwood.com as soon as it is released.
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5.2 How to contact Westwood Studios
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For all tech support questions, visit the support section of our web
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http://www.westwood.com/techsupport/
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5.3 Westwood FTP / WWW site.
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You can get to our web site at : http://www.westwood.com
Or our FTP site at : http://ftp.westwood.com
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6.1 Will there be any add-ons to Dune 2000?
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At this time, who knows? As always, for the latest news and
information, watch the Westwood Studios web site.
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END OF DOCUMENT 7/28/98
-PP