
WHAT IS MPLAYER.COM?

Mplayer.com is the #1 multiplayer game service on the Internet. Playing Steel Panthers 3 Online on mplayer.com means that a player in a remote location can challenge other players in remote locations, and they'll play in real time--like they're all sitting in the same room. Mplayer.com offers hundreds of innovative features, including real-time voice--chat that lets you verbally taunt your opponents and praise your teammates. When you sign up for mplayer.com you're joining a friendly online community where you can participate in regular tournaments, contests, and special events. 
 
PRICING

Mplayer.com is FREE--there are no charges or monthly fees to play Steel Panthers 3 Online on mplayer.com.  

SO HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Installing mplayer.com is simple. Just follow these easy steps and you're on your way to the excitement of online multiplayer gaming!


1. There are several ways to install mplayer.com from Steel Panthers 3 Online:

* From the game CD-ROM Autorun Menu:
- select the option to Play on mplayer.com 
* From the Windows 95 Start Menu 
- select this game and the option to Play on mplayer.com 
* From Inside the Game
- select the option to Play on mplayer.com from the multiplayer menu 
* From the Program folder 
- click on the icon to Play on mplayer.com  

2. This will start the mplayer.com installer which will:

* Check for mplayer.com -- if you don't have it, we'll install everything you need!  Just follow the easy install instructions at the prompts.  During the process, you'll set up a mplayer.com account and select your mplayer.com member name and password. 

3. After installing mplayer.com, your Web browser will launch and connect you to the mplayer.com game page:
* Make sure your game CD-ROM is in the disk drive.
* Now click on 'Play Now' to log onto mplayer.com and head to the Lobby of your game.
* Before entering the game's Lobby, we'll automatically download any additional files you might need to make the game playable on mplayer.com.



4. Now you are in your game's Lobby on mplayer.com.  
* Chat with other players by typing your message and pressing Enter.
* To enter a Game Room, double-click on a green Room icon.
* If you want to create a new Game Room, click on the Create Room button.

5. Almost there!
* If you enter an existing Game Room, Click on the 'Ready to Play?' button, or,
* If you create a Room, wait for players, then click on the 'Launch Game' button.

6. Have fun playing on mplayer.com!


CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Mplayer.com has a staff of highly trained Technical Support representatives waiting to answer any questions or solve any problems you can throw at 'em. If you're having trouble installing mplayer.com, contact a Technical Support representative by emailing support@mplayer.com or by calling (650) 429-3100 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a week.

For more information about mplayer.com visit our Web site at www.mplayer.com.

TECHNICAL INFO

You need the following PC configuration to install our software and play games on mplayer.com:

System Requirements: 
* Windows 95
* Pentium processor
* 8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
* 14.4 KBPS or faster modem (28.8 KBPS or higher recommended)
* Internet access*
* Web browser

*AOL, CompuServe, and Prodigy do not yet support adequate TCP/IP connections for FAST gameplay. Low latency games, including turn-based or role playing games, however, can be played. 

