
WWII GI Readme.txt 
(c) 1999 GT Interactive Software Corp. (c) 1996 3D Realms Entertainment

This document contains additional information that is not contained in the manual.

Network Games
From the DOS prompt, run SETUP.EXE and select the menu option "Network Game".  From Windows 95, go to the Start menu and select Programs, GT Interactive, WW2 GI, and Start a Network Game.  Then follow the instructions below.

1. Select "Network Game"
2. Select the number of players (1-8), leave the socket number at "default" (unless you have problems), and select a "Player Name" if you like.  All participants must select the same number of players.
3. Select "Launch WW2 GI "
4. The game will look for the other players and start.

Modem Games
1. Run the setup program.  Once in the setup program, select "Modem Game".
2. Make sure your COM Port is set up correctly (Select Setup COM Port).  We recommend choosing a port speed of only 9600 until you are sure you can connect properly.
3. If you are calling, select "Phone Number List" and pick a phone number to call, then select "Dial Your Opponent".  After this, pick "Launch WW2 GI ".  If you are the one being called, select "Wait For Call", and then select "Launch WW2 GI ".
4. Once all the players are found, the game will load.  Once the game is at the Main Menu, select "New Game".
5. If you are Player 1, you will choose the game options.  All other players will have to wait for Player 1 to select the game options.
6. If you are player 1, select the difficulty, level, etc, and select "Begin Play".  You're in!

Serial Games
NOTE: To play a serial game, you will need a null modem cable (not a serial cable with a null modem adapter).  We also recommend a serial card with a 16550 UART chip.  The older 16450 and 8250 chips can cause slowdowns and problems during setup and gameplay.

Playing a serial game of WW2 GI is easy.  Just make sure you have your two computers connected via a null modem cable, and then run the setup program and select "Serial Game".  From there you can configure your COM port (make sure it is using the correct port for your computer).  Once you've done this, select "Launch WW2 GI ".

If you fail to connect, check that the cable you are using is a true null modem cable.  Standard "straight-through" serial cables and (in most cases) serial cables with a null modem adapter will not work.  Also, check that both sides are opening the serial port at the same speed.  We urge you to leave it at the default of 9600 until you are sure you can properly play the game.

Player 1 and Player 2 are assigned at run time.  If you are designated as Player 1, you need to select the options before the game can start. Once you've selected all the options, select this to begin your game.  That's it!

GISpeak
GISpeak provides commonly used phrases for multiplayer games.  By pressing ALT F1-F10 during the game, your opponent will hear a pre-recorded message.

Sending Messages
You will need to communicate in multi-player games.  You can do so by pressing T during the game, then typing a message followed by Enter.  Your message will then be broadcast to the other players.

AI Multiplay
You can play a GIMatch game against AI-controlled opponents. To use the AI Multiplay feature, you need to launch the game in DOS with the following command sequence at the DOS prompt:

WW2GI /A /Q# /V# /L# [ENTER]

The # symbols refer to the following specific values:

/A:	Tells the computer to use computer-controlled soldiers
/Q#:	Enter (2-8) in place of # for the number of GIs
/V#:	Enter (1, 2, or 3) in place of # for the mission number.  This will not work for Episode 4 (CTF and FT levels)
/L#:	Enter the level number in place of #
/M:	Enemies OFF (use only in Episodes 1 and 2).

For example, to play against 6 opponents, Episode 4, Level 2, type WW2GI  /A /Q6 /V4 /L2.

Note:  Be sure to enter the command exactly as shown above, including the spaces before each slash.



A DOS Game
* WWII GI is a DOS game therefore does not support full W95/W98 functionality.
* Turn off any screensavers you may have active.
* While playing WW2 GI, if you exit back to windows using either Alt-Esc or Ctrl-Esc and then try and re-enter the game, the game will have frozen.  You will need to close the DOS window and re-load WWII GI.
 
View Mode
* If you change the View Mode (F7) you may experience some of the following anomalies:
- Marty may appear to hover above walkable surfaces.
- Saving will temporarily corrupt the HUD until the Save Game menu is dismissed.
- Marty always stands while using a Medkit.

Medics in Fireteam
* Because of the limitiations of our once proud game engine, medics will not perform there services in fireteam if you have turned friendly fire off as an option.

Controller Setup
* Special 1, 2, 3 & 4 are all inactive in WWII GI but can be used as inventory slots if you create your own mods.

Multiplayer ctf levels
* Once you a choose a side, the other sides teleport will become inactive.  If you try and move towards this you will be killed, so don't.  This is just and fair punishment for attempting treason! 
* If you wish to explore the ctf maps in 1 player mode, be sure to select the blue team.  You'll be killed if you try and move over to the red side.
* The friendly fire option has been disabled in ctf play.

Creating your own Levels
* When creating your own levels for use in WWII GI, you must use the original Build.exe and other tools that are found in Duke Nukem 3D.
