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3D SurfTris   version 1.0    January 27, 2004
by 3D Surf Games
http://www.repaintit.com/3dst
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Thanks for downloading 3D SurfTris. We hope you enjoy the game!

VERSION HISTORY

1.0 Initial release.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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-  1.0 Required Specs And Recommended Specs
      	1.1 Required System Specs
      	1.2 Recommended System Specs

-  2.0 Troubleshooting/Compatibility
        2.1 Direct X
        2.2 Bug Reporting

-  3.0 Instructions
        3.1 Aim Of The Game
        3.2 Controls
        3.3 Hints
        3.4 Options
        3.5 Game Modes
        3.5.1 Twisted Mode
        3.5.2 Diversity Mode
        3.6 Scoring
        3.7 Using Music Files

-  4.0 Registration
        4.1 Benefits of Registering
        4.2 How to Register

-  5.0 3D SurfTris on the Internet

-  6.0 Technical Support

-  7.0 Credits

-  8.0 Copyright Information 

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1.0 REQUIRED SPECS AND RECOMMENDED SPECS
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1.1 REQUIRED SYSTEM SPECS

3D SurfTris requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer,
with a Pentium II 400 Mhz or better processor. Your computer must have
at least 32 megabytes of RAM.

Operating System: you must be utilizing Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP
with Direct X 7.0  to play 3D SurfTris on your system.

Controls: a keyboard and a 100% Microsoft compatible mouse are required.

Sound: you must have a Direct X certified sound card installed.

Video: you must have your desktop set to 16-bit or 32-bit Color
(256 Colors will not work).

1.2 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SPECS

3D Surf Games recommends a PC with a Pentium II 600 Mhz or better
processor and a video card with 3D acceleration support.

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2.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY
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2.1 Direct X

If you need the latest version of Direct X, you can download it for free at
http://www.microsoft.com/directx.

2.2 Screen Color Depth

3D SurfTris requires you to be running in 16 bit color or better. It
may not function in Windowed mode properly in 256 colors. If you
are running in 256 colors, try to switch to full screen mode.

In addition, the game may run slowly in windowed mode in 32 bit
color. If this occurs, switch to full-screen mode, or change
your color depth to 16 bits.

2.3 Bug Reporting

We've tried our best to make 3D SurfTris bug-free, but if you 
should come across a bug in 3D SurfTris, please report it to

support@repaintit.com


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3.0 INSTRUCTIONS
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3.1 AIM OF THE GAME

The object of the game is to score as many points as possible by
shifting and/or rotating falling blocks to form a horizontal 
line on a 3D Surface. As soon as the line is completed, 
it will disappear and points will be added to your score. 
If there is no room for next falling block, the game is over.

3.2 CONTROLS

Use Left/Right Arrows to Shift Block to the Left/Right,
Up Arrow to Rotate Block, Down Arrow to Drop Block
Pressing Space Bar will drop block all the way down.

You can also use NumPad-4 or Home to Rotate Surface Left,
NumPad-6 or End to Rotate Surface Right

3.3 HINTS

You can enable/disable Hint by clicking the Hint button
on Options Screen.


3.4 OPTIONS

You can enable/disable sound effects and music separately
by clicking the respective button.

You can also toggle between full-screen and windowed mode, depending
on your preference. The game may run slower in windowed mode,
especially if you are running your desktop at 32-bit color instead
of 16 bit.

From the Options screen you can also access High Scores screen and
toggle Twisted Mode and Diversity Mode.

3.5 GAME MODES

You can play the game with Twisted and/or Diversity Mode in effect.
Toggle modes by clicking the appropriate button on Options Screen.

3.5.1 TWISTED MODE

In Twisted mode, game surface is rotating during the game.

3.5.2 DIVERSITY MODE

In Diversity Mode game surface changes with advancing to 
the next level.

3.6 SCORING

You receive a base score of 100 points for each line you create. 

Sets of 2, 3 or 4 lines formed at once are worth 300, 500 or 1000 
Points respectively.

You receive bonus points for advancing the fall of blocks using 
Down Arrow or Space Bar keys.

3.7 USING MUSIC FILES

You can use MP3 and/or MID files of your choice as a soundtrack 
for the game.

To accomplish that all you have to do is put your MP3 and/or MID 
files into subdirectory named MIDIDATA in the directory where you
installed 3D SurfTris and then start the program.
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4.0 REGISTRATION
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4.1 BENEFITS OF REGISTERING

When you register, you will get:
    Trial mode limitations removal  
    Full technical support  
    FREE upgrade to future version of 3D SurfTris 
    Personal product update notifications

4.2 HOW TO REGISTER

To register 3D SurfTris 1.0 :  
1.    Download & install 3D SurfTris 1.0. 
2.    Start 3D SurfTris 1.0 
3.    When Softwrap dialogue box appear, click 'Buy Now' (instead of 'Try Now')  
4.    Then follow the prompts  
 
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5.0 3D SurfTris ON THE INTERNET
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3D Surf Games, the creators of 3D SurfTris, have their home site at: 
http://www.repaintit.com/3dst


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6.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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If you are experiencing problems with 3D SurfTris, you can contact us at:
support@repaintit.com.

In providing technical support priority will be given to registered users of 
3D SurfTris.

If you can, please include the following information along with a 
description of your problem:
	-Title Of Game
	-Computer Manufacturer
	-Operating System (Windows 98, Etc.) 
	-CPU Type And Speed In Mhz
	-Amount Of RAM
	-Sound Card Type And Settings (Address, IRQ, DMA) 
	-Video Card
	-Mouse Driver And Version

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7.0 CREDITS
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3D SurfTris was created by 3D Surf Games.

Game Design and Programming: Vladimir Stepanenko

Music: Bradford Savio Risbert (geocities.com/brady00in).

Thanks to all our beta testers for their valuable feedback!



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8.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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3D SurfTris Copyright © 2003, 2004 Vladimir Stepanenko/3D Surf Games
All Other Copyrights And Trademarks Are Property Of Their Respective
Owners.  All Rights Reserved.

