3D Ultra Cool Pool Version 1.0 Readme File 8/16/1999 About This Document: Thank you for purchasing Cool Pool. This document contains last-minute information information about the program not found in the game's printed manual. This README file includes information that pertains to general problems and questions you may have concerning this software or your computer. Should you experience any problems with Cool Pool, please refer to this file for additional help on answering questions about the game and solving technical difficulties. - The Cool Pool Development Team Table Of Contents: I. Minimum Requirements II. General Technical issues III. General Game Issues IV. Game Credits V. Contacting Sierra I. Minimum Requirements: · Windows ® 95 or higher · IBM PC-compatible with a 166 MHz Pentium processor or better · 32 MB of RAM · 4x CD-ROM drive · 70 MB of free space on your hard drive plus 60 MB of swap space · SVGA video card, 800x600, 16 bit color · Windows ® 95 compatible sound card NOTE: Additional hard drive space may be required, depending on your system configuration. II. General Technical Issues: This game runs best when there are no other applications running on your computer. Voodoo3 users : If you experience black screens after taskswitching, please visit http:\\www.3dfx.com to get the latest Voodoo3 drivers. III. General Game Issues: The End key feature that "fast fowards" to the end of the shot does not work during online games. Also, don't let the Practice mode computer opponent frustrate you. It can be beat. IV. Game Credits: Executive Producer Jeff Tunnell Producer Ken Embery Director Randy Thompson DESIGN Game Design Rhett Anderson Visual Design Anthony Lewis Shell Design Shawn Bird David Downing PROGRAMMING Lead Programmer Jon Milnes Physics and Graphics Engine Rhett Anderson Game and Network Programmer Colin Shannon Shell Programmer Hugh Markfield Technical Assistance David McClurg (on-line client/server code) Dan White (on-line transport layer) Paul Bowman (rendering optimizations) Dave Merrill (graphics converters) ARTWORK Art Department Manager Jay Dee Alley Associate Art Department Manager Doug Kelly Art Director Anthony Lewis Conceptual Drawings Don Carson Lead 3D Artist Anthony Lewis Supporting 3D Artists Matthew Morgaine Neal Skorpen David Downing Jon Lanz Jared Keller Michael Price Lead 2D Artist David Downing Supporting 2D Artists Shannon Holder Cyrus Yip Rossukon "Ning" Anantatho Jeremy Adams AUDIO AND VIDEO Original Music Composition Timothy Clarke Sound Effects Ken Rogers Video Department Manager James Carey Digital Video Kate Alley Sage Freeman Scripts Rhett Anderson Randy Thompson Voice Talent Jane Chase Voice Direction Ken Embery Voice Recording Christopher Stevens Voice Processing Sage Freeman WEB SITE Web Producer Marti Holguin Web Designer Charles Marier QUALITY ASSURANCE Quality Assurance Manager Lloyd Madden Lead Quality Analyst Garrett Turner Quality Analyst Darion Lowenstein Quality Testers Greg Habetler Justin Anderson Compatibility Lab Manager Dusty Wright Quality Assurance Technician Sue Garner CD Media Technician Aaron Anderson Wayne Lowell DOCUMENTATION Writing Randy Thompson Layout Jerry Wiant V. Contacting Sierra: A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales B) Technical Support C) Legal Information A) Customer Service, Support, and Sales ---------------------------------- United States U.S.A. Sales Phone: (800) 757-7707 International Sales: (425) 746-5771 Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM to 11 PM CST, Sundays 8 AM to 9PM CST FAX: (402) 393-3224 Sierra Direct 7100 W. Center Rd STE 301 Omaha, NE 68106 United Kingdom Havas Interactive Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fax: (0118) 987-5603 Disk/CD replacements in the U.K. are £6.00, or £7.00 outside the UK. Add "ATTN.: Returns." 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom France Havas Interactive Téléphone: 01-46-01-46-50 Lundi au Jeudi de 10h à 19h Vendredi de 10h à 18h Fax: 01-46-30-00-65 Parc Tertiaire de Meudon Immeuble "Le Newton" 25 rue Jeanne Braconnier 92366 Meudon La Forêt Cedex France Germany Havas Interactive Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40 Montag bis Freitag von 9h - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35 Robert-Bosh-Str. 32 D-63303 Dreieich Germany On-Line Sales CompuServe United Kingdom:GO UKSIERRA CompuServe France: GO FRSIERRA CompuServe Germany: GO DESIERRA Internet USA: http://www.sierra.com Internet United Kingdom: http://www.sierra-online.co.uk Internet France: http://www.sierra.fr Internet Germany: http://www.sierra.de Disk and or Manual Replacement: Product Returns: Sierra On-Line Returns 4100 West 190th Street Torrance, CA 90504 Sierra On-Line Fulfillment 4100 West 190th Street Torrance, CA 90504 NOTE: To replace your disk(s) please send only Disk #1 (or the CD) and copy of your dated Receipt, if less then 90 days. After 90 days please include a $10 handling fee along with Disk / CD #1. For Documentation, please include a $ 5.00 handling fee and a photocopy ONLY of disk #1. Payment should be made at the time of your request. Sorry, no credit cards. * Returns to this address valid in North America only. B) TECHNICAL SUPPORT ------------------------- North America Sierra On-Line offers a 24-hour automated technical support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site. Sierra On-Line Technical Support P.O. Box 85006 Bellevue, WA 98015-8506 Main: (425) 644-4343 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PST Fax: (425) 644-7697 http://www.sierra.com support@sierra.com United Kingdom Havas Interactive offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Internet or CompuServe sites. Havas Interactive 2 Beacontree Plaza, Gillette Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0BS United Kingdom Main: (0118) 920-9111 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fax: (0118) 987-5603 http://www.sierra-online.co.uk France Havas Interactive Parc Tertiaire de Meudon Immeuble "Le Newton" 25 rue Jeanne Braconnier 92366 Meudon La Forêt Cedex France Téléphone: 01-46-01-46-50 Lundi au Jeudi de 10h à 19h Vendredi de 10h à 18h Fax: 01-46-30-00-65 http://www.sierra.fr Germany Havas Interactive Robert-Bosh-Str. 32 D-63303 Dreieich Deutschland Tel: (0) 6103-99-40-40 Montag bis Freitag von 9 - 19Uhr Fax: (0) 6103-99-40-35 Mailbox: (0) 6103-99-40-35 http://www.sierra.de Spain Havas Interactive Avenida de Burgos 9 1º-OF2 28036 Madrid Spain Teléfono: (01) 383-2623 Lunes a Viernes de 9h30 a 14h y de 15h a 18h30 Fax: (01) 381-2437 Italy Contattare il vostro distribotore. C) Sierra Warranty & Legal Information ----------------------------------- Sierra's end user license agreement, limited warranty and return policy is set forth in the EULA.txt, found on the CD, and is also available during the install of the product. Copyright (1999 Sierra On-Line, Inc.) This game uses Smacker Video Technology. Copyright (C) 1994-1997 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.