GAMEDAY 99(tm) README FILE

Patch Update 1.1:
1. Updated Rosters as of 8/31/98
2. Kick Meter on the Client is much smoother
3. Version Check to make sure you are running same version as opponent
4. Keystroke speed in 989net is caught up
5. Patch is updated to run on Evergreen Processors
6. If you lose a season or playoff game, the rest of the draw will sim itself

SUPPORTED VIDEO CARD CHIPSETS:

3Dfx Voodoo
3Dfx Voodoo Rush
3Dfx Voodoo 2
3Dfx Voodoo Banshee
ATI Rage Pro
Rendition Verite 1000
Rendition Verite 2100
Rendition Verite 2200
nVidia Riva 128
3DLabs Permedia 
3DLabs Permedia 2
NEC Power VR PCX2
Intel740
*For Matrox supported chipsets please see Supported Video Cards.

SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS:

(Note:  All cards have been tested and work properly with the latest
drivers provided from the manufacturer.)

NAME - CHIPSET - DRIVER VERSION

ATI All-In-Wonder Pro - ATI Rage Pro - v5.20
ATI Xpert@Play - ATI Rage Pro - v5.20
ATI Xpert@Work - ATI Rage Pro - v5.20
Best Data  Arcade FX 3D - 3Dfx Voodoo - 3Dfx Driver v2.15
Creative Labs Graphics Blaster Exxtreme - 3Dlabs Permedia 2 - v980724
Creative Labs 3D Blaster Voodoo2 - 3Dfx Voodoo 2 - v980504
Creative Labs 3D Blaster PCI - Rendition Verite 1000 - v971222
Canopus Total 3D - Rendition Verite 1000 - v2.30.02
Canopus Pure 3D - 3Dfx Voodoo - v1.62.02
Canopus Pure 3D - 3Dfx Voodoo 2 - v1.30.02
Diamond Stealth II G460 - Intel740 - v4.10.01.0136
Diamond Stealth II S220 - Rendition Verite 2100 - v4.10.01.0104
Diamond Fire GL 1000 - 3Dlabs Permedia - v4.00003.223.1
Diamond Fire GL 1000 Pro - 3Dlabs Permedia 2 - v4.10.01.2348
Diamond Viper V330 -  nVidia Riva 128 - v4.10.01.0024
Diamond Monster 3D - 3Dfx Voodoo - 3Dfx Driver v2.15
Diamond Monster 3D II - 3Dfx Voodoo 2 - v4.10.01.0200
Genoa V-Raptor 3D - Rendition Verite 2200 - v2.1
Hercules Stingray 128 - 3Dfx Voodoo Rush - v1.33
Hercules Thriller 3D - Rendition Verite 2200 - v0.85.3596
Intergraph Intense 3D - Rendition Verite 1000 - v04.00.01.14
Jazz Adrenaline Rush - 3Dfx Voodoo Rush  - v2072
Leadtek Winfast 3DL2300 - 3Dlabs Permedia 2 - v0349
Matrox Mystique - v4.11
Matrox Mystique 220 - v3.82
Matrox Millenium II - v3.81
Matrox Productiva G100 - v3.82
Matrox M3D - NEC PowerVR PCX2 - v4.1.1.5.002
Orchid Righteous 3D - 3Dfx Voodoo - 3Dfx Driver v2.15
Orchid Righteous 3D II - 3Dfx Voodoo 2 - v1.2
Sierra Screamin 3D - Rendition Verite 1000 - v2.20.07
STB Velocity 128 - nVidia Riva 128 - v1.80
STB GLyder MAX - 3Dlabs Permedia 2 - (from CD)
STB Black Magic Voodoo 2 - (from CD)
Video Logic Apocalypse 3DX - NEC PowerVR PCX2 - v4.1.1

UPDATES AND PATCHES:

To obtain the latest patch or update file, first log on to the Internet.
Using your local ISP(Internet Service Provider).Then enter Gameday '99(tm),
at the main menu screen hit the button that says "NETWORK".  This will then
lead you to the next screen with 3 options, click the option for "989STUDIOS.NET".
Then proceed to enter with a log-in name and password.  If you do not have a 
log-in name press the button "NEW USER".  This will then take you to a screen 
where it will ask to download the latest patch.  Press the "ENTER" button to 
continue.  A dialogue box will appear asking you if you wish to obtain the latest
files.  Click the "YES" button to download the latest Patch or Update File.

FAQ:

*Please install the latest drivers for your video card.  This will insure that
your video card will work properly. These drivers are located at the 
appropriate manufacturers website.

*Please be sure that nothing is running in the background while Gameday 99 is 
running.  This will provide better performance and greater reliability from
conflicting with anyother programs.

*On many machines the power management feature is known to cause some problems it is
recommended that you turn any power save features off while running Gameday 99.  
This option can be located in your CPU bios.

*To install 3Dfx Glide 2.43 for 3Dfx Voodoo cards is located in the root directory of
the Gameday 99 CD.  Or simply right click on the CD-ROM icon and go to "Install 3Dfx 
Glide 2.43."

3Dfx Interactive - http://www.3dfx.com
3Dlabs - http://www.3dlabs.com
Rendition Verite - http://www.rendition.com
nVidia - http://www.nvidia.com
Intel Corporation - http://www.intel.com
ATI Technology - http://www.atitech.com
Best Data - http://www.bestdata.com
Canopus Corporation - http://www.canopuscorp.com
Creative Labs - http://www.soundblaster.com
Diamond Multimedia - http://www.diamondmm.com
Genoa Electronics - http://www.genoasys.com
Jazz Multimedia - http://www.jazzmm.com
Hercules Computer Technology - http://www.hercules.com
Leadtek Multimedia - http://www.leadtek.com
Matrox Electronics - http://www.matrox.com
Orchid Technologies - http://www.orchid.com
STB Systems - http://www.stb.com
Video Logic - http://www.videologic.com


1) I have a Canopus Total 3D and my shadows do not work?

This is a driver problem from Canopus and you can install the Rendition Verite
1000 reference driver from http://www.rendition.com or the DirectX(tm) 5.2a 
driver on the Gameday(tm) 99 CD-ROM located in the DirectX\drivers\usa folder.

2) I have a 3Dfx Voodoo card and it does not work with Gameday (tm) 99, what 
   can I do?

This is a driver problem and until proper driver support is made from your 
cards manufacturer, it is recommended that you download the reference driver 
for 3Dfx Voodoo at http://www.3dfx.com . 

3) I have a Matrox Mystique card and when I escape out of a CPU vs. CPU game 
   I'm kicked out to windows, what can I do?

This is a driver problem and can be remedied if you down load the latest drivers 
from Matrox at http://www.matrox.com.

4) The game runs very choppy, what can I do to help?

If you have a low end machine (example Intel Pentium 166) you may wish to 
decrease the detail level found in options.  Adjust the Player detail and 
shadow detail until the desired speed is achieved.  Another helpful hint is to 
be sure nothing is running in the background, meaning other applications that 
could be absorbing your CPU power.  Another task you might try is update your 
drivers for your video card, many times the card manufacturer will release 
updated drivers with improved performance.

5) The FMV movies are choppy, what can I do to help?

This is due to the movies being streamed off the CD-ROM.  If your CD-ROM does not 
have acceptable transfer rate the movi es will appear choppy.  This is if you have 
an less than an 8X CD-ROM.  To remedy this install with the Full version and the 
movies will be streamed from your hard drive with the acceptable transfer rate.

6) I have a 3D card listed above and when I try to run Gameday '99 I get a message 
   saying "I do not have a 3D device.  What can I do to help?

Many times problems occur in Windows and DirectX(tm), this can be fixed by simply 
restarting your machine.  If this does not work please reinstall DirectX 5.2a by 
right clicking on the CD-ROM icon with the Gameday 99 CD inside.  On the pull-down 
menu select Install DirectX 5.2a.  After your machine restarts, and it still does 
not work, please reinstall your video card using the latest drivers off the 
website of your card manufacturer. 

7) I have a 3Dfx card and I'm unable to run the Glide Version of Gameday 99, what 
   can I do?

With the Gameday 99 CD in the CD-ROM, right click on the CD-ROM icon and when the 
pull-down menu appears select the option to Install 3Dfx Glide 2.43 and simply 
following the setup installation. 

8) In NETWORK if I click on the 989STUDIOS.NET and continue trying to log on to
   989STUDIOS.NET I get a 3 minute wait and then get an error message about incorrect
   DNS, why does this happen?

This is due to you not being connected to an ISP(Internet Service Provider).  An ISP
allows you to connect to 989STUDIOS.NET through the TCP/IP protocol.  The 3 minute wait
is due to Windows standard 3 minute DNS failed signal. 
