PAINKILLER - FAQ v1.0


	+ Painkiller FAQ v1.0 + Content: 1 - Is Painkiller available only on PC? 2 - What do the Save Checkpoints do in the Daydream and Insomnia modes? 3 - What is Painkiller? 4 - What are the system requirements for Painkiller? 5 - If I wish to have a LAN party, does my Painkiller CD need to be in my CD/DVD-ROM drive during the entire game? 6 - What are the hotkeys to quicksave my game? 7 - There is an option in the game to adjust the HeadBob. What does this do? 8 - There is an option in the game to adjust the viewing distance. What does this do? 9 - Which video cards will work with Painkiller? 10 - How do I achieve optimal performance of Painkiller on my computer? 11 - How do I run a dedicated Server? 12 - Where can I get updates for Painkiller? 1 - Is Painkiller available only on PC? Currently, Painkiller is available only for the PC. However, an X-BOX version will be available in the future. 2 - What do the Save Checkpoints do in the Daydream and Insomnia modes? Save checkpoints in both Daydream and Insomnia modes replenish your health fully. 3 - What is Painkiller? Painkiller is an action-driven FPS (first person shooter) game set in a dark and sinister world somewhere between heaven and hell. You take on the role of Daniel Garner, a seemingly regular guy, who has just been killed in a horrific car accident. As you struggle to find the reasons why you've been denied entrance into heaven, you must fight against hordes of demonic soldiers in an attempt to stop an imminent holy war. 4 - What are the system requirements for Painkiller? Your system must meet the following system requirements: Minimum: - OS: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP - CPU: 1.5 GHz Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor - RAM: 384 MB - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed - Hard Drive Space: 1.2 GB available - Video: 64 MB DirectX 8.1 card with hardware Transform & Lighting support (NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS or better) - Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible - Input: Keyboard and mouse Recommended: - OS: Windows XP - CPU: 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor - RAM: 512 MB - CD-ROM/DVD-ROM: 8X speed - Hard Drive Space: 1.2 GB available - Video: 128 MB DirectX 9 card, NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 or better - Sound: DirectX 8.1b or better compatible - Input: Keyboard and mouse Required for Multiplayer: 1 disc per player per computer Internet (2-16 players): 56 Kbps or faster Internet connection (high speed recommended) Local Network (2 -16 players): TCP/IP compliant LAN1. 5 - If I wish to have a LAN party, does my Painkiller CD need to be in my CD/DVD-ROM drive during the entire game? You may start playing a LAN game with the CD in the drive, remove it, and then pass it to the next player. However, to do this you must have a valid LAN key. 6 - What are the hotkeys to quicksave my game? The default keys are F5 to quicksave and F9 to load a quicksave game. 7 - There is an option in the game to adjust the HeadBob. What does this do? The option to control the amount of walking and head motion you see while playing has been included in the HUD settings under the Options Menu. Lowering this setting will make less motion. 8 - There is an option in the game to adjust the viewing distance. What does this do? An option to control the far viewing distance in the game world has been included under the Advanced Video tab in the Options Menu. By lowering this setting you may have improved performance but you will not be able to see as far into the game world. 9 - Which video cards will work with Painkiller? Painkiller requires a 64 MB DirectX 9 compliant video card. The following 64 MB video cards have been verified as compatible with Painkiller: - NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS - NVIDIA GeForce 3 series - NVIDIA GeForce 4 series - NVIDIA GeForce FX series - NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5650 - ATI Radeon 8500 - ATI Radeon 9000 series - ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 - ATI Mobility Radeon 9100 IGP In addition to these video cards, Painkiller should work with other 64 MB video cards but are untested. 10 - How do I achieve optimal performance of Painkiller on my computer? Painkiller requires both good CPU and Graphics processing power for an optimum playing experience. If you find your frame-rate to be too low, please adjust your video settings under the Options Menu. Dropping texture quality levels for the game architecture, sky, characters, and weapons to lower levels, as well as the overall graphics resolution will help achieve improved game performance. 11 - How do I run a dedicated Server? A short-cut to run a multiplayer dedicated server is provided in the Start Menu folder for Painkiller after installation. Dedicated servers generally have better performance and are preferred for Internet play. The same system requirements apply for dedicated servers. 12 - Where can I get updates for Painkiller? Please read our Tech FAQ and visit the Painkiller Forums for more information. © 2004 DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. DreamCatcher design and mark are registered trademarks of DreamCatcher Interactive Inc. GameSpy and the "Powered by GameSpy" design are trademarks of GameSpy Industries, Inc. Alienware is a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA Logo, and other NVIDIA Marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. MicrosoftÆ WindowsÆ are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Interactive Digital Software Association. 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