
WIZARDRY GOLD 

Documentation Update and Technical Support Information

Release Version 1.0.  May 9, 1996.

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This document is divided into three parts:
Part One) New Features                            
Part Two) Technical Support Questions and Answers
Part Three) The Wizardry Gold Desktop Configurables.

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Part One) New Features

New Hot Keys:

Hit the ESC key to cut off speech while it is playing.

Left click or hit ENTER to advance the text display.

Hit the C key to climb ladders.

F6 Quick-Save: You may perform a quicksave by hitting F6.  This automatically overwrites the last samegame file you wrote.  If you start a new game, Quick-Save will prompt you to select a file to save to. If you load an old game, that file automatically becomes your Quick-Save savegame. Remember, Quick-Save overwrites your current game, so think twice before you save...

Alt-F activates the Disk Options Menu
Alt-C activates the Configuration Menu
Alt-H activates the Help menu

Function Keys
F1	Manual
F2	Disk Options Menu
F3	Hint Guide
F4	Lost Guardia Map
F5	Toggle Automap
F6	QuickSave

Other Changes
Up and Down arrows no longer scroll through characters or options

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Part Two) Technical Support Questions and Answers

1) Suggested configuration for Win3.x

SmartDrive: Smartdrive should be set to no more than 2048k. Anything over 
this could cause performance hits.  We recommend adding the following line to your "AUTOEXEC.BAT" file:
				
X:\windows path\SMARTDRIVE.EXE 1024

Where "X" is the drive where you have Windows installed, and "windows path" is (you guessed it!) the path where Windows is installed.

If you are having problems running Wizardry Gold, check to see 
if you have Virtual Memory enabled. (To see, click on Main, then Control Panel, then 386 Enhanced, then Virtual Memory).  If Virtual Memory is disabled, please create a 20 MEG Permanent Swap File.


2) The game displays a "GROWSTUB ERROR" when I start it.

Some systems will display a "GROWSTUB" error at the very beginning of the game.  There are two solutions to this problem.

	1) Re-Install WIN32s from your CD.  If this doesn't solve the problem...
	2) When the error appears, just select "CLOSE" from the error dialog box.  
	Don't worry--this will not affect the performance of Wizardry Gold.

3) I just started a new game. The introductory video displayed fine, but after that, my mouse wouldn't work.

This happens with certain video cards (e.g. STB Powergraph 32/64) when using a resolution of 640x480.  The easy solution is to switch your Windows resolution in 800X600 mode, and then restart the game.

A better solution is to contact your video card manufacturer for their latest video driver release.  This may solve problems, not only in Wizardry Gold, but in other programs that use Video For Windows.

4)  Should I install the 16-bit sound effects?
Check your sound card documentation. If your sound card supports 16 bit sound, by all means, choose 16 bit sound effects in the installer!  Examples of cards that support 16 bit sound are the Soundblaster 16, ProAudio Spectrum 16, and the AWE-32.
	
5) I get speech, but no sound effects play.

This is usually caused by trying to play 16 bit sound effects on an 8 bit sound card.  If you chose to install the 16 bit sound effects, make sure that your sound card supports 16 bit audio. If not, re-install Wizardry and choose not to install the 16 bit sound effects when you are prompted.

6) I do not hear any music when the game starts.

Try playing a MIDI file from your Windows Media Player. If this doesn't work, then you will need to re-install your drivers. 

Also, make sure that your sound card supports General MIDI. You may need to contact the manufacturer for the latest driver upgrade.

7) The music is too loud, or the speech is too soft.

Most sound cards provide a volume or mixer utility for Windows. You can use this to adjust the audio and MIDI volume settings. In Windows95, just click on the sound applet in the lower right of the screen. From there, choose the setting that most suit you.

8) The game slows down when certain sound effects are played.

First, try a "MEDIUM" install. This will install all sound files to your hard drive.  If that doesn't work, check that your sound drivers are working correctly and that there are no hardware conflicts on your computer.

9) My colors in the game look a little strange.

Wizardry Gold will run in 256 color mode, but looks better in 32,000 color mode.  Try running Windows in 32,000 color mode. If this mode is not available, please try reinstalling the drivers that came with your video card.  You may want to contact the manufacturer of your video card to get the most recent driver release.

10) I'm trying to use one of the maps in the Hint Guide and it's all black.

If you're running in 256 color mode, some maps may not display properly on some systems.  Run Windows in 32,000 color mode and the maps will display properly.

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Part Three)  The WIZARDRY GOLD Desktop Configurables
	
During installation, WIZARDRY GOLD will ask you whether you want to 
install a variety of desktop configurables. If you decide to install 
the configurables sometime other than during the installation process, 
you will need to reinstall the game.

1) WIZARDRY GOLD Sound Scheme.

Sound schemes allow you to attach sounds to a variety of Windows events, such as the sound you hear when you leave Windows. The Wizardry Gold Installer will ask you whether or not you would like to install our custom Windows sound scheme.

Windows 95 sound scheme: If you decide to install the Wizardry sound scheme, the process is automatic. At any time you can switch between sound schemes by 
clicking on Start, then Control Panel, then Sounds.
		
Windows 3.x sound scheme: If you decide to install the Wizardry sound scheme, the process is automatic. At any time you can change sounds by clicking on Main, then Control Panel, then Sound and select any of the other available sounds.

2) WIZARDRY GOLD Screensaver.
	
Screensavers were originally designed for older computer monitors to avoid "burn in", damage caused to the screen by leaving your monitor on. Even though modern monitors no longer need screensavers, they are still an interesting distraction!

Windows 95 screensaver:  If you decide to install the Wizardry screensaver, you must enable it by clicking on Start, then Control Panel, then Desktop and select the Wizardry screensaver from the selection menu.		
		
Windows 3.x screensaver:  If you decide to install the Wizardry screensaver, you must enable it by going to Main-Control Panel-Desktop and select the Wizardry screensaver from the selection menu.	

3) WIZARDRY GOLD Wallpaper.
		
Wallpaper is a picture or graphic that is either tiled across the Windows desktop or centered on the screen. If you decide to install our wallpaper you will need to follow the instructions below.
		
Windows 95 Wallpaper:  If you decide to install the Wizardry wallpaper, you must enable it by selecting Start, then Control Pane, then Desktop.  Select the Wizardry wallpaper of your choice from the menu.   		
		
Windows 3.x Wallpaper: If you decide to install the Wizardry wallpaper, you must enable it by clicking on Main, then Control Panel, then Desktop.  Select the Wizardry wallpaper of your choice from the selection menu.	

