Atari 3 manual Table of Contents

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First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Prepare to Get Soaked! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Menus and Loading Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Changes to the In-game Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the Added Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Other Surprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Atari Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 End-User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

FIRST THINGS FIRST

The ReadMe File

The RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Soaked!™ CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game.We strongly encourage you to read this file in order to benefit from changes made after this manual went to print.

To view this file, double-click on it in the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!).You can also view the ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Programs, then on Atari, then on RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, and then on the ReadMe file.

System Requirements

Software

RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3 must be installed

Operating System

Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP (Windows® XP recommended)

Processor

Pentium® III 933 MHz or compatible (Pentium® 4 1.3 GHz or

 

compatible recommended)

Memory

256

MB RAM, 384 MB for XP (384 MB recommended,

 

512

MB for XP recommended)

Hard Disk Space

800

MB Free (assumes RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is already installed)

CD–ROM Drive

8X Speed or faster

Video

64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card*

Sound

Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP-compatible 16-bit sound card

 

(PC audio solution containing Dolby Digital Live required for

 

Dolby Digital audio)

DirectX®

DirectX® version 9.0c (included)

*Systems with GeForce 2 GTS/MX, GeForce 4 MX or the Intel Extreme chipset family may exhibit performance degradation or graphical irregularities and are not recommended.

If your PC does not meet the video hardware requirements above, this game will not run.

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Contents Page Contents System Requirements Readme FileInstallation of DirectX Setup and InstallationMicrosoft Photo Story Introduction Launcher Screen Using this ManualFive Theme Categories Game DifficultyMain Menu Saving and LoadingPlay Menu Options Tools MenuCamera Settings Graphic SettingsKeyboard Bindings Scenic Settings Common Interface Elements Career MenuQuit Game Exit RCT3 and return to Windows Coaster and Track Ride Browser GeneralCamera Centers the screen on the object Screen Retract Panel Hides the detail panelShop/Ride/Scenery Construction Panel Attraction List BrowserShop/Ride Control Panel Open Indicator Allows you to open or close the attractionRide Control Panel Statistics View the sales history of the attractionPark Management Control Panel Track Ride Construction PanelTrack Pieces Shows the tracks you can place next Dashboard Fireworks Camera Switch toMaps View Options Park AdministrationFiles & Options Park Operations Finances StaffGraphs and Stats Park OperationsLand and Status Park DetailFireworks MarketingAwards Monthly Summary Financial ManagementScenario Objectives StaffResearch Guests RidesJohn Wardley Research/Technology Attractions ManagementScenery ShopsPaths Terrain ToolsTweak Terrain Tools Terrain-Editing ModeSmooth Terrain Lower Terrain Tools Delete ObjectsRaise Terrain Tools Rides Control PanelsRide Details Panel Or Close Following pagesRide Test Results Panel Ride Finance Panel Ride Vehicles PanelLifetime Profit Color Selector for Beam Color Selector for SupportsShops and Facilities Ride Operating ModeCoasterCam Controls Shop Opinion PanelShop Finances Panel Shop Control PanelShop Inventory Panel Shop Inventory Extra PanelPeep Control Panel Peeps STAFF,VIPS and GuestsPeep Thoughts Panel Peep Name Click to editPeep Pockets Panel Peep Ride History PanelPeep Status Panel Peep Cash PanelCoaster Information Panel Coaster Building ToolboxScenery Management Peep’s Group PanelCoaster Track Pieces Fireworks MixmasterPeep Designer Peep Group EditorAdd new group Delete current group Save current group Current Look Gender and Age SelectorScenario Editor Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options PanelInventions and Research Panel Park Land Panel Financial Options Panel Guest Settings Panel Other Park Options Panel Objective List Shows list Objectives Panel Save PanelDelete Highlighted Scenario Attract Visitors With Marketing Managing a ParkJohn Wardley Design Pleasing the PeepsSufficient Staffing John Wardley MaintenanceBuild What The Peeps Want Becoming a Tycoon Key Strategies Sharing Your CreationsLoading Creations of Others Trading with OthersLoading Rides from RCT and RCT2 Building a Roller Coaster Coaster Building Checklist the EssentialsJohn Wardley Construction Coaster Builder ToolboxJohn WardleyTesting TestingTrack-Building Interface Saving and Loading Creating PathsManaging Your Coaster Classic Path Building Path-Building ToolboxSimple Paths Stairs and RampsManaging Land and Shaping Terrain Preparing Land for Bodies of Water Designing and Constructing BuildingsDecorating and Texturing Land Simple ConstructionAwards for Park Appearance Fireworks Show ChecklistCreating Fireworks Shows Fireworks MixMasterScenario Creation Checklist How to Create and Customize a Peep GroupPutting Your Group in the Park Scenario EditorAbout the Vipeeps Sandbox ModeAtari CreditsFrontier Developments Special ThanksAtaricommunity.com Atari WEB Sites104 Warranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaHelp Via the Internet Help Via Telephone in the United States & CanadaAgreement END-USER License AgreementLimited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranties Mouse ControlsKeyboard Page Table of Contents Installation of DirectX Setup and InstallationMouse Wheel Support Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 SoakedShift Key Support for Building Structures Game OptionsThemes Park ManagementPool Slides and Rides SceneryTutorials Terrain ToolsCreating Shows with the Improved RCT3 MixMaster Using the Swimming Pool Editor Creating Waterfalls Using the RollerSoakerCreating Dolphin and killer whale Shows Atari Creating TunnelsSpecial Thanks Frontier DevelopmentsHelp Via Telephone in the United States & Canada Help Via the InternetWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaGrant of License Limitation of Liability Page Table of Contents Readme File InstallationPlaying Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Wild Play RollerCoaster TycoonFirewall Software Control KEY Support for Building Structures Mouse Wheel SupportGame Options Park ManagementAdditional Themes Four scenery options have been added to the scenery buttonsAdditional Rides Additional SceneryTunnel Enhancement Additional Terrain ToolsCustomizable Shops Placing Assets UndergroundViewing Galleries Animal HousesAnimal Window Enrichment AnimalcamPREDATOR/PREY BreedingSplitting Coaster Creating Lion and Tiger ShowsTowering Coaster Robotic CoasterHiring the Animal Keeper TutorialsCreating Waterfalls Hudson Piehl Ken AllenTim Perry Sara HassonJonny Watts Chris Sawyer, David BrabenOscar Cooper Sam Denney Simon BrewerWarranty Policy in the United States & Canada Product Return Procedures in the United States & CanadaEND-USER Licenseagreement Grant of License Legal Notices 09165PC Manual Back Cover
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