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                                  email: support@interplay.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Non Tech Support Questions/Comments send e-mail to max@interplay.com




M.A.X    RELEASE NOTES  v.1.0


           TABLE of CONTENTS

        (1)  System Requirements
        (2)  M.A.X. under Win95
        (3)  Keyboard Reference
	(4)  Troubleshooting
        (5)  Credits
        (6)  Customer Support
        (7)  Interplay's WEB site
        (8)  Warranty Information



(1)   System Requirements


 REQUIRED:

       - IBM PC compatible 486-66 or faster
       - 8 MB RAM
       - DOS 5.0 or later
       - Microsoft compatible mouse

 RECOMMENDED:

       - Pentium processor
       - 16 MB RAM
       - stereo 16-bit soundcard 

 SUPPORTS:

       - Sound cards: Soundblaster Pro/16/AWE32/compatibles, ProAudio
         Spectrum Plus/16/Studio, Gravis Ultrasound/Max.


(2)  M.A.X. under Win95


M.A.X. will run under Win95, and may been installed Windows by using the
autorun feature.  If your computer is set up to use the autorun feature, 
simply insert the MAX CD into your CD drive, and the Max install program 
will start automatically.

Multitasking, Screen Savers, or simply switching back to Windows while
M.A.X. is running can cause M.A.X. to lock up on some systems.  It is
recommended that you exit M.A.X. before switching back into Windows if
you experience this problem.  If you must switch back into Windows 
while M.A.X. is running, be sure to pause the game first.

If you experience problems running any of the M.A.X. movies, check the
Windows 95 CD ROM settings.  If these are not correct for your CD-ROM
the M.A.X. movies may skip or have other difficulties.

Your CD-ROM settings may be changed by clicking on the START button, selecting
SETTINGS, and then selecting CONTROL PANEL.  From the Control Panel select
the SYSTEM icon.  From the System Menu, select PERFORMANCE.  Then click on
FILE SYSTEM Button.  From the FILE SYSTEM select the CD Tab.   Insure that
the information displayed on the CD Tab is correct for your system.

If you are experiencing any other problems running M.A.X. under Win95
(sound, netgame difficulties, etc.) try running M.A.X in DOS mode.


(3)  Keyboard Reference


Following is the full keyboard command reference list for M.A.X.

 E    End Turn

 F    Find Selected Unit. Currently selected unit will
      be centered on screen.
 
 -,+  Zoom In, Out

 G    Turns on Grid Display

 F1   Centers on Tagged Unit

 Arrow Keys:  Scrolls the map

 ALT-L  Opens the Load Game Menu

 ALT-S  Opens the Save Game Menu

 ALT-X  Exits the Game to the Main Menu
 
 ALT-F5, ALT-F6, ALT-F7, ALT-F8   Saves the current window position

 F5, F6, F7, F8   Jumps to a previously saved window position

 /,?       Initiates HELP mode.  The cursor changes to a question mark,
           clicking on screen items will display help text.     

 ALT-C     Saves a screen shot of the game in PCX format.

 Shift      Hold the Shift key while selecting units to create groups.

 Space Bar, Enter or ESC cancels the self running demo.



 (4)  Troubleshooting


Multitasking, Screen Savers, or simply switching back to Windows while M.A.X.
is running can cause M.A.X. to lock up on some systems.  It is recommended
that you exit M.A.X. before switching back into Windows if you experience
this problem.

If you are experiencing any other problems running M.A.X. under Win95
(sound, netgame difficulties, etc.) try running M.A.X in DOS mode.

If you use the Minimum or Medium Install, the M.A.X. sound files will not
be copied off the CD to your hard drive.  This may slow down game play on
some systems.  If you experience this problem, go to the Preferences Menu
and turn Music off.  If the game still runs too slow, turn off the
Animate Effects option in the Preferences Menu.

If you get an "Out of Environment Space" message when running M.A.X.,
add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS:

shell=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /e:512 /p

The FILES statement in your CONFIG.SYS should read 25 or more:

	 ex. FILES=25

M.A.X. doesn't support some brands of Sound Cards.  If you experience
problems try running under Sound Blaster Emulation.

M.A.X. has a built-in check to ensure all network game stay in sync.  If
a game goes out of sync, a message will be displayed.  At this point you
will be given the option to Quit or Restart the game.  Restarting should
allow you to continue without further problems.  However, if you continue
to experience problems, select the QUIT option and reload the AUTO-SAVE game.


(5)    CREDITS


Project Leader:	Ali Atabek

Producers:	Ali Atabek
		Paul Kellner

Game Design:	Ali Atabek
		Paul Kellner
		Gus Smedstad
      
Based on an Original Idea by Larry Froistad

Lead Programmer:   Dave Boulanger

AI Design and
Programming:       Gus Smedstad

2D Artists:        Tony Postma
                   Arlene C. Somers


Lead 3D Artist:    Chris Regalado
                          
3D Artists:        Mark Bergo
                   Arlene C. Somers
                   Mike Dean

Conceptual Design
and Storyboards:   Tony Postma

Original World Design:  Cheryl Austin

World Creation:         Arlene C. Somers

Network Support:        Dave Boulanger
                        Bernie Weir

Audio Director:         Charles Deenan

Music:                  Brian Luzietti

Sound Effects:          Gregory G. Allen
                        Larry Peacock

Mastering:              Craig Duman

Director Of
Quality Assurance:      Chad Allison

Assistant Director of
Quality Assurance:      Colin Totman

Lead Tester:            Cory Nelson

Testers:                Amy Mitchell
			Tony Bland
			John Stavros
			Scot Humphreys
                        Chris Peak
                        Richard Barker
                        Quinn Summers
			Larry Smith
			Daniel Huffman
                        Doug Avery
                        Steve McLafferty
                        Erick Lujan
                        Steve Victory
                        Henry Kahng
                        Steve Baldoni
			Charles Crail
			Rene Hakiki
			Anthony Taylor
			Bill Field

I.S. Technicians:       Bill Delk
                        Aaron J. Meyers

Director of
Compatibility:          John Werner

Compatibility
Technicians:            Dan Forsyth
                        John Parker
			Aaron Olaiz
                        Derek Gibbs
                        Phuong Nguyen
                        Marc Duran

Video Compression and
Playback Technology:    Paul Allen Edelstein


Thanks to Tim Cain for GNW, Jay Patel for Technical Assistance,
Newtek, Inc. for Lightwave 3D James Thomas for Story Elements and
assorted inspirations

M.A.X. is Dedicated to the memory of Amanda Froistad.





(6)     Customer Support

If you are experiencing problems, Interplay Technical Support is available
24 hours a day through our Automated Customer Service system, with human
representatives available during normal business hours at (714) 553-6678.

Please have your system information available, or better yet, try to be
at your computer.  The more detailed information you can provide our support
personnel, the better service we can provide you.

Other ways to get help:

   Interplay Productions        
   attn: Customer Service
   16815 Von Karman Avenue
   Irvine, CA  92606           

   In the UK, write to:

    Customer Support              UK  telephone:  +44 (0) 1628 423666
    Harleyford Manor              UK  FAX:        +44 (0) 1628 487752
    Harleyford
    Henley Road
    Marlow
    Buckinghamshire
    SL72DX
    England

   Japan:
   Customer Service via Electronic Arts Victor at:
   Japan Phone:  03.5410.3100
   Japan FAX:    03.5410.3106

Hintline
If you need a hint about game play, you can call our hintline at
1-900-370-PLAY (1-900-451-6869 in Canada). The charge for this service
is $1.25 for the first minute and $.75 for each additional minute. For
Canada, these charges will be in Canadian dollars.  All hint questions
must be directed to this 900 service.  No hints will be given on our
Customer Service lines. You must have a touchtone phone to use this service.
The hintline is open 24 hours a day.  All long distance charges are included
in these prices. Callers under the age of 18 must get parental permission
before calling the hintline. The hintline is only available in the U.S. and
Canada. Charges subject to change without notice.

If you have a modem, you can reach us at the following:
The Interplay BBS: 

We have a 24-hour, 7-day a week multiline BBS available for customer
questions, support and fixes.  The number is 714-252-2822.  Modem settings
are 300-28.8k Baud, V.32bis, V.42bis, 8-N-1.

You also may contact our BBS over the Internet.  Telnet to bbs.interplay.com.
This is a free service. (Excluding toll charges.)

America Online: You can E-mail Interplay Customer Support at IPTECH.
To reach our Customer Support board in the Industry Connection, press CTRL-K
for "Go To Keyword."  Then type INTERPLAY in the Keyword window.  In addition
to reading and leaving messages, you can download fixes and demos from the
Software Libraries. 

CompuServe: We are available for IBM and compatible on-line support. We are
located in the Game Publishers B Forum, type GO GAMBPUB at any "!" prompt.
Then select "Section 4" for Interplay Productions.  You can leave technical
support questions there. 

You can also download fixes and demos from Library 4 in GAMBPUB.  The best
place for game play hints about our games is in the GAMERS forum.  If you are
not already a CompuServe member, you can call CompuServe toll-free at
1-800-524-3388 and ask Representative #354 for a free introductory
membership and a $15 usage credit. For game play hints look in the Gamer's
Forum (GO GAMERS). 

Besides technical support for Interplay products, CompuServe offers many
other services, including communications, reference libraries, hardware and
software support, travel, games and much more. 

PRODIGY Interactive Personal Service: You may send mail directly to us.
Our ID is "PLAY99B".

Internet: You can reach Interplay by sending Internet E-mail to
support@interplay.com . Many Interplay demos and patches are available at
Internet FTP sites. To visit our World Wide Web site, point your browser to:

   http://www.interplay.com  -  or you may ftp to ftp.interplay.com.



(7)  Interplay's WEB site:


Welcome to the Interplay Web! As a company dedicated to providing innovative,
high-quality interactive entertainment software, we are always striving to
stay as close as possible to the leading edge of technology. This Web site
is the latest example of our ongoing effort to provide a wealth of
information and opportunities to you.

As a company of fanatic gamers, we love the idea of gamers all over the world
tapping into cyberspace to see, touch and feel our latest games. No hype, no
marketing campaign; just great games. To make it work, our goal is to keep
this site fresh and new, to make it a place  where you can tell US what you
like about our games... and what you don't like about them. So use the
feedback options on these pages and sound off. 

Enjoy your visit in our Web site, explore all the different areas we have to
offer, and come back soon. Check us out in the weeks and months ahead; we
will be introducing new and exciting areas for you to experience. 

Once again, Welcome! 
Brian Fargo



(8)     Limited Warranty


INTERPLAY LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
Interplay warrants to the original purchaser of this Interplay Productions
product that the compact disc or floppy disk(s) on which the software
programs are recorded will be free from defects in material and workmanship
for 90 days from the date of purchase. If the compact disc or floppy disk(s)
is found defective within 90 days of original purchase, Interplay agrees to
replace, free of charge, any product discovered to be defective within such
period upon receipt at its factory service center of the product, postage
paid, with proof of the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the
compact disc or floppy disk(s) containing the software program originally
provided by Interplay and is not applicable to normal wear and tear. This
shall be void if the defect has arisen through abuse, mistreatment, or
neglect. Any implied warranties applicable to this product, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are
disclaimed. Interplay disclaims all responsibility for incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations as to how long
an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions or limitations of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitations and/or exclusions or liability
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.


Lifetime Warranty

If the compact disc or floppy disk(s) should fail after the original 90-day
warranty period has expired, you may return the software program to Interplay
at the address noted below with a check or money order for $5.00 (U.S.
currency), which includes postage and handling, and Interplay will mail a
replacement to you. To receive a replacement, you need to enclose the
original defective compact disc or floppy disk(s) in protective packaging
accompanied by: (1) a $5.00 check or money order, (2) a brief statement
describing the defect, and (3) your return address. If you have a problem
with your software, you may wish to call us first at (714) 553-6678.

If your compact disc is defective and a replacement is necessary, U.P.S.
or registered mail is recommended for returns.  Please send the defective
disc(s) only (not the box) with a description of the problem and $5.00 to:

Warranty Replacements
Interplay Productions
16815 Von Karman Avenue 
Irvine, CA 92606



Copying Prohibited


This software product and the manual are copyrighted and all rights are
reserved by Interplay Productions and are protected by the copyright laws
that pertain to computer software. You may not copy the software except
that you may make one copy of the software solely for backup or archival
purposes. You may not loan, sell, rent, lease, give, sub license, or
otherwise transfer the software (or any copy). You may not modify, adapt,
translate, create derivative works, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise
reverse engineer or derive source code from, all or any portion of the
software or anything incorporated therein or permit or encourage any third
party to do so.

NOTICE: Interplay reserves the right to make modifications or improvements
to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.


M.A.X. COPYRIGHT (C) 1996 INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS IS THE EXCLUSIVE LICENSEE AND DISTRIBUTOR.


Non Tech Support Questions/Comments  send e-mail to max@interplay.com
Thanks for Playing M.A.X.!

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