Version:1.03

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About this document

Thank you for purchasing FLOCK!.
Please read the following instructions before playing.

-Unless otherwise specified, this document contains information accurate as of June 2009.
 Some unforeseen changes to the content or URL links in this document may occur.
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Contents
1. Patch Notes
2. System Requirements
3. Game Sound
4. Microsoft(R) DirectX(R)
5. Modifiable PC Video Settings


1. Patch Notes
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FLOCK! Client Patch 1.03 - (2009-06-12)

New:
- Added Rabbits. The cutest animal yet to be Flocked, they breed like crazy!
- Added Burrowing Tunnels. Rabbits need a home too, so we’ve given them some nice carrot patches to dig up... the resulting tunnel can transport any animal, multiplying the fun!
- Added Giant Carrot. This massive, succulent vegetable will get all the animals going hunger-mad, devouring it any chance they get. Pick this bad boy up, and watch as they follow you anywhere!
- Added New Campaign. Of course all these wonderful new features would be nothing without a few fiendish and fun levels to experience them on! 6 brand spanking new levels await to test your Flock! skills... if you get the best medals, you’ll unlock all these goodies plus two special trophy objects to put into your own levels!
- Level Editor tweaks. We’ve spent some time polishing up the Level Editor too, so if you’re a fan of making your own levels to share, or if this is your first time dabbling with our tools, then you’ll be sure to find it even easier than before!

FLOCK! Client Patch 1.02 - (2009-05-08)

Fixes:
- Animals scared when below cliff faces
- Mouse pointer glitches after moving window
- Some stability improvements

Improvements:
- Steamworks Integration including achievements
- Animals stick together for longer after herding 
- Animals attracted to mothership beam when close 
- Autoswing disabled for swing gate
- Cow acceleration increased
- Fences are removed shortly after being knocked over
- Pits given edge repulsion 
- Speed boost increased
- Small animals and shrunken sheep now pass easily underneath fences
- Tree ripping made easier
- SecuROM Concurrent Activation Limit removed

FLOCK! Client Patch 1.01 - (2009-04-24)

Fixes:
- Async loading crash
- Windows vs fullscreen crash
- Leaderboards exploit

Improvements:
- Reduced time it takes for pigs to eat poo piles 
- Increased total amount of boost for UFO 
- Increased UFO speed when carrying objects 


2. System Requirements
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-Operating System: Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP *1
                   Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) *1
		   Microsoft(R) Windows Server 2008(TM) *1
-CPU: 2Ghz P4  (If running with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, the minimum CPU required is a 3.0Ghz P4 or 2.33Hz Dual Core equivalent)
-Main Memory: Windows(R) XP : at least 512MB (Recommended: at least 1GB)
              Windows Vista(TM) : at least 1GB (Recommended: at least 2GB)
	      Windows Server 2008(TM): at least 1GB (Recommended: at least 2GB)
-Video Card: Pending Compat Testing
-Sound Card: DirectX(R)9.0c compatible sound cards
-Monitor: 800x600 (SVGA) or higher (Recommended: 1280x720 or higher)
-Input Devices: Keyboard required (Recommended: Xbox 360(R) Controller for Windows(R))
-Hard Disk Space: at least 128MB


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*1 Please make sure the latest service pack is installed

Please exit any other applications before playing this game.
Running this game with other applications in the background may cause unforeseen problems.
Even if the above system requirements are met, there is a possibility that individual settings could cause incompatibility.

3. Game Sound
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The sound for this game has been optimized for speaker layouts following the "ITU-R Recommended Speaker Layout." By following the recommendations contained in the web address below, it will be possible to obtain the optimum sound experience.

http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout.html

4. Microsoft(R) DirectX(R)
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This game requires Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) 9.0c or higher. It is recommended that you confirm your version of the drivers and, if necessary, download the latest version of Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) from the following web address.

Microsoft(R) DirectX(R)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/

-Capcom Co., Ltd. is not liable for any problems that result from upgrading or installing Microsoft(R) DirectX(R). If you choose to update your video drivers, you accept full responsibility for any problems that may result.

5. Modifiable PC Video Settings
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The modifiable graphics settings are stored in a file called "videosettings.FlockSaveGame" which is created in the "My Documents\Flock" folder the first time video settings are changed in-game.

The commands are:

	#width <pixels> - this is the horizontal resolution

	#height <pixels> - this is the vertical resolution

	#fullscreen <0 or 1> - this toggles fullscreen mode

	#lowspecresoverride <0 or 1> - setting this to 1 unlocks the resolution limit of 1024x768 in "low-spec" mode

	#forcelowspec <0 or 1> - setting this to 1 forces "low-spec" mode

	#forcehighspec <0 or 1> - setting this to 1 forces "high-spec" mode


And these may be modified at the user's own risk to customise performance to the capabilities of their PC.


	"high-spec" mode is intended for the current generation of video hardware installed in "gamer" laptops and DirectX 9.0 capable graphics cards.

	"low-spec" mode is intended for graphics hardware typically installed in laptop PCs and "legacy" desktop video cards.


Whilst FLOCK! will automatically select the mode most suitable for your graphics card on some hardware configurations you may be able to boost your gameplay experience by forcing FLOCK! to run in "low-spec" mode.


Additionally, whilst it is not recommended, on some hardware configurations FLOCK! may default to running "low-spec" but the PC is capable of running in "high-spec".  Forcing to "high-spec" mode should be done with extreme caution and you may experience un-expected crashes and errors and/or a very low screen refresh rate.


For those feeling confident enough to edit and append command line "switches" to game shortcuts, the following are available

	-w<pixels>	width
	-h<pixels>	height
	-t		toggle full screen mode (sets it to the opposite of what is currently set in videosettings.FlockSaveGame)
	-q		no sound
	-m		"low-detail" mode
	-s		"low-spec" mode (which includes "low-detail" mode)


These command line switches take precidence over the settings list above, and in particular "low-detail" mode may give a performance boost to slower performing graphics hardware whilst running in "high-spec" mode. This should be used with caution in association with #forcehighspec 1 above.

For example, "flock!.exe -w800 -h600 -t -q -m" would run FLOCK! at 800 x 600 screen resolution, windowed (if #fullscreen 1 is set above, otherwise fullscreen), wih no sound and in "low-detail" mode.