SeaWorld Adventure Park Tycoon

(c)2003 Activision Value Publishing, Inc.
(c)2003 Deep Red Games Ltd.

Version 9/8/2003
Readme File

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About This Document: 

This document contains last-minute information about the game, including questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. If you have a question, check to see if it is addressed here first: 
http://www.activisionvalue.com/

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I.	FEATURES AND INSTALLATION
II.	MINIMUM & RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
III.	GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
IV.	3D HARDWARE ISSUES
V.      CREDITS
VI.	CONTACTS AND HELP

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I. FEATURES AND INSTALLATION:

·	Includes actual SeaWorld rides and attractions.
·	Play sandbox (freeplay) or scenarios.
·	Invite guests to Shamu Stadium and watch Shamu perform.
·	Build roller coasters like the Steel Eel and Kraken.
·	Build water rides such as Journey to Atlantis
·	Monitor park attendance, guest happiness, and employee satisfaction.
·	Design the entire layout of the park.

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INSTALLING SEAWORLD TYCOON:

Autorun:
1.Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/2000/ME/XP.  Please close any other programs that you have running.

2.Place the SeaWorld CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 30 seconds.  The install screen should appear.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If Autorun is disabled or does not work properly, please follow one of the manual instruction methods below.

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Manual Installation Method One:

1.Turn the computer on and start Windows 98/2000/ME/XP.  Please close any other programs that you have running.

2.Place the SeaWorld Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 30 seconds.
3.Click on [Start] and then click on [Run].

4.Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive (usually “D”) followed by a colon (:) and the word “Launch”.  Then click on the [OK] button.  (Example:  “D:Launch”)

5.The install screen should appear.  Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions.

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Manual Installation Method Two (Windows 98/ME/2000):

1.Turn on the computer and start Windows 98/2000/ME/XP.  Close any other programs that you have running.

2.Place the SeaWorld Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 30 seconds.

3.Double-click on the [My Computer] icon from your desktop.

4.Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

5.Double-click the [Launch] icon.

6.The install screen should appear.  Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions.

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Manual Installation Method Three (Windows XP):

1.Turn on the computer and start Windows 98/2000/ME/XP.  Close any other programs that you have running.

2.Place the SeaWorld Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive and wait 30 seconds.

3.Click on the [Start] button.

4.Click on [My Computer].

5.Double-click on your CD-ROM drive.  

6.Double-click the [Launch] icon.

7.The install screen should appear.  Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions.

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Getting Started After Installation:

1.Place the SeaWorld Tycoon CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2.Click [Start] and then select [Programs].

3.Select Activision Value then SeaWorld Tycoon and then SeaWorld Tycoon.exe
	
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II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Pentium III 500 MHz
64 MB RAM (96 MB on Windows 2000/XP)
200 MB Hard Drive Space
8 MB DirectX compatible video card
DirectX 9.0 (included)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Pentium III 800 MHz
128 MB RAM
16 MB DirectX compatible graphics card

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III. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES

WARNING: Please make sure that the program CD is inserted in your CD-ROM drive before launching the game. You can play the game only if the CD is in drive.

DRIVER ISSUES
Make sure  you've installed DirectX 9.0b or later on your computer. The latest version of DirectX is included on the program CD in the 'DirectX' folder.
Make sure you have installed the most recent drivers for all your hardware before playing the game.

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IV. 3D HARDWARE ISSUES

Make sure that you have the DirectX9.0b installed on your computer.
You can download DirectX9.0b from: http://www.microsoft.com/directx/
Make sure that you have the latest chipset driver for your video board.
You can download the latest driver from the chipset manufacturer web site:
http://www.3dfx.com/
http://www.3dlabs.com/
http://www.ati.com/
http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/
http://www.matrox.com/
http://www.nvidia.com/
http://www.powervr.com/
http://www.s3.com/

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V. CREDITS

Activision Value Credits

General Manager 
Dave Oxford

Senior Vice President
Chad Koehler

Vice President of Studios
Patrick Kelly

Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services
Mark Meadows

Vice President of Sales
Tim Flaherty

Senior Counsel
Joe Hedges

Executive Producer
Jim Eisenstein

Producer
Chris Owen

Manager of Quality Assurance
Chris Arends

QA Lead
Chad Schilling

QA Team
Travis Clarke
Donna Johnston
Ryan Lee
Bob Viau
Kris Young
Victor Abuya
Matt Reese
Andy Terpstra
John Layland

Brand and Licensing Manager
Andy Koehler

Trade Marketing Manager
Robbin Livernois

Senior Graphic Artist
Trevor Harveaux


Graphic Artist
Sean James

Video Production Coordinator
Skye Thomas

Information Systems Administrator
Josh Miedema

Regional Sales Directors
Dan Matschina
Jim Holland
Jennifer Mirabelli

Director of OEM & Alternative Channels
Brian Johnson

Special Thanks
Jason Lembcke
Anne Beggs
Don Borchers
Mike Dalton
Sean Dunnigan
Brian Kirkvold
Keri Gross
Mike Groshens
Kurt Niederloh
Laura Saugen

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VI. CONTACTS AND HELP 

If you have trouble with the packaging or other technical problems contact Activision Value (see the LSA.txt file for your Limited Warranty).

Technical Support

Activision Value Publishing
7646 Golden Triangle Dr. 
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Phone:  952-918-9500
Web:  	http://www.activisionvalue.com/
Email:	support@activisionvalue.com

For more informations and contacts also visit:
http://www.activisionvalue.com/
http://www.funlabs.com/