***************************************** ******** WINDSURFING 2007 *************** ********** Release Notes **************** ***** Installation Instructions ********* ********** Game Controls **************** **** www.windsurfing-the-game.com ******* ***************************************** ----------------------------------------- ------ PATCH FOR FINAL VERSION ---------- ----------- RELEASE DATE ---------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------- 18 SEPTEMBER 2011 ----------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Installer problems solved ----------------------------------------- ------ PATCH FOR FINAL VERSION ---------- ----------- RELEASE DATE ---------------- ----------------------------------------- ----------- 16 JULY 2008 ---------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- New features: - Better feedback after score submission to the website - You now need the registered email address USED TO PAY THE GAME to submit scores The reason for this is the new competition system taking place in august where money can be won! Bug fixes: - Game detector has now detection intervals of 1 minute instead of 10 seconds - Bump noise enhanced - Freestyle: No more normal jump or table-top in expert mode - Freestyle: Score was still showing after a quick restart - SuperX II: Always a Normal Jump or Table Top before starting the second lap - Fix wrong graphic mode (1680*1200 instead of 1600*1200) - Network starts even with 0 players chosen (sets 3 automatically) - The player starts closer to the starting line similar to network games ----------------------------------------- ---------- FINAL VERSION ---------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 11 NOVEMBER 2006 ------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Importing Hall of Fame was buggy - Dolphin problems - Connection stability - Minor other bugs New Features: - Game Detector waits longer before considering itself being disconnected - Multiplayer games: New Starting procedures, closer to the starting line - The spacebar can also untrigger an action - Multiplayer: Possibility to save configurations there also - Better starting positions fo speed courses - Multiplayer: Better accuracy of position - Interface: Red mark on gliding limit (13 knots) - Interface: The speed needle changes color according to the availibility of moves - Extra Wide Angle can be switched on using the L Key - Small enhancements B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer ( 33MB ) and run it. 2. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 3. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 4. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING : Please read before using this video game or allowing your children to use it. Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, consult your doctor prior to playing. We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor (particularly since experience of any of these symptoms could lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects). Parents should ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Precautions to Take During Use : - Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length of the cable allows. - Preferably play the video game on a small screen. - Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. - Make sure that the room in which you playing is well lit. - Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.42 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 02 NOVEMBER 2006 ------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Score submission is done during break to reduce problematic lag - Dolphin flying sometimes - Chat was resetting on game start/end New Features: - Game Detector goes into the system tray, on the right - Game Detector Shows players - Game Detector Rings on new player, and when a server disconnects - Game Detector records activity inside a log file for each session B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.40 ( 33MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update Version 1.42 ( 1.33MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 5. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING : Please read before using this video game or allowing your children to use it. Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, consult your doctor prior to playing. We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor (particularly since experience of any of these symptoms could lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects). Parents should ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Precautions to Take During Use : - Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length of the cable allows. - Preferably play the video game on a small screen. - Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. - Make sure that the room in which you playing is well lit. - Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.41 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 30 OCTOBER 2006 -------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Faster submitting of a score to reduce problematic lag - Bug in network gaming synchronisation (not smooth) - Detector would ring every 10 seconds even if the server was already active New Features: - Game Detector starts minimized B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.40 ( 33MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update Version 1.41 ( 1.33MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 5. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING : Please read before using this video game or allowing your children to use it. Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, consult your doctor prior to playing. We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor (particularly since experience of any of these symptoms could lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects). Parents should ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Precautions to Take During Use : - Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length of the cable allows. - Preferably play the video game on a small screen. - Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. - Make sure that the room in which you playing is well lit. - Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.40 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 30 OCTOBER 2006 -------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Cheating possibility through customizing the fin length - Helicopter moving weird - Dahab had a lower wind strength - Several bugs fixed New Features: - Demo-Game: unlimited time - Demo-Game: Possibility to play network games, only one race available (SuperX2 in Fuerteventura) - New moves: Flaka + Shaka (using Space + Downwind + Up/Down) - New shapes for the boards, matching the real ones - The iSonic 133 was replaced with the iSonic 87, now being the fastest board downwind - The wind direction is now slightly varying over time - Indoor: The wind is stronger close to the fans - More realistic speed management, preventing from sailing downwind faster than the wind speed - Game Detector: New application running in the background of windows, detecting new active servers - Automatic submission of you score to the website (except for championships). You need to enter your nickname and your registered e-mail address inside the game to use this functionality - New single menu for setting up all the options - Network: Possibility to set Location, Race type and number of players without exiting - Network: possibility to play alone while waiting - Network: smoother and more accurate movements - Network: Possibility to chose your own server port, in case 27015 would fail. The Client Port is automatic - Network: Increased connection stability - Network: greatly reduced the dataflow for slower servers - Chat: Information on someone currently typing a message - Reset the complete Hall Of Fame because of new board performances / game physics / cheating possibility with 1.35 - New helicopter View in Fuerteventura - Championship: short break at the end of an event to see your end ranking over this event - Running Demo when waiting over 15 seconds on the start menu B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.40 ( 33MB ) and run it. 2. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 3. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 4. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING : Please read before using this video game or allowing your children to use it. Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, consult your doctor prior to playing. We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor (particularly since experience of any of these symptoms could lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects). Parents should ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Precautions to Take During Use : - Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length of the cable allows. - Preferably play the video game on a small screen. - Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. - Make sure that the room in which you playing is well lit. - Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.35 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 24 SEPTEMBER 2006 ------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Small game and network bugs New Features: - Network games: Chat more visible - Network games: Increase precision of movements B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.35 ( 1.5MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 5. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EPILEPSY WARNING : Please read before using this video game or allowing your children to use it. Some people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when exposed to certain flashing lights or light patterns in everyday life. Such people may have a seizure while watching images or playing certain video games. This may happen even if the person has no medical history of epilepsy or has never had any epileptic seizures. If you or anyone in your family has ever had symptoms related to epilepsy (seizures or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flashing lights or patterns, consult your doctor prior to playing. We advise that parents should monitor the use of video games by their children. If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsion, while playing a video game, IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor (particularly since experience of any of these symptoms could lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects). Parents should ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers may be more likely than adults to experience these seizures. Precautions to Take During Use : - Do not stand too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor, as far away as the length of the cable allows. - Preferably play the video game on a small screen. - Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep. - Make sure that the room in which you playing is well lit. - Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.34 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 20 SEPTEMBER 2006 ------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Game crashing when trying to save on some machines - Other small bugs in network gaming New Features: - Network games: Added Chat (use Enter-Key to start and validate) when connected to a server - Network games: Added button to test if the connection is configured correctly (firewall-test) for multiplayer games - Network games: Port 27015 AND 27016 now need to be opened! This should fix connection problems for some users - Network games: Every player is now informed on the wish of an external player to join the current game B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.34 ( 1.5MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, set your language and change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution / language is set. 5. Enjoy!!! If you wish to unlock the game after having paid, you have to make a code request on the website, using the serial which is given at the start menu of the game. You can enter this code there later on. You can install the game on several computers, but you will need to make a code request for each, as serials are always different! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.33 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 10 SEPTEMBER 2006 ------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Artificial intelligence improved to avoid any kind of opponents sticking on the beach and boat - Artificial intelligence improved for better start over horizontal buoys - No more Black screen on the start menu - Tack would not work on slower machines - Small bugs in network gaming New Features: - Network games: Button to inform the server that we are waiting to join his game - Network games: Bell Ringing when the selected server goes from "Playing" to "Waiting" - Network games: While Playing, information on opponent falling / disconnecting B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.33 ( 1.4MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.32 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 05 SEPTEMBER 2006 ------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Missing dll caused impossibility to launch the game on some machines - No more Black screen while loading - Bugs in the network interface New Features: - After a Fall, a player is in "transparent" mode, and cannot collide with anybody during 3 seconds, in order to avoid colliding with a player that has just appeared in front of you - Optimized Network interface with alarms when new network is found, and when new players are coming - Idle-Modes in network menus to make laptops more silent while waiting - Better explanations for Freestyle and Speed B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.32 ( 1.37MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.31 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 30 AUGUST 2006 --------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Problems in Internet games when www.whatismyip.org is down B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.31 ( 1.23MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.30 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 28 AUGUST 2006 --------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Bug in London Hall-Of-Fame - Several small bugs New Features: - Championships - Internet/Network games (use Forum to meet!) - Multilingual version (English / French / German) - The name of the player is shown in the sail during the race - Import of the website's Hall-Of-Fame for direct competition - Use of more realistic names as opponents - Automatic check of the latest available version - Current rank table added in the upper right corner - Use of Starboard graphics for the boards / Ads - New Race2 with increased upwind challenge - Explanations shown in Freestyle and Speed heats - One-way Rotation buoys added in Race1 and Race2 - Added special buoys for the finish line - Reduced setting back from 50m to 10m when falling - Memory optimization for "invisible menu" problem - Extended name posibilities B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.30 ( 32.2MB ) and run it. 2. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 3. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 4. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.21 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 02 JULY 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Bugs in Indoor London - Bug when jibing and going upwind - Sometimes menus were scrolling for no reason - Error box when exiting New Feature: - Switch for right-hand keyboard controls B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.20 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update installer for Version 1.21 ( 1.23MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. Save, then quit the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.20 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 19 JUNE 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Sail going through the buoys when power gybing - Fixed bug on opponents pumping on the wrong side - Other minor bugs New Features: - Instruction Manual added. Read it for more accurate descriptions! - Added 3 Sailors - Added 3 Windsurfs - Possibility to tune the fin length - Enhanced interface of sailor and windsurf choice menu - Possibility to save and load up to 6 equipment configurations - Energy level and required energy were added in the Interface - Added numbers on the first 5 players while racing (F2 to switch on/off) - The speed was increased and is now the same as the opponent's - New locations (ALMANARRE,ARUBA,DAHAB,FUERTEVENTURA,INDOOR LONDON) - New Race Types (Slalom Downwind, Slalom 8, SuperX II, Freestyle, Speed, Freeride) - Enhanced wind stealing behavior - Braking command stronger - The board stop completely when at 100% upwind direction - Artificial Intelligence: gybing and tacking - Artificial Intelligence: Crash on other players - Artificial Intelligence: Behavior on water - New Icon - Zodiac boat defining the starting line - Small sound enhancements, siren at start - Enhanced the animation of the legs in normal sailing position - Added the right-of-way rule - Hall of Fame extended to the new race types B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.20 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. "Quit and save" the game. 3. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 4. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- AT THE END OF A RACE YOU RECEIVE A SCORE-ID ENABLING YOU TO ENTER THE WEBSITE'S HALL OF FAME! - Menus: Use Mouse, Keyboard (W,S,Right-Shift,Right-Control,Right and Left Keys) or Gamepad (2,3,5,6,7,8) to navigate & choose - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) -> GAMEPAD Right/Left - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) -> GAMEPAD 2 - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) -> GAMEPAD 1 + Right/Left - Duck Jibe: SPACE + Upwind(short just to trigger) + Downwind -> GAMEPAD 1 + Upwind(short just to trigger) + Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) -> GAMEPAD 3 - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+3 - Body-Drag: SPACE+S+A (minimal speed of 28knots required) -> GAMEPAD 1+2+Left - Spock: SPACE+S+D (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+2+Right - Wymaroo: SPACE+S+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+2+3 - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+Upwind+3 - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+Upwind+2 - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view) -> GAMEPAD 4 - Quit Menu: ESCAPE -> GAMEPAD Menu - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: ARROWS (Mouse deactivated) -> GAMEPAD 7/8/9 - Quick glance over shoulder: Right Control / Right Shift (Very useful!) -> GAMEPAD 5/6 - Switch Music playing: F1 - Switch showing opponents rankings: F2 ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.13 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 21 MAY 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Waves were not shown anymore on older Graphic cards (e.g. Geforce2) B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.11 ( 9.56MB ) and run it. 3. Download the update for Version 1.13 ( 1.41MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE VERSION 1.11 ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.12 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 20 MAY 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Local Hall-Of-Fame Reset to achievable scores because the speed decreased in Version 1.11 - Other minor bugs New Features: - Map shows environment B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.11 ( 9.56MB ) and run it. 3. Download the update for Version 1.12 ( 1.41MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- SEE VERSION 1.11 ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.11 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 18 MAY 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Sound problems - Power Jibe problem - Contact between sea and board totally clean now - See-through Sails - Sky Graphics - Bug on receiving turbo-bonus in other race types - Other minor bugs New Features: - New Interface and Locations-choice menu - Speed + Energy of surfer (both orange indicators) are shown as well as wind speed + required control (blue ones) - Energy / Control functionality are not active yet! - New (wider) Viewing angle for enhance gameplay and speed feeling - Gamepad-Support (Force-Feedback coming soon) - Control on jibe curve (warning: the more you turn the more you brake) - Opponents also have turbo-bonus and can also loop - Quick-Replay in Game menu added - Saving config and view angles through the menu without quitting the game - New controls (check below) - Choose Music playing with the F1-Key (you can use your own music by the way...) - The speed was reduced to be more realistic. Difficulty-levels only have influence on the opponents's speeds - Some graphic improvements - A new Hall-of-fame will be created on the website, because new scores will not be better than older ones B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.11 ( 9.56MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- AT THE END OF A RACE YOU RECEIVE A SCORE-ID ENABLING YOU TO ENTER THE WEBSITE'S HALL OF FAME! - Menus: Use Mouse, Keyboard (W,S,Right-Shift,Right-Control,Right and Left Keys) or Gamepad (2,3,5,6,7,8) to navigate & choose - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) -> GAMEPAD Right/Left - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) -> GAMEPAD 2 - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) -> GAMEPAD 1 + Right/Left - Duck Jibe: SPACE + Upwind(short just to trigger) + Downwind -> GAMEPAD 1 + Upwind(short just to trigger) + Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) -> GAMEPAD 3 - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+3 - Body-Drag: SPACE+S+A (minimal speed of 28knots required) -> GAMEPAD 1+2+Left - Spock: SPACE+S+D (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+2+Right - Wymaroo: SPACE+S+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+2+3 - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+Upwind+3 - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! -> GAMEPAD 1+Upwind+2 - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view) -> GAMEPAD 4 - Quit Menu: ESCAPE -> GAMEPAD Menu - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: ARROWS (Mouse deactivated) -> GAMEPAD 7/8/9 - Quick glance over shoulder: Right Control / Right Shift (Very useful!) -> GAMEPAD 5/6 - Switch Music playing: F1 ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.10 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 05 MAY 2006 ------------------ ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Black screen at game start while loading - Scores are now always shown at the end of a race - Widescreen-support (no squeezing of the scene), offering a larger viewing angle - Sometimes the start image would not appear - Being stuck in choice-menu fixed through a warning saying that resolution shouldn't be set too high - Contact between sea and board enhanced, sometimes the board would just sink for a while - Other minor bugs fixed New Features: - New Slalom Downwind - Choice of 0/3/7/15/31 opponents. Good luck! - Camera position remains stored between games - Wave have an influence on acceleration and speed of windsurfer. Use this advantage through surfing them! - Control over the 3 Freestyle-Moves: SPACE+S+D, SPACE+S+W, SPACE+S+A. Time-bonus thus reduced - Second buoy (green) on the map to show the overnext to come - Artificiel Intelligence slightly enhanced - Opponents can also loop - Slight increase in the speed of players - The sails move (open) slightly like real ones - Reduced lateral shift when jumping - Sea graphics and movements enhanced, better accuracy. Not perfect yet, but we are still working on it - Sun reflexions on windsurfer, buoy and sea - More water splashes - Game Loading and Speed optimized (approx. doubled the frames/sec) - Better contrast on maps for buoy positions - Small graphic enhancements B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.10 ( 5.66MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution ONLY IF NEEDED. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- ENTERING THE HALL OF FAME IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN "TOUGH" DIFFICULTY-MODE. IN DEMO-MODE OR "TOUGH" MODE YOU RECEIVE A SCORE-ID ENABLING YOU TO ENTER THE WEBSITE'S HALL OF FAME! - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) - Duck Jibe: SPACE+Upwind(short just to trigger)+Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Body-Drag: SPACE+S+A (minimal speed of 28knots required) - Spock: SPACE+S+D (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Wymaroo: SPACE+S+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view) - Quit Menu: ESCAPE - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: Mouse to rotate and zoom ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.02 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 14 APRIL 2006 ---------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- Bug fixes: - Fixed compability problem with Intel Graphic chips and other B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- IMPORTANT: THE GAME STARTS WITH A BLACK SCREEN WHILE LOADING!!! This is totally normal, but could last 30 seconds on some configurations, so please be patient! 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.02 ( 1.16MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- ENTERING THE HALL OF FAME IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN "TOUGH" DIFFICULTY-MODE. IN DEMO-MODE OR "TOUGH" MODE YOU RECEIVE A SCORE-ID ENABLING YOU TO ENTER THE WEBSITE'S HALL OF FAME! - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) - Duck Jibe: SPACE+Upwind+Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Freestyle moves (at random Body-Drag, Spock, Wymaroo): SPACE+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10/15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view, helicopter view, top fix view) - Quit Menu: ESCAPE - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: Mouse to rotate and zoom ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.01 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 10 APRIL 2006 ---------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- New Features: - Demo-Time extended to 4 minutes Gameplay - Delivery of Score-ID to register it on the Website's Hall-of-Fame B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- IMPORTANT: THE GAME STARTS WITH A BLACK SCREEN WHILE LOADING!!! This is totally normal, but could last 30 seconds on some configurations, so please be patient! 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Download the update for Version 1.01 ( 1.16MB ) and run it. 3. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution. "Quit and save" the game. 4. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 5. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- ENTERING THE HALL OF FAME IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN "TOUGH" DIFFICULTY-MODE. IN DEMO-MODE OR "TOUGH" MODE YOU RECEIVE A SCORE-ID ENABLING YOU TO ENTER THE WEBSITE'S HALL OF FAME! - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) - Duck Jibe: SPACE+Upwind+Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Freestyle moves (at random Body-Drag, Spock, Wymaroo): SPACE+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10/15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view, helicopter view, top fix view) - Quit Menu: ESCAPE - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: Mouse to rotate and zoom ----------------------------------------- ---------- VERSION 1.00 ----------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------- 01 APRIL 2006 ---------------- ----------------------------------------- A. RELEASE NOTES ---------------- B. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ---------------------------- IMPORTANT: THE GAME STARTS WITH A BLACK SCREEN WHILE LOADING!!! This is totally normal, but could last 30 seconds on some configurations, so please be patient! 1. To install the game, download the installer Version 1.00 ( 30MB ) and run it. 2. Launch the game once, change the screen resolution. "Quit and save" the game. 3. Launch the game, the correct resolution is set. 4. Enjoy!!! It is strongly recommended to adjust your monitor to a high brightness and color level to appreciate the beauty of the game at its best! C. GAME CONTROLS ---------------- ENTERING THE HALL OF FAME IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN "TOUGH" DIFFICULTY-MODE. - Directions: A+D (the response time depends on your manoeuvrability = fitness sailor and windsurf manoeuvrability) - Braking: S (under 15 knots gliding interrupted) - Jibe or Tack: SPACE+Downwind or Upwind (the SPACE hit remains trigged until it is used) - Duck Jibe: SPACE+Upwind+Downwind - Racing Jibe is automatic with speed over 35Knots - Jump (normal or freestyle): W (minimal speed of 18knots required) - Table-Top: SPACE+W (minimal speed of 24knots required) - 5 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Freestyle moves (at random Body-Drag, Spock, Wymaroo): SPACE+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 10/15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Forward-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+W (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 8 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Back-Loop: SPACE+Upwind+S (minimal speed of 28knots required) - 15 SECONDS TURBO-BONUS! - Music volume: LEFT-SHIFT and LEFT-CONTROL - View changing: V (rear view, mast view, head view, helicopter view, top fix view) - Quit Menu: ESCAPE - Game Statistics: F9 - View orientation: Mouse to rotate and zoom