Die Singleplayer-Demo zu Caesar IV umfasst das Tutorial sowie ein Szenario. This README file contains last-minute information about the Caesar IV Demo and other information about the program not found in the in-game help. It also includes information that pertains to general problems and questions you may have concerning the game or your computer. Should you experience any problems with the game, please refer to this file first before contacting technical support for assistance. If you cannot find an answer to your problem in this document, then please refer to sections V and VI below for additional options.
I. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations, Citizen! Caesar has called upon you to enter in service to Rome. The Emperor is eager to expand his settlements and is seeking qualified executors who can implement his will. The Roman Empire is so vast and growing so rapidly that even our divine Caesar cannot hope to rule it alone. He needs capable provincial governors, and that is where you come in.
Your goal is to build a thriving Roman City - a bastion of culture and commerce reflecting the glory of Rome itself. As long as you continue to meet Caesar's ever escalating expectations, your fame shall increase. Triumph and you will become Rome's next Emperor. In the meantime, take care not to fall from Caesar's favor, lest your wreath of laurels be replaced by a gladiator's helm, or worse. Wisely command your city's security and prosperity and your fortune is assured.
II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SUPPORTED CHIPSETS
In order to install and play the Caesar IV Demo, your system must meet or exceed the following minimum system requirements:
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIRED
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD(R) Athlon(TM) processor or higher
Windows(R) 2000/Windows XP Home or Professional (including Service Pack 2 or higher)
512 MB of RAM
64 MB video card (with Hardware T&L including Pixel Shader 1.1 or higher support)
2.0 GB of free hard disk space
CD-ROM Drive
DirectX(R) 9.0c
Mouse
Keyboard
AN IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GRAPHICS AND HAVING THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE:
Caesar IV uses some of the most advanced rendering techniques available today for special effects and to achieve real-time performance for a great game playing experience. The game was largely developed and tested on NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) FX, 6 Series, and 7 Series graphics cards and the intended experience can be more fully realized on NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series graphics hardware. On a GeForce 6800 or better you will be able to turn on all of the NVIDIA special effect features at higher resolutions in the game.
SUPPORTED VIDEO CARD CHIPSETS WITH LATEST DRIVER VERSION INFO:
ATI(R)
All cards supported by Catalyst(TM) Drivers (Windows(R) 2000/XP): v6.7
NVIDIA(R)
All cards supported by ForceWare(TM) Drivers (Windows(R) 2000/XP): v91.31
Please note that attempting to play the game using video hardware that is not supported by these drivers may result in reduced performance, graphical anomalies, or both.
III. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Launch the Caesar IV demo installer by running the caesar4_demo_en.exe file.
Once the installer is running, just follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
NOTE: During installation you will be prompted to install Microsoft's DirectX(R). DirectX(R) version 9.0c April Edition must be installed before playing. If you elect not to install this version, the game will not launch. Microsoft(R) .NET Framework 2.0 will also need to be installed to run Caesar IV. Once installation has finished, please reboot your computer before launching the game.
To launch the game once you have restarted your system, double click the Caesar IV Demo icon on your desktop, or:
1) Click on the Windows(R) Start button
2) Select Programs
3) Select Sierra
4) Select Caesar IV Demo
5) Click on the Caesar IV Demo icon
