The Insurgent ReadMe File
Updated April 2007
© Biotech Game Productions, 2007. All rights reserved.

Welcome to the The Insurgent!

This file contains information to help you troubleshoot issues with the The Insurgent® and also provides basic game information. For the latest support or additional information, please go to the BZPower Biotech topic (http://www.bzpower.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=204351).

Contents:

A. System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
B. Installing and Running the The Insurgent
Installation
How to Run the Game
C. Playing The Insurgent (Important!)
Keys
Additional Information
D. Getting Help and Support
Forums
Website
Direct Contact
E. Video and Audio Troubleshooting
Video Drivers
Audio Drivers
System Updates
If you are experiencing lag

Developer’s Note:

I would like to point out that this game is nearly 1 year old, and thus is significantly outdated (Version 1.0). This version is not the same as the newer edition (3.1) which is featured in the latest screenshots. The copy of the game that you just downloaded is still quite nice, but does not contain anything near the graphics quality, etc. as the latest edition. By all means please enjoy this game, but keep in mind that something even better is coming down the road… 

Copyright Notice:

This game, including visual and audio resources, are copyrighted Biotech Game Productions 2006 unless otherwise noted. Use of these resources without explicit permission of the author is not permitted. Biotech retains the right to prosecute violators as permitted under federal law.

A. System Requirements

The Insurgent requires a personal computer with the following minimum requirements:

•	Personal computer with a 733 MHz or higher processor
•	Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later
•	128 Megabytes (MB) of RAM
•	7 MB of available hard disk space
•	64 MB video card capable of a resolution of at least 640x480 and 16-bit color
•	Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device
•	Sound card and speakers, headphones, or equivalent
•	DirectX 8* or later (this can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/) 
For optimum performance:
•	Personal computer with a 1 GHz or higher processor
•	Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or later
•	256 Megabytes (MB) of RAM or more
•	10 MB of available hard disk space
•	256 MB video card capable of a resolution of at least 800x600 and 32-bit color
•	Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device
•	Sound card and speakers, headphones, or equivalent
•	DirectX 8* or later (this can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/) 
•	Internet Access (needed for support only)

B. Installing and Starting The Insurgent

To Install The Insurgent:

There is only 1 step involved in the installation process: Unzip the file. After it has been unzipped, the game can be run from its current location, or any other location that you may happen to place it in.

To Run The Insurgent:

Simply double click the icon, this will load and run the program.

C. Playing The Insurgent

Keys:

There are a number of keys that you will use throughout the game to perform various actions. They are as follows:

•	Left/Right Arrow Keys – Move Left/Right 
•	Up Arrow Key – Jump
•	A + 1 – Switch to Primary Particle Cannon
•	D + 2 – Switch to Secondary Flamethrower
•	Q – Perform Action (Enter turret, activate teleporter, etc.)
•	W – Drop Mine
•	E – Exit Turret
•	R – Reload Weapon
•	Space – Shoot
•	Numpad 1-3 – Switch Graphics Level
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Additional Information:

Information regarding the heads up display (HUD) and items can be viewed below.

Quitting:

To quit, simply press the Escape (Esc) key.
D. Getting Help and Support

You can find or receive help and support resources in the following ways:

•	Go to the BZPower Biotech Topic located at http://www.bzpower.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=204351
•	PM Iruini Nuva (Founder and Lead Programmer of Biotech). This can be done using this link.
•	If neither of these locations methods provides an answer to your problem, you may contact me directly via email at Biotech_Gaming@Comcast.net

E. Video and Audio Troubleshooting

At the moment, there are no known video or sound errors. However, to minimize the chances of one occurring, please make sure that:

•	Your video card has the latest DirectX* compatible drivers. Your card manufacturer's website should contain updates and update information.
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•	Your sound card also has the latest DirectX* compatible drivers. Check with your card manufacturer for updates.

•	Your operating system is completely up to date and that it meets or exceeds the system requirements stated above in section A.

If you are experiencing lag:

If you are experiencing lag in-game, the following suggestions may help to increase game performance:

•	Close open windows and quit open applications, especially applications such as games, system scans, etc.
•	Turn down the game’s graphics level (Numpad 1-3). This will reduce the load on your video card.
•	Upgrade your system’s RAM and video card. This is guaranteed to increase performance.

*DirectX 8, DirectX, etc. are © Microsoft Corporation 2006