Games PC DEER HUNTER 2005 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The ReadMe File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Saving and Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Welcome to Deer Hunter®2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hunter Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Choose Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Choose Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Game Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Wildlife Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Online Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing Deer Hunter 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Trophy Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Wildlife Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Atari Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

End-User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

FIRST THINGS FIRST

The ReadMe File

The Deer Hunter 2005 CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game. We strongly encourage you to read this file in order to benefit from changes made after this manual went to print.

To view this file, double-click on it in the Deer Hunter 2005 directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\Deer Hunter 2005). You can also view the ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your Windows®taskbar, then on Programs, then on Atari, then on Deer Hunter 2005, and then on the ReadMe file.

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows®98/Me/2000/XP Processor: Pentium®III 700 or higher (Pentium®4 1.2 GHz recommended) Memory: 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended) Hard Disk Space: 200 MB Free (750 MB recommended) CD-ROM Drive: 8X Speed or higher Video: 32 MB graphics card (GeForce 256 DDR, ATI Radeon 32 MB); 64 MB

graphics card (GeForce 2 MX400, ATI Radeon 7200) recommended Sound: DirectX®9.0-compatible sound card DirectX®: DirectX®version 9.0 (included) or higher Modem: 56 Kbps modem, DSL, Cable modems supported

* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX®version 9.0 or higher.

SETUP AND INSTALLATION

1. Start Windows®98/Me/2000/XP.

2. Insert the Deer Hunter 2005 CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive.

3. If AutoPlay is enabled, a title screen should appear. If AutoPlay is not enabled, or the installation does not start automatically, click on the Start button on your Windows®taskbar, then on Run. Type D:\Setup and click on OK. Note: If your CD-ROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.

4. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing the Deer Hunter 2005 CD-ROM game.

5. Once installation is complete, click on the Start button on the Windows®taskbar and choose Programs/Atari/Deer Hunter 2005/Deer Hunter 2005 to start the game.

Note: You must have the Deer Hunter 2005 game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.

Installation of DirectX

The Deer Hunter 2005 CD-ROM requires DirectX®9.0 or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX®9.0 or higher installed on your computer, click “Ye s ” to accept the DirectX®9.0 License Agreement. This will then launch the DirectX®9.0 Install.

SAVING AND LOADING

The game automatically saves your hunter’s progress after the completion of each hunt (except for LAN or Internet games). To load a saved hunter, click on the HUNTER button on the Main Menu. Click on the up / down arrow buttons to select a hunter, and then click on the HUNT button to resume playing the game.

WELCOME TO DEER HUNTER

Put your skills and experience to the test! Customize your rifles to bring down prize game. Scout five realistic species of deer in highly detailed natural habitats. Travel the globe to hunt Axis Deer and European Roe Deer. It’s as close to real hunting action as you can get on your PC.

2005

MAIN MENU

Hunter Selection Quit Choose Location Credits Gear Settings Rules Extras Online Movie Trophy Hunt

The Main Menu is the starting point for all of the Deer Hunter 2005 action. Click on one of the following buttons to begin:

Hunter Selection: Create and customize a new hunter or select an existing hunter (see next page). Choose Location: Pick a hunting location (see page 7). Choose Hunting Gear: Outfit your hunter with weapons, gear, vehicles and more (see page 8). Game Rules: Adjust single-player gameplay rules and multiplayer gameplay rules (see page 9). Online: Play a multiplayer game over a LAN (Local Area Network) or via the Internet (see page 12). Trophy Room: Check out your hunter’s top trophy kills and trophy case (see page 21). Movie: Watch replays of your hunting trips (see page 22).

Extras: Sit back and observe animal behavior up close in Wildlife mode (see page 10). Settings: Adjust controls, video and audio settings (see page 11). Credits: Display a list of the people who created Deer Hunter 2005. Quit: Exit the game and return to the Windows®desktop. Hunt: Click on the HUNT button to start playing the game.

HUNTER SELECTION

Player Name

Click on the NEW button to create a new hunter, or click on the up / down arrow buttons to highlight an existing hunter. To edit your hunter’s name, just doubleclick on the name field and then type in the new name.

Hunting Skills

New hunters begin with a pool of 15 skill points. Distribute your skill points by clicking on the circles located to the right of each of the following categories:

Tracking: Ability to follow an animal that has already been identified. As this skill improves, the hunter sees more tracks and blood.

Stealth: Ability to create less noise and remain less visible. Calling: Ability to attract animals with calls, particularly larger animals. Also reduces the

hunter’s chances of “blowing” a call. Presence: Enhances the hunter’s ability to discover signs of animals and distinguish animal

sounds from ambient sounds. A higher Presence level increases the hunter’s ability to accurately estimate an animal’s size when using a scope.

Weapons: Improves preparation time, reload time, weapon stability and recovery after shooting. Strength: Enables the hunter to run faster, rapidly change positions, rapidly mount stands and

tripods, and better handle certain weapons that require more force, such as bows, handguns, and high-caliber rifles.

Model

Click on the left / right arrow buttons to see more body types for your hunter.

Skin

Click on the left / right arrow buttons to see more camouflage and clothing options.

Deleting a Hunter

Click on the DEL button to delete a hunter. Note: This will erase the currently selected hunter and all of his or her skill points and trophies, so be sure you really want to delete a hunter before you use this option.

CHOOSE LOCATION

Available Locations

There are six hunting locations in the game and a target range for honing your marksmanship. Choose one of the following options: Australia, Black Forest, Georgia,

Illinois, Oregon, Target Range or Utah.

Start Time

Choose a start time (in one-hour increments) between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Night hunting is not permitted.

Season

Scout Mode (pre-season): Scout out a hunting location in advance, without weapons. In Scouting

mode, the hunter is permitted to set up equipment including blinds, stands and feeders. Concealments placed in Scouting mode are more effective than those set up during a hunt.

Pre-rut (early fall): Deer can be found together in groups, seeking out mates. Male behavior turns aggressive — mature bucks attempt to drive away weaker yearlings. Does spend most waking hours feeding.

Rut (middle / late fall): Deer abandon their groups. Male behavior turns violent during the rut — while tending to their mates, the big bucks stand their ground and engage in frequent clashes.

Post-rut (early winter): Deer rejoin their groups and spend their time eating and storing fat for the coming winter months. During the post-rut, laying food can be an effective technique.

Download Custom Maps

Select this option to exit the game and open a web page containing custom maps for download.

Atari does not control, and disclaims any responsibility or liability for, the functioning and performance of third-party web sites and any content on or available through third-party web sites.

Weather

Weather conditions may affect how often you encounter animals in the open. For example, unsettled weather may cause animals to seek shelter. Use the slider to adjust weather conditions.

CHOOSE GEAR

To gear up, open one of the equipment sub-menus by clicking on the corresponding button. Click on the EQUIP button to put a piece of equipment in your hunter’s inventory, or click on the left / right arrow buttons to see more options. To delete an item from your hunter’s inventory, highlight that item and then click on the REMOVE button. You can sort available gear by clicking on the OFFICIAL, CUSTOM (if you have any) and ALL buttons.

Weapons

Select one or two sporting arms.

Weapon Customization Tutorial

In Deer Hunter 2005, you can create custom sporting arms. Customization includes complete control over weapon appearance, chambering, calibration, and more.

To access the Deer Hunter 2005 Weapon Customization Tutorial, first click on the Start button on your Windows®taskbar, then on Programs, then on Atari, then on Deer Hunter 2005, and then on Weapon Customization Tutorial.

Optics

Outfit your hunter with thermal goggles, binoculars, a motion-sensing video camera, and more.

Navigation

Choose one (or both) of the available navigational tools.

Lures

Pack as many of the attractants as you want, provided there’s enough room.

Stands

You may want to equip one of the available concealment pieces.

Vehicles

Select up to two vehicles. Use the left / right arrow buttons to change the vehicle Skin (appearance).

GAME RULES

General Rules

Scale Time: Scale the game time to real-world time.

Choose one real minute = 10 game minutes, one real minute = 20 game minutes, etc.

Difficulty: Set the game difficulty level here. Pick one of the following options:

• Easy: Animals are less aware of human presence and they frequently react to attractants. The hunter will bag average-scoring animals most of the time.

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