DEER HUNTER 2005
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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