Games PC ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON 3-SOAKED EXPANSION PACK User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Prepare to Get Soaked! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Menus and Loading Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Changes to the In-game Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Added Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Other Surprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Atari Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
End-User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
FIRST THINGS FIRST
The ReadMe File
The RollerCoaster Tycoon®3: Soaked!™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 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! directory found on
your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Atari\RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!).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 RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, and then on the ReadMe file.
System Requirements
Software RollerCoaster Tycoon®3 must be installed
Operating System Windows®98SE/Me/2000/XP (Windows®XP recommended)
Processor Pentium®III 933 MHz or compatible (Pentium®4 1.3 GHz or
Memory 256 MB RAM, 384 MB for XP (384 MB recommended,
Hard Disk Space 800 MB Free (assumes RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is already installed)
CD–ROM Drive 8X Speed or faster
Video 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card*
Sound Windows®98SE/Me/2000/XP-compatible 16-bit sound card
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DirectX
* Systems with GeForce 2 GTS/MX, GeForce 4 MX or the Intel Extreme chipset family may exhibit
performance degradation or graphical irregularities and are not recommended.
If your PC does not meet the video hardware requirements above, this game will not run.
compatible recommended)
512 MB for XP recommended)
(PC audio solution containing Dolby Digital Live required for
Dolby Digital audio)
DirectX®version 9.0c (included)
Setup and Installation
Note: You must have the original RollerCoaster Tycoon®3 CD-ROM game installed on your
computer in order to install and play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! We also recommend you
install all updates for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 before starting the installation of this expansion
pack. Consult the manual for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 for instructions on how to install updates.
1. Start Windows®98SE/Me/2000/XP.
2. Insert the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! CD–ROM game disc into your CD–ROM drive.
3. If AutoPlay is enabled, the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! launcher 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:\Autorun.exe in the space provided
and click on OK. Note: If your CD-ROM drive is assigned to a letter other than D, substitute
that letter.
4. On the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! launcher screen, click the Install button and follow
the on–screen instructions to finish installing the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! CD-ROM
game.
5. After installing the game, we strongly recommend that you check for updates. Re-insert the
game disc into your CD-ROM drive and click on the Updates button on the launcher screen.
6. After RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! is installed, you may launch the game either from the
launcher screen by clicking Play or by clicking on the Start button, then Programs > Atari >
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!> Play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! (for XP users, click on
the Start button, then on All Programs > Atari > RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! > Play
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked!).
Visit atari.com/rollercoastertycoon for the latest information about the game.
Note: You must have either the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 game disc or the RollerCoaster
Tycoon 3: Soaked!
game disc in your CD-ROM drive to play.
Installation of DirectX
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! requires DirectX®9.0c or higher in order to run. If you do not
have DirectX®9.0c or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” to accept the DirectX®9.0c
License Agreement.This will then launch the DirectX®9.0c Installer.
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PREPARE TO GET SOAKED!
Careen down a gigantic water slide to a thrilling splashdown in an Olympic size pool; or hang
ten in a halfpipe as you surf through the wave simulator. Choreograph your very own laser
light and dancing water shows; or add performing killer whales to entertain your park guests.
Treat your guests (and yourself!) to the latest rides and coasters, including the wet and wild
RollerSoaker! Now you can add a water park to your current RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 amusement parks, but be prepared! You will get wet on this ride!
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! also includes eight original drenching scenarios, two aquatic
design themes, a pool-building toolset, and an expanded version of the RCT3 MixMaster™that
allows you to create your own laser light shows, customize dolphin and killer whale performances, and choreograph dancing water shows. In addition, the scenarios feature added
challenges to give you more ways to play the game.
Finally, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! allows you to create tunnels for both footpaths and
trackrides. See "Creating Tunnels" on page 16.
Playing Rollercoaster Tycoon®3: Soaked!
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! uses the same controls as those for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3.
Please refer to the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 player’s guide for instructions on how to use the
features of the core game.
MENUS AND LOADING BOXES
After you’ve installed RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked! the game’s menu screens will
also include a shark icon located in the lower-right corner of the screen.
After you select Career Mode, the game will display a menu allowing you to choose
to play scenarios from either RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, or RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked!
Finally, any time you open a load screen, saved games from RollerCoaster Tycoon 3:
Soaked! will be marked by a “soaked” graphic, indicating that the expansion pack is
required in order to load that game.
CHANGES TO THE IN-GAME INTERFACE
This section describes added features and changes to the game interface.
Mouse Wheel Support
You can now scroll all menus, lists and dialog boxes that include a vertical slider by using the
mouse wheel.
Shift Key Support for Building Structures
You can now use the Shift key to construct elevated elements while building structures. See
“Using the Control Key to Build Elevated Scenery and Structures” on page 11.
Game Options
Warning: Only make adjustments to game options if you know that your computer is capable
of running optimally with the settings you have selected. If, after adjusting some of the settings, your computer begins to show performance degradation, open Game Options > Graphic
Settings and click the Graphics Detail Level icon to reset the game back to its default settings
for your PC.
Graphic Settings
Two controls have been added:
Refraction – When checked, all views through water will be affected by light refraction.
Laser Occlusion by Terrain and Scenery – When checked, laser shows will allow terrain and
scenery to block light beams.
Scenic Settings
One option has been added:
Use Environment Map On Flowing Water – When checked, adds additional properties to
bodies of flowing water so that the environment is reflected on the surface of flowing water.
Park Management
Staff
After you place an entertainer in your park, one of the uniforms available is
a shark costume.
Themes
Most of the object placement windows (such as rides, shops, and scenery) now
include selections for two themes, Atlantis and Paradise Island.
Pool Slides and Rides
A selection has been added to the Rides menu for selecting pool slides and rides.
Waterslides are assembled much the same way as track rides, except you should
place the ride entrance at an elevated platform, and the end of the ride must
empty into a swimming pool.
Scenery
Two scenery options have been added to the Scenery buttons.
Terrain Surfaces
The Terrain Surfaces button allows you to add raised terrain in blocks, as well as
larger structures for marking the entrance to a themed area.
Challenges
Among the buttons under Park Management, is a
button for displaying Challenges.The challenges
window displays a special opportunity to take
advantage of a temporary condition that affects
your park and its guests. If you meet the challenge,
you’ll receive a special bonus.
Swimming Pools
The Swimming Pools button opens a suite of tools allowing you to create
swimming pools of any shape and size. See “Using the Swimming Pool Editor”
on page 13.
RCT3 MixMaster
The RCT3 MixMaster™has been expanded to include lasers, dancing water jets
and performing dolphin and killer whale shows as well as fireworks. See “Using
the Improved RCT3 MixMaster™” on page 11 for more details.
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