Belma 1.006 Readme ================== Installation instructions ========================= 1. Extract files (Elma.res required in belma) 2. Run Resedit.exe, click "Import pack" and "OK" to import the new fonts into Elma.res. 3. Make sure your firewall doesn't block incoming messages for belma.exe. If you are connecting through a router, make sure that NAT (network address translation) is off, or enable port forwarding for the ports in belmaServerConf.exe, otherwise we will see you but you will not see others. 4. Make your own bmp and send it to others (Upload it to http://zworqy.com/belma/uploadbmp.php) so they will have your shirt. How to make your own shirt (BMP): http://zworqy.com/elmawiki/index.php/Playing_Online 5. Run belmaServerConf.exe to setup your nick and settings. (Server IP is 213.64.95.157 and ports should be left at default) bs.cfg is in a different format now, you can't edit it manually anymore. 6. Use belmaConf12.exe to set resolution and get alovolt. 7. Run belma.exe, it will connect automatically. 8. Use startballe.exe to start battles. Externals are uploaded automatically. 9. Enjoy :) Summary of new features ======================= 1. Online playing 1.1 Other players visible 1.2 Other players visible on minimap 1.3 Hide/show other players 1.4 Observer mode 1.5 Automatic battle level download 1.6 In-game real-time lists: 1.6.1 A list of who is on which level 1.6.2 Current battle standings/results 1.6.3 Finished times on all levels 1.7 Six different battle types: 1.7.1 Normal: Just normal battle 1.7.2 One-life: A race, best result in one attempt wins 1.7.3 First finish: The one who needs the least time from the start of the battle to finish wins 1.7.4 Slowness: The one who finishes with the slowest time wins 1.7.5 Survivor: The one who can stay alive the longest without dying or finish wins 1.7.6 1 Hour TT: The one who gets best total time in the internal levels in 1 hour wins. 1.8 Six battle options (can be combined): 1.8.1 See others: You can force everyone else to be hidden in the battle 1.8.2 No-Turn: The turn key (usually space) is disabled 1.8.3 No-Volt: The volt keys (usually left/right arrows) are disabled 1.8.4 No-Throttle: The gas key (usually up arrow) is disabled 1.8.5 No-Brake: The break key (usually down arrow) is disabled 1.8.6 Always Throttle: You can't stop 2. Supports up to 15 characters in replay names 3. Level filename shown when saving rec 4. Apple bug times are ignored. (Taking an apple with two different parts of the bike simultaneously) 5. In-game chat. Press F9 to type. 6. Hiding. Press F10 to toggle syping off / only teammates can spy / anyone can spy 7. Upload/download of winning replay. The winner of a battle can press F11 to upload his replay, and everyone else can press F12 to download it 8. Battle queue 9. Possibility to set fixed minimap Default keys: (Can be changed with belmaserverconf.exe ) ============= F1 - Hide/Show other players, Hiding also stops observing F2 - Observe next player F3 - Observe previous player F4 - Download current battle level F5 - Show/Hide online list F6 - Show/Hide battle standings/results F7 - Show finished times on all levels since key was pressed F8 - Clear finished times list F9 - Enter text in chat F10 - Toggles observing mode: off, only teammates see you, everyone sees you F11 - Upload / Download winning replay of battle F12 - Reconnect to server (no default) - Hide chat (no default) - Hide battle status (no default) - Hide leader in battle status text Frequently Asked Questions ========================== ...are here: http://zworqy.com/elmawiki/index.php/FAQ