bleem!(TM) FULL VERSION bleem! is Copyright (c)1998-2000 bleem, LLC. bleem! is a trademark of bleem, LLC. All rights reserved worldwide. ================================= Release Notes: bleem! version 1.5B FULL VERSION -- 11/25/99 ================================= NOTE! THERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT TECH. TIPS AT THE END OF THIS TEXT! What's Changed (since v1.5A): GENERAL CHANGES =============== * Corrected a bug, which could cause bleem! to stop running mid-game * Changed DirectX Error Message Logic for older 3D Hardware (Voodoo 1,2,Rush) ================================= Release Notes: bleem! version 1.5A FULL VERSION -- 11/09/99 ================================= What's Changed (since v1.5): GENERAL CHANGES =============== * Minor speed improvements * Corrected bug in Emulation Logic (FF8 and others) * Error messages for unsupported Direct3D 24- / 32-bit modes ================================ Release Notes: bleem! version 1.5 FULL VERSION -- 10/25/99 ================================ What's Changed (since v1.4a): GENERAL CHANGES =============== * Optimized Internal Emulation Logic * Rewrote All Speed Limiter Logic (... again) * Miscellaneous Bug Fixes * Added Installer / UnInstaller Program * Game Database now uses an external file "bleem!.ini" * Window Title Bar now displays game title * Changed Menu "EJECT" Option to "NEW GAME" (ALT-SHIFT-N) * Added Menu "EJECT" Option (ALT-SHIFT-D) Speed Limiter Note: ------------------- With the rewriting of the speed limiter logic, it is likely that some games that may have previously played either too slowly or too quickly in v1.4 will now operate correctly, and importantly, more consistently now with bleem! v1.5! If you've become accustomed to playing games at hyper-warp speed, or at a snail's pace, v1.5 may take a little readjustment before you get used to the new, consistent speed operation! CDROM/DVDROM ============ * Optimized CDROM Access Logic (Less Stuttering with many CDROM and DVDROM drives) * Added "Access Speed" slider (Adjusts performance on slow, or high latency CDROM/DVDROM drives) * Improved speed when muting streamed background music * Corrected CD-DA bug (Some games didn't play all audio tracks) IMPORTANT! bleem!'s performance with certain games can be greatly affected when using backup copies of your original game discs! Due to the various differences between backup discs and original discs, some movies and background music may stutter, skip or sound scratchy. For the best performance and compatibility with bleem!, we strongly recommend the use of original discs only! If your sound is stuttery, skipping or sounds scratchy, be sure to read the Tech Tips at the end of this document for help on configuring your system correctly! CONTROLLERS / JOYSTICKS ======================= * Added NegCon Controller Support * Added JogCon Controller Support * Added L3/R3 Button Support * Adjusted DeadZone for Erratic Controllers * Added AutoConfig for Gravis GamePad Pro * Added AutoConfig for Gravis GamePad Pro USB * Added AutoConfig for Microsoft SideWinder FF Pro * Added AutoConfig for Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro * Added AutoConfig for Microsoft SideWinder Freestyle (Sensor) * Added AutoConfig for ThrustMaster Fusion USB * Added AutoConfig for USB PSX JOYDAPTER * Added AutoConfig for Microsoft SideWinder GamePad Pro * Added AutoConfig for Logitech WingMan GamePad * Added AutoConfig for Logitech WingMan Interceptor * Added POV Support to Mouse Emulation (POV can emulate Mouse) * Added Axis Support to Mouse Emulation (Joystick can emulate Mouse) * Added POV Support to Analog Emulation (POV can emulate Analog Axes) * Added POV Support to NegCon Emulation (POV can emulate NegCon Axes) * Added POV Support to JogCon Emulation (POV can emulate JogCon Axes) * Redesigned Analog Controller Panel (fits all buttons better) SOUND AND MUSIC =============== * Adjusted Sound Timing Logic (better synchronization with many games) * Added New Sampling Rate Selections (for higher-end sound cards) 3D HARDWARE ACCELERATION ======================== * Added Texel Alignment Option to D3D Configuration Panel (fixes many of the little "cracks" between graphics) * Added Error Message for V1/V2/Rush chipsets in Window Mode GRAPHICS FIXES ============== Final Fantasy 8 Battle Menus (Software Only) Descent Maximum DOOM (Software Only) Final DOOM (Software Only) MonsterSeed (Text Boxes in Direct3D) Star Ocean: The Second Story (Main Menu) MEMORY CARD FIXES ================= Baseball 2000 Batman & Robin Brave Fencer Musashi Castlevania Driver Einhander Eliminator Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy 8 J Final Fantasy 8 U/C G.Darius Monster Rancher Moto Racer Namco Museum Vol 3 Ray Tracers ReLoaded Riven Slam N` Jam 96 U/C Slam N` Jam 96 PAL Star Gladiator Star Ocean: The Second Story Street Racer Street Fighter EX+ Alpha Tarzan WWF:Attitude MULTI-DISC GAME FIXES ===================== Parasite Eve Heart of Darkness NEWLY WORKING GAMES =================== Andretti Racing Baseball 2000 Brave Fencer Musashi Brigandine Bugs Bunny Lost in Time Colony Wars Contra: Legacy of War Descent Maximum Destruction Derby 2 Dino Crisis U/C Dino Crisis J DOOM Eliminator Final DOOM G-Police Hi-Octane Knockout Kings Lemmings & Oh No! More Lemmings Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero Nascar 99 Need for Speed II NFL GameDay 98 NFL GameDay 99 Ninja: Shadow of Darkness Omega Boost J Pandemonium! Rascal Resident Evil 3 Road Rash Road Rash 3D Sentient Shipwreckers! Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi Tomb Raider (Greatest Hits) Tomb Raider 2 IMPROVED GAMES ============== Contender Diablo Die Hard Trilogy Felony 11-79 U/C Felony 11-79 PAL Metal Gear Solid Perfect Weapon Porsche Challenge Resident Evil Resident Evil: Director's Cut Revolution X Tomb Raider Twisted Metal III QUICK TECHNICAL TIPS and TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS ======================================================== Wow, you found it! If you are having problems running bleem!, we have several tips and hints to hopefully help you get up and running quickly! The first, and most important one, is to always check our webpage at http://www.bleem.com under the HELP icon! Second, by far the easiest (and fastest) way to get help running bleem! is to visit our online Message Boards (click the "Thumb Tack" icon on our website). Finally, you can always use the "Contact" link that's located on our website to fill out an online help request form -- it takes a bit longer, but we'll get back to you as quickly as we can! In the mean-time, however, here's a few of the most common problems, and a number of solutions and suggestions to correct them right away! I get a "KERNEL32.DLL" crash when running bleem! ================================================ The GamePort on the AudioPCI 64D Sound Card has a conflict with bleem! and a few other titles. This particular sound card is very often found in many Gateway and Compaq computer systems. Our previous recommendation was to disable the gameport, and use the USB port instead... ... however, we've done more research and it seems that the only time a problem occurs is when there is no Game Controller properly configured in the Windows Game Controllers Control Panel. Here's what to do: 1. Click on the Start Button 2. Select the "Settings" menu 3. Select the "Control Panel" option 4. Double click on the "Game Controllers" icon. 5. Click on the "Add" button. 6. If your controller is shown in the list that appears, click on it, and then click on "OK." If your controller is NOT shown in the list, click on "Add Other" and then select it from the full list. If your controller doesn't appear in the full list, insert the disk that came with your controller and click on "Have Disk" to install it. A small number of controllers must be installed directly from the disk included with the controller and can not be installed through the Game Controller Control Panel -- in this case, install the game controller using it's supplied installer software and then complete these steps. 7. After you click on OK, make sure that your controller is now listed in the big box in the middle, and that under "status" it now says "OK." If your controller shows as "Not connected", make sure your gameport is enabled (in your Windows System Control Panel), and that the controller is connected to the gameport correctly. 8. If you already have your controller listed correctly, try removing it first, then rebooting your computer, and then finally add the controller back by following the steps above. bleem! doesn't see my controller! ================================= Actually, it probably does -- It's just kind of goofy in the way it works (Yes, we're already working on simplifying the interface for a future bleem! version!) In the mean time, launch bleem! and select the bleem! Controller Settings from the Menus. If your controller isn't listed under the AutoConfigure options, that doesn't mean that bleem! can't see, or use it -- it just means that bleem! doesn't know how to automatically configure your controller yet! To manually configure your controller, here's what to do: 1. Launch bleem! and then select "Controllers" from the Menus. 2. Click on the "Controller 1" Tab. 3. A list of "inputs", or "buttons" that are available on the original...
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