V1.02
Note: These
keyboard settings can be changed by pressing ESC during gameplay.
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ACTION |
DEFAULT KEY |
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Move/Aim
Up |
Up Arrow |
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Move/Aim
Down |
Down Arrow |
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Move/Aim
Left |
Left Arrow |
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Move/Aim
Right |
Right Arrow |
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Block, Rollshot, Regular Serve |
Spacebar |
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Switch
Players, Jump Serve |
Enter |
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Options
Menu / Pause Game |
Esc |
Mouse
Controls: Aim/Move your player using the mouse cursor. Left mouse button will
jump for block or hit a rollshot (if you are in the
air for a spike). Right mouse button will switch which player you control .
Serving:
hit the left mouse button will serve for a regular serve and the right mouse
button for a jump serve, remember to aim using the mouse cursor.
This is a
shareware product. You can freely copy and distribute the shareware version of
the game provided you make no modifications to it. Once you register your game you may NOT
distribute or share any copies of the game, or your registration code. The
shareware version is exactly the same as the registered version with the
following limitations:
1. You can
only play a match up to 5 points. The registered version allows you to play up
to 25 point matches.
2. In
Career mode, once you reach the round of 16 in a tournament you automatically
forfeit the game.
3. Once you
play a few matches a short “delay screen” will appear before each match. This
delay grows longer as you play more matches.
To register
the game, click here or visit
our website at http://www.3eplay.com .
Select 2
teams and play a friendly match.
Career mode
allows you to create and customize your team and guide the team through a
career that can span over 20 seasons on the World Beach Volleyball Tour. Your
players’ skill level improves as you become more successful.
Once you
have ordered the full version of the game, you will receive a 9-digit
registration code. This option lets you enter your registration code and unlock
certain locked features of the shareware version. If you don't have a
registration code, you can get one by clicking here, or visit our website at
www.3eplay.com.
NOTE: for this instructions “Button 1” refers to the Left Mouse
Button if you are using mouse and the SPACEBAR if you are using keyboard.
“Button 2” refers to the Right Mouse Button and the ENTER key if you are using
keyboard.
Pressing
Button 2 anytime will switch which one of the players you control.
1. Use the
mouse to position the server along end line.
2. Press
Button 1. Now you can aim your serve.
3. Once you
have decided where to aim press Button 1 again for a regular serve or Button 2
for a jump serve.
Use the
mouse cursor to position your player.
Press the
Button 1 when you are ready to receive serve.
Once the
ball is hit over the net by the other team, your players bump/dig up the ball
automatically. Use the move the cursor while the ball is in the air to pick a
target for the pass. Note: players with poor BUMP skill ratings will not always
pass the ball exactly where you want.
Setting
Use the
cursor/keyboard to
determine where you want to set the ball, the players move and time the set
automatically.
Use the
cursor/keyboard to pick a target on your opponent's side of the net. If you want
to hit a rollshot (high-arching shot to avoid the
block), press and hold the Button 1 as the player makes contact with the ball.
If you are
controlling the player that is designated the blocker ,
move the player close to the net and press Button 1 when you are ready to
block. (you can change who is the blocker by pressing
ESC during gameplay)
Pressing
the “ESC” key during a game allows you to view the options menu. This menu lets
you determine how many points you will play the game to, and how you want to
control your players. You can also redefine the key mappings (if you choose
keyboard control) on this menu. In addition this menu lets you switch which one
of your players is the “blocker” on the team. By default the player with the better “block”
skill attribute is the designated blocker.
Before each
game you see the opponents' skill ratings. Use these ratings to determine which
of the 2 players is the better spiker
and direct your serves away from that player. Don’t forget to look at the Rollshot skill as well.
Try to aim
your passes fairly close to the net, this gives your partner a better angle to
set the ball. However, make sure your passes are close enough to your partner
so that he doesn't have to go too far to get to it.
The
location of the set is very important in determining how good the spike will
be. Make sure you set the ball close enough to your partner so that he has
enough time to jump up and spike it,
this is especially important for slow players. Setting the ball close to the
net gives the spiker a better angle to hit the ball
downwards, making the spike harder to retrieve. However, setting the ball close
to the net also makes the ball easier to block.
You have
two goals in spiking: avoid the block, and avoid the digger. To avoid the block
you must either hit beside him, or over him using a rollshot.
To avoid the digger you must hit away from him. Sometimes the digger changes
his position at the last second in an attempt to trick you.
Try to have
your best blocker blocking, and your fastest player digging. However, if your
digger is not a very good spiker it may pay off to
have the better spiker do the passing (so that he
gets more opportunities to spike). "Peeling" the blocker off the net the last second
will often result in an easy pass for one of your players. However, if you do
this too often the opponent will catch on and adjust his spike. Similarly,
changing the location of your digger at the last second will often fool the spiker.
Before you
begin a career you must first customize the look of each player, and give each
player a name. Next you are given 25 free “Tour Points” which allow you to
improve the skill attributes of each player. The following is a description of
each skill attribute that you can change:
|
Attribute |
Description |
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SPEED |
Determines
how fast your player can run on the sand. This is very important in digging
opponent’s spikes as well as blocking. |
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BUMP |
How accurately
a player can pass the ball to his partner after a spike or serve |
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SPIKE
POWER |
How hard
a player hits the ball during a spike. |
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SPIKE
ACCURACY |
Determines
how well a player can control his spikes. |
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ROLLSHOT |
A rollshot is softer shot you can use to hit over the
opponent’s block. This attribute determines how accurate this shot is and how
much “topspin” the player can put on it. |
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BLOCK |
Determines
the area that a blocker’s hands can cover while attempting to block a spike. |
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SERVE
POWER |
How hard
a player can serve. |
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SERVE
ACCURACY |
How much
control a player has over his serve. |
The WBVT
consists of 116 total teams one of which is controlled by you. Each season
consists of 6 tournaments: 5 regular tournaments plus the World Championships.
When you first begin your career, you will first have to qualify to make the
“main draw” in each tournament. Once your World Ranking is 20 or higher you
will automatically be entered in the main draw. Depending on how far you get in
a given tournament you are awarded Tour Points which determine your World
Ranking. In addition you are awarded Skill Points to improve your players at
the end of each tournament.
At the end
of each tournament you get a certain amount of Skill Points which let you improve
your players. The amount of skill points you receive depends on how well you
did in the tournament (winning tournaments is the fastest way to improve).
Purchasing a Registration Key will enable you unlock the shareware
version of the game and enable key features such as:
1. Allowing
you to play matches that go up to 1 to 25 points.
2. Play
past the round of 16 in Career Mode.
3. Remove
the “time delay” screen before each match.
You can order a Registration Key online, or if you prefer you can use
phone, fax or mail. Your order is taken by a registration service called
Regsoft.com. Once you have placed your order, the registration key they will be
automatically sent to you via email
If you are
not connected to the Internet and wish to order right now:
By Phone:
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74416
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:
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By Mail:
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if you are ordering by phone, fax, or mail it is easier and faster if you first
visit the order form online.
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