The 3DO Company
High Heat(TM) Major League Baseball(R) 2002 Demo
December 2001

Thank you for installing/playing the demonstration version of the HIGH HEAT(TM) MAJOR LEAGUE 
BASEBALL(R) 2002 DEMO.  
We recommend that you read this file to get information about installing, running
and maximizing the performance of the HIGH HEAT MAJOR LEAUE BASEBALL 2002 DEMO.
This document contains useful information that will allow you to get as much enjoyment out 
of this game as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DEMO RELEASE. YOU MIGHT DISCOVER MINOR PROBLEMS WITHIN
THE GAME THAT YOU WILL NOT SEE IN THE RELEASE VERSION OF HIGH HEAT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 
2002.

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1) Story
2) System Requirements
3) Installation
4) Launching the Demo
5) Gameplay
6) ALT-TAB Key Use and Other Keyboard Information
7) Multi-player Information (not available in demo)
8) Un-Install
9) Video Card and Other Hardware Drivers / DirectX(R)
10) Purchasing Software
11) Contacting Customer Support

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1) Story

The High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo game is the brainchild of a team of baseball fanatics at
3DO. Their goal is simple: to create the best baseball game ever made, combining the best 
elements of arcade-action play with the science of an incredibly accurate simulation.
 
The High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo is a fast-paced, leading-edge baseball game 
for the Windows 95/98 environment.  Visually, it features a high-resolution, high-performance 
3D-stadium environment with polygonal players and animation derived from motion capture.  The 
artificial intelligence features a highly accurate and leading edge simulation system, 
which utilizes statistics from actual MLBPA players on actual MLB teams.

NOTE:  This demo of High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 is a pre-Beta version.  Many of the
game assets (animations, graphics, etc.) are in a pre-final state, and there may be several 
software defects. 
 
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2) System Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: The installer will verify that you meet the minimum system requirements
for software (non-3D) mode only.

Minimum Configuration

-Pentium(R) 200Mhz CPU
-32MB RAM
-100MB free Hard Disk space
-Windows(R) 95/98
-4X CD-ROM 
-8-bit DirectX compatible sound cards
-SVGA or VGA video card with minimum 2 MB of RAM
-Microsoft DirectX 8.0 or better
-Mouse and Keyboard

Recommended Configuration

-Pentium 200Mhz CPU with MMX(TM)
-32MB RAM
-100MB free Hard Disk space
-Windows 95/98
-6X+ CD-ROM drive
-16 bit DirectX compatible sound cards
-Diret3D compatible video card with 4MB or more of RAM
-Mouse and Keyboard
-Gravis XTerminator(TM), Microsoft(R) SideWinder(R), Gravis GamePad(TM) Pro or PC GamePad(TM)

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3) Installation

To install the demo, double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon from your desktop. 
Double-click on CD-Rom drive and once again on the SETUP.EXE file.  This will 
initialize the installer.

Follow the on-screen instructions of the installation program.  You will be given
the choice to install the game files to the default directory 
(C:\Program Files\3DO\High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo) which 
we recommend, or you can choose another directory.  Click on the NEXT button 
to go to system requirements.

A short list of requirements necessary to play the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo 
are listed on screen and whether your computer meets those requirements is displayed 
as well.  If everything passes, click on the NEXT button to install the demo 
files, or you may CANCEL the installation.

When all files are installed, select the FINISH button to return to the Desktop.

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4) Launching the Demo

To launch (i.e. start) the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo, open the Start menu 
and open the Programs submenu. Select the 3DO program group, choose High Heat Major League 
Baseball 2002 Demo, and click on High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo in the submenu. You can
also run the demo by opening the game folder located in the "Program Files/3DO" directory and 
double-clicking on "HH2002_Demo.exe." If you chose to create a shortcut icon to your desktop 
during installation, you can also start the game by double-clicking on that icon. 

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5) Gameplay

The High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo user interface is navigated with the mouse. Most
menus are "drag and drop" or require a click to use any button.

To play the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo, select the Exhibition button in the 
Main Menu of the game.  In the following screens you will set your game options and team settings.
Select the DONE button to move on to the next screen.  In this demonstration version
of the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo, you may only use the 2 default teams,
New York Mets and New York Yankees.  Also, you are limited to playing games in Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium
and Pac Bell Park.

The Lineups Screen allows you to make defensive substitutions.  You may also change your 
starting pitcher by selecting the BULLPEN button for your team.  All transactions are
performed using drag and drop.  When you're ready to start playing baseball, select 
the PLAYBALL! button.

Pitching:
Note:  D-pad is an abbreviation for Directional Pad or refers to numbers [1] through [9]
       on the numeric keypad on your keyboard.

COMMAND		4-BUTTON	SIDEWINDER	X-TERMINATOR	KEYBOARD*
				(8-BUTTON)	(10-BUTTON)
Display Pitches Green		Y-button	Y-button	F1
Select Pitch	D-pad+Yellow	D-pad+C		D-pad+C		[Enter]
Pickoff		Blue		D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
Throw Strike	D-pad+Yellow	D-pad+C		D-pad+C		D-pad+[Enter]
Throw Ball	D-pad+Green	D-pad+B		D-pad+B		D-pad+[NumPadDel]
Pitchout	Green		B-button	B-button	[NumPadDel]
Bean Ball	Red		Z-button	Z-button	[+]
Pause		START		X-button	X-button	[Esc]
Move Pitcher	D-pad+Green     D-pad+Y         D-pad+Y         SHIFT+RIGHT/LEFT ARROW
(on mound)

Fielding:
Note:  D-pad is an abbreviation for Directional Pad or refers to numbers [1] through [9]
       on the numeric keypad on your keyboard.

COMMAND		4-BUTTON	SIDEWINDER	X-TERMINATOR	KEYBOARD*
				(8-BUTTON)	(10-BUTTON)		
Move Fielder	D-pad		D-pad		D-pad		D-pad
Change Fielder	Blue		B-button	B-button	[NumPadDel]
Throw to Relay  Yellow          C-button        C-button        [Enter]
(Outfield Only)
Cutoff Throw    Yellow          C-button        C-button        [Enter]
(to third base or home plate)
Catcher Snap    Blue		D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
Throw (when pitcher starts wind-up)
Throw to Base   D-pad+Yellow	D-pad+C		D-pad+C		D-pad+[Enter]
Run to Base	D-pad+Green	D-pad+B		D-pad+B		D-pad+[NumPadDel]
Run to Runner	D-pad+Red	D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
Jump		Yellow		C-button	C-button	[Enter]
Dive		D-pad+Yellow	D-pad+C		D-pad+C		D-pad+[Enter]

Batting:
Note:  D-pad is an abbreviation for Directional Pad or refers to numbers [1] through [9]
       on the numeric keypad on your keyboard.

COMMAND		4-BUTTON	SIDEWINDER	X-TERMINATOR	KEYBOARD*
				(8-BUTTON)	(10-BUTTON)
Display Pitches Green		Y-button	Y-button	F1
Guess Pitch	D-pad+Green	D-pad+B		D-pad+B		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
Fake Guess	N/A		D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadDel]
Swing		D-pad+Yellow	D-pad+C		D-pad+C		D-pad+[Enter]
Bunt		D-pad+Blue	D-pad+Z		D-pad+Z		[+]

Baserunning:
Note:  D-pad is an abbreviation for Directional Pad or refers to numbers [1] through [9]
       on the numeric keypad on your keyboard.

COMMAND		4-BUTTON	SIDEWINDER	X-TERMINATOR	KEYBOARD*
				(8-BUTTON)	(10-BUTTON)	
Advance All	Red		A-button	A-button	[NumPadIns]
Retreat All	Green		B-button	B-button	[NumPadDel]
Advance (one)	D-pad+Red	D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
Retreat (one)   D-pad+Green	D-pad+B		D-pad+B		D-pad+[NumPadDel]
Stop Runners	Blue		Z-button	Z-button	[-]
Increase Lead	D-pad+Red	Left Shift	Left Shift	[NumPadDel]
Decrease Lead	D-pad+Green	Right Shift	Right Shift	[NumPadEnd]
Steal Base	D-pad+Red	D-pad+A		D-pad+A		D-pad+[NumPadIns]
All Steal	Red		A-button	A-button	[NumPadIns]

*Keyboard users:  In the game, the arrow keys on the numeric keypad can be used (NOT 
the four arrow keys located just to the left of the numeric keypad - they are used for
other purposes during gameplay.)
[Enter] = Either Enter key on the keyboard.
[Esc] = The Escape key on your keyboard.
Other definitions:
[NumPadIns] is the Insert key on the numeric keypad (also labeled "zero").
[NumPadDel] is the Delete key on the numeric keypad (also labeled ".").
[NumPadEnd] is the End key on the numeric keypad (also labeled "1").
[+] is the plus key on the numeric keypad.
[-] is the minus key on the numeric keypad.

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6) ALT-TAB Key Use and Other Keyboard Information

In the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo, we recommend you do not minimize (press
[ALT]+[TAB]) the program at any time, as doing so could cause the game to become unstable.


We strongly recommend you close all programs before running the High Heat Major League 
Baseball 2002 Demo.

The following are Hot Keys that may be used during a game:

[ESC]		During game play, you can press the Esc key to bring up the Pause Menu.
[F1]		Displays the Pitching Key during game play.
[F2]		Toggles the batting camera between low, high, pitcher and blimp angles.
[F3]		Replays all the pitches from the current at bat, and shows position
		relative to the strikezone.
[F4]		Displays the next 3 batters due up.
[F5]		Displays the statistics for both the batter and the pitcher.
[F6]		Toggles displayed statistics between current season, previous season, and 
		career statistics.
[F7]		Toggled displayed statistic between combined handedness, stats vs. 
		left-handed opponents, stats vs. right-handed opponents, and stats relative 
		to the handedness of the current opponent.
[F8]		Toggles display of baserunner statistics.
[F9]		Replays the last pitch and diagrams the ball path as it approaches the
		strikezone.
[F10]		Toggles a heads-up display showing the strikezone.
[F11]		Toggles a heads-up display showing the "actual" strikezone.  The actual
		strikezone may differ from the standard depending upon whether you have 
		the Variable Umpire option enabled.

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7) Multi-Player Information

In the release version of the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 game you will be able to play
a game of baseball versus a friend over a local area network (LAN), or the internet. 
In this demo version this feature has been disabled.

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8) Un-Install

To un-install the High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo, open the Start menu and open
the Programs submenu. Select the 3DO program group, choose High Heat Major League Baseball 
2002 Demo, and click on Uninstall High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo in the submenu.

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9) Video Card and Other Hardware Drivers / Direct X

The High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo works on any D3D compatible video card.  If 
your video card is not D3D compatible, then you will have to run the High Heat Major League 
Baseball 2002 Demo in software mode. Video preferences are determined the first time you run the demo. 
These preferences may be changed within the game as well.

The High Heat Major League Baseball 2002 Demo requires Microsoft DirectX 8.0 to run. 
During the installation, you will be prompted and asked if you would like to have it automatically
installed on your system. You can also get the latest DirectX drivers installed on your computer
by downloading them from the Microsoft web site at http://www.microsoft.com/directx.

You will also need to make sure that the drivers for your video as well as sound card 
are compatible with the version of DirectX that the game uses to run on (Version 8.0). 
To update your video and sound card drivers, contact the manufacturer of the specific card,
and ask them where to get a DirectX 8.0 compatible driver for your particular hardware. 
Most of the time, these companies will have them available for download on their website. 
If not, most will send them to you on a floppy disk for no charge.

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10) Purchasing Software

You can order other 3DO software directly from 3DO through the order web page at 
http://www.3do.com/direct, or you can call the 3DO Direct line at 800-336-3506 (outside the
United States at 650-385-3187).

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11) Contacting Customer Support

For technical problems or questions:

3DO Customer Support Website:
http://www.3DO.com/support (includes an email question form)

E-mail:
customer-support@3do.com

Phone:
Monday through Friday
from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, at (650) 385-3193.

Fax Number:
(650) 385-3181

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Copyright 2001 The 3DO Company. All Rights Reserved. 3DO, High Heat and their 
respective logos, are trademarks and/or service marks of The 3DO Company in the U.S. 
and other countries.  All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.












