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The first time that you run the Inherit the Earth program, you will be presented with the following configuration dialog:
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This dialog allows you to configure a number of game settings including some that cannot be changed while playing the game. For most people the default settings will be acceptable, but those with unusual system configurations may want to change some settings. Sound Settings: These controls allow you to set the sound volume and DirectSound output device. Pressing the Test button will play the sound of a Crow at the same volume it would be heard in the game. Note that the output device setting cannot be changed while playing the game. Music Settings: These controls allow you to set the music volume and DirectMusic output device. Pressing the Start button will begin playing music at the same volume it would be heard in the game. You can stop the music by pressing the Stop button (which was formerly labelled Start). Note that the output device setting cannot be changde while playing the game. You cannot configure your system's master volume here. Click on the yellow speaker icon in the system tray
to adjust the master volume.
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Text Dialog Settings: Turn this checkbox off if you want dialogue in the game to be only spoken. Program Settings / Display Full Screen: The default is to display the game full screen using DirectDraw. If you would prefer to play the game in a 640 by 400 pixel window, turn this option off. Program Settings / Pause When Game Inactive: By default the game will pause whenever the game display or window becomes inactive or minimized. Turning this option off will cause the game to continue playing music and sound unless the active application has exclusive access to the sound hardware. Click the Play button to accept the settings and start the game. You can change the configuration anytime before you start a game by selecting the Configure Inherit the Earth icon
in the Inherit the Earth folder under the Start menu.
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