README.txt: Updated Section 5 (video settings), squeezed everything back into 80 columns, changed 'Virtua Fighter 2 '98' to 'Virtua Striker 2 '98' in Section 10

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@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ SDL, and can run on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Development began in January
of 2011 and continues to focus on reverse engineering all aspects of the Model
3 arcade platform.
In order to use Supermodel, you must legally possess ROM images of Model 3 games.
Learning to operate Supermodel will come with a steep learning curve for most
people. Before seeking out help, please read this user manual carefully.
In order to use Supermodel, you must legally possess ROM images of Model 3
games. Learning to operate Supermodel will come with a steep learning curve for
most people. Before seeking out help, please read this user manual carefully.
Supermodel is distributed as free software under the terms of the GNU General
Public License, included in LICENSE.txt. Additional copyright information for
@ -147,18 +147,29 @@ directories should be created:
Name Description
---- -----------
Supermodel.exe Supermodel program. Run this.
SDL.dll The SDL library. Use the bundled DLL file.
README.txt This text file.
LICENSE.txt Supermodel license and terms of use.
Config/ Directory where the configuration file is stored.
CHANGES.txt Change log directly produces directly from the
source code repository.
Assets/ Directory containing multimedia assets required by
Supermodel.
Assets/p1crosshair.bmp Bitmap crosshair image for player 1, used when bit-
mapped crosshairs are enabled
('--crosshair-style=bmp').
Assets/p2crosshair.bmp Bitmap crosshair image for player 2.
Config/ Directory where required configuration files are
stored.
Config/Supermodel.ini Configuration file containing default input
settings.
Config/Games.xml Game and ROM set definitions.
NVRAM/ Directory where NVRAM contents will be saved.
ROMs/ Directory conveniently included (but not required)
for placing ROM sets.
Saves/ Directory where save states will be saved.
Supermodel requires OpenGL 2.1 and a substantial amount of both video and
system memory. A modern 64-bit CPU and a mid range GPU are the minimum
recommendations to achieve consistant frame rates of 60 FPS.
Supermodel requires OpenGL 2.1 and a substantial amount of both video and system
memory. A modern 64-bit CPU and a mid range GPU are the minimum recommendations
to achieve consistant frame rates of 60 FPS.
=========================
@ -189,8 +200,9 @@ command prompt. In full screen mode, they will not be visible.
4. Game Compatibility
=========================
Supermodel recognizes all known Model 3 ROM sets. Below is a compatibility matrix.
Other than minor graphical issues, if any, major issues are reported below:
Supermodel recognizes all known Model 3 ROM sets. Below is a compatibility
matrix. Other than minor graphical issues, if any, major issues are reported
below:
ROM Set Title Comments
+------------+-----------------------------------------+-----------------------+
@ -289,16 +301,32 @@ Note 2: Set game to SD in game assignment in the TEST MENU or wait a few seconds
5. Video Settings
=====================
Supermodel may be run in either windowed (default) or full screen mode. It
automatically adjusts the display area to retain the aspect ratio of the Model
3's native (and Supermodel's default) resolution, 496x384. Currently, this
cannot be overriden. Changing video modes at run-time is not yet supported.
Supermodel may be run in either windowed (default) or full screen mode. By
default, it automatically adjusts the display area to retain the aspect ratio of
the Model 3's native (and Supermodel's default) resolution, 496x384, introducing
letterboxing (black borders) as needed.
To stretch the image to fill the display, use the '-stretch' option.
Wide aspect ratios that extend the field of view horizontally are supported by
using the '-wide-screen' option. This works well for most common aspect ratio
and additional geometry will be visible but at extremely wide aspect ratios,
objects will be culled by games, which are not aware of the extended field of
view. Tile-based 2D background layers will not be stretched and will be
letterboxed.
To stretch the 2D background layers, use '-wide-bg'. Many games use 2D back-
grounds instead of 3D skyboxes and when playing in wide screen mode, this option
often enhances their appearance.
By default, Supermodel limits the frame rate to 60 frames per second. This has
no impact on performance except when the frame rate exceeds 60 FPS on fast
systems. Frame rate limiting can be disabled with the '-no-throttle' option.
Some video drivers may continue to lock to the refresh rate.
The actual Model 3 refresh rate is 57.524 Hz. The '-true-hz' option will switch
to this rate.
To change the resolution, use the '-res' command line option. For full screen
mode, use '-fullscreen'. For example, to set a full screen 1920x1080 mode,
try:
@ -308,6 +336,8 @@ try:
Video settings may also be specified globally or on a per-game basis in the
configuration file, described elsewhere in this manual.
Changing video modes at run-time is not yet supported.
=====================
6. Audio Settings
@ -703,15 +733,15 @@ can be cleared by deleting the NVRAM files or pressing Alt-N.
10. Game-Specific Comments and Tips
=======================================
This section contains additional game-specific setup information, workarounds for emulation issues,
and region codes for changing the region.
This section contains additional game-specific setup information, workarounds
for emulation issues, and region codes for changing the region.
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram
------------------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start, Start, Start, Service,
Service, Test.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start,
Start, Start, Service, Service, Test.
Daytona USA 2 and Daytona USA 2 Power Edition
@ -724,69 +754,73 @@ in the Test Menu, under 'Game Assignments'.
The region change menu can be accessed in two different ways:
1. Enter Test mode and push the Service and Test buttons simultaneously.
2. Enter Test mode. Then, hold Start and press VR4, VR4, VR2, VR3, VR1, VR3, VR2.
2. Enter Test mode. Then, hold Start and press VR4, VR4, VR2, VR3, VR1, VR3,
VR2.
Dirt Devils
-----------
To access the region change menu, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Start, Start,
Start, Service, Test.
To access the region change menu, enter Test mode and press Start, Start,
Service, Start, Start, Start, Service, Test.
Emergency Call Ambulance
------------------------
To play as the paramedics pushing a stretcher, highlight 'Manual' at the transmission select screen
and then perform the following sequences of gear shifts: Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down,
Shift Up.
To play as the paramedics pushing a stretcher, highlight 'Manual' at the
transmission select screen and then perform the following sequences of gear
shifts: Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, Shift Up.
Supermodel presently only emulates a sequential shifter but cabinets with a 4-way H-type shifter
exist and the shift sequence on this units is: 3, 3, 4, 4, 3 or 1, 1, 2, 2, 1.
Supermodel presently only emulates a sequential shifter but cabinets with a 4-
way H-type shifter exist and the shift sequence on this units is: 3, 3, 4, 4, 3
or 1, 1, 2, 2, 1.
Fighting Vipers 2
-----------------
To change the region, in the 'Game Assignments' screen in Test mode, set the cursor at the 'Country'
line and press: Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left. The country can then be changed using the
Test switch.
To change the region, in the 'Game Assignments' screen in Test mode, set the
cursor at the 'Country' line and press: Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Left.
The country can then be changed using the Test switch.
Get Bass and Sega Bass Fishing
------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and go to the second screen of the CRT test
('C.R.T. Test 2/2'). Press the Service button four times and then exit the CRT test. Next, enter
'Game Assignments', press Service three times, then press and hold Service and while holding, press
Test. The region select menu will appear.
To change the region, enter Test mode and go to the second screen of the CRT
test ('C.R.T. Test 2/2'). Press the Service button four times and then exit the
CRT test. Next, enter 'Game Assignments', press Service three times, then press
and hold Service and while holding, press Test. The region select menu will
appear.
Harley-Davidson and L.A. Riders
-------------------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in the 'Game Assignments' screen, press Shift Up,
Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, View, Music, View, Music.
To change the region, enter Test mode and in the 'Game Assignments' screen,
press Shift Up, Shift Up, Shift Down, Shift Down, View, Music, View, Music.
L.A. Machineguns
----------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, P1 Start,
P1 Start, Service, Test.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
Start, P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, Test.
Le Mans 24
----------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Service, Start, Test.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Start, Start, Service, Service,
Start, Test.
Magical Truck Adventure
-----------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, Service,
Test.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
Start, Service, Test.
Sega Rally 2
@ -796,81 +830,86 @@ As with 'Star Wars Trilogy', you may experience problems if you attempt to
start a game before any 3D graphics are displayed (for example, during the Sega
logo).
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short (press and release)
and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 4 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short
(press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button
presses: 4 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
Ski Champ
---------
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Select 1, Select 3, Select 1, Select 3, Service,
Service.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press Select 1, Select 3, Select 1,
Select 3, Service, Service.
Spikeout
--------
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game Assignments' line and press
Charge, Start, Jump, Start, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Start. The region change menu will be
revealed.
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game
Assignments' line and press Charge, Start, Jump, Start, Start, Start, Shift,
Start, Start. The region change menu will be revealed.
Spikeout Final Edition
----------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the 'Game Assignments' line, and while
holding the Service button press Jump, Start, Jump, Start. Then, release the Service button and
press Shift, Start, Start, Start, Charge, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Test. The region change menu
will be revealed.
To change the region, enter Test mode, place the cursor on the
'Game Assignments' line, and while holding the Service button press Jump, Start,
Jump, Start. Then, release the Service button and press Shift, Start, Start,
Start, Charge, Start, Start, Shift, Start, Test. The region change menu will be
revealed.
Star Wars Trilogy
-----------------
Inserting coins and starting a game before any 3D graphics have been displayed in attract mode will
result in a PowerPC crash before the stage loads. This is caused by an unknown emulation bug.
Simply wait until the Darth Vader sequence appears before attempting to start a game.
Inserting coins and starting a game before any 3D graphics have been displayed
in attract mode will result in a PowerPC crash before the stage loads. This is
caused by an unknown emulation bug. Simply wait until the Darth Vader sequence
appears before attempting to start a game.
If 'Star Wars Trilogy' is booting directly into the stage select screen, it is probably because you
exited Supermodel with credits still in the machine. Clear the NVRAM (Alt-N) and reset the game
(Alt-R).
If 'Star Wars Trilogy' is booting directly into the stage select screen, it is
probably because you exited Supermodel with credits still in the machine. Clear
the NVRAM (Alt-N) and reset the game (Alt-R).
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short (press and release)
and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 3 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
To change the region, enter Test mode and perform the following series of short
(press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button
presses: 3 short, 2 long, 2 short, 1 long.
The Lost World
--------------
To reload, the light gun must be pointed off-screen by pressing (and holding) the 'off-screen'
button and, simultaneously, pressing the trigger to shoot. This behavior can be changed with the
'InputAutoTrigger' setting in the configuration file.
To reload, the light gun must be pointed off-screen by pressing (and holding)
the 'off-screen' button and, simultaneously, pressing the trigger to shoot.
This behavior can be changed with the 'InputAutoTrigger' setting in the
configuration file.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1 Start, Service,
Test.
To change the region, enter Test mode and press P1 Start, P1 Start, Service, P1
Start, Service, Test.
The Ocean Hunter
----------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', press P1 Start, P2 Start, P1 Start,
P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P2 Start.
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', press P1 Start,
P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P1 Start, P2 Start, P2 Start.
Virtua Fighter 2 '98
Virtua Striker 2 '98
--------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the following series of
short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 1 long,
3 short, 1 long.
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the
following series of short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5
seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, 3 short, 1 long.
Virtua Striker 2 '99
--------------------
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the following series of
short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5 seconds) Service button presses: 1 long,
3 short, 1 long, 2 short, 1 long.
To change the region, enter Test mode and in 'Game Assignments', perform the
following series of short (press and release) and long (press and hold for 4-5
seconds) Service button presses: 1 long, 3 short, 1 long, 2 short, 1 long.
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