Website revamped
Well folks, it’s that time of the year again for new updates.
We thought it’d be appropriate to change the look of the site first. It’s been, oh, almost 4 years since the first post and, since we have taken an exciting new turn in our productions and our collaborations (as you will soon see), why not change our looks too?
Stay tuned, very soon our new game is… setting sail for the first time and this website will host its first public appearance.
Screenshots, videos and a demo are on the way.
Favourable reviews for CrimeCity
CrimeCity is out there for two weeks, and we are impressed from the feedback we got so far. Even though it’s still too early to tell, in the casual games’ arena, the game seems to behave very well and this could be an indication that the casual audience is now looking for gameplay originality, 3D looks and a more hard-core flavour - these are, we believe, CrimeCity’s stronger assets.
We don’t claim to be cutting edge gameplay innovators trying to do something that’s never been done before. What we do is more subtle - borrowing elements from genres we love and blending them together into something that’s fresh, yet also familiar. CrimeCity’s unique blend of casual action with strategy elements seem to have found an audience with casual gamers who appreciate a diversion from the norm.
The guys at EGCGAMES were kind enough to share their opinion on the game. Overall impression was positive:
“I found the game to be very interesting and amusing. Literally, you will try to stop playing, but you won’t want to. The 45 minutes demo will just pass so quickly, that you will want to buy it at once… On the other hand if you really want to buy the game, it’s available through the official website (a very nicely designed one) http://games.tetrahedron.gr/crimecity/home.html at the very nice price of ?13,5 or $19,99″
Full review in PC Master [vol.211]
| Greek magazine PC-Master has a very favourable review of Days of Sail at its May, 2007 issue!“If you are daydreamers and you love simulations, then this game is a must for your collection. It’s a game made by Greeks with a good taste.As we all know, Greece is surrounded by the sea. Our islands, the clear blue sky and the mediterranean climate which remains the same throughout the year are some of the big advantages of our country. |  |
That’s why most of the tourists choose us. Most of them know about our country’s most beautifull places more than we Greeks do. So they try to visit us in every way possible. One of the most popular ways is sailing. With this game we have the chance to explore some of the most famous sailing routes and to learn how to sail small sailing boats.
When loading Days of Sail for the first time, we are confronted with a magnificent introduction. With a wonderful Aegean sunset at the horizon, soft music in the background, we are transported to a world of peace and tranquility. The game is addressed to both novice and experienced sailing enthusiasts. For novice users, there exists a detailed manual with the most important sailing terms. I suggest that you begin from here, so that you can learn all details about the wind and the sails positions. There is also ingame help.
Support
We put the best effort to make our games as easy to install and use and as bug free as possible. However, considering the fact that there are practically as many different hardware and software system configurations as there are computer users, some of you may encounter problems while installing and running any of our games.
On this page you will find possible solutions to most common problems. If you have a problem that is not listed here, contact us for help at our technical support e-mail:
Will the game run on my computer?
First, the game runs on Windows platform only. But this answer also depends on a variety of other factors, including CPU speed, amount of memory, and most importantly the type of your 3D graphics accelerator. Having up to date video card drivers should never be underestimated. Your best bet is to give it a try - download our game and see for yourself. Our trial version is FREE!
I get an error “This application has failed to start because of a missing .dll“.
You probably don’t have the latest DirectX installed on your computer. Please visit Microsoft’s web site to download latest DirectX components.
What is DirectX?
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX version 9.0c includes security and performance updates.
How do I purchase Days of Sail: Wind over Waters?
Simply start or exit the game and the Buy screen will appear. The game will connect to the Internet to reach the transaction server. Activation is transacted on the secure Plimus site. Note that you need to be connected to the Internet during the purchase procedure, but Days of Sail: Wind over Waters requires no Internet connection at other times.
IMPORTANT: Personal firewall software may block the access to the Internet. Please ensure that Internet access is allowed through the firewall.
After purchasing our game, the application will immediately be automatically converted from trial mode into full version (activated). You should also receive a confirmation e-mail after a few minutes, with the details of the transaction, and a special activation code.
How do I purchase CrimeCity?
Simply start the game and the Buy screen will appear. Click on the “Buy full version” button. The game will connect to the Internet to reach the transaction server. Activation is transacted on the secure Plimus site. Note that you need to be connected to the Internet during the purchase procedure, but Crime City requires no Internet connection at other times.
IMPORTANT: Personal firewall software may block the access to the Internet. Please ensure that Internet access is allowed through the firewall.
After purchasing our game, start the game and in the prompt screen, click on link:
“If you have completed a purchase and need to enter your key, click here”
Enter the registration key sent to you, and the application will immediately be automatically converted from trial mode into full version (activated).
Is the credit card purchase safe?
The credit card transaction is absolutely safe.
The credit card transaction is executed on a strongly encrypted connection. The technologies we have chosen for credit card processing and digital rights management are pioneers of digital distribution of games and software, and many big publishers of PC games trust these technologies without fear that their customers might get hurt.
Will I lose my game when I re-install Windows or buy an all new computer?
There is no danger that you would lose your game, whether you had to re-install your computer, or buy a brand new one. You can always back-up (or re-download) the game’s installer, install the game again, and enter the activation code again to unlock the full version of it for free.
Days of Sail: Wind over Waters won’t start.
Go to <game folder>\savegames, delete file options_settings0.SAV and try again.
CrimeCity won’t start.
Go to <game folder>\gamesave, delete file player0.SAV and try again. If all else fails, reinstall the game.
After running the game, I get a black screen.
We strongly recommend you install the latest drivers of your video card. Contact your card manufacturer for the latest documentation and drivers. Many early 32MB video cards are too old to use some of the advanced graphical features of DirectX 9 and newer, features that are required for the 3D technology used by our games such as hardware accelerated transforms and lighting (or Hardware T&L) as well as pixel shaders. If you are unsure if your video card is equipped with Hardware T&L, consult the documentation (if hardware T&L is included, it will be listed as one of the technical features included in the card) or contact the manufacturer.We strongly recommend you play this game on a computer equipped with a video card that has hardware T & L acceleration. Below is a list of common graphics card manufacturers. Choose the one that matches your hardware:
- nVidia (TNT2, GeForce family, Quadro, etc.)
- ATI (Radeon series, x800…)
- SiS 645, 745
- Matrox (G400, Parhelia)
- Intel
Water reflection in Days of Sail: Wind over Waters does not display properly.
Some video cards (especially GeForce cards) can’t display the water reflection properly.
- Disable water reflection. Go to the “Options” menu screen and set “Water reflection” to Off.
HDR Emulation in Days of Sail: Wind over Waters does not display properly.
Some video cards can’t display the HDR Emulation properly.
- Disable HDR Emulation. Go to the “Options” menu screen and set “HDR Emulation” to Off.
Game sound is too high/low.
Volume levels have been optimally adjusted for game play. Note however, that if you experience undesirable audio levels, you may make adjustments to them by using the windows sound system. From the desktop, select START/ Programs / Accessories / Multimedia / Volume Control.
I can’t listen to any music in Days of Sail: Wind over Waters.
Music is in .ogg format. If your PC does not have an ogg player, you can install one by executing the file “OggCodec.exe“, found in the main folder of the game.
I can’t listen to any music in CrimeCity.
First, make sure that you haven’t accidentaly disabled music, under Menu / Options.
Music is in .ogg format. The OGG player is automatically installed in each new installation. If however you still don’t listen to any sound, find a free OGG installer from the internet and install it at your system.
Game runs slowly or animation is “jumpy” in Days of Sail: Wind over Waters?
The game has been tuned to suit most graphics adapters on market. However, if the framerate is low:
- Disable water reflection which practically renders everything twice. Go to the “Options” menu screen and set “Water reflection” to Off.
- Go to the “Options” menu screen and set “HDR Emulation” to Off.
- Go to the “Options” menu screen and set “View Distance” to Min.
- See that no other CPU hungry processes run on the background.
- If the hard drive used by the Windows swapfile is low on space, you may exprerience a degradation in performance or random crashes; please make sure your hard drives have plenty of space for the swap file
- Make sure your hard drives are free of fragmentation.
Game runs slowly or animation is “jumpy” in CrimeCity?
The game has been tuned to suit most graphics adapters on market. However, if the framerate is low:
- See that no other CPU hungry processes run on the background.
- If the hard drive used by the Windows swapfile is low on space, you may exprerience a degradation in performance or random crashes; please make sure your hard drives have plenty of space for the swap file
- Make sure your hard drives are free of fragmentation.
How can I tell if my graphics accelerator drivers are up to date?
There is a utility on all Windows machines that is called DXDiag (for DirectX Diagnostics) which reports all kinds of technical details about the computer. It can be launched simply by clicking on the Start button in Windows, selecting the Run option, and typing dxdiag (without apostrophes) into the window that will appear. The DirectX Diagnostics utility will show up, scan your computer in a few seconds, and you will be able to see all kinds of information organized on several tabs. You will find the information about your 3D card summarized on the Display tab.
Note: When you want to get in touch with our technical support, it may be desirable to send a copy of the dxdiag output along with your tech request. Just click the Save All Information button, and store the output in a text file which may be attached to an e-mail. There is no need to fear that you would be sending any private information with this report, it’s only technical data about your computer. You can verify this easily - just open the file in any plain text editor like Windows Notepad.
Days of Sail
Days of Sail: Wind over Waters takes you to the sunny Greek islands and puts you right on the deck of a speedy and lavish sailboat, giving you the chance to experience the tension-filled atmosphere of a racing regatta event in the tropical paradise of the Mediterranean Sea. It doesn’t matter if you’re an amateur or adept navigator. Your objective here is to experience your own personal sailing story while competing against the times of other sailboats, but also against the blowing wind and your own sailing knowledge and abilities.
The game’s more sophisticated features are:
- Five exciting islands to explore.
- Four racing reggatas to compete against other sailboats.
- Spectacular 3D environments
- Huge terrain map covering an area of 100 square kilometers.
- Accurate island environments based on satelite terrain data.
- Visual guide to offer advices to newcomer skippers.
- Original soundtrack by IGF award winner, Pedro Camacho
- Highscores and finishing positions.
- Different time/day and weather conditions.
- Finishing ceremonies.
- Complete, easy-to-use interactive 3D interface.
- Three different difficulties, ranging from Beginner to Expert
- HDR Bloom & Water reflection support
Developed by: immersionFX Games
Published by: Ice Bytes Game Development
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| File size |
79 MB |
| System requirements |
Pentium® III, 384 MB, ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 |
| Screen resolution |
1024×768 |
| Windows |
98/ME/NT 4/2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista |
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