TO DOWNLOAD AND PLAY

Simply CLICK ON THE DOG TAGS TO THE LEFT to begin downloading the compressed game file (a new window will pop up allowing you to choose either the Mac or PC version). Once the file is decompressed, open the folder "BLOOD OF BIN LADEN" and double-click on the game application. Once the game's main menu screen is open, make necessary adjustments to sounds and key settings in "Preferences" (see below) before clicking on the "Begin New Game" option.

MAC & WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS

Recommend system requirements are G3, or Pentium II/300, and a rage 128 with 16 MB VRAM, and 128 MB RAM. Rage 128 pro or GeForce 1 is necessary to use texture compression with 8 MB need to turn landscapes down to 1/4. A Rage pro and 4 MB is the absolute minimum for OpenGL.

SETTINGS RECOMMENDATIONS

For the optimum gaming experience, we strongly recommend you make some minor adjustments in "Preferences" before playing the game.

First off, understanding key settings is essential! Set them according to whatever you're most comfortable with in first-person shooters. The option is also available to make use the mouse in conjunction with the keyboard. Pay special attention to both the "Action" and "Run/Swim keys." The Action key is used to trigger switches and gather information. Wherever a phone booth is located, approach it and hit the action key for mission briefings and updates. This will not only advance Blood of Bin Laden's exciting storyline, but more importantly, clarify your mission objectives as they arise. Likewise, the mastery of swimming and running is key to winning the game. It is recommended that you designate a key other than "Caps Lock," as climbing on to docks and the like often requires some finesse.

Secondly, sounds are the name of the game. If you don't make the most of sounds, you're missing out. It's strongly recommended that you activate all available sounds options. This is also done in Preferences. Make sure that the box next to each sound option is checked (Stereo, Active Panning, Ambient Sounds and More Sounds) and that all four sound channels are activated in the pull-down menu to the right of the Sounds window. The volume of the sound can be adjusted at any time during the game using the "<" and ">" keys. If you have any other questions on how to play the game, click on the center on the main menu screen for further instruction. If the problems you're experiencing fall outside of what is either covered here or in the game info screen, send us an e-mail and we'll do our best to get you up and running.

LEGAL STUFF

THIS GAME IS NOT FOR SALE. This game is merely for your personal enjoyment and has been made freely available to the public. I am not making a dime off of it. It is exclusively available for free download right here at bloodofbinladen.com.

THIS GAME IS A PARODY. Although the game incorporates mention of specific places and persons, it does in no way reflect reality. All characters are either fictional or public figures of celebrity status. THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT ENDEAVOR. Blood of Bin Laden is in no way affiliated with, nor does it reflect the views of Bungie Software or its sponsor Netsville.

BLOOD OF BIN LADEN WAS MADE IN PART WITH BUNGIE'S FORGE AND ANVIL SOFTWARE. Pick up the full version of their smash hit Marathon trilogy, view the trailer for Halo 2 or just pay them a visit at bungie.com.

BLOOD OF BIN LADEN IS BASED ON THE MARATHON DEMO- Not the full version of the game. It is merely a modification of software freely distributed by the Bungie Software Corporation. Once again, I urge you to visit them at bungie.com to order the full version of their game or download the unaltered version of the demo.

ALL IMAGES AND SOUNDS INCORPORATED IN THE CREATION OF BLOOD OF BIN LADEN WERE CREATED BY IT'S DESIGNER OR ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD OVER THE NET. The game is a collage of various media elements, all of which were taken from a nonspecific variety of Internet sites that make them freely available to the public.

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOUR COMPUTER. Although Blood of Bin Laden has been tested and played successfully on countless Macintosh systems, we do not offer direct technical support nor do we take any responsibility in anything that happens to your computer once the game is downloaded or played.