CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 SETUP

A.	If your computer does not have WINZIP installed you can install a trial version by double-clicking on the WINZIP setup icon.
B.	If you already have the downloaded version of CWG2 installed on your computer 
             delete it and follow the instructions provided in the SETUP document.

1. Read the instructions and follow them in the correct order.       

2. Double-Click on the icon that reads, "CWG2.PART01.EXE". The icons shown 
    on this instruction page do not work but are simply there to help you recognize the file.

3. A box will appear. In the line that reads, "INSTALL TO" type in, 
   
    C:\SIERRA

The game MUST be installed to this directory or the subsequent patches will not work!

4. Install the NO-CD REQUIRED PATCH. It needs to be "extracted / unzipped" to this directory,

    C:\SIERRA\CWG2\PICS

    You can use the "browse" function to direct this file to the correct location. If you receive a 
     message that states, “these files already exist, do you wish to overwrite them” tell it, YES.

    
5. CWG2 requires that WINGDING be installed. Open the folder WINGDING and double-click on 
    the setup icon named, SETUPWIG. It will install itself to the correct directory.

6. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # ONE”. It will self-extract to the correct directory when you click on the UNZIP button. Do all 6 in the correct order !

7. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # TWO”. It will self-extract to the correct directory when you click on the UNZIP button.

8. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # THREE”. It will self-extract to the correct directory when you click on the UNZIP button.

9. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # FOUR”. It will self-extract to the correct 
directory when you click on the UNZIP button.

10. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # FIVE”. It will self-extract to the correct 
directory when you click on the UNZIP button.

11. Double-click on the zip file named, “CWG2 FILES # SIX”. It will self-extract to the correct 
directory when you click on the UNZIP button.

12. After the game is installed you will need to install the GAME PATCH to upgrade 
   CWG2 to the latest version. Install the game patch by double-clicking on the
   icon named, "CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 GAME PATCH".

   

13. The game should start once you double-click on the orange CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 icon.

CONFIGURING THE CWG2 GAME

1.	Start the CWG2 game by double-clicking on the orange CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 icon.

2.	When you get to the options screen you will see and orange background with six 
options. The available options are; LOAD SAVED GAME, CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, MULTIPLAYER, EDITOR & QUIT.

3.	Select the BATTLES option and a screen will appear stating, “WHICH ARMY   
WILL YOU COMMAND ?” Select the UNION or CONFEDERATE side by clicking on the appropriate flag.
     
4.	Now you can select which battle you will fight by choosing a battle from either 
the HISTORICAL or ALTERNATE columns and then depressing the START button.

5.	The next screen will show the COMMANDERS who are in command of each 
Army and a description of the battle. Click on the NEXT button.

6.	Once the battle is loaded you need to go to the MENU button at the bottom of the 
screen.  Depress the MENU button & the menu will appear at the top of the screen. Go to FILE  then scroll down to OPTIONS. Under OPTIONS select these
choices; ADVANCED, LINE OF SIGHT, LINE OF FIRE, NEVER, SOUND EFFECTS, VIDEO CLIPS, RECENT SAVE, END TURN SAVE & AUTO RESOLUTION SWITCHING.
  
7.	Go to the DISPLAY tab and check, GRID, OVERVIEW MAP & MOVEMENT/
LOF RANGE GRAYOUT.

8.	You can slow down or speed up the SCROLL SPEED & MOVEMENT SPEED by clicking on OPTIONS and moving the “sliders” 

9.	Selecting these options will make playing CWG2 more easy & enjoyable to play.

PLAY CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 ONLINE AT KALI.NET

 1. Kali offers a free 90 day trial account. Go to this address to receive the free trial,  http://kali.net/register.asp?option=trial     
 or you can purchase the “FULL” paid version by going here,   http://kali.net/register.asp
 2. Kali will return an e-mail with several codes. Save the e-mail and write down the codes as you will be required to enter them later. DO NOT LOSE THESE CODES !
 3. Install the KALI software which is used to play the game online by double- clicking on the Kali setup icon.
     
  4. The Kali software should now be installed for online play.
FIND THE CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 GAME/CHATROOM AT KALI
1. Go to your START button, PROGRAMS, KALI & over to KALI. You can make an icon on your desktop for easier start by going to, MY COMPUTER, C, 
PROGRAM FILES, KALI and "dragging" the icon which reads "KALI" to your 
desktop. This will connect you to KALI when you are connected to your 
internet service provider (ISP). The first time Kali starts it will "scan" your computer for the games installed. It should detect CWG2 for you. 
2. Upon entering Kali you will see that the screen is divided into a left 
and right side. On the left side of the page you will see the words, KALI II, CHAT SERVERS, PLAYERS, GAME LOBBIES, etc.
3. Double-Click on CHAT SERVERS. Look on the RIGHT side of the page and you will see several hundred chat rooms. Scroll down to the "C" area to our server. It is the CIVIL WAR GENERALS 2 chatroom. It is named CIV WAR GENS 2 (The Home of the Civil War Generals).Double-click where it reads CIV WAR GENS 2 and you will enter our chatroom. Welcome to the best in Civil War gaming.
CWG2 NEW SCENARIOS
We have enclosed 13 new scenarios for CWG2. These scenarios are balanced for online play. Simply click on each zip file & it will extract itself to the correct directory. 
CWG2 AND WINDOWS XP & WINDOWS 98
Civil War Generals can be played online at Kali with Windows 95-98-ME, 2000 and XP. XP seems to have the biggest problem running Civil War Generals 2 but the remedy is very easy to fix. 

A. You need to have a SHORTCUT ( Civil War Generals 2 icon ) on your DESKTOP ( where your START button is located ). 

B. RIGHT CLICK on the icon and scroll down to PROPERTIES. 

C. Under PROPERTIES, click on the COMPATIBILITY tab. 

D. Under COMPATIBILITY MODE click on the box that reads, RUN THIS PROGRAM IN COMPATIBILITY MODE FOR : then select WINDOWS 95. 
This will make Windows XP run the game like Windows 95 does. The game can also be configured to run under Windows 98 mode. Try both and see which woks best for you. 
WINDOWS 98 AND THE KALI SOFTWARE UPGRADES 
If you are running Windows 98 you do not want to add the upgrades to your Kali software. Kali will prompt you to install the upgrades each time you enter. Do not upgrade your Kali software if you are running Windows 98 or your CWG2 game will become unplayable at Kali.