Microsoft Games Archive/Technical

Related topics: Microsoft Games Archive/Technical/Toby Ragaini Interview

Original Link (now dead) - http://www.microsoft.com/Games/zone/asheronscall/tech.asp

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To join in Asheron's quest, and to find your path to Dereth, you will need certain supplies (we suspect you'll need cunning and strength of character as well).

• System Requirements
• Getting on the Zone
  
  

System Requirements*

Hardware
Multimedia PC with a Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor

System
Microsoft Windows® 95 or 98 operating system with DirectX™ 6.1 API

Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 3.02 or later browser software, or Netscape 4.0 or later

Memory
32 MB of RAM

Hard Disk
170 MB free hard-drive space; additional 100 MB of hard disk space recommended for system swap file

CD Drive
Quad-speed CD-ROM drive

Monitor
Super VGA monitor (16-bit color), 800x600 display

Super VGA (800 x 600) video card supporting 16-bit color

Input Device
Microsoft Mouse or other compatible pointing device

Internet
28.8 Kbps modem

Internet access (You are responsible for all charges related to your Internet access. Connect charges may apply)

Internet connectivity and an active MSN™ Gaming Zone membership is requred to set your Asheron's Call account. A monthly service charge is applicable after your trial period ends. Zone Membership is subject to the terms of the Zone License agreement.

Audio
Sound card recommended, but not required

Optional
3D accelerators supported

*System requirements are subject to change

Getting on the Zone*

The only path to Dereth is on the Internet. The good news is that it's easier than ever to start playing games on the MSN Gaming Zone!