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Q: What is Titanic 3D?
A: The Titanic 3D is a 3-dimensional environment, accessible via the Internet with the AW-E browser. You move around it using your arrow keys and mouse.
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What is the AW-E Browser?
A: It is a 8Mb software programme which you can download on the Download page. It uses your normal Internet connection to transport you onto the Titanic 3D. It also allows you to visit other environments in the ActiveWorlds Europe Universum.
Q. : What do I need to access the Titanic 3D ?
| Minimum: Windows PC, Pentium 2 Video card with 32+ Mb Windows Media Player 8 or higher Internet connection (ADSL/cable for video) |
Best: Windows PC, Pentium 3-4 Video card with 128+ Mb Windows Media Player 10 Fast ADSL |
Q: Are there really no charges?
A: Everyone can visit the Titanic 3D and other worlds for free as a “Tourist”. There are no costs involved, except for your normal Internet connection costs of course. If you wish to use more features like contact lists, instant messages and other special features, you can register as a “Citizen” (member). Membership is a paid service.
Q:
The browser is in English, are there other languages?
R: Yes, there are several language sets available for the browser. In the browser, choose Options in your menu, then Settings, then Advanced. In the Messages box, choose your favourite language and click Apply and close the settings box. All your menus will be in your chosen language.
Q: I only see black triangles, where is the Titanic?
R: Every triangle represents an object and every object must be downloaded once from the Internet. On a slow connection (56K) it can take up to 15 minutes to load everything the first time and allow you to walk on the Titanic. So be patient, it is worth it! If you still see triangles after loading, try a different Video setting in your Options, Settings menu by choosing Video and activating the different video modes.
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My screen flickers, or my movements are very slow
R: 3D environments, especially Multi-user ones use a lot of video power. The Titanic 3D has been built to work on video cards with at least 32 Mb memory, but if many people are online, it can slow you down. If you have problems, try closing all other programmes or change your video mode in the Options/Settings menu.
Q: How do I communicate with other passengers?
R: The communication interface is the same as other “chats” on the Internet. Below the 3D window showing the environment, a chat window shows the text typed by other people. Just type your text underneath the chat and press Enter to show your text to all others. To speak privately, choose a name in the Whisper box and type your text behind it.
Be courteous! You are on a luxury ship!
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How do I move around on the Titanic?
R: You can move forwards and backwards or turn around with your arrow keys. Signs on board of the Titanic will help you with the other functions like running, changing your camera view point and even flying around!
Q:
The Titanic does not look exactly like the one in James Cameron’s
movie. Which one is the real one?
R: The first Titanic 3D is a visualisation made by Emmanuel Asset, based on the original plans and drawings. Susan Katarzis made the Avatars and clothing after research on the original clothes during those times. Emmanuel Asset’s version integrates new elements like a cinema, art gallery, library and the bar, which did not exist on the real Titanic. The next version, more based on the real ship is now being built for the Centenary in April 2012. That version will offer you the possibility to have your own rooms or suites on board of the Titanic and will be accessible for PC’s equipped with high-end video cards with at least 128 Mb memory.
