It requires the Java 32 bit JRE (it will prompt you to dl it if you don't already have it).
go here to get it: http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
A Geforce 5xxx+ or Radeon 9800+ is required! Intel GMA not yet supported!
Unzip the zip file to a folder, and then run ZV.exe -- it should update the game for you and run! Use your forum username / password to log into the game (case sensitive)... in game controls:
up arrow = accelerate
hold shift = turbo
left / right = turn
enter = start chat / send chat
WEAPON GROUP HOTKEYS:
1 = weapon group 1
2 = weapon group 2
3 = weapon group 3
4 = weapon group 4
HOTKEYS WITHIN A WEAPON GROUP:
space = primary all weapons in current group (unless you are dead, then it respawns you after 2 seconds)
a = fire first weapon in current group
s = fire second weapon in current group
d = fire third weapon in current group
f = fire fourth weapon in current group
LAND:
l = land on friendly station
when you log in, it takes you to the station, click 'leave' you leave the station and enter gameplay.
if you are on the station, click garage, and click garage again to cycle ship types (i know it's stupid, but it is just temporary)
i'm sure i'll remember more
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If you have issues with the game crashing / bugs / etc, please do _NOT_ post them on this thread, please post them in a new thread on the appropriate bug forum (crash bugs forum if it is a crash, etc) so that we can track them as bugs.
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