Viva La Mobile - Badlands

Badlands is the first mobile multiplayer game to be launched by 3 Australia. You can now play against real opponents in real time! Challenge your friends or make new enemies.

Badlands is set in a post-apocalypse world where you have to blast your opponents before they blast you. You can choose from 4 different vehicles, each with different weapons, speed and defence attributes. Each vehicle has 4 different types of weapons that you can select to try and kill your opponent before they kill you.

HOW TO PLAY

1. I have heard about multiplayer on 3, how do I start playing?
2. What handsets can I play multiplayer on?
3. I downloaded Badlands but can’t find it?
4. How do I start playing against other people?
5. Is there a difference between the two Multiplayer games servers?
6. How many players can I play against at anyone time?
7. What is Private Battle?
8. How do I play against friends?
9. What is Change Battle?
10. What if there is no-one in my room?
11. Can I practice playing Badlands?
12. How do I kill my opponent?
13. How do I change weapons?
14. How do I access the in-game menu?
15. How do I check my status during a game?
16. How do I change my player name?
17. How do I turn the sound on and off?
18. What happens if I receive a call while I am playing?
19. Can I receive an incoming voice call, video call or message whilst playing?
20. Can I make a voice call, video call or send messages whilst playing Badlands?

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. What is Multiplayer?
2. What is ‘Badlands’?
3. When will the next Multiplayer Game be available?
4. I cannot downloaded the game. What may cause this?

PRICING & COVERAGE

1. Do I need to be in video zone to play Badlands?
2. How much does Multiplayer cost?
3. I’m not a 3 customer can I play Badlands?

HOW TO PLAY

1. I have heard about multiplayer on 3, how do I start playing?

Follow a few simple steps:
1. Press the ‘On 3’ key
2. Select ‘Games’
3. Select ‘Multiplayer’
4. Download ‘Badlands’ – this will be stored with java applications on your mobile
5. Go to where applications are stored on your phone and you should see Badlands. Select it and it will launch the game.

NB. The date and time must be set correctly on your mobile. You only have to download the game once.

2. What handsets can I play multiplayer on?

The first multiplayer game launched by 3 is called Badlands. It is currently available on the following handsets:
· NEC 228
· NEC 313
· NEC 616
· LG 8110
· Motorola A835
· LG 8120 (when released)
· Motorola A920 - TBC
· Motorola A925 - TBC
· Sony Ericsson Z1010 - TBC

3. I downloaded Badlands but can’t find it?

You have downloaded a java application which will be stored with java applications on your mobile. Java applications are generally stored in a folder called Java, Applications or Games&Apps, depending on which mobile you are using.

4. How do I start playing against other people?

When you start Badlands and select ‘Play’ you will see the available games servers. Select a games server (there will be an indication of how many people are currently playing). You will automatically be put into a game ‘room’. Depending on how many people are playing, there could be between 0-3 other people in the room.

5. Is there a difference between the two Multiplayer games servers?

There are currently two Multiplayer games servers: Hades and Persephone. Hades is intended to cater for new or less experienced players, while Persephone is intended to cater for more experienced players. Obviously you are free to play on either server, but you will probably find it more rewarding playing against others with a similar level of skill.

Remember, besides joining existing games you can set up a private battle with up to {4} friends. Refer to Private Battle for more information on how to do this.

6. How many players can I play against at anyone time?

At launch you will be able to have 4 players in one game. 3’s multiplayer service will be able to cater for hundreds of games. You have the option of less players if you prefer, by setting up a ‘Private Battle’ to play against friends.

7. What is Private Battle?

Private Battle allows you to have private games against friends or foes. You can access this option from the in-game menu (‘#’ key). Select #2 ‘Private Battle’ and you will be prompted to designate and enter a room number (room number can be up to 7 digits). Make sure your friends know you will be there and you will be playing in your own private battle.

Important: Ensure you are all on the same game server (Hades or Persephone).

8. How do I play against friends?

Refer to Private Battle.

9. What is Change Battle?

Change Battle allows you to leave one game and enter another available game. You can access this option from the in-game menu (‘#’ key).

10. What if there is no-one in my room?

Choosing a games server will automatically put you into a room that will typically be the first available game. Sometimes you will be the first person into the room (the games server will give you an idea of how many people are currently playing Badlands). After a short while you will be prompted if there is no-one else playing. You can always try ‘Change Battle’. Alternatively, you can always set up or join a ‘Private Battle’ if you know where other players will be.

Note: Once you press ‘Play’ you will be charged.

11. Can I practice playing Badlands?

To practice you can always go to a private room where no-one else is playing and familiarise yourself with your vehicle and the controls. We’d also recommend playing on the games server that reflects your skill level in the game. Hades is intended to cater for new or less experienced players, while Persephone is intended to cater for more experienced players.

Note: you will be charged once you press 'Play'

12. How do I kill my opponent?

By blasting them before they blast you. There are 4 different vehicles and each has different weapon, speed and defence attributes. Each vehicle has 4 different types of weapons that you can select from.

13. How do I change weapons?

In Badlands if you press the ‘2’ key it changes through the 4 different weapons. You can also press the ‘7’, ‘8’, ‘*’, ‘0’ to fire the four specific weapons at any time. Note: your weapons status bar indicates when you have sufficient power to fire.

14. How do I access the in-game menu?

Pressing the ‘#’ key will give you access to the in-game menu

15. How do I check my status during a game?

Pressing the ‘9’ key will give you access to the different status indicators. Pressing it once will show your current default weapon, your weapon energy, and the number of lives you have remaining. Pressing again will show the scores of current players in your room. Pressing it a third time turns it off.

16. How do I change my player name?

Select ‘Settings’ from the main menu and then ‘Player Name’.

17. How do I turn the sound on and off?

Select ‘Settings’ from the main menu. Select ‘Sound’ to turn on and off. Alternatively sound can be turned on or off from the in-game menu (‘#’ key and select sound).

18. What happens if I receive a call while I am playing?

You can take the call for a period of time and this will ‘suspend’ your play. A phone icon will appear around your Badlands vehicle indicating you are on the phone and you cannot be killed. Generally, you can be suspended for up to 1 minute before being kicked out of the game.

19. Can I receive an incoming voice call, video call or message whilst playing?

You can receive voice calls whilst playing Badlands. You can receive messages but you will not see them until you exit Badlands. You cannot receive a video call whilst playing Badlands.

20. Can I make a voice call, video call or send messages whilst playing Badlands?

No. To make a voice call, video call or send a message you will need to exit the Badlands game.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. What is Multiplayer?

Multiplayer allows you to play a game against multiple players at the same time. You are playing against real opponents - other 3 customers - in real time, over the 3G network.

2. What is ‘Badlands’?

Badlands is the name of the first mobile multiplayer game to be launched by 3 Australia. Viva La Mobile Pty Ltd, an Australian games company, developed the game Badlands.

Badlands is set in a post-apocalypse world where you have to blast your opponents before they blast you. You can choose from 4 different vehicles each with different weapons, speed and defence attributes. Each vehicle has 4 different types of weapons that you can select to try and kill your opponent before they kill you.

3. When will the next Multiplayer Game be available?

We’ll keep you posted. If you are an existing Mutliplayer, you’ll be amongst the first to know.

4. I cannot downloaded the game. What may cause this?

The most common cause would be that the date and time are incorrectly set on the mobile. Ensure that your mobiles date and time have been correctly set and then re-try.

PRICING & COVERAGE

1. Do I need to be in video zone to play Badlands?

Yes. Multiplayer gaming uses the speed and capabilities of the 3G network – just like video calling.

2. How much does Multiplayer cost?

3 Australia’s first multiplayer game is called Badlands and costs $0.50 per play. In each game you have 7 lives – how long they last you is up to you and your opponents!

Please note that there is no charge for data / network usage.

3. I’m not a 3 customer can I play Badlands?

No. As Badlands is a real-time action game it requires a 3G network to be played. 3 is currently the only 3G network in Australia. To sign up for 3 please visit 3 sales here.