1. How come my updating isn't going anywhere?

The DOA update files can be rather large. If your line is unstable or your line suddenly gets disconnected, the updating process can be interrupted. If this happens, you will notice that the download progress bar has stopped. If the download progress bar does not move after a long period time, please terminate the program using "Ctrl + Alt + Del" and shutting down the DOA program. Run the DOA program again and allow the program to download the update again.


2. How can I check the DirectX version and update my DirectX?

You can check the DirectX version installed on your PC by doing the following:
1. Click start button and click the "RUN" icon.
2. Type in "dxdiag"
3. A large window will appear. Your DirectX version should appear near the bottom of this window.


3. How can I improve my ranking?

Ranking is calculated according to the number of wins, loses, kill count and death count. In general, the more wins and kills you get and the less deaths you suffer, the higher your rank.


4. How do I find out what graphic card I have installed in my PC?

The simplest way to check your graphic card is to have DirectX 9.0a installed. You can find the latest DirectX at (http://www.microsoft.com/directx).

a. Click start button and click the "RUN" icon. Type in "dxdiag".
b. Go to the Display tab. Here you will find detailed information regarding your graphic card.


5. How do I buy ammo?

You can also buy ammo using "<"">" button.
With "<" button you can buy main weapons ammo.
With ">" button you can buy sub weapons ammo.


6. How could we buy weapons?

Team Death Match & other games.
Each round, you have 10 seconds to buy your weapons and other items before the round starts. The "BUYING TIME" message will be shown on the screen and you can bring up the weapons and item menu by using "B" button on your keyboard. You can also buy ammo using "<" for your primary weapon and ">" button for your secondary weapon.


7. How do I update my graphic and sound drivers?

Updating your graphic or sound card drivers is very easy with Windows 2000 and XP. Just make use of your windows update. If your operating system is Windows 98 or Me, please follow these steps:

1. Check you Hardware
In order to update graphic or sound card drivers, you need to know your graphic or sound card models. Please install the latest DirectX (at least version 9.0a). You can get DirectX at (http://www.microsoft.com/directx). After installing DirectX, please do the following:

a. Click start button and click on the "RUN" icon. Type in "dxdiag".
b. Go to the Display tab you can find the VGA card Name, Producer, chipset and the driver versions.
d. On the sound tab you can found out the sound card name, driver version.

2. Driver search and installation

a. I have a branded PC.
->Visit your computer manufacturer's web site and search according to you computer model. (usually, the url will be in your manual or placed on your case somewhere). Find the proper drivers. Usually it'll be on the customer support or download sections. Update and install any new drivers.

b. My PC is custom built and unbranded.
->Go to the device driver's manufacturer's webpage. The urls are usually on the manual or box of the devices. Alternatively, you can search for the website on the internet. The drivers will usually be on the customer or download sections. Please update and install any new device drivers.

For you convenience, we have included a reference to NVIDIA:

NVIDIA chipset.
Visit www.Nvidia.com --> "DOWNLOAD DRIVERS" --> OS check. --> "Primary download site" --> "accept" --> Execute the driver installation and rebooting. ATI chipset. Visit www.ATI.com --> "Technical Support" --> "Find a driver" --> Input OS and Graphic card name and "GO" --> Download driver --> Uninstall the existing driver and install new driver.


8. How many characters do we have choose from?

DOA has a total of 10 characters to choose. 5 for the MGF and 5 for the AGA.


9. How many maps does DOA have?

Right now you can enjoy 9 death match maps, 6 Team death match maps. Maps will be added periodically.


10. What is CP?

CP is the in-game currency for DOA. You use it to buy weapons or items.


11. I have no more CPs. How do I earn more CPs?

Here are some tips on how to earn more CPs:
1. Play in a training map. You can get a total of 50,000 CP a day playing in training maps.
2. Your account will be topped up with 15,000 CP every week.
3. Kill the enemy and/or win the round.


12. How do I check my ranking?

You can check your ranking in the info tab at the game lobby or in game.


13. Is there any single player mode in DOA?

You can play in the training mode maps. With training map you can earn CP for the rewards. We may bring in more single player maps in the future.


14. What is Ping?

Ping means "Packet Internet Groper". Ping is a utility used to determine whether a particular computer is currently connected to the Internet. It works by sending a packet to the specified IP address and waiting for a reply. If the ping is high in DOA it could mean that the internet connection is not good. If the ping level is too high to play the game, please contact your ISP.