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Frequently Asked Questions About THINKfast™ I. What are THINKfast's System Requirements? II. What is THINKfast? III.How do I get HELP? (Installing, Registration, Upgrading or Cancelling) IV. What is a Brain-game? V. How is THINKfast packaged? VI. Does THINKfast come with a user's manual? VII. How does this Brain-game compare with other games? VIII. Why are the experts excited about THINKfast? IX. What results can I expect to see, and how soon can I expect to see them? X. Who might benefit from THINKfast? XI. How long will it take until I outgrow or get bored with this game, like most other games? XII. What is the BrainTainment Center about? XIII. How can I purchase THINKfast? XIV. How do I set up Netscape so I can download the THINKfast Installer file? (or any ".exe" file, for that matter!) XV. How can I download THINKfast to my Internet-connected Mac and transfer it to my Windows machine? XVI. How do I get my FREE Premiums? XVII. Does THINKfast use Custom Series games to calculate the Brainpower Level and/or the Baseline? I. What are THINKfast's System Requirements? Windows: 3.X, Windows95 or Windows NT 3.5.1/4.0 386 CPU or higher VGA graphics or better 4 MB RAM 2 MB hard drive disk space Macintosh : Estimated to be ready Spring 1997 Want to be added to the list of hungry Mac THINKfasters? Email: ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ II. What is THINKfast? THINKfast is the world's first interactive software that speeds & sharpens your brain. Frequent play clears out brain fuzz, clarifies & quickens the senses & energizes your brain. THINKfast is quite unlike any other game you've ever played. In fact, it's not just a game... it's a game for your brain. Playing THINKfast requires no special skills or knowledge, you simply press certain keys on the keyboard depending upon the appearance of random (sudden & unexpected) events on the screen. Because your scores are based on reacting as fast as you can without making any mistakes, you may experience a buzz from the adrenaline surge. And, because each of the 6 Brain-games engage 6 different areas of your brain, you can count on a complete whole-brain workout & warm up. THINKfast is a progressive series of neuro-stimulating Brain-games that tune up your brain for peak mental performance. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ III. How do I get HELP? (Installing, Registering, Upgrading or Cancelling THINKfast) If you have a problem installing, registering, upgrading or cancelling THINKfast, Email the appropriate address: People with installation problems should Email: install-TF@brain.com People with registration problems should Email: reg-TF@brain.com People with upgrade problems should Email: upgrade-TF@brain.com People with cancellation problems should Email: cancel-TF@brain.com All requests for HELP should include the following information for fastest service: Name Street Address City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Email Address Internet Browser Detailed Description of the problem If your problem isn't answered in the first response, please include all Replies, for reference. The webmaster will delete unnecessary information. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ IV. What is a Brain-game? Typical brain-games, such as crossword puzzles, are great challenges for your mind, but not necessarily your brain. A true Brain-game needs to challenge the brain-muscle much like exercising with weights develops muscles of the body. THINKfast employs a new genre of cognitive tasks which interactively challenge the speed, accuracy & consistency of your brain's information processing powers. Using the scientific principles of *biofeedback* THINKfast actually trains improvements in your physical perceptual, and cognitive reflexes & decision-making abilities. THINKfast's score, that is, your Brainpower level, is based on over 50 years of Cognitive Science research in a field called 'cognitive chronometrics'. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ V. How is THINKfast packaged? THINKfast is a compressed (@ 908Kb) digital file downloadable from the BrainTainment Center. Regular Download Page: http://www.brain.com/download.html ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ VI. Does THINKfast come with a user's manual? Yes and no. Everything you need to know about THINKfast is in the Help file. BrainTainment Resources, Inc. is a virtual company committed to the environment. In this case that means saving trees & fossil fuel by not printing & shipping paper & plastic hard goods. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ VII. How does this Brain-game compare with other games? THINKfast is for gamers AND non-gamers. In fact, busy executives who don't have time for computer games make time for THINKfast! This is not a combat game. No Morks, Thwarbs or Zcyberdorks in sight to ambush & confound you! However, performance does rely heavily on the speed, accuracy & consistency of your cognitive & perceptual, as well as physical, reflexes (which are improvable, incidentally). The only enemy lies within as you & your mind are challenged to improve against a running average (baseline) of your daily mental performance cycles. Yes, there are other games that require quick reflexes... typically physical reflexes. What differentiates THINKfast, however, is the enhanced cognitive complexity & decision-making emphasis of the challenges. If, for instance, you're playing a typical arcade game where you're tested on the speed of your reaction to, say, an unexpected ambush by Darth Vader, or a sharp curve in the Indy 500 race track, your reaction is a simple physical reflex with no cognitive skill involved. However, if you have to make a split-second (i.e., millisecond) choice between two or more options, then cognition is involved. Depending upon the complexity of the choice (number of options, rules, memory required, etc.) a considerably greater amount of your brain's processing capacity is engaged. So, typical computer games challenge only a small part of your brain. THINKfast challenges all of your brain, "warming it up" in the process. And, THINKfast continuously adjusts the complexity of its Brain-games to fully challenge (& improve) the processing powers of your brain. CHALLENGE TO ALL GAMERS OK, so you're great at Mortal Kombat, Doom or Descent. Well let's see what happens when you have to use more of your brain... much more! Guaranteed, it won't be the same. In fact, Mentor will take you back to ground zero faster than you can say "think fast!" ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ VIII. Why are the experts excited about THINKfast? Professionals in the Cognitive sciences, brain-mind & educational fields are excited about THINKfast because it may be the first, fun & entertaining game that really develops your powers of attention, or focus, every time you play. And, psychologists believe that THINKfast can not only sharpen an already sharp brain, but that it may even be able to retard or arrest the degeneration of physical & cognitive reflexes resultant from aging & brain abuse over the years. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ IX. What results can I expect to see, and how soon can I expect to see them? It usually takes 5 to 10 games until you're comfortably settled in. Then your Brainpower Level should show a gradual improvement over time. The first THINKfast players (circa 6/15/94) are still (August, '96) seeing improvements in brain speed & efficiency after two years of daily play. This tends to manifest as greater mental clarity & quickness. The major improvement you should notice will be in your focusing powers. And, wait until you experience the real life thrills & rewards of being more alert, attentive & clearheaded! ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ X. Who might benefit from THINKfast? THINKfast can be beneficial to students wanting to sharpen their attention skills & brain processing speed for improved learning & testing; for athletes (& weekend warriors, of course) and gamers who want faster physical & perceptual reflexes; for baby boomers & seniors who want to slow down or possibly reverse the dreaded erosion of physical & cognitive reflexes. Although only one player can play at any one time, up to 20 users can play & have their own private password and History file. Each player can compare their Brainpower Level & individual performance scores with any other. THINKfast is great for the whole family. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XI. How long will it take until I outgrow or get bored with this game, like most other games? You won't... there's always room for improvement & learning. Since there are an infinite number of achievement (Brainpower) levels it's highly unlikely that anyone will ever beat the game. Even achieving Brain-Master is a noteworthy achievement in this lifetime. Unlike most games where you finally figure them out, it's impossible with THINKfast. For one thing, the games are presented in a random fashion so, unless you're consistently psychic, you never know quite when you're going to be challenged & by what. For another, many of the Brain-games interactively adjust their complexity based on your performance in that moment. It's important to remember that with THINKfast you're really not playing against any standards other than yourself. That is, it's you, your brain & your mind against your own performance baseline. This feature, along with your History file, enables you to determine when your bio-computer (brain ;) is going to be really On or really Off. Wouldn't you like to know when you're going to be hot or not, when you should act or just lay back? Since THINKfast's feedback constantly alerts you to conditions (diet, sleep, nutritional supplements, etc.) that boost or bust your brain powers, you'll have a lifetime of learning ahead of you. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XII. What is the BrainTainment Center about? If you have a web browser you can go to the BrainTainment Center on the world wide web. The address for the home page is: http://www.brain.com While at the Center you can download a Risk-FREE Trial Offer of THINKfast. Want to learn how you can actually upgrade your Brainpower? The BrainTainment Center issues frequent updates on dozens of ways from smart pills & natural brain nutrients to mind machines & neurolinguistic brain tapes. You can also take any of our many IQ & other brain tests, e.g., left-brain/right-brain analysis (which side of your brain do you lead from anyhow?)- all right on line. You can consult with our Oracle & possibly gain greater insight into an issue, problem or opportunity close at hand. You can access our Good Fortune Page offering you a random quote, koan & tip for the day (if you can find the secret button that is). And, much more! ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XIII. How can I purchase THINKfast? The BrainTainment Center offers a Risk-FREE download of THINKfast, with a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee! If after playing 10 series you decide you want to keep THINKfast, which we're sure you will, you will be charged only $29.95. PLUS just for trying THINKfast we'll give you almost $100 worth of IQ testing & boosting software, subscriptions to several brain & mind newsletters, samples of brain-boosting nutrients & the unique brainpowers booster book - GetSmart!. Additionally, by being a registered user you can continuously avail yourself of new FREE Brain Buffs & Stuff as they become available. Remember, THINKfast will help your brain get you ahead. Have a great brain day! ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XIV. How do I set up Netscape so I can download the THINKfast Installer file? (or any ".exe" file, for that matter!) Launch Netscape Select Options/General Preferences Select the "Helper" tab Scroll down to where you see ".exe" in the column on the right. Change its "Action" to "Save to Disk" That should fix your problem. From now on, after you click on a download link, it'll ask you where you want to save it on your hard drive. You should check and see if you can find this option in the Netscape version you're using. The Mac screenshot here shows the fundamentals about how to change this in Netscape. It's a Mac screenshot, but the info's all there. :-> ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XV. How can I download THINKfast for my Internet-connected Mac and transfer it to my Windows machine? Most of this is identical to the previous HELP answer, but here is a screenshot that'll help you even more. I choose to have my computer "Prompt user". It seems to work better for maintaining the integrity of the binary executable file than if I tell Netscape to default to "Save to Disk". ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XVI. How do I get my FREE Premiums? In order to get your FREE Premiums, you must upload your encrypted scores to the World Brain. You will find instructions under the "Free premiums" menu, and also in the "Help" files under "Uploading scores to the web." How to get your FREE Premiums: Run THINKfast Make certain you have set your Baseline NOTE: In order to set your Baseline, you must play THINKfast through 4 complete series The Baseline must be set by running the Default "Brainpower Level" Series Custom Series cannot be used for setting the Baseline Scores from Custom Series will not be used in calculating a Brainpower Level Choose "Uploading Scores to the Web" from the "Free premiums" menu Follow the instructions to "Copy scores to the Clipboard" [Ctrl+C] Go to this URL: http://www.brain.com/wbc/upload.html Click in the Score Submission field and press [Ctrl+V] Click the [Submit] button Compare yourself to the rest of the world Scroll down and "feast" on the FREE Premium(s) which interest you. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ XVII. Does THINKfast use Custom Series games to calculate the Brainpower Level and/or the Baseline? No. THINKfast only uses series played using the Default "Brainpower Series" to calculate the Baseline and the Brainpower Level. This ensures the integrity of the Brainpower Level. ^ Back to the Top of the FAQ Page ^ Here's your link to our Risk-FREE Trial Offer of THINKfast. THINKfast Download Register Brain Shop IQ Tests Brain Board Copyright 1996 BrainTainment Resources, Inc.