Games PC BROKEN SWORD II User Manual

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B r oken Sword II™ - The Smoking Mirror™ & ©1997 Revolution Software Ltd.
Published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd. All rights reserved.
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EPILEPSY WARNING

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PLAYING BROKEN SWORD II™!

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures
when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain
light on backgrounds on a television screen or while playing computer games
may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may
induce undetected epileptic symptoms in persons who have no history of
prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic
condition, consult your doctor prior to playing. If you experience any of the
following symptoms while playing a computer game then immediately
discontinue use and consult your doctor before resuming play: dizziness,
altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any
involuntary movement, or convulsions.

This product is exempt from classification under UK law, in accordance with
the Video Standards Council code of practice it is considered suitable for
viewing by the age range(s) indicated.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GETTING STARTED

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How To Install And Run Broken Sword II™. . .9

GENERAL PLAYING GUIDE

Moving George Around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Collecting Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

George’s Possessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using other Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Talking To Other Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Control Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Pausing The Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

BEGINNER’S TUTORIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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INTRODUCTION

THE FIRST BROKEN SWORD adventure introduced
reluctant but resourceful hero George Stobbart - an
American caught up in an explosive plot involving the
legacy of the Knights Templar. Tragedy follows the
triumph of that tale, with George forced to leave his
new love Nico in order to tend to his dying father in
America. Now back in Paris for a reunion, it’s not long
before George finds that his headstrong French
girlfriend has led them into mortal danger once again.

Photo-journalist Nico has been doing her best to
e xpose a drugs smuggling ring, but inadvertently
stumbles upon something far more sinister when she
gains possession of a mysterious obsidian stone.
Visiting the house of Mayan archaeologist Professor
Oubier in the hope of discovering more about the
artefact, the pair are attacked. Nico is kidnapped, and
George left to be bitten by a deadly tarantula. This
brush with death is the first of many for our hero, in
a race against time to prevent a criminal mastermind
from fulfilling an age-old prophesy to bring about the
destruction of mankind.

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIO N

BEFORE INSTALLING DIRECTX™ 5.0 ONTO YOUR COMPUTER....

Firstly though, we thought that you would like to know a little about

the program itself....

DirectX™ technology has been wholly developed by Microsoft™ for use under
the Windows™ 95/NT operating systems. The result is that programs and software
designed exclusively for Windows™ 95/NT and that are using DirectX™(, are able
to talk directly to the hardware inside your computer. This means that there are
many benefits such as faster gameplay and smoother graphics. However, in order
for DirectX™ 5.0 to work properly, you must ensure that you have compatible
DirectX™ 5.0 drivers installed on your system.

NT Users please note: DirectX™ 5.0 is exclusively for Windows™ 95.
Windows™ NT includes it’s own DirectX™ drivers. If you experience problems
please contact Microsoft™ for a service pack to upgrade your drivers.

To check that your system is fully compatible, please follow the
instructions below:

Click on the [STA RT] button select [FIND] then select [FILES OR
FOLDERS]. In the Named box type in DXSETUP.EXE and in the Look in box
ensure your CD-ROM drive is selected, (this is normally D:\). Now click on the
[FIND NOW] button. Once the search has completed double-click on th e
DXSETUP.EXE icon with your left mouse button. A window containing a list of
drivers currently supported on your system by DirectX™ 5.0 will appear.

If any of the components do not have Certified next to them in the third
column, then there will be a few explanations for this, and these are listed below
with bullet points.

The version of DirectX™ you currently have installed has been provided by the
component manufacturer. This will not have the certified tag in the display driver area,
but should still be compatible with DirectX™ 5.0 and work without any problems.

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If the driver is not certified and no version number is given, then you will probably

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e xperience difficulties. It is recommended that you contact your component
manufacturer (for example your display card manufacturer or your hardwa r e
supplier) and obtain the latest DirectX™ 5.0 compatible drivers from them.

If there is a version number, but the driver is not certified, then this particular
driver was not installed with the current version of DirectX™( on your system but
should be DirectX™ 5.0 compatible. You may want to try installing the version
from Broken Sword II™ or contacting your hardware manufacturer or your
hardware supplier for the latest compatible drivers.

If you notice the message “No Hardware Support”, then this driver is not
supported by DirectX™ 5.0 and therefore in most cases the program will not work
at all. It is possible that the program may run, but it will use a lot of processor
power. Again it is recommended that you contact your hardware manufacturer or
supplier, and obtain the latest DirectX™ 5.0 compatible drivers.

Note: In most cases, you will generally find that DirectX™ 5.0 errors will
occur with your Display card or Sound Card, so please contact your hardware
supplier or manufacturer and ensure that you have the latest compatible DirectX™

5.0 drivers for these devices. If you do experience a problem you can restore your
old drivers by using DXSETUP.EXE as mentioned above and selecting Restore
Audio Drivers or Restore Display drivers.

If your computer has never had the pleasure of having DirectX™ 5.0 installed
onto it, then when you attempt to install Broken Sword 2, you may see a message
prompting you to replace your existing drivers with the ones from the DirectX™

5.0 installation. It is recommended that you do NOT do this, unless you are certain
that your current drivers are fully DirectX™ 5.0 compatible. If you are unsure, then
please contact your hardware supplier or manufacturer and verify this information
with them.

GETTING STARTED

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before attempting to play, please ensure that your system meets the following
requirements:

Computers:

Broken Sword II™ requires a 100% IBM PC compatible computer, with a 486
DX2 66Mhz processor or faster. A Pentium processor is recommended.

Operating System:

Broken Sword II™ can only be played under Windows™ 95/NT.

Memory:

16Mb of RAM minimum is required.

Drives:

Ensure that you have at least 66Mb free on your hard disk, and that you are
using a CD-ROM drive of dual-speed or faster. 280Mb of free hard drive space
and a quad-speed CD-ROM drive are recommended.

Video:

You will need a Windows™95 DirectDraw™ compatible video card with a
minimum of 1Mb of RAM.

Sound:

B r oken Sword II™ requires a Windows™95 DirectSound™ compatible sound card.

Controller:

A standard PC keyboard and 100% Microsoft™ compatible mouse are required.

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HOW TO INSTALL AND RUN BROKEN SWORD II™

Installing the Game

Please refer to the readme file on your CD ROM. This file contains complete
step by step loading instruction regarding the game. It also cointains any

FAQ’s that you may have.

Running the game
Once installed, the game can be run from the program folder selected during

installation. This is accessed by moving the cursor to the Windows 95 Start

Menu, then selecting Programs - Revolution - Broken Sword II™ (or whatever

path was selected during installation).

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GENERAL PLAYING GUIDE

Throughout the game, the player can direct George’s actions using a very
simple, yet powerful cursor control system. By moving the on-screen cursor
over the playing area with the mouse, it is possible to instruct George to walk
around, hold conversations, examine his surroundings, and manipulate objects.
As the cursor is moved around the screen, it will automatically change to
indicate which relevant action can be undertaken, with the two mouse buttons
performing the actions listed below.

MOVING GEORGE AROUND

The mouse cursor will be displayed as an ARROW when it is not
over a significant object.
Left or right mouse button: If the pathway is clear, George will
walk over to where the arrow is pointing. If the cursor is moved
below the main display, then objects that have been collected so
far will be shown. If the cursor is moved above the main display
then game options are shown.

The cursor transforms into a BECKONING HAND to indicate
that since the location is wider than one screen there is more of
the room to be seen.
Left or right button: George will walk across the scene to reveal
an area that was previously off-screen.

If the cursor changes to look like a POINTING HAND it indicates
an exit from the current location.
Left mouse button: George will leave the current scene via this
exit. If the left button is clicked on the exit again (double click)
while George is walking to that exit he will instantly leave the
scene, making it possible to move rapidly between locations.
Right mouse button: A description of where the exit leads will be
given.

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