Games PC CIRCLE OF BLOOD-THE SHADOW OF THE TEMPLARS User Manual

[UK] USERS GUIDE

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Epilepsy Warning

Please read this before playing Broken Sword!

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain light patterns 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: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions, immediately discontinue use and consult your doctor before resuming play.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started.....................................................page

System Requirements Installation under MS-DOS Installation under Windows 95

Introduction.........................................................page

Beginnerís Tutorial...............................................page

Cursor Control Overview The Adventure Begins

General Playing Guide.......................................... page

Moving Around The Inventory Examining Things Collecting Objects Using Objects Conversation Using Map Screens Making Phone Calls The Control Panel

General Hints........................................................page

Customer Support.................................................page

GETTING STARTED

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

486 66 Mhz PC

Vesa 2.0 compatible SVGA card

100% Soundblaster compatible

sound card

Mouse

2 x speed CD ROM drive

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Pentium PC

Vesa 2.0 compatible SVGA card

100% Soundblaster compatible 16bit

sound card

Mouse

4 x speed CD ROM drive

INSTALLATION UNDER MS-DOS

If you are running Windows and you wish to install from DOS, first exit to MS-DOS. Place the Broken Sword CD in your CD-ROM drive, and select that drive by typing “D:” (or whichever drive letter is assigned to your CD-ROM, followed by a colon symbol) and pressing Enter. Now type “INSTALL” and press Enter. The installation program will then guide you through the sound setup utility and Broken Sword installation options. Whenever you wish to play Broken Sword, ensure you are in MS-DOS mode, then make sure you are in the directory Broken Sword was installed in. The default directory is C:\SWORD, so if this is what

you selected, type “CD\SWORD” and press Enter. Now type “SWORD” and press Enter. The

game will now begin. If you are experiencing problems, please refer to the Troublshooting section of the manual.

INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 95

Place the Broken Sword CD in your CD-ROM drive. The first time that you insert the CD into the computer you will be asked if you wish to install Broken Sword. Choose the INSTALL box. The installation program will then guide you through the Broken Sword installation options. If Broken Sword has been installed, when the CD is inserted, then the options to PLAY, CANCEL or UNINSTALL will be displayed. Choose PLAY to run Broken Sword. Choose CANCEL if you don’t wish to play Broken Sword. Choose UNINSTALL if you wish to remove Broken Sword from your computer. If the CD has been inserted into the computer, Broken Sword can be run at any time by clicking on the START button and selecting PROGRAMS, REVOLUTION SOFTWARE, BROKEN SWORD.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, you’re about to shape the destiny of a hero. Broken Sword uses advanced programming, animation and storytelling techniques to put you right into the heart of the most amazing, outlandish, and exciting of tales. This is the culmination of over two years’ effort by a team of expert programmers and designers, a veteran layout artist, cartoon movie animators, professional scriptwriters, and the music composer Barrington Pheloung whose credits include the soundtrack for the ëInspector Morse’ TV series. The result is a game unparalleled in terms of rich gameplay and sheer spectacle.

If you’ve never played an adventure game before, don’t worry. Broken Sword has been designed to cater for the novice as well as the gaming expert, and to this end has one of the simplest yet most powerful user interfaces yet devised. Control throughout the game is possible using simple mouse pointand-click commands, and you’ll soon discover that all manner of complex actions and conversations can be carried out with the minimum of effort. Similarly, you’ll find the exploration of strange locales and searches for vital clues will soon become second nature, as will the way in which Broken Sword embroils you in a living, evolving story, with events unfolding as you make progress. A sharp mind, a thirst for the truth, and an inquisitive eye are all the tools you need to play an adventure game. So gather your wits and let the story begin.

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