SEGA Napoleon: Total War User Manual

STEP 1). NAPOLEON: TOTAL WAR GAME ACTIVATION KEYCODE:

The Elite Regiment pack.

The Elite Regiment pack includes 5 premium units: 5e Regiment de Hussards (France), 8th Life Regiment
(Prussia), 47th (Czech) Regiment (Austria), 88th Foot “Connaught Rangers” (Great Britain) and the
Pavlograd Hussars (Russia).

To access your downloadable content for use in game:

 Install Napoleon and the Steam client as per instructions included with the game.
 Launch the Steam client and select “Activate a product on Steam…”

under the “Games” menu.

 Step through the Steam Product activation wizard, entering the product code

below as prompted.

 The Elite units will then become available in Napoleon’s single-player campaign mode once you

have made a specifi c technological advancement or own the relevant territory. They will also be
available in multiplayer and single-player battle modes when playing with the appropriate faction.

 For more details, please visit www.totalwar.com/napoleon.

STEP 2). THE ELITE REGIMENT UNIQUE DOWNLOAD CODE:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ................................................... 2

Empire: Total War Players Start Here! .. 3

Installation ............................................. 5

Family Settings ........................................ 5

Getting Started ...................................... 6

Learning How To Play.............................. 7

Controls .................................................. 8

The Campaigns .........................................10

Starting To Play ..................................... 12

Characters & Units................................. 17

Your Military Forces ..............................19

Attacking With Units ............................ 21

Running Your Empire ..............................25

Fighting Battles .................................... 30

The Battle Interface ..............................32

Unit Controls ......................................... 33

Unit Icons ............................................... 37

Multi Player Battles ..............................38

Multi Player Campaigns .........................39

Product Support .................................... 40

Warranty & Legal ................................... 41

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Welcome

apoleon: Total War is an epic game of strategy that combines

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turn-based empire building and huge 3D real-time battles, both

on land and sea.

In Napoleon: Total War you are handed the opportunity to match the
achievements of one of the greatest military minds that’s ever lived. From
Napoleon’s early Italian campaign, to his fateful drive towards Moscow
and the encounter with the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo;
you must attempt to equal or better the feats of the legendary Emperor or
dare to stand against him.

You will build military forces to bring fear to your enemies. You will
expand your borders through conquest or diplomatic cunning. You will
establish and expand profitable trade networks with your allies. At home,
your research into new technologies and ideas will give your people the
advancements they crave, and your armies the weaponry and training to
fulfil your military ambitions.

Three focused Napoleonic campaigns will trace the great Emperor’s
progress through Italy, Egypt and Europe. Nine epic historical battles
reenact his greatest conflicts. The Campaigns of the Coalition hands you
the opportunity to oppose the might of France as one of four rival nations.
The new multiplayer campaign option meanwhile, offers the chance to
plot a path to supremacy against an online opponent.

History is yours to rewrite.

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Empire Total War Players

Start Here!

f you’ve played our previous game, Empire: Total War, you’re probably

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tempted to indulge in some conquering without reading the rest
of this guide. You’d do well to pause for a moment however, to take in
the following summary of some of the new features and improvements
included in Napoleon: Total War.

Attrition

Units will lose troops due to desertion and disease when subjected to
harsh winter conditions or scorching desert heat. While some units,
including those made up of elite troops, are immune to these effects, it
is wise to consider the location of your armies carefully when planning
campaign maneuvers.

Replenishment

Armies that have suffered losses can now automatically replenish their
numbers when garrisoned in friendly settlements. Armies commanded
by a General will also benefit from replenishment in the field. The rate
of replenishment is influenced by proximity to friendly regions, whether
units can be recruited in those regions and the availability of buildings
such as the Supply Post. Armies cannot benefit from replenishment in
enemy regions.

Improved Campaign Characters

The new Spy agent has the ability to infiltrate and sabotage an enemy
army’s progress, while Gentlemen can now stay at home and inspire the
population or travel into enemy territory to incite unrest. All characters on
the campaign map can spy on nearby enemies. Over time, characters left
in a region will reveal details on would-be foes within their line of sight,
although Spies are far more adept at this act of espionage.

Military Character Recruitment

Admirals and Generals can be recruited from a pool, allowing players a
choice of characters, each with their own abilities and traits. The better
military leaders cost more to recruit and new characters are only added to
the pool every four campaign turns.

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Improved Diplomatic Options

Negotiations with other nations can now include requests to break an
alliance with a rival, or the request for a trade embargo to be put in place
with a third party nation. New Allies can also be persuaded to join ongoing
wars, allowing nations to use diplomacy to reinforce themselves once war
has been declared.

General’s Abilities

Generals are even more important in the battles of Napoleon: Total War.
These characters not only boost the morale of troops in close proximity,
they now have abilities that can directly inspire a selected unit and rally
troops routing from the field. Some Generals – the key military leaders
of the time such as Napoleon, are also immune to death. When injured in
battle, these characters reappear several turns later in their capital region.

Naval Repairs

Damaged ships can now be repaired within battles. Ships undergoing
repairs will stop their current action and will therefore be vulnerable to
attack, so timing and protection are crucial factors when using this feature.

Multiplayer Campaigns

Napoleon’s Campaigns can be played against a human opponent. Turn
times can be set in the game options and games can be saved and restored,
enabling you to set up and play multiple campaigns with a variety of
online opponents.

Drop In Battles

This feature enables you to fight another human opponent within single
player campaign games. When enabled in campaign options, you will be
offered opportunities to fight against another player in their campaign
battles. Similarly, you will have the option to bring in a human opponent
for battles in your campaign. If the battle is balanced, you can open it up
to someone on your friends list or another online player.

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Installation

Requirements

Please ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements. Napoleon:
Total War requires either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

For the optimal experience, please ensure that you run the game on a
computer with the latest drivers, including graphic card drivers, and
system updates.

How To Install

Close all other applications before installing Napoleon: Total War.

Insert DVD 1 into your DVD drive. If Autoplay is enabled, the installer
will begin. Click on Install in the menu to start installation.

If Autoplay is not enabled, double-click on My Computer and then double-
click on your DVD drive icon to launch the game installer. Follow the
installation instructions.

If the game does not begin installing automatically, right-click on your
DVD drive icon in My Computer and choose “Explore” from the dropdown
menu. Double-click on “autorun.exe” to run the installer.

Napoleon: Total War is Steam Powered!

When you install Napoleon: Total War™ you will need to authenticate
your copy of the game by registering it online with the free Steam gaming
service. You only need to connect to the internet once to do this and the
installer will take you through the process when you put the Napoleon disc
in your drive. If you don’t already have a free Steam account, you will need
to create one, and this will give you access to some amazing new features:

• Find and chat with your friends while gaming.

• Quickly connect to the best multiplayer servers.

• Receive automatic game updates.

• Earn achievements and join up with the rest of the Steam community.
For more information please visit www.totalwar.com/steam.

Family Settings

Family Settings in Games for Windows – LIVE complement Windows
Vista® parental controls. Manage your child’s access and experience with
easy and flexible tools. For more information, go to
www.gamesforwindows.com/live/familysettings.

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Getting Started

The Main Menu

CONTINUE CAMPAIGN

Automatically load your last saved Campaign game.

SINGLE PLAYER

Play the tutorials, embark on Napoleon’s Campaigns or Battles, play the
Campaigns of the Coalition, or dive into a battle setup of your choice.

MULTIPLAYER

Play online, across a local area network or view your current Player Stats.

OPTIONS

Adjust the graphics, sound, and control options.

Single Player Menu

LOAD GAME

Load a specific campaign game.

TUTORIALS

This is the recommended starting point for new players.

NAPOLEON’S CAMPAIGNS

Embark on the three sequential Napoleon Campaigns.

NAPOLEON’S BATTLES

Take control of Napoleon’s forces and fight out a selection of his key
battles. These battles unlock sequentially and, depending on your chosen
AI difficulty level, you will be awarded bronze, silver and gold medals for
each victory.

CAMPAIGNS OF THE COALITION

Choose one of four European nations and face the might of
Napoleon’s France.

PLAY BATTLE

Take to the global battlefields and seascapes to mix it with the enemy
across a variety of battle types.

Clicking on the ‘Back’ button in the bottom left corner of any
menu will take you back to your previous screen. Similarly, the
‘Forward’ button will move you forward to the next screen.

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Learning How To Play

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This Guide

This quickstart guide is intended to offer an overview of the controls,
the screen elements, and the basic concepts involved in playing Napoleon:
Total War.

Tutorials And Advisors

Napoleon: Total War has a variety of in-game tools to help you get to grips
with both the campaign game and the battles. These include:

THE TUTORIALS

Under the single player menu you will find the option to play tutorials for
the campaign and both land and sea battles. These will introduce you to all
the basic concepts you need to start playing Napoleon: Total War.

YOUR ADVISORS

Even the mightiest rulers need loyal and
knowledgeable advisors at their side. Your advisors
can be at hand in battle and in the campaign, if you
so wish.

Use the arrows to review the advice you have been given.
Use the magnifying glass to zoom to a location relevant to
the current advice.

Use these buttons to change your advice delivery options.
You can choose to turn off either speech or text.

ASKING FOR ADVICE

Click on the question mark in the top left corner of any panel and
your advisor will offer appropriate guidance on the panel or topic.

TOOLTIPS

A full tooltip system offers basic information on every aspect of the game.
Simply hover the cursor over items such as icons, buttons and unit cards,
to get information on the item or topic.

Keep your cursor over the item for more detailed tooltips.

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Controls

Campaign Map Keys

CAMERA CONTROLS

Move Up ...........................................W or Num 5

Move Down ......................................S or Num 2

Strafe Left ........................................A or Num 1

Strafe Right ......................................D or Num 3

Increase Height ................................. Num * or X

Decrease Height ................................Num / or Z

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

End Turn ..........................................Enter

Options Menu ................................... Esc

Animation Speed up (Toggle).............Space Bar

Quick Save ........................................Ctrl + S

Quick Load ....................................... Ctrl + L

Look at Nation Capital ......................Home

Cancel Order ....................................Backspace

Battle Map Keys

CAMERA CONTROLS

Move Forward ...................................W or Num 5

Move Backward .................................S or Num 2

Rotate Left .......................................Q or Num 4

Rotate Right .....................................E or Num 6

Strafe Left ........................................A or Num 1

Strafe Right ......................................D or Num 3

Increase Height ................................. Num * or X

Decrease Height ................................Num / or Z

Pitch Upwards ...................................Num + or V

Pitch Downwards ..............................Num – or C

Zoom: General .................................. Home

Zoom: Unit ....................................... End

Track Unit ........................................ Delete

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GAMEPLAY AND UI CONTROLS

Show Unit Destinations .....................Space

Select all cavalry ................................ Ctrl + C

Select all musketeers ..........................Ctrl + M

Select all melee only .........................Ctrl + H

Select all artillery .............................Ctrl + B

Toggle Pause ..................................... Pause or P

Toggle Game Speed ...........................Ctrl + T

Open Battle Chat (General) ...............Shift + G

Open Battle Chat (Team) ..................Shift + T

Mouse Button Controls

“LEFT-CLICK”

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IGHT-CLICK”

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OUBLE “LEFT-CLICK”

D

OUBLE “RIGHT-CLICK”

“L

EFT-CLICK” AND D RAG

“R

IGHT-CLICK” AND DRAG

IN THE CAMPAIGN IN BAT TLE S

Select character,
building etc.

Activate any button or
message received.

Move selected piece to
target location.

Display information on
target object in Review
Panel.

Display information on
target object.

Dismiss information.

Show route to
destination for
selected piece.

Select unit.

Activate buttons.

Select a unit via its
unit card.

Move selected unit to
target location.

Issue orders to selected
unit. Click on target to
attack, take cover etc.

Zoom to unit when
clicking on unit card.

Issue run order to
selected unit(s).

Create unit selection
box.

Create formation
and change facing of
selected unit.

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The Campaigns

NAPOLEON’S CAMPAIGNS

Napoleon: Total War challenges you to match the achievements of the
great Emperor across three campaigns:

THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN

forces, outnumbered and surrounded by Austrian armies in this
one year campaign.

THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN

ing of the French in Alexandria, you must expand into Egypt
and guide Napoleon’s forces against the Mamluks.

THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN

armies in the invasion of the German states and war against the
Austrians and Russians.

THE CAMPAIGNS OF THE COALITION

This campaign game allows you to take command of one of four nations
fighting against Napoloeon’s France, in a quest to build the most powerful
and dominant empire in Europe.

- Take control of Napoleon’s

- Beginning with the land-

- Command Napoleon’s

Starting Napoleon’s Campaigns

After selecting Napoleon’s Campaigns from the Single Player Menu
you are given the option to play the campaign tutorial and each of the
three campaigns. The concluding battle of Waterloo will also be available,
once unlocked.

DIFFICULTY LEVELS

Before starting your campaign you have the option to tweak the difficulty
of your game, both on the campaign map and in battle. Use the sliders to
raise and lower the difficulty levels.

DROP IN BATTLES

This option makes you available to fight battles against human opponents
within their single player campaign games. During your campaign game
you will be prompted with opportunities to fight a battle. Should you
accept, your campaign will be saved and you will be taken to the battle
against the opponent. Once resolved, your campaign position will be
restored automatically.

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Starting The Campaigns of

the Coalition

The Campaigns of the Coalition setup screen first allows you to choose a
nation using the flags at the top.

CAMPAIGN GAME TYPES

By default, this is set up as an Historical Campaign. However,
you can change this via the Game Type dropdown.

HISTORICAL

including specific region targets, by the end date of
the campaign.

WORLD DOMINATION

including specific region targets, by the end date of
the campaign.

VICTORY CONDITIONS

The conditions required for victory differ from one nation to another.
These are displayed on the bottom left panel and are dependent upon the
type of campaign game you have elected to play.

GAME SETTINGS

Use the Game Settings button to tweak further options. Tickboxes in this
menu allow you to toggle the following game options:

Turn On Advisor – Switch advice on or off.

Show CPU Moves – Tick to show the computer opponent moves.

Automatic City Manager – Allow the AI to manage your cities.

Battle Time Limit – Turn the time limit for battles on or off.

– Capture a set number of regions,

- Capture 60 regions,

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