Getting Started with Digging Jim

The Main Menu
Here you can select your starting cave which can be number one or any which is divisible by five. You can also gain access to the Options menu where you can modify various game settings and Load Caves(only when registered) which lets you select which cavefile to use. The /caves subdirectory is searched when selecting Load Caves and you can place your own .cav files here.

Controlling Jim
Jim can be moved around with the arrow keys or a joystick(you can select Joystick Control in options). You can use the space key or joystick button in conjuction with the directions to remove a piece of dirt or a diamond without actually going there.

Game objectives
To complete a cave Jim has collect a certain number of Diamonds and get to the Exit Door before the time runs out.

How to play
Several dangers lurks in the caves. Firstly you have to be careful not to be hit by falling objects such as boulders or diamonds. You'll also want to watch out for the other creatures roaming the caves such as Protozos and Aggressors to mention a few who will kill you if you run into them. The objective of the game is to collect diamonds and you'll have to get a certain amough(the quota) to be allowed to leave a cave. Extra diamonds(the ones collected when you have already filled your quota) is often more valueable when it comes to points. An extra life is provided for each 500 points. More detailed information about the various game elements are availible in the Enviroment Section. Nifty solutions for specific situations can be found in the Tips and Tricks section.

The Panel

The panel at the bottom of the screen provides useful information while playing.

Keyboard referance
Arrows    : Move Jim.
Space     : Grab without moving.
Tabulator : Commit suicide.
P         : Pause game.
Escape    : Return to main menu.