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General Operating Instructions for STELLAR EXPLORER v1.00
Copyright (c)1992 by Stephen J. Bigelow -- Dynamic Learning Systems
P.O. Box 805, Marlboro, MA 01752
The following ASCII text file is intended to supply basic operating
instructions to STELLAR EXPLORER for the general shareware population. This
is, by no means, a comprehensive instruction. To receive a complete, fully
illustrated "User's Manual and Operations Guide", as well as the very latest
edition of STELLAR EXPLORER, you must register this software. This can be
done by sending your $15 registration fee to Dynamic Learning Systems, P.O. Box
805, Marlboro, MA 01752. The README_1.DOC file explains registration in more
detail.
1. Moving your character -
You are represented by a single brown circle with a green outline. Your
character always remains in the center of the Overhead View Screen. You
move your character using the number keypad on your keyboard. The Number
Lock (or 'Num Lock') indicator must be lit for the keypad to be active.
The number position on the keypad corresponds to the direction of movement.
For example, the number 4 moves your character to the left, while the number 9
moves your character right AND up, and so on. Other characters are represented
by bright green circles.
2. Talking to other characters -
Press the 'c' key on your keyboard. A green box will appear over your
character. Use the number keypad to position the green box over the
desired character. Press the 'c' key AGAIN to initiate speech. You may
speak to any character as many times as you wish. Some characters may ask
you questions, allow you to ask questions, or engage you in trade during the
course of your conversation. Talking is often a prime source of valuable
clues and information that will help you resolve the game's senerio.
3. Scanning -
Press the 's' key on your keyboard. A red box will appear over your
character. Use the number keypad to position the red box over the desired
item, terrain, or character. Press the 's' key AGAIN to initiate a scan.
All items and terrain will be identified. This is a powerful and useful
function. Feel free to use it generously.
4. Setting a target -
During instances of combat, you must specify a target before you are able to
fire a weapon. Press the 't' key on your keyboard. A red box will appear over
your character. Use the number pad to position the red box over the desired
character. Press the 't' key again. The red box will become a small white
box over the desired target. If you move out of visual range of the target,
it must be reset once the target comes back into sight. New targets may be
selected at any time. Press the <SPACE BAR> to fire the selected weapon.
5. Drop Item -
Drop Item serves two functions:
a> it allows you to drop any item in your posession.
b> it allows you to SELL any of your items to another character.
Press the 'd' key on your keyboard. A listing of your posessions will
be scrolled through the text box. If you do NOT wish to drop the item shown,
press 'n' for no, otherwise, press 'y' for yes. If you change your mind or
pass by a desired item, press 'esc'. This cancels the mode and lets you start
again.
To sell an item, walk OVER the desired character, then press the 'd' key
on the keyboard. The selling sequence will engage automatically. Remember
that the character you try to sell to may not want the item you wish to sell.
6. Pickup Item -
Pickup Item serves two functions:
a> it allows you to pick up any item available in your loaction.
b> it allows you to BUY an item from another character.
Press the 'p' key on your keyboard. A listing of available items to
pick up will be scrolled through the text box. If you do NOT wish to pick
up the item shown, press 'n' for no, otherwise, press 'y' for yes. If you
change your mind or pass by a desirable item, press the 'esc' key. This
cancels the mode and lets you start again.
To buy an item, walk OVER the desired character, then press the 'p' key
on the keyboard. The buying sequence will begin automatically. Remember
that the character you try to buy from may not wish to sell you the items
you want.
7. Use an Item -
This is the most interactive control of the game. Its effect depends on
just what object you wish to use. To USE an item, press the 'u' key on the
keyboard. A listing of items in your posession will scroll through the
text box. If you do NOT wish to use a item displayed, press 'n' for no,
otherwise, press 'y' for yes. If you are able to use the selected item,
it will be utilized, and a confirmation note will appear in the text box.
If you are unable to use the selected item, a warning note will appear in
the text box.
The illustrated User's Manual for STELLAR EXPLORER contains a fully
detailed description of how to use all the items in this game. You can obtain
a User's Manual by registering this shareware product as outlined in the
README_1.DOC file.
8. VAS System -
The VAS (Visual Augmentation System) allows you to see an extended layout
of the terrain. It also displays icons of important items when you use them.
The VAS may be toggled on and off by pressing the 'v' key on the keyboard.
9. Viewing your items -
You can review your current posessions at any time by pressing the 'i' key
on your keyboard. This activates the Item List function. You may have up to
16 items at any one time. Items that are picked up or bought are added to
this list, and items that are dropped or sold are removed from this list.
10. Identifying the terrain -
You can call up a map listing at any time by pressing the 'm' key on your
keyboard. This presents an illustrated index of the various parts seen in
the overhead view screen.
11. File Options -
You can access file options at any time by pressing the 'f' key on your
keyboard. Once the File Option screen appears, you may perform several
different activities:
1. Save the current game in progress and continue.
2. Recall the saved game and continue from there.
3. Save the current game, then exit to DOS.
9. Start a brand new game (erasing any saved game), then continue.
Q. Quit and return to DOS right there without saving.
Feel free to direct any questions or comments to Stephen J. Bigelow - Dynamic
Learning Systems, P.O. Box 805, Marlboro, MA 01752.