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Tracksuit Manager 2 *AGA* [DOC]
(c) Alternative Software
TRACKSUIT MANAGER 2 AGA
COPYRIGHT (C) ALTERNATIVE SOFTWARE LTD 1995
INSTRUCTION MANUAL typed by ZOLTRiX - HELLFiRE -
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
TRACKSUIT MANAGER 2
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please ensure youdo not dispose of any of the original packagaing that
comes with this game, as you will be required to refer to it for copyright
protection.
Firstly, you must do copies of the original disks and then use the copies
to play and save the game.
LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
AMIGA - Insert disk 1 at the disk loading screen and follow the on screen
instructions.
IBM - Type TSM at the DOS prompt and follow the on screen instructions to
install to your hard drive.
This game is not endorsed by any sporting club, person or association.
In the unlikely event of these disks being faulty please return the
ORIGINAL DISKS ONLY (NO PACKAGING) direct to Alternative Software Ltd
Units 5-7 Bailey gate Ind. Est., Pontefrat, West Yorkshire WF8 2LN stating
your machine/computer details and specification along with the nature of
the problem.
COPYRIGHT (C) ALTERNATIVE SOFTWARE LTD 1995
STARTING THE GAME
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
After following the on loading instructions you will access a screen with
two option icons, select the icon relative to your situation.
NEW GAME: Select this icon to start a new game.
LOAD SAVED GAME: Select this option to load a saved game and follow on
screen instructions.
ONE PLAYER:
^^^^^^^^^^^
Next you select the Team of your choice from the list of league teams. This
is followed by the SELECT CHARACTER screen. When you have selected the
character icon of your choice PLEASE ENTER YOUR FIRST NAME and your LAST
NAME. You will then return to Club Details Screen where you select EXIT.
The "SETUP" screen will now appear in the form of a multi-panelled football
which will gradually fill in the panels. When the football is complete the
game will be loaded and you are ready to commence playing. This setup takes
approximately three minutes to complete on the A1200 version.
TWO PLAYERS:
^^^^^^^^^^^^
When player one has selected their team, character, entered their name and
returned to the Club Details Screen, then player two selects the 2ND PLAYER
ICON. Follow the procedure as player one, select Team, character and enter
their name. The "SETUP" screen will now appear and will proceed as above.
THE OFFICE SCREEN MENU
======================
The office screen contains certain objects which when selected with the
mouse access the following topics.
a) THE MULTI STATISTICS ICON
============================
Select this Icon to access the following league information :-
League Tables Highest Average Rating
Leading Goalscoreres Latest Form
Worst Dicipline Highest Attendance
b) THE PLAYER PICTURE ICON
Select this to access the following information :-
CLUB DETAILS
------------
Here you can access all the information about your chosen club or similar
details for all the league clubs.
Fixtures Staff
Transfers Finance
League Status General information
Goalscorers Discipline
Ratings Previous results
Penalties
TEAM SELECTION
--------------
Additionally you can access your squad of players and select your team for
the next match. to view detils on any player, click players name. Here you
can access Historical details of the player by selecting the HISTORY ICON
or transfer list, fine and treat injuries by selecting the TRANSFER/LIST
ICON.
To view and compare the abilliti9es of your squad select "ATTRIBUTES".
The abbreviations on the ATTRIBUTES SCREEN are
POS = Position HD = Heading
ABL = Ability TA = Tackling
AVE = Average Rating PA = Passing
HA = Handling ST = Stamina
SH = Shooting SP = Speed
FIR = Fitness
To select the players and substitutes for your team click on the number
from 01 - GK then click on the square to the left handside of the players
name. Should you wish to select a player from the RESERVES" and select
player as above.
FRIENDLY MATCHES.
=================
Here you can arrange to play pre-season friendly matches.
This will enable you toguage the strength of your squad and improve macth
fitness of your players. First select which week you wish to play by
clicking on the week numbers to the right of "CHOOSE OPPONENT".
Select either the HOME or AWAY ICONS and from the list of teams select
which teams you wish to play. you will then be informed wheteher the
friendly match has been arranged or not, and you can either select further
friendlies or exit to play the match.
PLAYER NEGOTIATIONS.
====================
TRANSFER/LIST/FINE
When this icon is selected on your player's detail screen you will have the
options to :-
Place the player on the Transfer market.
Make the player available for loan.
Fine him for misconduct.
Re-value a player.
Increase his wages.
Remove a player from Transfer Market.
Treat injuries.
APPROACH BY ANOTHER CLUB.
When another club approaches you to buy one of your players the PLAYER
APPROACH screen appears first. To view the player details click on the
player's name. Select either to allow or reject the approach dependant on
the comments in the APPROACHES box. Should you permit the approach and the
player is interested it will move to the TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS screen.
TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS.
----------------------
This screen appears when another club wishes to buy one of your players and
also whenn you wish to buy a layer from another club. To view the player
details click on the player's name. Next adjust the value you either want
for the player or you wish to pay for the player by increasing or reducing
the value. Follow the comments or bids in the NEGOTIATION box until a
successful or unsuccessful conclusion.
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
---------------------
You will access this screen when one of your player's contracts expires or
to negotiate a contract for a new player. The operation of the screen is
similar to the TRANSFER NEGOTIATION screen.
C) FILING CABINET ICON
Here you can access details of past matches and future fixtures. You can
also access details of the 'end of season' Playoffs and the pre-season
Charity Shield. To view details of a past match click on the relevant
match.
D) TROPHY ICON.
Here you can access the fixtures, previous matches, seedings and past
winners of the major ENGLISH and EUROPEAN Cup Competitions.
To access a particular Cup Competition click on the relevant cup icon and
to view the details of a particular result click on the relevant match.
E) MANAGER DESK ICON.
Here you can access details on all the league Managers and compare your
performance against theirs on the following :-
POINTS RANKING
JOB NEWS SALARIES
F) TELEPHONE ICON
Here you can access the following :-
SCOUTS
TRANSFER MARKET
CHAIRMAN
SCOUTS
======
Here you can allocate one of your scouts to find players whofit the
criteria set by you. You will first select the Scout you wish to complete
the search and then you will select the specific criteriaand qualities you
require. The Scoout will then present you with a list of players who fit
your requirements. To view details of any player on the list, click on
their name and should you wish to buy, follow the procedure detailed in
TRANSFER NEGOTIATIONS under "PLAYER NEGOTIATIONS"
REPORTS.
========
Here you can view any reprts prepared by your scouts and on designated
players. To view a report select REPORTS and then you will be presented
with a screen listing your Scouts and whether they are watching a player or
not, and the name of the player being watched. To view a report click on
the Scout's name and to view details of the player click on his name.
TARGETED PLAYERS
================
Here will be listed the players you have shown an interest in buying by
selecting "ENQUIRE TO BUY" on a player's detail screen.
TRANSFER MARKET.
================
Here you can view the following lists :_
TRANSFER MARKET - A list of players who have been put on the transfer
list either by their club or by their request.
OVERSEAS PLAYERS - A list of overseas players who want to play for an
English Club.
LATEST TRANSFERS - A list of players who have recently transferred from
one club to another.
NOTE: Should you wish to buy any of the players on the TRANSFER MARKET or
OVERSEAS PLAYERS lists, follow the procedure detailed in TRANSFER
NEGOTIATIONS under PLAYER NEGOTIATIONS.
CHAIRMAN
========
Here you can view any comments on the team's and your performance from the
chairman and the board.
G) DATE ICON
Click on this icon to advance date. When you reach a date when there are no
matches arranged, a screen will appear informing you of such.
H) PLAYING A MATCH - FOOTBALL ICON
To play a match you must first advance the DATE ICON to a date when matches
are available and then click on the BALL ICON on the COUCH in the office.
If uou select the BALL ICON when there are no matches on that date a screen
will appear informing you of this.
If you select the BALL ICON and there are matches available that date and
your team are involved the PRE-MATCH TACTICS SELECTION screen will appear
automatically.
Here you can make final adjustments to your team, select the tactics and
view details of opponents, before you exit to play the match.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS.
------------------
To change the positions of any of the players :-
First select the player you wish to move by clicking on his number box.
Next select the REPLACE/SUB ICON.
Then select the player you wish to replace by clicking on his number box.
CHANGE INFORMATION.
-------------------
To select or change the information of your team :-
Forst select the CHANGE FORMATION ICON. Next form the formation screen
select the FORMATION FOOTBALL ICON of your choice and type of PASSING ICON.
These icons will be highlighted until you next change them.
These changes to the formation will be reflected in the positions of the
players on the field on the screen.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO FORMATION.
--------------------------------
You can also make further adjustmanets to your teams formation by selecting
the following icons after forst selecting a particular players number box.
DEF SUPPORT - This player will play a supporting role just behind the
defence.
MID SUPPORT - This player will play a supporting role just behind the
midfield.
ATT SUPPORT - This player will play a supporting role just behind the
attack.
NORMAL - This player will play in the position selected by your choice
of formation and number, and will nt move in to play in a
more attacking or defensive position.
ATTACKING - This player will play in the position selected by your choice
of formation and number but will also move forward to play in
a more attacking position.
DEFENDING - This player will play in the position selected by your choice
of formation and number but will also move back to play in
a more defensive position.
CHANGE STYLE.
=============
To select or chamge the playing style of your team :-
First select CHANGE STYLE ICON
Next from the style screen select the STYLE FOOTBALL ICON of your choice
and the type of TACKLING ICON and MARKING ICON. These icons will be
highlighted until you next change them.
CAPTAIN.
========
To select or change your choice of Captain first select the player you wish
to be captain then the CAPTAIN ICON.
I) INTERCOM ICON.
*****************
You select this icont to save or exit the game and to switch the music on
or off. To save a game select the SAVE GAME ICON and follow the on screen
instructions.
J) NEWSPAPER ICON.
******************
Here you can view headlines and media comments on your team. Also you will
see details of any news regarding your team or players.
COPYRIGHT (C) ALTERNATIVE SOFTWARE LTD 1995