Type 'install' from the 'pass' directory on your CD drive and follow the instructions. Win95 users can double-click on the install icon. THE GAME MUST BE INSTALLED TO A DIRECTORY NAMED PASS.
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2) SOUND SETUP
The 'setsound' utility is run automatically during the install process, allowing you to configure the game for your sound card. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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3) RUNNING THE GAME
Type `demo` from the install directory (e.g. C:\PASS). The demo will run under DOS or in full screen DOS under Win95. The game is not designed to run under earlier versions of Windows.
Win95 users, if you have trouble running the game, please ensure your CD drive and mouse are accessible to DOS, with the correct drivers being loaded, any screen saver is disabled and there are no other programs running. If you still have trouble running the game, or need help in getting the CD drive or mouse to work under DOS, see "Troubleshooting MS-DOS Programs" in Windows Help.
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4) CONTROLS
The Mouse:
Right Button - toggles player interaction mode, modes are passive mode and aggressive mode. Modes are characterised by the cursor colour (green for Passive, white for Aggressive) and the range of actions available.
Left Button - in the 3D `play window` will initiate the specified action; e.g. walk, hail, talk to, search, etc, whilst in passive mode; shoot whilst in aggressive mode (if a valid target indicated by a red cursor).
Conversation Mode -
Click ? on character to ask 'Who are you?'
Select question (What is, Where is, Who is) from left of panel.
Select Object, Character, Location, etc, from central panel (Note: A red item indicates new information).
Change mood of asking questions by moving slider on coloured panel to the right. Move right for more aggressive, left for more passive.
To give an object to another character, click on the object icon in the central panel, then click on the other character. If the object is in the inventory, it will be given to the other character.
To ask the character for an object, click on the object icon in the central panel, then click on the character. Try asking aggressively or passively if you suspect a character is being uncooperative!
The surround area will allow access to:
i) The player's Inventory (left grey button).
Click on left right arrows to move through items.
Click on item itself to examine it.
Click on down arrow to enter select object to drop. Place down arrow in play window where you want to drop object then click mouse button.
ii) The Ethereal Cortex (right grey button).
Inactive in this demo! In the full game this allows Charon access his memories and records of past events.
iii) Quit demo (central grey sphere).
iv) Align Charon (the player character) with compass directions by clicking the area surrounding the Quit button.
v) Damage meter (thin horizontal red stripe for BODY hits, blue stripe for ARMOUR hits).
vi) Ammo selection (vertical row of three buttons either side of display). Selected ammo button is lit, text message identifies type and amount of ammo selected (if available).
Keys:
`m` - Toggles the display size.
`Alt+x` - Quit demo.
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5) OBJECTIVE
To arrive at Kar-Es-Taal City Gates with sufficient means to gain entry (and with plenty of armour!).
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6) HINTS
1) Ask responsive characters about objects that you have collected, be sure to pursue subsequent conversation topics as characters have differing degrees of knowledge.
2) Gain information about items acquired by inspecting them (clicking their image) in your inventory.
3) Use special ammunition wisely for best effect.
4) If an item or character is a valid target (red cursor in aggressive/shoot mode) then it`s probably worth shooting (after it has outlived its usefulness).
5) Explore and try things out. There's more around and hidden than may at first appear!
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THE FULL GAME will contain a huge range of stunning 3-D environments, dozens of alien characters and an intricate series of puzzles, traps and foes to overcome. Who is Ul D-Grak? What are the Pra'min and why have Charon's memories been erased? Discover the mind-blowing secrets in PERFECT ASSASSIN!
