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# # Project Close Combat 5 # Boot Camp # Script 2 - Viewing Terrain # # Revisions: # Penny Atcheson 6/23/97 # Scott Cooper 6/26/97 # Tom Kent 07/15/97 # Jason French 07/15/99 # Yujun Qin 05/23/2000 # [DEPLOY] *0 0 643 15 *1 0 1666 6 # [INTRO] * 24 12 *Viewing Terrain * *When you play Invasion Normandy, you see a full view of *each battlefield and all of your fighting units. * *In this exercise of Boot Camp, you'll learn how to: * Tour a map of a battlefield. * Identify good defensive terrain. * *To continue Boot Camp, click anywhere on this message. *To quit Boot Camp, press <ESC>. *NOTE: If you get lost, press <CTRL>+H. ###################################################################### # # Message Display 1 - Viewing Terrain # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 1 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !TEAM_HIDE 1 0 -1 -1 !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Terrain makes a large difference in movement, ability to see, and *protection. It is a key element to consider when planning *your tactics. This exercise gives you an overview of the different *things you might see on the map and how you can use them to your *advantage. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 1 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 2 - Viewing/Scrolling # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 2 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *SCROLL_MAP -1 -1 -1 -1 ?Steps !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *You can view different areas around the map by moving *your mouse to the edge of the screen in the direction *you want to see. * *Try it. Remove this message and scroll the map. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Use this method to see different areas of the map before *and during battle. ?Error !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *To view different areas of the map, move your mouse *to the edge of the screen in the direction you want to see. *Remove this message, and then try scrolling again. * *To quit Boot Camp, press <ESC>. ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 2 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 3 - Map Monitor # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 3 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *SPACE_BAR -1 -1 -1 -1 ?Steps !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *The fastest way to jump around the battlefield is with the *Map monitor located in the lower-left corner of your screen. *If it is not visible, hit <F6> to bring it up. *Try clicking the monitor on the area you want to see. * *Press the SPACEBAR when you are ready to continue. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *In the midst of battle, this might be the fastest way to get *to areas that need your attention. The Map monitor will also *indicate the locations of all known units on the battlefield. ?Error !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *To quickly jump to view different areas on the map, click the *Map monitor located in the lower-left corner of your screen. *Remove this message, and then try clicking the Map monitor. * *To quit Boot Camp, press <ESC>. ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 3 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 4 - Zoom in and out # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 4 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !ZOOM_ACTIVE 0 -1 -1 -1 !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *You can also zoom out to get a view of the entire battlefield. *The zoom button on the toolbar shows a depiction of a *magnifying glass with either a plus or minus sign. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 4 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 5 - Elevation # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 5 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !ZOOM_INACTIVE 0 -1 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 1 46 11 !CENTER 46 11 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *As you study the map, you'll see that the ground is not completely *level. Hillsides and valleys are depicted and will affect your *line of sight when you issue a Fire order. Some of these changes *in ground level are obvious, like this drainage ditch. Others can *only be detected by checking your troops' line of sight. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 5 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 6 - Viewing Terrain Type # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 6 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *You can also receive terrain information by right clicking on the *map. When you right click, in the lower left corner you will see *the terrain type, terrain elevation and the cover they provide. *These are very important pieces of information and need to be *included in your tactical decisions. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 6 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 6.5 - Viewing Terrain Type Continues # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 6.5 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *SPACE_BAR -1 -1 -1 -1 ?Steps !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 * Remove this message and then try to hold the right mouse button * and move your mouse around the map to get terrain information. * *Press SPACEBAR when you are ready to continue. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Very good! Armed with terrain information like elevation *and cover, you will win battles with minimum loss of your *brave troops. ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 6 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 7 - Buildings # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 7 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER 38 12 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 7 38 12 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Often you'll see stone or wood buildings such as this structure. *Buildings, especially stone buildings, provide the best cover, *although it's difficult to get a clear line of fire while you are *inside. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 7 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 8 - Multiple stories in buildings # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 8 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER 43 18 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 2 42 18 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *The buildings you encounter can be single story or multistory. *The number of floors in the building is indicated by a number on *the building. When you enter a multistory building, you are *assumed to control all floors at once. Taller buildings give *you the ability to see and shoot over shorter obstructions. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 8 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 9 - Roofs appear on or off # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 9 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *When your troops have moved inside a building, the roof is *removed to allow you to see inside. This does not make your *troops more vulnerable. The roof is still there to protect *your men. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 9 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 10 - Roofs on or off #(need new coding) ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 10 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *MOVE 0 0 38 11 ?Steps !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 3 38 11 !ARROW_TEAM 1 7 0 0 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Move the designated team into the indicated building. *Once the team is inside, the roof will be removed and you will be *able to see inside. * *Remove this message and move your team into the nearest *roofed building. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *As you can see, the building's roof is visually removed *allowing you to keep an eye on the troops in the building. ?Error !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *To move troops, first select the team, display the menu, *and then click Move. Drag the line to the building and *click to set your destination. * *Remove this message and then try moving your troops into *the building. ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 10 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 12 - Roads # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 12 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER 42 15 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 6 38 17 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Roads provide the easiest terrain to move on, but they also expose *you to enemy fire. * *Fields and tall grass provide minimal protection, but can *hide units from view. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 12 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 14 - Trees # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 14 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action ?Steps !CENTER 34 13 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *You might also use trees for hiding spots, but be careful. * *The enemy may have the same idea and be hiding in the trees or *buildings ready to ambush you. ?Success ?Error ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 14 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 15 - Trees on or off #(need new coding) ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 15 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *SPACE_BAR -1 -1 -1 -1 ?Steps !CENTER 34 13 -1 -1 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *You can hide the treetops by using the keyboard shortcut *<CTRL>+T. *Remove this message and use <CTRL>+T to toggle the trees on *and off. *Press the SPACEBAR when you are done. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Hiding the treetops doesn't remove their effect from the game. *Remember that you won't be able to see any enemy units that your *men on the battlefield haven't spotted. ?Error !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *To remove treetops, press the <CTRL> key as you press the letter T. *Remove this message, and then try removing the treetops. * *To quit Boot Camp, press <ESC>. ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 15 ###################################################################### # # Message Display 16 - Victory location/Flags # ###################################################################### #Begin Lesson 16 [BEGIN LESSON] ?Action *MOVE 0 0 37 7 ?Steps !CHANGE_VL_CONTROL 1 37 7 -1 !CENTER_TEAM 0 0 -1 -1 !ARROW 0 3 37 7 !ARROW_TEAM 1 7 0 0 !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *The goal of each battle is to secure all the victory locations. *These locations are marked by flags indicating which side controls *them. * *Remove this message and then move your soldiers to take the *victory location. ?Success !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *Notice that the Map monitor updates to show you which side *controls the victory locations. After you take a victory *location, make sure your enemy doesn't take it back. ?Error !POPUP 0 12 -1 -1 *To take a victory location, select a team, and then move them to the *location indicated by the arrow. Remove this message, and then *take the victory location. * *To quit Boot Camp, press <ESC>. ?WDI4U [END LESSON] #End Lesson 16 [OUTTRO] *18 12 *Summary * *Analyzing terrain can be one of the most effective ways to develop *successful strategies as you play Invasion Normandy. This *completes the Boot Camp training on viewing the map. * *In this training session, you learned to: * Identify items you might see on the combat screen. * View different areas of the battlefield. * *To continue Boot Camp training, return to the Boot Camp screen *and choose another session.