MSN Premier 2.5/MSN_Setup.iso/CDSAMPLE/Demos/Combat2/MSABTF.EXE/2script

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#       Project Close Combat 2
#       Boot Camp
#       Script 2 - Viewing Terrain
#
#       Revisions:
#       Penny Atcheson 6/24/96
#       Scott Cooper 6/26/96
#    Tom Kent 07/15/97
#
[INTRO]
* 24 12
*Viewing Terrain: A Bridge Too Far
*
*When you play A Bridge Too Far, 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 CTRL+A (Command+A on the Macintosh).
*NOTE: If you get lost, press CTRL+H.
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#
#               Message Display 1 - Viewing Terrain
#
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#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
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#
#               Message Display 2 - Viewing/Scrolling
#
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#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 CTRL+A (Command+A on the
*Macintosh).
?WDI4U
[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 2
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#
#               Message Display 3 - Map Monitor
#
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#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-right corner of your screen.
*
*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-right corner of your screen.
*Remove this message, and then try clicking the Map monitor.
*
*To quit Boot Camp, press CTRL+A (Command+A on the
*Macintosh).
?WDI4U
[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 3
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#
#               Message Display 4 - Zoom in and out
#
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#Begin Lesson 4
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!CENTER_TEAM    0       0       -1 -1
!POPUP          0       12      -1 -1
*You can also zoom in to see more detail or zoom out to
*get a view of the entire battlefield.  The two zoom
*buttons on the toolbar show a depiction of a
*magnifying glass with either a plus or minus sign.
?Success
?Error
?WDI4U
[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 4
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#
#               Message Display 5 - Elevation
#
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#Begin Lesson 5
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!ARROW 0 6 16 3
!CENTER 15 3      -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 stream.  Others can
*only be detected by checking your troops' line of sight.
?Success
?Error
?WDI4U
[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 5
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#
#               Message Display 7 - Buildings
#(need an arrow pointing at a building)
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#Begin Lesson 7
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!CENTER    23       10       -1 -1
!ARROW 0 6 23 10
!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
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#
#               Message Display 8 - Multiple stories in buildings
#(need an arrow pointing at a multiple storied building)
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#Begin Lesson 8
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!CENTER    16       16       -1 -1
!ARROW 0 10 16 16
!POPUP          0       12      -1 -1
*The building 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
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#
#               Message Display 9 - Roofs appear on or off
#
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#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
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#
#               Message Display 10 - Roofs on or off
#(need new coding)
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#Begin Lesson 10
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
*MOVE 0 0 10 16
?Steps
!CENTER_TEAM    0       0       -1 -1
!ARROW 0 6 10 16
!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 can 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 into 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
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#
#               Message Display 11 - Fences
#(need arrow pointing to a fence)
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#Begin Lesson 11
#[BEGIN LESSON]
#?Action
#?Steps
#!CENTER_TEAM    0       0       -1 -1
#!POPUP          0       12      -1 -1
#*Stone or wood buildings are sometimes surrounded by stone fences.
#*Fences can also be used for coverage or safety.
#?Success
#?Error
#?WDI4U
#[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 11
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#
#               Message Display 12 - Roads
#
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#Begin Lesson 12
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!CENTER   17       15       -1 -1
!ARROW 0 9 17 15
!ARROW 1 4 23 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
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#
#               Message Display 14 - Trees
#
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#Begin Lesson 14
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
?Steps
!CENTER 18 20 -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
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#
#               Message Display 15 - Trees on or off
#(need new coding)
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#Begin Lesson 15
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
*SPACE_BAR -1 -1 -1 -1
?Steps
!CENTER 18 20    -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 (Command+T on the
*Macintosh) 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.
*On a Macintosh, press the Command key as you press the letter T.
*Remove this message, and then try removing the treetops.
*
*To quit Boot Camp, press CTRL+A (Command+A on the
*Macintosh).
?WDI4U
[END LESSON]
#End Lesson 15
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#
#               Message Display 16 - Victory location/Flags
#(need new coding)
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#Begin Lesson 16
[BEGIN LESSON]
?Action
*MOVE_TEAM 0 0 7 16
?Steps
!CENTER_TEAM    0       0       -1 -1
!ARROW 0 6 7 16
!ARROW_TEAM 1 14 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 CTRL+A (Command+A on the
*Macintosh).
?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 A Bridge Too Far. 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 Command screen
*and choose another session.