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- Lander Demo Release Notes
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- This is a work in progress demo and as such is liable to random crashes,
- incompatability problems and performance issues.
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
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- DirectX 6.0 - Download from http:\\www.microsoft.com
- 3D Graphics accelerator that supports alpha blending and fogging eg. 3DFX, NVidia Riva 128 etc.
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- The complete version will include extensive hardware support for most 3D
- graphics cards and audio cards.
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- CONTROLS....
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- Mouse - pitches and Yaws the Lander.
- Left Mouse Button - Thrust.
- C - rotate lander left.
- V - Rotate Lander right.
- X - fire main weapon.
- Space (Hold Down) - activbate tractor beam to refuel or pick up objects.
- Release button when targer aqquired.
- A - Move Camera positon UP - Used to look 'down' on the lander. Useful when descending.
- Press twice for more extreme angle.
- Z - Move Camera position DOWN - Used to look 'Up' at the lander. Useful when climbing.
- Press twice for more extreme angle.
- W (Hold Down) - If your lander tips over, this fires all your attiude jets in
- an attmept to right your lander.
- N - Select waypoint. Cycles through all avaliable waypoints. The dial on
- the bottom left of the screen is your waypoint indicator. Lining the
- arrow to twelve o clock points youyr lander strait at your craft.
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- FLYING TIPS....
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- Take it easy at first, try to get the hang of hovering on the spot.
- Don't forget the yaw control keys (C and V), keep your fingers over
- them at all times.
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- Use gentle movements on the mouse, throwing it around willy-nilly will end in disaster.
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- Watch the self-playing demo for some fancy flying by a someone who
- calls themselves a 'qualified' Lander pilot.
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- 'Off' switches are red. 'On' Switches are green. Shoot these to toggle.
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- Change the camera angle when travelling up or down long distances.
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- MISSION SUMMARY....
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- There are three red containers scattered around this area, each bears an 'MCGA' logo. Locate
- each container and return it to the skiff in which you arrived, and place them in the cargo bins
- on the hangar deck. Keep your eyes peeled for cash pickups and health pickups (Use tractor beam to
- aqquire).
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- Watch out for hidden areas.
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- If you get stuck, pay close attention to the in game messages.
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