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TALE OF THE TALISMAN
Version 1.0 FROM NGS software
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║ CONTENTS ║
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1............................................ DESCRIPTION
QUICK START
2-7.......................................... INSTRUCTIONS
8............................................ DISCLAIMER
DISTRIBUTION
9............................................ REGISTRATION
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║ DESCRIPTION ║
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Sword Quest 2 is a fantasy roll-playing game based in a world
of dragons, knights, and magic. The player controls a character
who is whisked from his/her own world into another where he/she
is charged with freeing the land from the clutches of an evil
dragon king. The player selects what items the character will
purchase and use during his/her quest. During the search the
character will be challenged by many evil critters and confusing
puzzles that only persistence and a good blade can conquer.
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║ QUICK START ║
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To run Sword Quest 2 go to the drive and directory
containing all of the files and type "QUEST2" at the
DOS prompt. If you have not played the game before, you
will need to choose the "CREATE A NEW CHARACTER AND GAME"
option.
e.g. C:\QUEST2 >QUEST2
If you wish to bypass the opening screen and options
you may type "QUEST2" followed by a space and the name of a
character you have previously created.
e.g. C:\QUEST2 >QUEST2 MYCHAR
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║ INSTRUCTIONS ║
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To run Sword Quest 2 go to the drive and directory
containing all of the files received with Sword Quest 2
and type "QUEST2" at the DOS prompt.
Once the game has loaded a title screen will be displayed
with the words "PRESS A KEY TO CONTINUE" flashing; at this
point you should press a key. A menu will now be displayed:
CHOOSE AN OPTION
C.....................CREATE NEW CHARACTER AND GAME
R.....................RETRIEVE A CHARACTER AND GAME
T.........................................THE STORY
S.....................SEE THE CREDITS FOR THIS GAME
O.......................................SOUND SETUP
H.................HOW AND WHY TO REGISTER THIS GAME
For the first time the game is played you should choose the
"T...THE STORY" option by pressing the T key and read the
background story of the game. When you are finished reading you
will again find yourself at the opening menu. All of the
other options, with the exception of CREATE and RETRIEVE, work
this way, so have no fear.
Creating a new character and game :
-Press the C key at the opening menu
-Type the name you wish to have for your character
(No spaces or symbols, and up to 8 characters in length)
-Choose which attribute of the character to edit by
pressing the letter corresponding to the attribute, then edit
the attribute by pressing the + key to increase or the - key to
decrease.
-Strength: Number from 5 to 18 representing the character's
strength in a fight
-Skill: Number from 5 to 18 representing the character's
skill in a fight
-Dexterity: Number from 5 to 18 representing the character's
dexterity in a fight
-Gold: Amount of money the character will start with
-Press ENTER when finished with each trait.
-When you are done editing the character press ENTER once more
and the game will begin.
Retrieving a character and game :
-Press the R key at the opening menu
-Type the name of the character you wish to retrieve the same way
it was typed when the character was created, followed by the
ENTER key.
Sound setup for the game :
This option allows you to use the PC-speaker for music if you
have an ADLIB compatible sound card, and to enter the game with
the sound off.
-Press the O key at the opening menu
-Press either Y for yes or N for no at the two questions you will
be asked. If you wish, you can press O again from the opening
menu to change your choices.
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In the game :
Once in the main part of the game you will find a number of
"windows" on the screen: a view window showing what your
character can see at the top left; a fight window that shows an
enemy when in a fight at the top right; a small rectangular
dialogue window that shows conversation and messages at the
middle right; a menu window that gives your options at any time
in the lower left; a status window that shows your vital
statistics in the mid bottom; and an item window in the lower
right that shows your characters armor, weapon, shield, and other
items.
Movement:
Moving the character is accomplished by pressing the arrow
key corresponding to the direction you wish to move the
character. When the character is moved over a town, cave,