Boot Disc 23/boot-disc-1998-07.iso/Incubation/readme.txt

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      'INCUBATION: The Wilderness Missions' Demo

                   Version 1.51
                 April 24th, 1998


               (C) Blue Byte 1998

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            VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

              To: MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS

While Blue Byte invites individuals to make use of this
demo, any magazines wishing to include the demo on their
own publication as a promotion may ONLY do so having
FIRST attained written permission from:

for USA/Canada
Samantha Flint - PR Manager
[e-mail]

for UK Territories
Marcus Beer - PR Manager
[e-mail]

Blue Byte will pursue any unauthorized reproductions or
uses of this demo to the fullest extent of the law.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Blue Byte Software

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IMPORTANT: INCUBATION requires DirectX 5.0. If you don't
have it yet, it can be downloaded directly from Microsoft
at:
http://www.microsoft.com/directx/default.asp
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IMPORTANT: This demo is playable without the original
'Incubation: Time Is Running Out' CD. The solo retail
version of 'Incubation: The Wilderness Missions' REQUIRES
the original Incubation CD.
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Introduction
============

This guide contains general information, instructions and
trouble-shooting tips for 'Incubation: The Wilderness
Missions' demo by Blue Byte Software Inc.


Minimum Configuration
=====================

*Pentium 90
*16 megs of RAM
*37 megs of hard drive space
*2MB video card (DirectX 5.0 compatible)
*Windows 95 (does not work in DOS or Windows NT)


Recommended Configuration
=========================

*Pentium 166 or higher
*32 megs of RAM
*Sound card (DirectX 5.0 compatible)
*Most 3Dfx video cards


Installing
==========

1. Double-click on the file 'IncTWMdemo.exe'

2. Follow the onscreen instructions, and click on the
   'Next' buttons to unzip. After finished, click on
   'Close'.

3. Go into the Bluebyte\IncTWMdemo\Incubation folder
   and double-click on 'autorun.exe' to start the install.

4. A new box will appear with a 'Install Game' button.
   Click on this to start, then Next to continue. When
   setup is complete, click on OK.

4. A new box will appear with:
   'Start Game'-takes you to the title screen
   'Start Game(3Dfx)'-users with most 3Dfx cards can play
    this optimized version.


Starting
========

After clicking on a 'Start Game' you'll go to the title
screen. Click on 'Start Game' again to load the Main Menu
screen with the following 3 buttons:

-Instant Action: Takes you into the Single Player Instant
Action menu. Click on the 'No Name' box to type in a
name, then 'OK'. The next menu gives you the opportunity to
select the map "Jungle". Select it and click on 'OK' again.
You'll then find yourself in the Briefing screen from where
you can start to build your squad.

Click on "Build Squad" and then "Recruit Unit". After
recruiting as many units as you think you'll need, click on
them individually to equip with weapons and armor. (Note:
You can only deploy a maximum of 9 units, so don't recruit
any more than that!). When finished recruiting and equiping,
click on 'Back' and 'Deploy units' to start. After the level
loads, click the red circles to "place" your units on the map.
After all units have been deployed, click the 'Next player'
arrow button on the right side to finish.

-Load Game: If you'd rather just jump into the action without
having to recruit and equip, click on the 'Load Game' button
and the 'Jungle' save in slot 0. This starts you off instantly
with 7 well-equiped units, ready for carnage. This area is
also for loading saved games. You can play through the level,
saving the progress with various names, and load later.

-Exit Program: Takes you to the end screen where you can
click on 'Exit Game' to return to the Win '95 desktop.



Playing the demo (moving units)
===============================

You'll find yourself in the jungle of Scayra, surrounded by
strange architecture and  powerful Scay'Ger. It's your job to
reach the red "A" in the South-East of the level (it won't be
easy).

When you click on one of the units, you'll see the
selected unit surrounded by a field of white circles with
numbers. These represent the amount of action points
needed to move the unit to that location. If you move a
unit to a 0, all points are used and nothing further can
be done. Moving to a 2 allows for more moving, shooting,
use object or defense mode (described later).
Moving to a 1 allows only one more move or shot (with most
weapons). To move a unit, move the cursor to the location
number and hold down the left mouse button. A compass will
appear with a red X in the center. Continue to hold the
left mouse button and move the cursor to the direction
you want to move. After hearing a click and seeing the
direction highlight, release the left mouse button. The
unit will then move to the new location. If the unit has
any action points left, another smaller field of actions
points will appear.

NOTE: If you decide to select another unit while the
current unit still has action points, those will be lost
with the new unit selection. So move your units wisely,
and use all action points before going on to the next unit.

When all the units have been selected and moved, you must
click on the 'Next player' button at the bottom. Otherwise,
if a unit still has action points but you want your turn
to end, the computer won't know to move on.


Shooting
========

When a unit has action points available, there are a variety
of choices for the player. The most important action is to
fire at Scay'Ger. Yellow crosshairs with colored bars will
appear over targets within firing range. A target with all
green bars means there's a high probability of destroying it.
The more red bars in the field means the odds are lower for a
direct shot. Click once on a target to shoot. If it's close,
you have a good gun, and it's a weaker Scay'Ger, it should
get blown to pieces. Targets not destroyed will flash text or
a number designating how much or little damage your shot
inflicted. Continue firing if you have action points, or move,
rest or engage in defense mode if available.


Defense Mode
============

When a unit has at least 2 action points, you can have it
protect itself or other units. This means that the unit will
fire at opponents passing in front of it. Activate the
defense mode by clicking on the Shield icon at the bottom of
the screen. (Not all weapons have a defense mode.) When a
Scay'Ger is within range of the unit, it will fire
automatically.

Note: The defense mode uses all action points. If you have
more than 2, they'll also be used to put your unit into
this protective mode.


Healing
=======

Another type of action is to give first aid to a wounded
unit. To give first aid you must: have a medic kit, be
next to the wounded unit and facing him, and have at least
1 action point available. If all these conditions are met,
a Cross will appear at the bottom of the screen. Click on
the icon and the injured unit will be aided. When a unit
with a medic kit is injured itself and has action points,
just click on the Cross to heal.


Manipulating Objects
=====================

Another important action is the ability to use objects;
like doors, crates, switches or levers. Manipulating
objects requires that the unit be positioned next to and
facing the object. The best way to make sure the unit is
directly facing an object is to click on the action point
number next to it, hold down the left mouse button and
turn the unit directly on it. When a unit is properly
facing the object, a Hand icon will appear at the bottom.
Click on the icon to use or move the desired object.


Resting Units
=============

Another type of action is to rest a unit. Resting units
will cost all their action points, but will give them more
for the next turn. If you haven't moved the unit at all
and want to rest it, click on the Arrow icon at the bottom.


Menus (Bottom Left Info)
========================

Along the bottom of the screen there's a rectangular area
with important information. Here's what you'll find in the
bottom left section:

An icon of the selected soldier: A yellow number indicating
the unit's fighting strength, a fraction describing his
hit points and it's status (i.e., 2/5: This indicates that
only two of the original 5 hit points are left). When the
unit is injured due to battle, his fighting strength, hit
points, and action points sink. This will also reduce his
effectiveness and ability to move, fight, and defend
himself.

A diagram depicting the unit's current skill points in the
form of a meter. This meter displays the unit's accumulated
skill points in yellow and the available skill points for
acquiring equipment in red on either side of the yellow
bars. If you acquire a new weapon, these red bars decrease
in line with the amount of skill points required to
purchase the weapon. As a unit gains experience his skill
level increases. With each increase in skill the unit can
be upgraded and improved. Upgrading is possible in the
following areas:
Battle Fitness, Light Weapon Proficiency, Heavy Weapon
Proficiency, Technical Ability, Medical Skills, and Leadership
Skills.

The units action points: Indicates the number of actions
which can be carried out by the unit, and it will decrease
based on movement, actions and injury.


(Bottom Right Info)
===================

This area has two rows of three different action icons:
Shield-This assures that the unit will defend itself when
attacked. Requires 2 action points.

Cross-Give first aid to injured units. 1 point.

Weapon-Activating this symbol will allow the unit to alter
the use of his weapon, if available. The bigger weapons
found in 'Instant Action' or missions beyond 4 have two
modes (i.e., the Mine Thrower can also lay mines).

Downward Pointing Arrow-When units are fatigued, it's often
necessary to rest units. Activating this symbol will cost
all action points.

Hand-Appears when the unit is near a movable object. 1
point.

Radar-The last box contains a radar screen. Each direction
is shown, along with green crosses for where Scay'Ger may
appear, and red for Scay'Ger that are in firing range.


(Left Side of the Screen)
=========================

Remind position-A bookmark for saving that position during
that mission.

Recall position-Calls up the Remind position save.

Save Game-Type a name and save current position.

Load Game-Loads saved games.

Briefing for current mission-Displays the current mission
briefing.

Undo last turn-Restarts at your last turn.

Give up-Terminates the current game, takes you to the Main
Menu.


(Right Side of the Screen)
==========================

Overview map-A bird's eye view of the entire battlefield.
Units and opponents appear as large colored dots. This
perspective is not adjustable.

Set free view-This provides the player with an overhead
view and allows you to adjust the camera position. To
move the camera, you must hold down the right mouse button
and move the mouse according to the camera position
desired.

Set user view-Shows the game from a 45 degree angle, and
can be adjusted.

Set unit view-Shows the battle from a 1st person-style
perspective, and can be adjusted.

Jump to the next unit-Selects the next available unit for
use.

Jump to visible enemy-Shows the next Scay'Ger.

Activate magnifying glass-Gives you information about
various Scay'Ger and items.

Next player-End of turn. Starts automatically when all
action points are used, needs to be clicked if you want
your turn to end but a unit still has action points. In
the multiple player mode, this function ends your movement
turn and allows the next player to make his movements.


Mission Report
==============

After the mission you'll see a Mission Report menu. This
displays all pertinent data concerning individual units
and mission results. Here you'll find out your number of
kills, loses, and overall score. If you lost, you can click
on the 'Main Menu' button to return there to start again or
load one of your saved games.


Camera
======

You can control the camera's position. If a particular
view doesn't suit your needs, you can change the camera
position. To move the camera, hold down the right mouse
button and move the mouse according to the camera position
desired. Furthermore, you can rotate the screen by clicking
the right mouse button. Each time you click it, you rotate
the screen 1/4 turn counterclockwise. If you hold down both
mouse buttons, two new camera dimensions are made available.
While holding down both buttons, move the mouse forward and
backward; this elevates or lowers the camera's position. If
you move the mouse laterally, the camera will rotate around
it's own axis. The following perspectives allow for camera
manipulation: Set Free View, Set User View, Set Unit View,
Jump to Next Unit, Jump to Visible Enemy.


Tips
====

*If you notice units are missing, check out how close you are
to the flame-throwing statues! Their reach can be further than
you think.

*Don't blow up all the crates, they can be helpful for
blocking stuff....


Features
========

Thanks for playing.  Now try the real thing and enjoy these
new features:

* Professional style level editor that gives you almost
  unlimited ability to create and modify levels!
* A terrifying campaign with 39 missions in 3 new unforgiving
  worlds!
* New varieties of bloodthirsty Scay'Ger and an expanded
  selection of deadly weapons!
* 10 specially designed multi-player levels where gamers can
  build their squads simultaneously!
* Cooperative mode that allows up to 4 friends to team-up
  against the Scay'Ger!
* Many more shocking surprises that will push your tactical
  skills to the limit!

Go to www.bluebyte.com and buy your copy of "Incubation: The
Wilderness Missions".   We have an exceptional selection of
award winning games in a variety of genre's and prices.
Check with us often for our latest specials, contests,
tournaments and news items.

Web site: www.bluebyte.com
Phone: [phone] (US Only), 847-995-9981 (North America)
Email: [e-mail]

⌐ 1998 Blue Byte Software, Inc.  All rights reserved.


Contacting Us
=============

If you have any questions about 'Incubation: The Wilderness
Missions' demo, the best way to contact our tech support
representatives is by email at:
[e-mail]

Or you can call us at:

U.S.    - [phone] between 8:30
           AM and 5 PM Central Time

U.K.    - [phone] between
           2 PM and 6 PM U.K. Time

Germany - [phone]
           between 3 PM and 7 PM
           Mon-Thur and between
           3:30 PM and 7:30 PM on
           Friday.

For the quickest results, make sure to write down your
hardware system information including: make of PC, installed
sound cards, video cards, amount of RAM, and any additional
hardware. Software information is also helpful, in case we
need to analyze driver problems.

*Remember, must have DirectX 5.0 to run.


Have fun,

The INCUBATION Team