games-pc imperialism ii-age of exploration User Manual
Saving Games.
I
MPERIALISM
II requires space on your hard drive for saved games and temporary files.
Each saved game can take up to 400KB of hard drive space.
Note:
If you exchange a
saved game with someone, it is important to note which slot it occupied since it will
overwrite any other saved game in that slot.
overwrite any other saved game in that slot.
The Autosave Feature.
As you play I
MPERIALISM
II, your game is saved automatically at the beginning of each
new turn. If you want to save during your turn, or after you have entered all your orders,
you must save the game yourself to one of the other save slots. In a multiplayer game,
there is an autosave at the beginning of the turn, and a second one when players click on
the End Turn button.
you must save the game yourself to one of the other save slots. In a multiplayer game,
there is an autosave at the beginning of the turn, and a second one when players click on
the End Turn button.
BEGINNING A GAME
<<CALL IN S_STUDY.EPS W/CO>>
I
MPERIALISM
II begins with an opening cinematic. You can press any key or the mouse
button to bypass this brief movie. The Study screen appears after the cinematic finishes.
There are several items in your Study, depicting various game features. Hot text describing
each item’s function appears in the centre of the screen. Click on the globe to play a new
single player game. Clicking on the scrolls allows you to select the tutorial. To load a
saved game, click on the red chest. The battling horsemen statue provides access to
multiplayer games, including starting and hosting new games, joining a new game, or
restoring a saved multiplayer game. The small picture to the left of the hot text window
opens the game preferences menu.
There are several items in your Study, depicting various game features. Hot text describing
each item’s function appears in the centre of the screen. Click on the globe to play a new
single player game. Clicking on the scrolls allows you to select the tutorial. To load a
saved game, click on the red chest. The battling horsemen statue provides access to
multiplayer games, including starting and hosting new games, joining a new game, or
restoring a saved multiplayer game. The small picture to the left of the hot text window
opens the game preferences menu.
You can exit I
MPERIALISM
II by clicking on the doorway out of the room.
IMPERIALISM II:
Getting Started
8
Starting the Game.
To start the game on an IBM PC or Compatible:
The I
The I
MPERIALISM
II Autorun program displays a menu with the options to run the game,
install DirectX 6, install Quicktime, uninstall the game, view or install other SSI demos,
or view the README.TXT file, every time the CD-ROM drive is closed with the CD in
place. I
or view the README.TXT file, every time the CD-ROM drive is closed with the CD in
place. I
MPERIALISM
II can also be started by opening the Start menu, selecting Programs,
choosing the folder where I
MPERIALISM
II was installed and double-clicking on the
I
MPERIALISM
II program item.
Note:
It is recommended that your computer be set to high colour 800x600 colour
mode in the Windows Settings window. Screen saver utilities should be turned off before
starting to play I
starting to play I
MPERIALISM
II.
To start the game on a Macintosh:
Imperialism II can be started by opening the folder where Imperialism II was installed and
double-clicking on the Imperialism II program icon.
Imperialism II can be started by opening the folder where Imperialism II was installed and
double-clicking on the Imperialism II program icon.
For complete and specific “how to play” information, please refer to the rest of the manual.
Some changes were made too late to include in this manual. Be sure to read the README.TXT
file in your game directory for details on these changes and troubleshooting information.
Some changes were made too late to include in this manual. Be sure to read the README.TXT
file in your game directory for details on these changes and troubleshooting information.
Uninstalling the Game.
To uninstall the game on an IBM PC or Compatible:
Select the uninstall option from the Autorun menu, or choose Settings from the Windows
Start menu, and select Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs,
click on I
Select the uninstall option from the Autorun menu, or choose Settings from the Windows
Start menu, and select Control Panel. In the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs,
click on I
MPERIALISM
II, and click on the Add/Remove button. The game and all of
its components are then removed from your hard drive, except for your saved games
and preferences.
and preferences.
To uninstall the game on a Macintosh:
To uninstall the game, drag the I
To uninstall the game, drag the I
MPERIALISM
II application folder into your trash and
empty it. The game and all of its components are then removed from your hard drive,
including your saved games.
including your saved games.
Using the Mouse.
If you are using an IBM PC or Compatible:
In this manual, the term click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area on the
screen and pressing the left mouse button. There are two ways to info-click, either right-
click or shift-click. Right-click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area and
pressing the right mouse button. Shift-click means moving the mouse pointer to the
desired area, holding down the Shift key and pressing the left mouse button.
In this manual, the term click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area on the
screen and pressing the left mouse button. There are two ways to info-click, either right-
click or shift-click. Right-click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area and
pressing the right mouse button. Shift-click means moving the mouse pointer to the
desired area, holding down the Shift key and pressing the left mouse button.
If you are using a Macintosh:
In this manual, the term click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area on the
screen and pressing the mouse button. On the Macintosh, info-click means shift-click.
Shift-click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area, holding down the Shift
key and pressing the mouse button.
In this manual, the term click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area on the
screen and pressing the mouse button. On the Macintosh, info-click means shift-click.
Shift-click means moving the mouse pointer to the desired area, holding down the Shift
key and pressing the mouse button.
IMPERIALISM II:
Getting Started
7
Go to Preferences Screen
Start New
Single Player Game
Hot Text Area
Load Saved
Single Player Game
Play Tutorial
View High Scores
Go to Multiplayer
Connection Screen
Connection Screen
Exit Game
View Credits
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