games-pc wing commander-privateer Manual De Usuario
QUICK START
This section of the manual will familiarize you with the basics of gameplay: getting
around a base, making money, and flying your ship. Experienced players may wish to
begin exploration without the benefit of this information. However, Privateer takes place
in a large and complex universe filled with opportunities and choices. Although you do
not have to follow the walkthrough, even experienced game players may benefit from
begin exploration without the benefit of this information. However, Privateer takes place
in a large and complex universe filled with opportunities and choices. Although you do
not have to follow the walkthrough, even experienced game players may benefit from
what follows.
NOTE: This walkthrough assumes that you are using a mouse on the bases and a joystick
for spaceflight. Experiment with your joystick buttons to determine which button is
which. Joystick button one is the trigger button and joystick button two is usually the
thumb button on top. These are referred to as #1 and #2 respectively. If you are using the
keyboard and/or not using a joystick, see the Reference Card for equivalent commands.
thumb button on top. These are referred to as #1 and #2 respectively. If you are using the
keyboard and/or not using a joystick, see the Reference Card for equivalent commands.
After Privateer is Installed
When installation is complete, type PRIV (Enter) at the prompt.
The introduction begins. Sit back and watch as you are introduced to your character
and are provided information important to the story. If the game doesn't load properly,
consult Troubleshooting in the Install Guide. If you still have difficulties, call ORIGIN
Product Support between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri., Central time.
Product Support between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon. through Fri., Central time.
When the introduction is finished, the title screen appears. At the bottom of this screen
you are offered several choices: NEW, LOAD, OPTIONS and QUIT. To begin a new game, click
on NEW or type [N].
When you choose to begin a new game, the Personal Computer appears on screen. You
are asked to register your name and callsign at this time. When this is complete, you
automatically put your computer down and find yourself standing in the hangar of
automatically put your computer down and find yourself standing in the hangar of
Achilles, a mining base in the Troy System. The ship in front of you is the Tarsus your
grandfather left you. To your right is the entrance to the base. Enter the base by clicking
on that entrance. (See p. 36 for a picture of a hangar.)
on that entrance. (See p. 36 for a picture of a hangar.)
New Gome Load Game Options Screen Exit to DOS
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