User manual GAMES PC SILVER

[. . . ] 18 Introduction I am the Chronicler, my duty, to record deeds both good and evil, in this world and others. Before this tale begins I will set the scene, for this is the way of all good storytellers. The world of Jarrah is best envisaged as a `wheel' with tranquil Haven as its hub, the other isles radiating around it, some linked by grand bridges. Indeed, to many of its inhabitants Jarrah is known as `The Wheel of Life'. [. . . ] When turned off, your selected secondary heroes will choose an enemy nearby the clicked-on target, while the primary character attacks the selected target. Dispersal mode is therefore best used against groups of enemies. When turned on all selected heroes will attack the selected target as normal. When Dispersal mode is activated, a white chain will connect the hero portraits in the top left-hand corner of the screen. The chain shows that the heroes are linked and will therefore all attack the same enemy. Special moves Specials are powerful attacks used in conjunction with hand weapons. These can be collected, or taught by another character. Special moves charge up with power, like magic items. When they are recharged, the Special icon will appear in the top right hand corner of the screen. To use a Special, equip it and attack an enemy. When in weapon range, hold down Control and hold down the left mouse button. The currently selected hero will perform the Special Move, with devastating results. Hero Energy Bars During combat, each hero's portrait is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the screen. The primary hero's portrait has a green box around it, whilst the secondary selected heroes have blue boxes around them. The first shows the hero's health points. This bar will change colour as the hero is injured, from green (indicating full health), to red (badly injured). The second energy bar shows the hero's magic points, white (indicating maximum magic points), diminishing to a dark blue as more points are used. The final purple bar indicates the strength of the hero's currently selected shield (if any). When Dispersal mode is activated, a white bar links the hero portraits. Energy bars can be set in the options menu to remain on screen at all times (Always) or appear only during combat (Battles). David will now be equipped with the short sword and shield The pie menu also displays: The heroes in the group (to cycle through the heroes, click on the portraits in the centre with the left mouse button, or press Tab). The health of the currently selected hero (shown in white numbers). The magic energy of the currently selected hero (shown in blue numbers). Sub menus Food ­ Each food type collected is shown here. [. . . ] It also gives you a chance to swap heroes: Use David to talk to any of the heroes waiting in the camp Once spoken to, click on the hero or heroes you wish to take with you When you leave the scene they will follow If you are unhappy with your selection, click on one of the waiting heroes again 14 15 Buying items You will pick up gold during the course of the game. Use it to buy food, information, or helpful items. You will be shown the items the trader wishes to sell. The number at the bottom right of the item displays how many of that item you already have. [. . . ]