User manual GAMES PC THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING INTERACTIVE GAME

[. . . ] The first time you run the game, a window will appear to set your graphics and sound settings. If you are satisfied with the default settings, click OK to run the game. Otherwise, select your desired resolution and audio settings, and click OK. D E F A U LT KEYBOARD LAYOUT Forward Backward Strafe Left Strafe Right Jump Sneak Use Fire 1 Fire 2 Ring Block Kick W S A D Space Left Shift E Mouse 1 Mouse 2 R Left Control Space bar 2 3 MAIN MENU From the Main Menu you can start a new game, continue playing your last saved game, load a previously saved game, and adjust game options. [. . . ] Climb back up by pressing the W key. Conversations To converse with a friendly character, approach him and press the E key. Dialog sequences are presented in a cinematic fashion. To advance the dialog one line, press the button. To skip a conversation entirely, press the Start button. 6 7 Pushing and Pulling Frodo and Gandalf are able to push and pull large objects such as crates or boulders. To grab an item, press and hold the E key Then move the left thumbstick forward to push the item or backward to pull it. Melee Weapons Each character uses a different selection of melee weapons. Frodo and Aragorn upgrade weapons at select points in the story. Frodo Aragorn Doors, Switches, and Levers There are a variety of doors throughout the game. To pull a switch, stand near the switch and press the E key. Walking Stick ­ a stout, finely carved wooden stick, perfect for walks in the countryside Long Sword ­ A sturdy blade common throughout Middle-earth Campsites Campsites provide an opportunity to recuperate by restoring health, purity, and spirit. Conversation with Fellowship members may also provide useful information. To speak with a Fellowship member at a campsite, approach the character and press the E key. To leave a campsite, move your character away from the camping area. Westernesse Dagger ­ A keen short blade crafted by the Men of Westernesse in ancient times Andúril ­ Originally called Narsil, this blade was shattered during battle against Sauron; reforged by Elven smiths, it is renamed Andúril­Flame of the West Gandalf Sting ­ Forged by the smiths of Gondolin in the First Age, Sting glows blue in the presence of Orcs Glamdring ­ Known as Foe Hammer, this sharp Elven long sword glows with pale light when enemies are near 8 9 Melee Attacks Basic Attack Press the L Mouse button to use your basic attack. Your character will attack the closest enemy. Aiming and Firing Press the R Mouse button to fire a ranged attack. Your character will attack the targeted enemy (if one is available) when a shot is fired. Blocking Press and hold Left Control to block. A successful block will reduce damage from enemy attacks. You must face an enemy attack to block it successfully. Sometimes it is easier to aim using the first-person camera. Press the F key to enter first-person mode, and a targeting reticule will appear. Remember that you can strafe left and right by using the A and D keys. Moving the left thumbstick in first-person mode positions the targeting reticule. Damage caused by a ranged attack is based on the type of ammunition or spell used. Special Attacks Aragorn has a number of special attacks unique to his character. Kick When you are near an enemy, press the Space Bar. Aragorn will attack with a powerful kick. Ammunition Frodo Rocks: Smooth round stones, perfect for throwing and for distracting the enemy Thrust When you are near an enemy, press the L Mouse button. Aragorn will deliver a powerful thrust with his sword. Aragorn Wooden Arrow: Common hunting arrows found throughout Middle-earth Ranged Weapons Frodo has a limitless supply of rocks to throw. Rocks inflict a small amount of damage and are useful for distracting enemies. Gandalf does not use a weapon for ranged combat. Instead, he switches to his arsenal of spells­offensive and defensive. Finishing Blows If an enemy has been knocked to the ground, you can finish him by standing over his body and pressing the Space Bar. 10 11 MAGIC Instead of a ranged weapon, Gandalf has a formidable array of offensive and defensive spells. Defensive Spells Heal The wizard has the power to preserve his mortal shell. This spell restores some or all of Gandalf's lost health points. Using Spells Press the I key to bring up inventory, use A and S keys to select the spell, press Enter when the desired spell is selected. To exit a menu screen (to the previous level) or cancel a selection, press the ç button. Main Menu When the game begins, you will be able to start a new game, select options, continue where you left off, or load a saved game. Using the Ring As Frodo, you may tempt fate and use the One Ring. To do so, press the R key. To take off the Ring, press the R key a second time. Pause Menu Press the Escape to pause the game. From the Pause Menu, you may select the following options: Purity The purity meter on the Status bar tracks the effects of the Ring on Frodo. This bar shows how strongly his spirit remains untainted by the Ring's dark pull. [. . . ] In such event, you must immediately destroy the Program. 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