User manual GAMES SEGA DREAMCAST SEAMAN

[. . . ] GASSE'S LABORATORY! Thank you for purchasing the Vivarium Seaman Kit!Please note that this software is designed only for use with a Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you start. This package contains a Seaman habitat and one Seaman egg. [. . . ] A mature Seaman will often respond to phrases such as "Say something, " or "Talk to me". If you observe Seaman's manner closely, you will have no problems distinguishing when Seaman is ready to begin con versing. All conversation with Seaman must be made via the microphone. Be sure to press for the full duration of your utterance when speaking to Seaman. Once each utterance is complete, be sure to release . Note that the general prog ress of your conversation with Seaman is indicated b y icons that appear on the LCD screen of the inserted VMU. These icons ar e described as follows: Speech Confirmed If you press and speak into the microphone and this icon appears, Seaman has registered what you have said. If not, confirm that the microphone and o ther devices are correctly inserted or connected and repeat your attempt to converse with Seaman. Term Spoken Not Understood This icon indicates that Seaman does not comprehend what you have just said. Seaman will not necessarily understand every word spoken. Therefore it is best if you only speak using terminology Seaman would appear to under stand. The most basic rules are that your utterances should be short, concise and above all, clear. Is it also possible that Seaman will not understand what you are trying to say if your pronunciation is unclear or if you attem pt to speak with your mouth too close to the microphone. Conversation with Seaman Possible This icon indicates that it is possible for you to initiate a conversation with Seaman. If Seaman has acquired a sufficient sized vocabulary, it will understand and respond to you. Note that while Seaman is talking, it cannot hear you, so please wait until it has finished talking before speaking. Conversation with Seaman Not Possible This icon indicates that Seaman will not converse with you, even when you attempt to initiate conversation. Seaman Awaits Your Response 14 This icon appears during a conversation to indicate that Seaman is waiting for your reply. If Seaman has posed a question to you, please listen carefully and reply promptly. 15 HOW TO INTERACT WITH SEAMAN Tapping the Glass Before you initiate a conversation with Seaman, first announce your presence and gain Seaman's attention by using to tap the glass of the tank a couple of times. In the early stages of Seaman's growth, prior to suf ficient vocabulary acquisition, this will be your first and only means of communication. Even as Seaman develops and matures, tapping will remain an important gesture. OBSERVATION CONTROLS Scrolling Use the Analog Thumb Pad to maneuver the hand icon around the display. The camera angle will follow as you mo ve the hand icon. To move the hand icon independently of the camera angle, press while operating the Analog Thumb Pad. Zooming While pressing , move the Analog Thumb Pad for wards or backwards to zoom the camera in or out. Administering a Flick While locked-on in a close-up, position the hand icon over Seaman and press and hold for a few seconds until the icon changes as illustrated by the above picture. Then, release to deliver a punishing flick. However, note that if you do this too of ten, Seaman may begin to dislike you. Locking-on in a Close-up Use the Analog Thumb Pad to mo ve the hand icon over Seaman and press to zoom in and lock-on in a close-up. The camera will then automatically follow Seaman. [. . . ] For e xample: if Seaman asks you, "Do you know?" your reply should be "Yes. " or "I know. " in a normal voice. Remember to remain calm and speak clearly to make yourself easier to understand. You will find it advantageous to provide the patience that Seaman is lacking t o ensure productive communication is achieved. Seaman will ask you numerous questions and obtain a considerable amount of personal information from you, however there is no risk of this information being leaked to an outside source nor will your confidentiality be breached, provided that you maintain suf ficient care and management of your memory card. [. . . ]