User manual GAMES PC BACKYARD SOCCER 2004

[. . . ] BY Soccer PC_Mac ManInt 1/9/03 9:38 AM Page 1 Backyard SoccerTM 2004 PC/Mac Manual Front Cover BY Soccer PC_Mac ManInt 1/9/03 9:38 AM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS First Things First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The ReadMe File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Welcome to Backyard Soccer TM 2004!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Single Game Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Paused Game Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keyboard Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Season Play Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Saving and Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 How to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Game Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Infogrames Web Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 End-User License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 FIRST THINGS FIRST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows® Operating System: Processor: Memory: Hard Disk Space: CD-ROM Drive: Video: Sound: DirectX®: Macintosh® Operating System: Processor: Memory: Hard Disk Space: CD-ROM Drive: System 8. 1 or higher (OS X Classic) 233 MHz G3 or higher 32 MB RAM 40 MB Free (if you wish to save your coaches) 24X Speed or faster Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP Pentium® II 233 MHz or higher 32 MB RAM (64 MB for XP) 40 MB Free (if you wish to save your coaches) 8X Speed or faster 2 MB Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP-compatible SVGA video card* Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP-compatible sound card* DirectX® version 5. 0 or higher (DirectX® version 8. 0 included) * Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 5. 0 or higher. THE README FILE The Backyard Soccer TM 2004 CD-ROM game has a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and updated information about the game. We strongly encourage you to read this file in order to benefit from changes made after this manual went to print. To view this file: Windows® · Double-click on it in the Backyard Soccer 2004 directory found on your hard drive (usually C:\Program Files\Infogrames Interactive\Backyard Soccer 2004), or 2 3 BY Soccer PC_Mac ManInt 1/9/03 9:38 AM Page 4 · Click on the START button on your Windows® taskbar, then on Programs, then on Infogrames Interactive, then on Backyard Soccer 2004, and finally on the ReadMe file. [. . . ] Described on page 9 under "Change Game Options. " CONTROLS MOUSE One-button: Two-button: Trophy Case Schedule Standings League Leaders Options Click on the arrow in the lower-right corner to advance to the next screen: KEYBOARD Layout 1: Layout 2: ROSTER PAGE This works the same as described under "Single Game Setup" on page 11. Click on the arrow in the lower-right corner to start the season! 14 15 BY Soccer PC_Mac ManInt 1/9/03 9:38 AM Page 16 GAMEPAD (WINDOWS® USERS ONLY) Layout 1: Layout 2: Click on the arrow in the lower-left corner to go to the team bench, where you can make player substitutions. You can also change player positions, formations or team strategy. Click on the arrow in the lower-right corner to return to the scoreboard. To exit the scoreboard and resume playing, click on the arrow in the lower-right corner. POSITIONS Goalkeeper The Goalkeeper (also referred to as Goalie or Keeper) is the last line of defense. Keepers are the only players that can legally use their hands, but this is restricted to the goal area. Their jerseys are different colors than those worn by teammates and opposing teams. Defender HOW TO PLAY SCOREBOARD GAME CLOCK The Defender's role is to stop the other team from getting shot opportunities and to control the ball within his or her half of the field. At times, the defensive player might be asked to concentrate on supporting the attack or actually making attack runs and long distance shots. They are also referred to as Fullbacks and, if in a center position, might be called a Sweeper or a Stopper. Midfielder The Midfielder helps transition the ball between the Defenders and the Forwards. They also support the Forwards in the attack and become the first line of defense when the opposing team has the ball. Their overall role is dependent on the team's chosen strategy, which might ask them to take on more of an attacking role or stay back and help the defense. Midfielders are also referred to as Halfbacks and, if positioned toward the sideline, might be called a Wing or Winger. Forward GO TO TEAM BENCH RESUME PLAYING During a game, the scoreboard appears whenever there is a goal, a foul or a ball out of bounds. The scoreboard game clock shows the time remaining in the current half of play. The main priority of a Forward (also referred to as a Striker) is to penetrate the opponent's defense, create opportunities to score, and ultimately score. In most strategies, a Forward's overall role will change very little, but depending on the style of play, they may need more of certain skills. For example: When playing the long ball strategy (Defense 2), running and kicking may matter more but, if the style of play leans toward passing (Offense 1), ball control and defense should be considered as well. 16 17 BY Soccer PC_Mac ManInt 1/9/03 9:38 AM Page 18 Substitutes Substitutes sit on the bench until the coach needs them to sub in for another player. They can be subbed into any position during breaks in play. 2-1-2 Pros: A balanced formation, equal in both the offense and defense. · Lends itself well to quick counterattacks, because of the concentration of players at opposite ends. · Good choice if the team's most-skilled player is positioned at midfield. Con: Lack of midfield depth, but its overall balance makes it a good all-around choice. FORMATIONS 1-1-3 Pros: Most directly offensive formation. · Puts half of the team in the attacking end, which can result in many scoring chances. · Good choice if the team is losing the match and needs to score or if the team has an outstanding defender and midfielder. Con: This is the weakest formation for defense. 2-2-1 Pros: One of the better defensive formations. 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