User manual GAMES PC INDUSTRY GIANT 2

[. . . ] FOREWORD Nearly five years to the day have passed between Industry Giant 2 and its predecessor. A long time indeed in the fast-paced world of computer gaming. Nevertheless, we hope that it has been worth the long wait for all enthusiasts of this game. Much has taken place, a great deal has changed during this time. [. . . ] There is probably a public road in the way, or the land isn't suitable. You cannot demolish roads. Tip: Many players try to use the "beaming" facility (i. e. automatic transport) to the maximum: if you make full use of the catchment area, you can create relatively long production chains with no means of transport whatsoever. Other players endeavour to exploit their storage facilities to the full by building a cluster of factories around a single, large storage facility that stores raw materials as well as end products. In such cases, you should manage your storage quantities carefully. Tip: The bigger the town, the higher the sales. Towns that are supplied with goods grow rapidly. The greater the variety of shops, the faster the town grows. Tip: Always try to position shops so that the town is properly covered. If the town is very big, build enough shops to cover the entire area. Tip: As a rule, it costs little to replace the smaller town buildings with shops. However, it is relatively expensive to demolish large residential buildings, especially skyscrapers. The building costs (including demolition costs for town buildings, if applicable) are displayed in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. Tip: Many products are subject to strong seasonal fluctuations. For example, winter clothing sells much better during the colder seasons than in the summer. If you now move the mouse pointer over the screen, you will see a preview image [green]. Tip: The catchment area for retail sales is displayed in yellow. The occupants of the buildings selected will buy products in the shop. Shops, storage facilities and factories are displayed in green if they are located within a catchment area (for automatic goods transportation). If a factory is built too close to the town, the growth of the town is hindered. In such cases, the town is displayed in red. Tip: Town information: If you click on a residential building in the town with Above the shop's preview image, you will see product symbols with rows of figures next to them. The product symbols indicate the products that are currently available. The four figures next to each product represent the anticipated monthly sales for the four seasons. Build the shop in a place that promises high sales, and close the Build menu. the left mouse button, details of the town's development and number of inhabitants is displayed. 26 27 MANAGEMENT PART 1: SHOPS Now click on the shop you have just built to call up the Build menu. [. . . ] Of course, you could try to disrupt your competitor's activities to reduce the takeover price. MISSIONS In the current missions, you will altogether. have to meet ten winning conditions 10. 1. Cash or company value If you're required to increase the money in your account to a certain amount, it should be fairly clear what you have to do. [. . . ]