User manual GAMES PC MASTER OF MAGIC

[. . . ] Master of TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT TM Explore and Conquer Magical Worlds HARDWARE & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To play Master of Magic, your computer must have: · · · · · an 80386sx processor or better (for best play, we recommend at least a 33MHz 80386 or faster) at least 575K of free conventional memory at least 2. 7MB of free EMS (expanded) memory VGA graphics or better a mouse Software Compatibility Issues Please note that this list includes only the known conflicts and incompatibilities. Since no test procedure can ever be totally comprehensive, you may run into undiscovered problems. Please consult with Customer Service if you do. We strongly recommend that you do not run Master of Magic under either Windows 3. 1 or Windows 95. [. . . ] This calls up a screen that is almost identical to your own Mirror screen (see Mirror). Here you can see the spell ranks (books), special abilities, total gold reserves, total mana reserves, fame and hero list of the enemy wizard. In addition, you get a brief synopsis of that wizard's personality and objectives and the current status of your relations (including any treaties) with the wizard (see the following sections). In the magic summary screen itself, below the enemy wizard's portrait, you'll find a brief synopsis (like "neutral" or "unease") of your current relationship with him or her. 66 Comparative information is also available through your Historian (History of Wizards Power graph) and your Astrologer. The latter holds vital information concerning the relative army strengths, magic power and spell research efforts of all known wizards (including yours). See Historian and Astrologer for more details. ENEMY WIZARD PERSONALITY TYPES An important part of assessing what you are up against is paying attention to the personalities and objectives of enemy wizards. These traits are based on the kinds of magic they practice and exert a powerful influence on your diplomatic relations with them. Wizards' personalities influence how they deal with other wizards: · · · Aggressive wizards attack any time they feel that they are in an advantageous position. Chaotic wizards have severe mood swings and, as a result, are completely erratic. They may feel peaceful sometimes and wildly aggressive at others. Lawful wizards believe in dealing openly and honestly with others. Never spontaneously attacking those with whom they are on good terms, these wizards react fiercely and decisively when unprovoked attacks are launched against them. Maniacal wizards display an unabating hostility toward all others. Positive diplomatic actions toward them go almost unnoticed, while negative ones are noticed almost before they start!Peaceful wizards believe in compromise and harmony; they are likely to seek peace even after aggressive actions are taken against them. Ruthless wizards need no reason to attack. Their thought on the subject of war is that a strong offense is the best defense. They have no moral qualms on the issue of sacrificing their own people on the altar of conquest. · · · Wizards also have different fundamental philosophies on how best to allocate their resources: · · · · Expansionist wizards are most interested in controlling vast territories and view settlers and the establishment of new outposts as the most effective means to this end. Militarist wizards believe strongly in establishing large and powerful armies. Perfectionist wizards are interested in urban development. They focus primarily on city improvements, both through the elevation of new buildings and the casting of positive city enchantments. Pragmatist wizards believe in a balanced approach to reaching the objective of conquering the worlds. [. . . ] The itemmake screen has five windows: the icon window, the item name window, the attribute enchantments window, the spell-specific enchantments window, and the cost window. Finally, you have the weapon buttons, and the OK button. Here's your whirlwind tour: In the top left corner, the icon window shows a picture of the current item. Click on the arrows below it until you find an image you like. [. . . ]