User manual GAMES PC TRIBES

[. . . ] A WHOLE NEW UNIVERSE OF 3D COMBAT SIM "The game is fast and fun with dazzling 3D landscapes. " -GAMEPOWER www. starsiege. com "Clearly the frontrunner in the industry-wide mech war. " Go for the `Goad'. . . -OGR. COM To purchase call 1 (800) 757-7707 or visit your local retailer. © 1998 Sierra On-Line, Inc. , Bellevue, WA 98007 ® and/or TM designate trademarks of, or licensed to, Sierra On-Line, Inc. 8366710 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1. Credits Index 3 4 5 28 35 52 59 61 76 79 System requirements and a troubleshooting guide are found in the "README" file on the TRIBES CD-ROM as well as the Starsiege TRIBES website at http://www. tribesplayers. com, in addition to an on-line manual containing the most up-to-date information about TRIBES setup. What is Starsiege TRIBES? Starsiege TRIBES is a unique first-person shooter set in the Starsiege universe. [. . . ] If there are no targets within range, it will repair any damage you have taken. It will deactivate automatically once the power cell runs out of energy. You must be looking directly at the deploy point and be in range, or else you will get a "cannot deploy, out of range" prompt. If you try and place a pack at your feet or too close to a wall or other object, you will get an "item in way, cannot deploy" prompt. With the exception of the camera pack, deployable packs cannot be placed on overly steep surfaces. All deployable packs come with their own internal power supply and do not require generator power to work (see Generators). Remote Pulse Sensor The small Argus pulse sensor works along the same lines as its larger counterpart (see Sensors and The Sensor Network on page 51). The deployable Packs There are two types of packs available, permanent and deployable. Some require energy from the armor's power cell to function. Permanent These packs are carried by tribesmen to augment their armor. Each pack has special abilities that can aid mobility, defenses, or ammo storage. Ammo Increases the maximum ammo the armor can hold. This pack does not require any energy from the power cell to operate. If this pack is dropped, all extra ammo beyond what the armor will carry is left in the dropped pack. Energy Increases the recharge rate of the armor power cell. This miniature fusion pack is especially useful when combined with an energy based weapon, like the laser rifle. It is also well suited to aid the lighter armor types in speedy escapes. Shield Requires energy from the armor's power cell. The shield pack creates an auxiliary energy shield around the user as long as the power cell has energy. While the pack is operating the shield will 44 45 Packs pulse sensor enables the user's team to increase the range of its sensor network. Remote Motion Sensor The Cerberus motion detector is small and unobtrusive, often missed by an enemy rushing into battle--often a fatal mistake. The motion sensor will detect enemy movement along. [. . . ] To access this service, call (425) 644-4343, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Web site. Box 85006 Bellevue, WA 98015-8506 Main:(425) 644-4343 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a. m. - 6:45 p. m. PST Fax: (425) 644-7697 http://www. sierra. com support@sierra. com United Kingdom Cendant Software International Limited offers a 24-hour Automated Technical Support line with recorded answers to the most frequently asked technical questions. To access this service, call (0118) 920-9111, and follow the recorded instructions to find your specific topic and resolve the issue. If this fails to solve your problem, you may still write, or fax us with your questions, or contact us via our Internet or CompuServe sites. THE SIERRA NO-RISK GUARANTEE The Promise: We want you to be happy with every Sierra product you purchase from us. [. . . ]