####### ###### ###### ### ### #### # #### ### ### ###### ##### ### ### # #### #### ### ### # #### ###### ### TRSI = TRISTAR & RED SECTOR INC. Dreadnoughts v1.00 [Apr 92] =========================== Commodore Amiga =============== Please note ----------- 1) Owing to a lack of memory, sound data will not be loaded into machines with 512K of RAM. 2) Before playing Dreadnoughts please make a backup of the master disk and store it in a safe place. 3) Dreadnoughts can only be played from the CLI, or by auto-booting from DF0: 4) Under no circumstances should you change, delete, or rename any of the files. The SavedGames directory is empty, but is used by the program. 4) When entering a list of commands, input may be terminated by pressing escape, or the right mouse button. 5) Pressing function key 10 (F10) is a fast way of ending the game. 6) If you choose to auto-save game data, then leave the program disk in DF0: (or whatever it's called). Installing ---------- Hard disk users should copy the entire contents of the game disk (including sub-directories). To start the game change the current directory to where Dreadnoughts is located and enter "Dreadnoughts". Single drive users should reset the Amiga with the game disk in DF0. As an alternative, you can start the game by entering the CLI, changing the current directory to where Dreadnoughts is located, and then enter "Dreadnoughts". Additional features ------------------- A new command was implemented after the manual was printed. CONVEY MY FLAG TO THE Where is the name of any ship in your fleet that is within 2,000 yards, and it is safe to cross to it. If you safely cross, the new ship becomes your flagship. Other points to note -------------------- An option to view what the program is doing has been included. Serious players will want this off, as it gives an insight as to what the enemy are doing. However, it shows you the thinking process of the game. An option to auto-save the game has also been included. Choosing this will save the game every simulated hour. Remember, your working copy of Dreadnoughts should be write-enabled in order to allow game data to be saved. Maps ---- The Jutland scenario is shown on the large scale chart. On the reverse side, the charts refer to the scenarios as follows: Top left Canopus and Coronel Top right Falklands Bottom left Dogger Bank Bottom right Seatrial and Channel Patrol Taking the helm --------------- To take the ships wheel and steer the ship yourself, type helm, then press escape. Workbench --------- Dreadnoughts is a multi-tasking application that runs under Intuition. If you have enough memory you can run other tasks as well. Use the Amiga-left and N/M keys to flip between Dreadnoughts and the Workbench screens. Scenario disks -------------- Two scenario disks (with charts) are available at extra cost. The BISMARCK scenario disk covers the period 1939-1943 and includes the following battles: The Battle of the River Plate 1939 The Battle of Denmark Straight 1941 Attack by Tribal Class Destroyers 1941 The Sinking of the Bismarck 1941 The Battle of Java Sea 1942 The Battle of North Cape 1943 The Ironclads scenario disk covers the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 and the Russian-Japanese War of 1904/5. Battles included: The Battle of Yalu 1894 The Battle of the Yellow Sea 1904 The Battle of Ulsan 1904 The Battle of Tsushima 1905 Ordering -------- Both scenario disks are available at £16.96 (pounds sterling) from your local dealer, or direct from Turcan Research at: Turcan Research Systems Ltd 83 Greencroft Gardens West Hampstead London NW6 3LJ ENGLAND Mastercard or Visa orders welcome. Telephone orders accepted on 071 625 8455. Credits ------- Dreadnoughts was designed and programmed by Dr Peter Turcan, a military historian and professional programmer. The translation and development of Dreadnoughts for the Amiga was carried out by David Janda, a freelance programmer and computer journalist. DJ