Table of Contents page In the Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The World of Clans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Clans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beginning a new game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Gameplay Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The World of Clans Clans is a fantasy action/adventure game in which you assume the role of one of four champions selected by your Clan to restore peace and order to the world. Your goal is to confront and destroy the Demon and locate the lost Crown of Peace. You will roam your once-beautiful land, routing out the Demon’s hateful minions, solving the mysteries of the fortress, and moving ever-closer to your final encounter with the Demon. The Demon has occupied an ancient fortress as his base of operations.
You may play Clans by yourself or with friends. To start a single player game, see the section, “Playing the Game”. For more information about multiplayer games, see the section, “Multiplayer Setup”. Getting Started System Requirements Windows 95/98 DirectX 6.
Installing Clans It is strongly recommended that you read the readme.txt file, accessible from the Start Menu or on the Clans CD for the most cur rent information about Clans. To begin play, you must install Clans onto your hard drive. The installation screen opens automatically after the CD is inserted. Click on the Install button to begin the installation process. If the Install screen does not open automatically, double-click on Setup.exe in the root directory of the Clans CD.
Playing the Game The Main Menu When you load Clans, the Main Menu appears. The following options ar e available from the Main Menu: Singleplayer: Start a new game or load a saved adventure. Multiplayer: Play with friends or strangers on a Local Area Network (LAN) or on the Internet. (see “Multiplayer Setup Menu”) Replay Intro: Watch it again. Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. View Credits: See who put the game together. Quit: This ends your Clans session.
To make your selection, place the cursor over your selection and left-click to activate. Single Player Game From the Single Player Game Menu you may begin a new game, load a previously saved game, or return to the main menu. To select an option, place the cursor over your selection and left-click to activate. To begin a new Clans adventure, select New Game. To load a previously saved game, select Load Game (see “Saving and Loading a Game”) Select Cancel to return to the Main Menu.
Beginning a New Game When you select “New Game”, the Character Selection menu appears. Selecting a Character To begin Clans, you must select a character. There are four characters from which to choose. Each character has his strengths and weaknesses. See table on page 15 for a comparison of the four characters. The Character Screen allows you to access information about each character. To see a brief character biography, left-click on a character’s image.
To select a character, left-click on the character’s image. Click the sword icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. The game loads automatically. The Champions Each of the four heroes has won the right to represent his clan through a grueling series of tests, both magical and mundane. Any of the characters, if played with a mixture of caution and courage, will allow you to vanquish the Demon.
Warrior The proud son of a noble family, Alaric champions the city-dwelling Warrior Clans. Using his strong sword-arm and thorough knowledge of the arcane arts of magic, Alaric proved himself to be the best of all competing Warriors. His balanced ability in all skill areas makes Alaric a solid character with which to begin the adventure. Barbarian Among the clans that inhabit the harsh periphery of the land, Gard Stoneskin is renowned for his superior strength and vitality.
Elf In stark contrast to Gard Stoneskin, Leayandor was born into a world teeming with magic. The dexterous Elf views the sword and the axe as clumsy and inefficient. Leayandor’s dazzling displays of wizardry more than compensate for his lack of strength and martial prowess. It has been whispered among the Clans that Leayandor stands the best chance of penetrating deep into the Demon’s lair. Dwar f Legend has it that Thorfinn was born with an axe in his hand, and no one has found reason to dispute this.
The Abilities Window The Abilities window displays the seven character abilities that define your character. Each ability has been assigned a number between 3 and 18, with a rating of 3 indicating a total lack of ability and 18 indicating near-perfection. You may customize some of your character’s abilities by “rerolling” them. See “Generating New Character Abilities”, below. Strength indicates your character’s physical might. Strength is crucial when using a weapon.
Agility represents your character’s dexterity and quickness. Agility is important when your character must dodge blows or magical attacks. The Agility ability may be rerolled. Magic represents your character’s magical energy. When a spell is cast, your character is depleted of a certain amount of Magic points or Mana. More powerful spells require more Mana to cast. Once a spell has been cast, your Mana slowly replenishes itself. The Mana ability may be rerolled.
The following table allows you to compare the various characters before making your selection: Warrior Barbarian Elf Strength 13 15 10 Dwarf 15 Life Force 14 15 12 12 Agility 10 16 14 10 Magic 11 6 17 10 Sword 14 12 10 8 Axe 10 12 6 16 Pick Locks 8 6 13 10 If you would like to customize your character’s abilities, click on the “die” icon in the Abilities window.
Generating New Character Abilities You may randomly change some of your character’s abilities by left-clicking on the “die” icon in the Abilities window. Each of the first four abilities will now be “rolled” automatically by three throws of the die. You may speed up this process by left-clicking on the animated dice window. After the four abilities have been rolled, you may allocate 10 additional ability points among all of the seven abilities. This allows you to exceed the normal maximum 18 rating.
The Gameplay Interface The Gameplay Interface provides you with everything you need to know while adventuring. It consists of several icons, slots, and windows, as well as the gameplay screen. To find out the function of an item or icon, place the cursor over top of it. The name of the item or icon appears in the display window just below the gameplay screen. To activate any of the Gameplay Interface options, place the cursor on your selection and left-click.
The following options are available from the Game Menu: Resume: Exit the Game Menu and return to play. Save game: Allows you to save the current game (see “Saving and Loading a Game”). Load game: Allows you to load a previously saved game (see “Saving and Loading a Game”). Abort: Quit the current game and return to the Main Menu. Quit: Exit Clans and return to Windows. View Map: Check your character’s location on the current level. A red “X” marks your current location.
View Abilities Screen: Left-click the View Abilities icon to access the Abilities Screen. The Abilities Screen shows your character’s abilities. It also displays the Ring Slots. When you find a ring, access the Abilities Screen. Drag the ring to an empty ring slot and left-click. To exit the Abilities Screen and return to play, click the View Abilities Screen icon. The Red Skull: Located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, the red skull provides a visual indication of your character’s life force.
Inventory slots: Inventory slots are located along the right side of the screen. Each item currently in your character’s possession will appear in one of the inventory slots. When you find an item, drag it to an empty inventory slot and left-click to add it to your inventory. You may store extra weapons and spell scrolls in your inventory slots as well. Weapon slots: Weapon slots are located along the bottom of the screen. A red circle surrounds the weapon currently in use by your character.
Paths Paths to neighboring rooms are identified by red arrows. Move the cursor onto the red arrow. The cursor turns into a hand icon. Left-click and you will automatically move to the exit point. Your character now appears at the edge of the next screen. Some paths are visible in the background, and are not marked with red arrows. These can be discovered by moving the cursor around the gameplay screen until the cursor turns into a hand icon. Left-click and you will automatically move to the exit point.
Doors To open a door, place the cursor over the door. The cursor turns into a hand icon. Right-click to open the door, and left-click to enter the room. Your character now appears at the edge of the next screen. Locked Doors: Some doors cannot be opened using the normal door opening procedure. You must have a key to open these locked doors. Remove the key from your inventory and position it on the door. Left-click to unlock the door, then right mouse click to open the door. You may now cautiously proceed.
Portals There are three types of portals. Each one transports you to a different section of the level. Portals are also used to end a multiplayer round.(see “Multiplayer Setup Menu”) Interacting With Objects, Items and Puzzles Exploring your environment is as necessary as killing the monsters who inhabit it. To discover those elements of the environment with which you can interact, move the cursor slowly around the screen.
For easier identification, many objects in the Clans environment are highlighted when you pass the cursor over them. To pick up an item, place the glove icon on top of it, and left-click. Move it to the appropriate slot, and left-click. The following is a list of commonly found items and the slots where they are stored.: Place gold into the purse in the inventory slot Place any weapon in a vacant weapon slot Place any ring in a vacant ring slot, located in the View Abilities menu.
Combating Evil The four holes at the bottom of the Gameplay Interface are the weapon slots. At the beginning of the game, your sword occupies one of these slots. The weapon slots may be filled with either weapons or scrolls. You must always have a weapon in one of the weapon slots. To use a weapon, place the cursor over the desired weapon in your weapon slot. Left-click to select the weapon. A red circle surrounds the weapon icon, and the weapon now appears in your character’s hand.
You may also switch weapons and spells by placing the new weapon or spell over the item you wish to replace. Left-click to make the switch. Weapons, armor, and your shield are all available in enchanted forms of varying strength, ranging from +1 to +5. You will find out soon enough that the sword (or axe) alone is not enough to defeat the minions of the Demon. Spells, rings and potions are potent means of defeating the enemy, especially at higher levels of the game.
Potions To select a potion, position the cursor on top of it and left-click. You may now move the potion to your inventory, or use it immediately. To use a potion that is in your inventory, position the cursor on top of the potion you wish to drink and right-click. To use the potion as soon as you have found it, position the potion icon on top of the face at the bottom of the gameplay screen and left-click.
Health Potion This red potion adds 8 points to your current health. You cannot exceed your maximum health value. Mana Potion This blue elixir adds 8 points to your current mana. You cannot exceed your maximum mana value. Potion of Strength Consuming this green concoction adds 4 points to your strength rating. Potion of Magic Imbibe this yellow potion to add 1 point to your maximum mana rating. Potion of Life A purple brew that adds 1 point to your Life Force rating.
Poison As black as death. In the Single Player Clans game, the Poison potion may be used to kill some plants. Poison is a very effective weapon in multiplayer mode. Contaminate a perfectly good potion by moving the poisoned potion on top of either a health or mana potion in your inventor y. Right-click to combine the contents of both bottles and leave it behind to surprise your rivals. Rings To use a ring, access the Abilities Window from the Gameplay Interface.
Ring of Agility Wearing the ring of agility adds 3 points to your Agility rating. Ring of Fir e Cast a fireball spell while wearing this ring and you’ll do additional damage to your enemy. Ring of the Swor d Wear this ring while wielding your sword to do additional damage to the enemy. Ring of Destruction Cast an Explosion spell while wearing this ring for maximum detonation. Ring of the Axe Any axe-wielding character will deliver mighty damage while wearing this ring.
Warrior The proud son of a noble family, Alaric champions the city-dwelling Warrior Clans. Using his strong sword-arm and thorough knowledge of the arcane arts of magic, Alaric proved himself to be the best of all competing Warriors. His balanced ability in all skill areas makes Alaric a solid character with which to begin the adventure. Barbarian Among the clans that inhabit the harsh periphery of the land, Gard Stoneskin is renowned for his superior strength and vitality.
You may switch spells and weapons by placing the new spell or weapon over the item you wish to replace. Leftclick to make the switch. Combining Spells Spells of the same type can be combined to dramatically increase the potency of a spell. Left-click on the scroll, drag it on top of the other scroll in the weapon slot, and right-click. Combining two spells in this way creates a level 2 spell. You may combine up to 5 spells in this way.
The following is a list of the spells you may use: Fireball An enormous flaming orb shoots forth from the spellcaster’s fingertips. Explosion A blazing blast of pure energy engulfs the target. Confusion Your enemy is befuddled and freezes in his tracks for several seconds. An excellent, even noble way to effect a retreat from an intimidating enemy. Lightning Bolt The sky crackles, and a bolt of forked fire hurtles down on your enemy.
Non-Player Characters There are many characters in the Clans environment with whom you may interact. These characters usually want something from you - demanding a certain object or that a specific task be performed - and will reward you for your efforts. Saving and Loading a Game To save a game, press the Game Menu icon (accessible from the Gameplay Interface) at any time during the game. You may also access the Game Menu by pressing the Esc key. Select the Save Game option.
you have saved the game while on Level 1, your saved game will be called “At the Gates”. The game now loads automatically. Click Cancel to return to the Main Menu. Winning the Game The goal of Clans is to restore peace to the land. Vanquish the demon and retrieve the Crown of Peace, and your mission is accomplished. The Demon and His Footsoldiers The Demon has brought with him a fierce entourage.
Goblin The Goblins make up the bulk of the Demon’s infantry. They compensate for their small size and lack of strength by attacking in packs. Goblins are also very agile combatants. Dark Elf The degraded Dark Elves have lost their magical powers, but their lightning-quick attacks are deadly. The Dark Elves look down on their inferior Goblin comrades. Lillfet The lumbering Lillfet are notoriously slow, but when they pummel you into dust you’ll understand why they conserve their energy.
Orc The Demon rarely employs his prized Orc troops, who are even stronger than their fierce green-skinned cousins. Orcs turn to stone when slain. Skeleton Lean and mean, the Skeletons are the animated remains of the Demon’s slain enemies. Tr oll The ferocious Trolls haunt the darkest and dingiest regions of the land. Slow-moving, but exceptionally strong, Trolls are often used by the Demon to guard his prized possessions.
Mage The cunning Mage are the Demon’s pride and glory. Their prefer red status permits them to live a luxurious lifestyle, and they are usually found in the richest surroundings. The Mage are masters of magic, and always choose a tactical melee over a mindless brawl. Black Mage The Black Mage are the most powerful of the Demon’s beloved magic-using minions. They have learned much from their dark Master.
Playing a Multiplayer Game Multiplayer Setup Menu Clans can be played competitively or cooperatively with friends and strangers alike on a Local Area Network (LAN) or on the Internet (TCP/IP). Up to four players may play at any time. You may play any combination of characters, including four of the same character type. To hone your adventuring skills, you may play any of the game modes alone on the Local Area Network.
To host a game, left-click on the Host Game option. To join an existing game, left-click on the Join Game option. Host Game Menu To Host a game, select a name for your game by left-clicking in the Host Name dialogue box. Press the backspace key until the default Host Name, “Clans”, is removed. Now type in the new name. Press the Enter key. You may also select a name for your character and multiplayer persona by left-clicking in the Player Name dialogue box.
Join Game Menu You may select a name for your character and multiplayer persona by left-clicking in the Player Name dialogue box. To change from the default, “Unnamed”, press the backspace key until the default is erased. Now enter your new name. Press the Enter key. Select LAN Game or Internet Game by left-clicking on the appropriate option to begin searching for a multiplayer game. When you left-click on LAN Game, a list of games that are available on your LAN connection appears.
The Multiplayer Game Lobby The following options are available in the Multiplayer Game Lobby: Your character: Left-click to cycle through the four characters. A game may have more than one character of the same character type. For example, you may have two or more Warrior types playing in the same game. Ready: Click this box when you have selected the character you want to play. Game Type: Select from either Gold Rush or Cooperative.
Game Settings: These options determine the nature of the Gold Rush or Death Match game. No Monsters: When toggled on, no monsters appear in the game. Time Limit: Set the length of play time in minutes. Kills Limit: To play the game in Death Match mode, you must enter the number of kills that players must reach to win the round. Gold Limit: You may set the gold limit to a maximum of 10000. The player who reaches this pre-set limit wins the round.
Dialogue Boxes and Chatting To change the text in a dialogue box, left-click in the box. A flashing cursor appears. Backspace until the old text is deleted. Now, type in the new text and press Enter. You may chat in the Game setup screen and in the Stats screen after a game is completed. Multiplayer Modes Clans offers a number of modes of multiplayer action. Make your choice in the Multiplayer Game Lobby (see the “Multiplayer Game Lobby” section).
Death Match games are completed when a player reaches the pre-set number of kills. Gold Rush games are completed when a player acquires the pre-set amount of gold. Gold Rush This mode involves collecting as much gold as you possibly can. There are two ways of playing Gold Rush: a) Collect as much gold as possible before one of the players exits through the portal. You may still win if you have more gold than the player who exits the level. You do not need to set any limits to play in this mode.
Death Match Death Match requires you to kill your fellow characters to reach the preset number of kills as quickly as possible. Killing monsters does not count towards your kill total. If a player exits through the portal before the Kills Limit is reached, then the victor is the player with the most kills. To set up a Death Match game, select the Gold Rush game type. Now enter a kills limit in the Kills Limit dialogue box. When you complete a Gold Rush or Death Match game, the Stats Screen appears.
Multiplayer Spawn Version Up to 4 players may play multiplayer games on a LAN with 1 Clans CD-ROM. To do so you must install the Multiplayer Spawn version of Clans onto your hard drive. The installation screen opens automatically after the CD is inserted. Click on the Install Multiplayer Spawn Version button to begin the installation process. If the Install screen does not open automatically, double-click on Setup.exe in the root directory of the Clans CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the game.
Menu Hot Keys Following is a list of hot keys that will save you time and make your gaming experience more rewarding: HOT KEYS EFFECT Walk, Pickup, Drop, Unlock Left Mouse Button Attack, Open/Close Right Mouse Button Access Game Menu ESC Show Map Tab Tag/Untag a room on the map overlay Period (.
Credits Computerhouse AB Executive Producer : Mikael Ostberg Producer: Anders Larsson Project Manager: Calle Hansson Lead Programmer: Anders Larsson Programmers: Per Jahn Johan Dohl Additional Programming: Graphic Artists: Rickard Prieto Bjorn Winkler Erik Moller Peter Pettersson Henrik Andersson Alf Svensson Additional Graphics: Hakan Persson Hampus Gimfalk Anders Larsson Anders Caspersson Music and Sound Effects: Calle Hansson Additional Sound Effects: Olle Netzler - 49 -
Voices: Hakan Persson Calle Hansson Anders Hejdenberg Alf Svensson Voice-Over Sound Engineer: Story and Game Design: Calle Hansson Calle Hansson Anders Larsson Henrik Andersson Johan Dohl Alf Svensson Patrik Haggblad Strategy First Producer: James McNeely Associate Producer: Paul Thibault Quality Assurance: Stéphane Brault Michel Chouinard Prokopios Sotos Emanuel Protopapas Yvon St-Louis James Miguel Michel Therrien Michael LeDrew Voice-Over Script: James McNeely - 50 -
Manual: Calvin Campbell Marketing: Steve Wall Catherine McDermott Design and Packaging: Litsa Babalis Theo Skalkos Voice-Over Sound Engineers: Stéphane Brault Peter McLaughlin Voice Talent: Edward Wheeler Adam Kelly Bonnie Wurst Michael Smith Paul Thibault Special Thanks: Elizabeth Kular Don McFatridge President Steve Wall V.P., Marketing Richard Therrien V.P., Product Development Dave Hill V.P.
Technical Support Should you experience a technical problem concerning the operation of this product, please contact our technical support staff. Before you call, please read the README.TXT file on the Clans CD to see any last minute recommendations pertinent to your problem. Also, check out the Support page on our web site listed below.
