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System Requirements To run Deadly Tide, you need: • • • • • • • • • • Personal computer with a Pentium® 75 MHz or higher processor. 8 MB or more of RAM. 25 MB of available hard disk space. 4X CD-ROM drive or faster. PCI SVGA video with 1 MB of memory. 256-Color display. Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system or later. Mouse or other pointing device. Joystick or other flight control recommended. Sound board and speakers or headphones to hear audio.
To Set Up Deadly Tide 1 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows 95. Insert Deadly Tide Disc 1 in the CD-ROM drive. If AutoRun is enabled on your computer, Deadly Tide Setup starts automatically. Click Install to continue. If AutoRun is disabled, continue with steps 3 and 4. 3 4 Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the icon for the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Setup icon. To Start Deadly Tide 1 Insert a Deadly Tide disc in the CD-ROM drive. For first-time pilots, insert Disc 1.
The Alien Threat What if the enemy were no longer out there in space, but right here on Earth, building massive fortifications in our oceans? What if the enemy’s presence and mission to exterminate the human race had finally been discovered? Those pounding explosions you hear, they’re only the beginning—the beginning of the end of humanity. And only you can stop it. As a 26th century Earth Oceans Alliance (EOA) hydrofighter pilot, your mission is to destroy the aquatic-based aliens.
The Pilot Control Center After starting Deadly Tide, you’ll be launched into the Pilot Control Center—the place to sign in, customize your controls, and plunge into combat. Ready to start a battle or revisit a former battle? Click Start from within the Pilot Control Center. Need to fine-tune your cockpit by increasing the difficulty level, adjusting your graphic quality, or cranking up the volume? Return to the Pilot Control Center at any time during gameplay by pressing F3 or PAUSE.
Signing In The first time Deadly Tide is played, the default pilot is the registered user. Want to play incognito or let a friend try? Click Add, and type another name. To delete a name from the drop-down list, select the name and click Delete. When you enter a new name in the Pilot sign-in box during gameplay, you must start Deadly Tide from the beginning. If you switch to an existing pilot’s name during gameplay, you must start Deadly Tide from that particular pilot’s last save point.
Starting a Battle Once you’ve signed in and calibrated your controls, click Start in the Pilot Control Center to begin battle. After you’ve engaged in battle for the first time, clicking Start will take you to the Tactical Engagement Sphere, where a record of your progress is kept. Using the Tactical Engagement Sphere The Tactical Engagement Sphere indicates the sites where you’ve fought and the position where you are currently battling. To replay a particular battle, click its corresponding level number.
Pausing a Battle A reprieve is often necessary, no matter what your line of business. Press F3 or PAUSE and reenter the Pilot Control Center for a well-deserved break. Click Continue and you’re back on your way. Saving a Battle When you exit a battle—and even as you’re playing—Deadly Tide automatically saves for you. The next time you click Start from within the Pilot Control Center, the highest level number in the Tactical Engagement Sphere will indicate the battle you need to fight next.
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HUD 101 Your head-up display, or HUD, will vary depending on whether you’re navigating the Hydra or exploring the terrain in your aquatic combat suit. Two instruments are vital on either HUD: the shield integrity indicator and the engagement conditions bar. Specific to the Hydra’s HUD is the weapon temperature gauge. Unlike the forearm blaster in your suit, the Hydra’s lasers are capable of rapid fire. Excessive rapid fire may result in their overheating, and you’ll be unable to shoot until they cool.
Selecting a Path with Navigational Control Navigational Control is a highly advanced steering system utilized by all EOA vessels. It employs two modes: flight and rotate. When either mode is activated, the flight or rotate indicator appears in the upperleft corner of your HUD. How you select a path depends on the particular mode you’re in. Selecting a Path in Flight Mode When Navigational Control is in flight mode, it acts as an auto-pilot and performs steering for you.
Sighting and Destroying Your Targets When your cross-hairs lock onto an enemy target, they will change in both size and color. Shoot immediately. Press your joystick trigger or left mouse button. Forearm Blaster Your suit is a deadly weapon when you access the forearm blaster. Blast away, but note that rapid fire is not accessible when using this weapon. Lasers The Hydra’s standard weapon is the laser. Use the rapid-fire option cautiously. Note your HUD’s weapon temperature gauge.
Your Allies in War You can rely on two essential pieces of equipment in your fight against the alien threat: the Comp and the Vidlink. The Comp Your most dependable ally is the Comp. This transportable computer will offer life-saving advice and information at various points during battle. In the Hydra, the Comp is part of the ship’s computer. In your aquatic combat suit, the Comp becomes part of the suit’s built-in computer system.
Fine-Tuning Your Cockpit While in the throes of battle, you may want to fine-tune your controls. Press F3 or PAUSE at any point during gameplay and return to the Pilot Control Center. Graphic Quality If Deadly Tide is running slowly, try decreasing your graphic quality to improve performance. Level III represents the highest graphic quality. After adjusting your graphic quality, you will be prompted to begin Deadly Tide from your last save point.
Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information, see the Readme file, or look in the Troubleshooting topic of online Help. Microsoft AnswerPoint In the event you cannot install Microsoft Deadly Tide, please refer to the following support offerings. Microsoft’s support offerings range from no-cost and low-cost online information services (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to annual support plans.
MSN™ (The Microsoft Network) and Other Online Services: Access Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions, Software Library, Knowledge Base, customer-tocustomer bulletin board services, and other technical information on MSN and other online services. To access Microsoft services on MSN, choose Go To Other Location on the Edit menu, and then type mssupport. Microsoft Download Service (MSDL): Direct modem access to a variety of technical information is available on MSDL by dialing (206) 936-6735.
MICROSOFT TRG3 RAINBOW STUDIOS Tim Znamenacek – Producer Edward Ventura – Product Planner Heather Burgess – Assoc. Planner Chris DiCesare – Marketing Steven Kastner – Support Lead Executive Producer Tony Stutterheim Senior Producer Earl Jarred Production Designer Bruce Hall Lead Programmer Mark De Simone, Ph.D.
Deadly Tide Jewelcase - Part Number 91041 Designer: JoAnne Williams Microsoft - 882-8080 x24268 Placeholder - Outside Back Cover The function keys and company logos were printed here. Passed off to Landor for print with cover on 6/5/96. See file 91041cvr.
