User Guide

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INTERPLAY INTERPLAY
STARTING DESCENT
1. Make sure you’re in the GAMES\DESCENT subdirectory. If you’re not sure
what subdirectory you’re in, type CD\GAMES\DESCENT and press Enter. You
should now be in the correct subdirectory.
2. Type DESCENT and press Enter. For special command line loading options,
see the section called “Command Line Options.”
3. If this is the first time you’ve started Descent, you’ll be asked to “Enter
your pilot name.” Enter a name and then press Enter. You’re then asked to
choose an input device. Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard
to move the highlight and then press Enter to select the highlighted option.
4. The Main menu contains a list of options you can choose from. To start a
new game, select New Game, then choose Starting level and Skill level. Each
time you start a new game you’re given an opportunity to meet with a
representative from the Post Terran Mining Corporation and get the
background on your mission. If you know your mission and want to bypass
this meeting, press Esc to go to your vehicle, or press SPACEBAR to move
quickly through the briefing.