User Guide
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Jumping/sidestep: In combat mode you can use this to side-step around your
enemy while still facing him. You can climb up onto ledges that are not too
high. (Objects must be steep enough for your character to jump up).
Weapons (combat mode): Change to combat mode with this key. If you have
not equipped a weapon you will fight with your fists. The last weapon or spell
that was equipped will be used automatically. By using the arrow keys in
combat mode you are able to toggle between the equipped weapons or spells.
The short-cut keys for equipped weapons are 1 for close-combat and 2 for
long-range. You can use the numbers 4 – 9 for spells whereas 3 is the last used
spell and ^ is for fists.
Sneak mode:This will be first activated when you have learnt this skill. Use
this key to switch the mode on or off.
Look around: Use the Num-pad 0 to look around with the arrow keys.
Continue: Returns you to your present game of GOTHIC.
Settings:You can adjust the slide controls using the left and right arrows on
your keyboard.
View Intro:Select this or start a new game to see the opening video again.
Credits:Behind the scenes of GOTHIC.
Leave GOTHIC: Returns you to Windows. (The present game will not be
saved automatically).
SETTINGS
Graphic Card: Here you can select which of your Graphic Cards should be
used for GOTHIC. You must restart the game to activate your choice.
Resolution:If your computer is somewhat slow you can reduce the resolution
in this screen to help. The changed settings will first be activated when you
select the next item.
Brightness/contrast/gamma: Adjust these to fit your needs.
Keyboard: Press ESC to leave this screen. Select the key you wish to change
using the arrow keys and enter. Then press the key you want to change it to.
Forwards/backwards/left/right: Forwards, backwards, left and right – what
else?
Action (interaction): Use this key to pick things up, speak to people, open
doors, climb ladders and more. In combat mode it is used together with the
arrow keys to attack an enemy.
Running: With this key you can change between walking and running. If you
are on the edge of a cliff change to walk and you won’t fall off.