User Guide

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Toggle Flattened Terrain csX
Toggles the map’s topographic perspective on or off, allowing you to see
mountain and valley squares from either 2- or 3-D perspective.
Toggle Map Grid cG
Toggles the map grid (faint gray lines separating individual squares).
Toggle Base Grid csG
Toggles a red border that marks the “production radius” of bases in the game
(see Working the Land, p. 60).
Show Autoforward Routes csB
Autoforward routes automatically move units from one base to another (see
Action Menu, p. 46). This toggle shows the routes you have implemented.
Show Patrol Orders sP
Toggles a dotted green line along the routes of your patrolling units (see
Action Menu, p. 46).
Terrain Survey T
Changes all the bases, units, and terrain features on the map between invisi-
ble and visible, allowing you to view the terrain without obstruction. Selecting
this option consecutive times removes additional terrain features.
Hide/Show Names & Production cN
Cycles the name and current production orders displayed beneath each base.
This command cycles between no names, names only, and names and pro-
duction orders.
Name Landmark sN
Allows you to assign a name to a given region. Select the square to be named
and select this option. You are prompted to enter a name. The name is applied
to the target square and its adjacent squares.