User Guide

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SLOWFALL POTION
This potion slows your rate of descent when you jump from high places, allowing you
to land safely from what would otherwise be a dangerous fall.
SPEED POTION
This potion gives you an extra burst of speed, but only for a short time. It’s just the thing
you’ll need to flee from trouble. It’s also useful for chasing someone down, before the
blabbermouth can run off and warn others about you.
INVISIBILITY POTION
This potion makes you invisible for a short time, allowing you to get out of a jam,
or perhaps sneak by a heavily guarded area. Although you may be invisible, guards can
still hear any noise you make.
THE COMPASS
The compass is a tool you’ll have on every mission. To use it, select it as your current
inventory item. It will turn as you turn, with the red pointer always indicating north.
(On all mission maps, the top of the page is north.) Since you may not have detailed
knowledge of all the locations you’ll visit during the game, the compass is an extremely
useful navigational aid.
THE MAP
The map is a vital tool for figuring out both where you are and where you want to go.
When you bring up the map, the area you are currently in will be shaded differently
from the rest. Using the map and compass together will allow you to plan routes
and approaches.
You can notate the map by left-clicking anywhere on it, and typing in notes.
THE MECHANICAL EYE
After an unfortunate incident, Garrett lost his eye, and it was replaced with a mechanical
eye. Garrett can use his mechanical eye to zoom in and out to take a closer look at his
surroundings. Use the Zoom In and Zoom Out keys to control the magnification, and use
Reset Zoom to return to normal view.
THE SCOUTING ORB
The scouting orb can be used to scout the surrounding area without alerting anyone to
your presence. Select the orb in your inventory, and use it (right-click) to throw it into the
world. When the orb lands and becomes stationary, your view will switch to the scouting
orb’s perspective, and you will be able to look around the area. When you are finished,
press Attack (left-click) to return to normal view. You will have to go and pick up the orb
before you are able to use it again, unless you have extras.
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