User Manual

game (using the options menu), which can be required if, for example, you have lots of ships to
manage. The ‘slow motion’ mode can be switched on and off by pressing ‘Pause’ on the
keyboard.
Multiplayer
If you have a couple of friends around and would like to compete with human players, this is the
game mode to choose. (see ‘Multiplayer Mode’ for further information)
Load Game
Of course a previously saved game can be loaded to resume an interrupted session. Select this
option to open the ‘Load Game’ screen. Now, select the type of game you would like to load – a
single player game, a tutorial, or a campaign. All games of that type will be listed. Use your
mouse to select a game. To load the game, click ‘Load’. You are now returned to your Hanseatic
town. In case you have changed your mind and do not want to load a game, click ‘Back’
(‘Backwards’ / ‘Abort’) to return to the main menu.
Options
The options menu provides numerous settings for you to adjust the graphical appearance of the
game, sound options, and the game speed.
resolution
color depth
detail level
volume: music,
sound, video
event videos on/off
tool-tips on/off
game speed
choose from 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x1024 pixels
16 bit (high color) or 32 bit (true color)
either ‘normal’ or ‘high’. Bear in mind that a high level of detail will
slow down game perf o rmance, as it re q u i res more system
resources.
adjust the volume as appropriate
For every special event, there is a video sequence. If you would
like to see the videos, enable this option by checking the box.
The tool-tips will give you some advice in difficult situations.
The game speed determines at what pace time passes in the game.
The ‘normal’ setting means that one day lasts 60 seconds, ‘quick’
reduces that time to 30 seconds, and a ‘very quick’ day lasts 20
seconds.
Click ‘OK’ to save the changes you have made. To leave the options menu without saving the
changes, choose ‘Cancel’ (‘Abort’).
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