From 20175102f9f3368710bcc57b63426524d1cc3571 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2018 09:45:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Added final manual information. --- manual/index.html | 45 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/manual/index.html b/manual/index.html index a395a36..d64ab73 100644 --- a/manual/index.html +++ b/manual/index.html @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ To quickly start playing the game: Blob Wars : Attrition supports both keyboard and joypad controls. A joypad must be connected to the machine before the game is started up in order for the game to correctly detect it.

-The game's default controls are listed below. These can all be changed by going to the Options screen and selecting "Controls ...". To change a control, highlight the relevant options and press Return or Space, then press the keyboard control or joypad button of your choosing. Pressing backspace will clear a control setting. Note that menus can always be navigated by using the arrow keys, and by pressing Return or Space. +The game's default controls are listed below. These can all be changed by going to the Options screen and selecting "Controls ...". See the Options section of this manual for more information.

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Gameplay

-Most missions in the game feature mulitple objectives which are listed at the start of the level. Those objectives listed in red are required to be completed. Those listed in white are optional and can be completed at any other time. Once all the objectives have been completed, the mission will automatically end and the player will be returned to the World Map. They can then choose to return to the mission again, to complete all the outstanding objectives and collect keys that they missed before. +Most missions in the game feature multiple objectives which are listed at the start of the level. Those objectives listed in red are required to be completed. Those listed in white are optional and can be completed at any other time. Once all the objectives have been completed, the mission will automatically end and the player will be returned to the World Map. They can then choose to return to the mission again, to complete all the outstanding objectives and collect keys that they missed before.

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MIAs

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+In some missions, Bob will encounter MIA blobs. These are your war buddies who have become too shell shocked to return home and are in need of rescue. Returning them home is easy: just walk into them. MIA blob don't attack enemies and cannot be hurt by gun fire (frend or foe), so don't worry about stray fire hitting them! +

Water, Slime, and Lava

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Teeka

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+Teeka is a buddy of Bob's who sometimes accompanied him on missions. He can sometimes be found on missions guarding a white keycard that is needed for boss encounters. He will leave once you collect it. Teeka can't be hurt by gun fire, but will attack enemies on sight. +

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Title Screen

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- To start a mission, use the left, right, up, and down controls to move the cursor around and press fire to select the mission (hint: you can also use the mouse here - left click on a mission to select). The mission screen will show a brief description of what will be involved, and also show any keys that are currently in your inventory. + To start a mission, use the left, right, up, and down controls to move the cursor around and press fire to select the mission (hint: you can also use the mouse here - left click on a mission to select). The mission screen will show a brief description of what will be involved, and also show any keys that are currently in your inventory. Click the Start Mission button to being the mission or Cancel to back out of the mission detail.

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Radar

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+Pressing the Radar key (Tab by default) during a mission will bring up the radar screen. This will show all an extended area map of the current region. Various blips will be present, marking the location of keys, required mission items, MIAs, and mission targets (such as enemies and objects that must be destroyed). Note that the radar map does not cover the entire mission map and only extends out a little way from Bob's present location. It cannot be scrolled. However, various arrows will point in the direction of out-of-range targets. Following these arrows will lead Bob to his objectives. +

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Options

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+The options screen can be access at most times during the game. It allow you to set various preferences using the up, down, left, right controls. +

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+To change a control, highlight the relevant options and press Return or Space, then press the keyboard control or joypad button of your choosing. Pressing backspace will clear a control setting. Note that menus can always be navigated by using the arrow keys, and by pressing Return or Space. +

Hints and Tips

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Misc. Game Info

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Blob Wars : Attrition is a port of the Android game of the same name. It is the third game in the Blob Wars series of games, that began in 2002.

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+http://www.stephenjsweeney.com/games/attrition +

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