Symbiocom – Windows Readme – English

Symbiocom
Published by Bethesda Softworks. Inc.
Developed by Istvan Pely


Contents:
	1. System Requirements
	2. Installing the Game
	3. Running the Game
	4. The Scenario
	5. Gameplay Notes
	6. Performance Notes
	7. Credits
	8. Legal Information

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1. System Requirements

	- Windows 95
	- Pentium 75 Mhz
	- 16MB RAM
	- 4x CD-ROM drive
	- 8bit graphics or better
	- Windows compatible sound card

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2. Installing the Game

Run Setup.exe to install Symbiocom to your hard drive. The game installer
will automatically launch the QuickTime 2.11 installation program. The game is not
compatible with QuickTime 3.0, however, you don't have to remove QT 3.0 to play.
Both versions 2.11 and 3.0 can coexist on your system.

The Symbiocom CD must be in the CD-ROM drive to play.

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3. Running the Game

Setup creates a new sub-menu under Programs in your Start menu.
Select Symbiocom to launch the game.

(Remember, the Symbiocom CD must be in you CD-ROM drive before
starting).

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4. The Scenario

	The attack struck unexpectedly. When it was over, the I.S.T.
Rident was left adrift in the depths of space. The crew and passengers
were gone, mysteriously spirited away by two unidentified
battleships, known in the quadrant, by those few who have seen
them, as "dog ships."  The moment of chaos having passed in a breath,
a solitary survivor remains on board the Rident. You remain.
	From there, you find yourself plunged headlong into the
adventure. As you push forward your struggle to track down the
Rident's missing crew, a task that sweeps you across the galaxy from
one exotic point to another, a nagging question beckons in the back of
your head:  Why were you the only survivor?
	Your task is to unravel the mystery.  You have one companion:
the SYM.  In an age where technology and biology are on the verge of 
blending seamlessly, the up-and-coming advanced technology
corporation SYNSYM has brought thousands of people an implant to
improve life. The SYN-FACTOR, a complete "synthetic symbiont." In a
neat and completely painless process, it is surgically added to the
consumer's mind. It is the ultimate technology, reducing even the
most difficult task to a negligible chore.  Two minds, after all, are
better than one.

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5. Gameplay Notes

Keys:

Ctrl-L - Load Game
Ctrl-S - Save Game
Ctrl-Q - Quit

Navigation:

A little arrow icon (below the view box) will light up whenever the
mouse cursor is over an area that your character can move to. To look
around use the left and right arrow icons. The word LINK will appear
when there is an object that your symbiont can link with, and ITEM
will appear to indicate an object that your character can take.

Interface:

ITEMS - This mode displays the items that are currently in your
inventory. From here you can use or examine an object you have
picked up.

STATUS - Runs a diagnostic routine on your symbiont. This screen also
contains general information on your symbiont and character.

DATABASE - The on-line database provides information on numerous
topics you may encounter during your adventure. You should
constantly try looking up information as there are many important
clues hidden in your symbiont's memory store.

SYS - From here you can Load/Save a game, access information on
your computer, adjust volume, adjust turning animation speed, toggle
segue animations, and exit the game.

Tips:

As you progress through the game your symbiont will have many
things to say about your current situation and things you may
encounter.  Pay attention to its comments as it may mention a very
important piece of information required to get past a certain
challenge.

Context sensitive hints are available in the game by typing HINT at the
database prompt. Note that these hints are very explicit, so use only
as a last resort.

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6. Performance Notes

If performance seems less than optimal, exit all running applications
before launching Symbiocom. Sometimes programs in the background
can conflict with Symbiocom.

If you have a slower computer/CD-ROM drive, or experience low
memory conditions, you may turn off the majority of the segue
animations from the SYS screen. This will drastically speed-up
gameplay.

Make sure you are using the very latest drivers for your video card.

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7. Credits

Istvan Pely - Design, Graphics Programming
Sherban Young - Screenplay
Seth W. Jones - Music & Sound Effects

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8. Legal Information

Software Copyright   1998 Media Technology Limited.  All rights reserved. Bethesda
Softworks and Zero Critical are trademarks of Media Technology Limited.  QuickTime
is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  Made with Macromedia is a trademark of
Macromedia, Inc.  Director   Copyright   1994, 1997 Macromedia, Inc.  Uses Miles
Xtra, Copyright   1994-1997 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.  All other trademarks and trade
names are the property of their respective owners.
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