SONY Command and Conquer Game
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PlayStationTM GAME CONSOLE.
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video games, including games played on the TM PlayStation ™M game console, may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even on persons whohave no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions
– IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.
WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:
Do not connect your PlayStation ™ game console to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage your TV screen.
HANDLING YOUR PlayStation™M DISC:
• This compact disc is intended for use only with the PlayStation™ game console.
Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.
Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.
Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
STARTING UP
Set up your PlayStation ™M game Console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert either Command & Conquer PlayStation™ disc and close the Disc cover. Insert game Controller into the left port and turn on the PlayStation TM. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game. It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or Memory cards once the power is turned on.
GAME CONTROLS
Controller
TTON(S)
Basic Maneuvers
Directional button
X button
WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU
Gives you cursor and map movement.
Affirms an action. Use this button to select units, structures, etc.
button Negates an action. Use this button to deselect units, structures,
etc.
button Goes to and opens Sidebar. Remembers last cursor location
on Sidebar.
button Cycles through special cursors (Sell, Repair Guard)
Creating Teams
After selecting units…
L2 + button Creates “Team”
L2 + button Creates “Team ▲”
L2 + button Creates “Team
BUTTON(S) WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU
Moving Teams
L1 + button Selects and goes to team ”
L1 + button Selects and goes to team “A”
L1 + button Selects and goes to team
Building, Selling, Repairing
Rebuilds the last object you built.
R1 Speeds up cursor.
R1 + button
R1
button Opens and closes Sidebar.
+▲ button Opens the Sidebar permanently on screen; Use A to switch
between the play area and the Sidebar. The same buttons can
be used to close the Sidebar.
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R1 + R2 Guard area
R1 + L1 Force fire
R1 + L2 Force move
R2 (With units selected) scatters units.
START button Pauses the game and brings up Options Menu.
R1 + R2 Guard Area
R1 +L1 Force Fire
R1 + L2 Force Move
PLAYING THE GAME
Starting the Game
Choosing Your Side: GDI or the Brotherhood of Nod
You can play one of two sides-GDI (the Global Defense Initiative peacekeeping force) or the Brotherhood of Nod, a secretive terrorist organization that has remained hidden for centuries… until now. Choose whatever side you want to ally with by inserting that particular CD-ROМ.
If you choose the Brotherhood disc, you will fight against GDI. If you choose GDI, you will fight against the Brotherhood. Each side has itsown characteristics and style of playing, as well as radically different units, buildings, and tactics.
Title Screen Menu
When you start the game, you’ll be treated to C&C’s spectacular introduction. After that, you’ll be taken directly to the Title Screen menu:
SPECIAL OPS
PLAYING THE GAME
Select this option using the X button. Once selected, you will be taken into missions created specifically for the Sony PlaystationTM. It is recommended that you select NEW
GAME until you are very familiar with Command & Conquer™M, as the Special Ops missions can be very difficult.
NEW GAME
To start a new game, choose this option. You’ll go straight to the mission briefing for\ the first mission.
ENTER PASSWORD SCREEN
This screen allows you to enter a password and continue at the beginning of a level that you have the password for. A password is available at the beginning of every mission in the INGAME OPTIONS.
PLAYING THE GAME
Selecting this option, by pressing the X button, will allow you to access the options below.
To change an option, use the up and down Directional buttons to move the selection box to the option you wish to change. Next use the left and right Directional buttons to change the option.
Controller Config.
Selecting this option displays a picture of the controller along with the functions of
the buttons. From here you can cycle through the four different configurations.
Effects Volume
This option allows you to adjust the volume level for the sound effects in the game.
Music Volume
This option allows you to adjust the volume level of the music in the game.
Track Loop
PLAYING THE GAME
Setting this option to “YES” will cause the ingame music to loop.
Cursor speed
This option controls the speed at which the cursor moves. This also affects the rate
at which you can scroll around the screen.
Help Text
This option turns the “Explainer Text” on and off. With this option on, placing the
cursor over items in the game will bring up a brief description of the item.
Exit Menu
Selecting this returns you to the previous menu.
Playing the Game
Scrolling Around
To scroll the main viewing window around the battlefield, move the cursor using the Directional buttons.
Ordering Your Troops Around is
To get your troops to act, press the X button when the cursor is on top of a unit. A bracket will appear around the selected unit and the unit’s health will be displayed above the unit. Move the cursor to the location on the game map where you want the unit to go. If the cursor over a potential target, it will change to the targeting cursor. Pressing the X button here willcause the unit to attack the target. Otherwise, it will move the unit to that location, unless it is impassible (i.e. a cliff or trees).
To cancel out of this mode (or any mode), press the button and the unit will be deselected.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you are having problems, please consult the “Troubleshooting” section of this book before calling technical support. We receive many calls every day, so in order to serve you more efficiently, please have the following information available:
1. The correct name of the game.
2. The type of system you are running the game on.
3. Exact error message reported (if any).
Our technical support number is 714-833-1999. Have a pen and paper handy when you call, and be near your PlayStation™ if at all possible. No game playing hints will be given through this number.
ON-LINE SUPPORT SERVICES
Westwood Studios provides upcoming news, latest versions, updates, product demos, reviews, technical support, counseling, and more on the following on-line services.
INTERNET
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E-MAIL: Send e-mail to support@westwood.com with any specific queries you have.
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COMPUSERVE
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
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HINTS
Westwood Studios charges 754 a minute to helpall would-be conquerors. Call 1-900-288-4744 on your touch tone phone, and if you’re under 18, check with your parents to make sure you won’t get grounded when this call shows up on the phone bill. If you’re in Canada, dial 1-900- 451-4422; the cost is 50¢ for the first minute, and $1.25 each additional minute.
Also, hints and tips can be found on the on-line services listed above.
Documents / Resources
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References
- User Manualmanual.tools