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The game is set up in the same way, except that everything is done on the same computer. In contrast to network games, which are real-time, hot seat games are turn-based, i.e. players act one after the other and not simultaneously. They end their turns by pressing the Forward button. Note: Some things are managed differently in hot seat mode. For instance, elections and auctions take place turn by turn. Load Game Instead of creating a new game, the server can load a savegame. The savegame doesn’t have to be a multiplayer game and it doesn’t need to be saved on all the computers. Each player simply selects one of the traders from the savegame, which can be a trader who was previously controlled by the computer. The trader is chosen before you get to the lobby. The trader’s name cannot be changed afterwards. Therefore, the player data need not be confirmed as usual. Note: As soon as the server has chosen his trader, he can adjust the number of players as usual. The number of players does not have to be equal to the number of players in the savegame. Consequently, the number of players can be changed by loading a savegame. Special Features of the Network Game Saving the Game Every player can save the game so that it can be resumed at a later time. The player who wants to be the server the next time will have to save the game. Removing and Adding Players This is done by loading a game in multiplayer mode. The current game must be saved and then quit. Next, load the game as stated above. The number of players can be adjusted in the lobby. (see ‘Load Game’) 93
Chatting during the Game To chat during the game, press Enter. You can then type a message which is sent to the other players when you press Enter again. The message will appear in the upper left corner of the main display. Have Fun! Credits Ascaron Software Concept Daniel Dumont Bernd Ludewig based upon “The Patrician”, released 1991 Programming Lead Bernd Ludewig Layout and Illustration Monika Krawinkel Animation and 3D Graphics Marco Zeugner City Design and Illustration Anca Finta Music and Sound Effects Isometric Engine Martin Mayer Music and Composition Yanco Interface Matthias Schiller Sea Battles Michael Guthe Graphics Lead Christoph Werner Effects and Mixing Dag Winderlich Henrik Hobein Tutorial Voice Andreas Fiebig Intro Voice Recordings M&S Music 3D Graphics Jörg Laurien Patrick Lubbers Patrick Schumacher Tests Lead Jörg Beilschmidt 94
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Trade: your daily Business 37 Trade
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Technical Support Should you experi
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The Structure of the Screen The Dif
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Symbols Using the symbols on the mi
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Trading via your trading office If
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The Formalities: The Main Menu and
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The Objective Conditions You decide
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Credits The usual suspects… Exit
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The Mini Map The mini map gives you
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Get rid of superfluous and outdated
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The Statistics Menu Open the statis
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Note: Ships that are part of convoy
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The Mini Map The mini map shows a s
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Cog capacity: 45-55 weapon slots sm
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Hiring and Firing Sailors B e f o r
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Automatic Trade As soon as you have
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Blocked Convoys The conditions for
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Luxury Goods Wine, spices, cloth, t
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On the other hand, if you buy goods
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Page 49 and 50: Upgrade Ship You will soon find out
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Page 57 and 58: The Town Hall All towns in the game
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Page 61 and 62: Bribing pays - but only for a short
Page 63: City walls Every city has city wall
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Page 68 and 69: Iron Smelting production/day: 1/2 b
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Page 80 and 81: False Accusations Life isn’t fair
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Page 84 and 85: The speed is also influenced by the
Page 86 and 87: However, if you are the leader, you
Page 88 and 89: Initial Actions The Besiegers take
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Page 98 and 99: Appendix Mouse Controls ships left
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