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- The Osirion Project - Player guide -

+ +

OK Space Cadets, prepare to hurtle through the Cosmos!

So, you have decided to leave your old life behind and explore the universe - of Project::OSiRiON? This guide will show you how to take your first steps + of Project::OSiRiON. This guide will show you how to take your first steps and teach you the basic skills you need to survive these new surroundings.

Before you can be allowed to pilot a space ship, make sure you have reviewed the installation instructions to ensure - a smooth operation of the onboard computer systems. Advanced topics - are covered by the user manual. + optimal performance of the onboard computer systems. Advanced topics + and server operations are covered by the user manual.

- User Interface -

- -

- HUD -

+ Getting Started +

- Fligh controls -

- -

- Keyboard -

+ When the client has started it will show you the main menu. Click the + Start button to start a local game, the Internet + button will take you to the test server. +

+ The Options button will open the options menu where you can + customize your settings. +

- This is the default keyboard configuration: + When the game has started it will show you the game menu. Click the + Join button to join the game, or click the Disconnect + button to leave the game and return to the main menu.

+ Later on, you can press the F1 key to return to the game menu. +

+ You can press the ~ key at any time to open the command console. +

+ Once you have joined, you will find yourself on Alexandria, + a small trading outpost at the edge of the civilized world. + You begin the game as the proud owner of a small trading vessel and a modest amount of credits. +

- Joystick -

+ Controls +

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+ Camera +

+ +

- This is the default joystick configuration: + After launch, you will be at the helm of your spaceship, right outside the space station. + Let's take a moment to look around. There are three camera views you can choose from: + tracking view, the default mode, cockpit view and free view. +

+ Press the V key to switch to the next view. +

+ Press shift + V to switch to the previous view. +

+ Press keypad / to zoom in. +

+ Press keypad * to zoom out. +

+ Zoom is disabled in cockpit view. +

+ Mouse control is enabled by default. If the camera is in tracking or cockpit view then the + mouse will control your spaceship's movement, in free view the mouse will rotate the camera. +

+ Press spacebar to toggle mouse control on or off. + If mouse control is disabled, you can activate it by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.

+ +

+ Flight Controls +

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+ Navigation Controls +

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