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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd">
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	<TITLE>Project::OSiRiON - Player Guide</TITLE>
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<body>
<div class="banner">
	<img src="images/banner.png" ALT="Project::OSiRiON">
	<br>
	Player Guide
</div>
<div class="text">
<p>
	<i>OK Space Cadets, prepare to hurtle through the Cosmos!</i>
</p>
	
<p>
	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
	and teach you the basic skills you need to survive these new surroundings.
</p>
<p>
	Before you can be allowed to pilot a space ship, make sure you have reviewed
	the <a href="installation.html">installation instructions</a> to ensure
	optimal performance of the onboard computer systems. Advanced topics
	and server operations are covered by the <a href="manual.html">user manual</a>.
</p>
</div>

<div class="title">
	Getting Started
</div>

<div class="text">
	<div class="rfloater">
		<img src="images/main_menu.jpg" alt="">
		<br>
		Main menu
	</div>
<p>
	When the client has started it will show you the main menu. Click the
	<span class="fixed">Start</span> button to start a game, or click the <span class="fixed">Internet</span>
	button to connect to the test server. 
</p><p>
	The <span class="fixed">Options</span> button will open the options menu where you can
	customize a number of settings.
</p><p>
	When the game has started it will show you the game menu. Click the
	<span class="fixed">Join</span> button to join the game, or click the <span class="fixed">Disconnect</span>
	button to leave the game and return to the main menu.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/f1.png" ALT=""> Later on, you can press <b>f1</b> to return to the main menu.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/tilde.png" ALT=""> You can press <b>~</b> at any time to open the command console.
</p><p>
	Once you have joined, you will find yourself on Alexandria, 
	a small trading outpost on 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.
</p><p>
	You're currently docked at a space station and you're looking at a menu with available actions,
	but first, we take a look at the icons on the top of the screen. This icons are available most
	of the time and open the game's main information windows.
</p>
	<table>
	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/menu.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Menu</td>
		<td>Opens the main menu</td>
	</tr>

	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/launch.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Launch</td>
		<td>(not visible in space) If you're docked on a planet or space station, you can use this icon to launch your ship into space.</td>
	</tr>
	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/dock.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Dock</td>
		<td>(not visible when docked) In space, you can use this icon to dock with the selected planet or station</td>
	</tr>

	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/home.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Home</td>
		<td>When docked, this icon will return you to the planet or station's main menu</td>
	</tr>

	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/inventory.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Inventory</td>
		<td>Opens the inventory window</td>
	</tr>

	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/map.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Map</td>
		<td>Opens the map window</td>
	</tr>

	<tr>
		<td><img src="icons/chat.png" ALT=""></td>
		<td>Chat</td>
		<td>Opens the chat window</td>
	</tr>
</table>
<p>
	<img src="icons/launch.png" ALT=""> Click on the launch icon to leave the station and launch into space. The launch button will change into a dock button.
</p>
</div>

<div class="subtitle">
	Camera controls
</div>

<div class="text">
<p>
	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:
	<span class="fixed">track</span>, the default mode, <span class="fixed">cockpit</span> and <span class="fixed">free</span>.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/v.png" ALT=""> Press <b>v</b> to switch to the next view.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/shift.png" ALT=""> <img src="keys/v.png" alt=""> Press <B>shift + v</b> to switch to the previous view.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/div.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad /</b> to zoom in.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/mul.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad *</b> to zoom out.
</p><p>
	Zoom is disabled in cockpit view.
</p><p>
	If the camera is in free view and mouse control is enabled, you can use the mouse to rotate the 
	camera around your ship. If mouse control is disabled, you can activate it by clicking 
	and holding the left mouse button down.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/spacebar.png" alt=""> Press <b>spacebar</b> to toggle mouse control on or off.
</p><p>
	If mouse control is enabled, the mouse pointer will change into a green circle.
</p>
</div>

<div class="subtitle">
	Flight Controls
</div>
<div class="text">
<p>
	Your spacecraft can be controlled with the mouse and the keyboard. Joystick support is disabled by default
	but can be enabled from the command console. The keyboard controls can be used in any camera view.
</p><p>
	The bar in the lower left of the screen indicates your thruster. Next to it you will find
	the speed indicator. You can use the mouse scrollwheel to set the level of thrust.
</p>

<table><tr><td class="listing">
<p>
	<img src="keys/plus.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad +</b> to increase thrust.</p><p>
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/min.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad -</b> to decrease thrust.</p><p>
</p>
</td></tr>
<tr><td class="listing">
<p>
	<img src="keys/w.png" ALT=""> Press <b>w</b> to fire afterburner.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/s.png" ALT=""> Press <b>s</b> to reverse engines.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/a.png" ALT=""> Press <b>a</b> to strafe left.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/d.png" ALT=""> Press <b>d</b> to strafe right.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/r.png" ALT=""> Press <b>r</b> to strafe up.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/f.png" ALT=""> Press <b>f</b> to strafe down.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/q.png" ALT=""> Press <b>q</b> to roll left.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/e.png" ALT=""> Press <b>e</b> to roll left.
</p>
</td><td class="listing">
<p>
	<img src="keys/4.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 4</b> to turn left.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/6.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 6</b> to turn right.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/8.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 8</b> to pitch up.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/2.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 2</b> to pitch down.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/7.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 7</b> to roll left.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/9.png" ALT=""> Press <b>keypad 9</b> to roll left.
</p>
</td></tr></table>
<p>
	If the camera is in tracking view or cockpit view, you can drag the mouse to
	turn your spaceship. If mouse control is disabled, click and hold the left mouse
	button while you drag.
</p><p>
	<img src="keys/spacebar.png" alt=""> Press <b>spacebar</b> to toggle mouse control on or off.
</p>

</div>
<div class="subtitle">
	Navigation Controls
</div>

</body>
</html>