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*** Welcome to the Counter Action Demo ***


Now that you have unzipped the files required 
to install the Counter Action demo you need to run 
the CA_DEMO.EXE program to extract all the necessary 
files.  When this has finished run the INSTALL.EXE file, 
this will allow you to set-up your sound card.  When 
you have finished with the install file select the 
'Save Changes and Quit' option.

To run the Counter Action Demo type START and press 
return at the MS-DOS prompt or double click the file 
called START from WIndows'95.

I hope you enjoy playing Counter Action.

To order the retail version of Counter Action please 
contact your local retailer, it is published by 
Mindscape International.


*** Controlling the Counter Acton Demo ***

CONTROL PANEL
The Control Panel is used to control the current game 
settings. You may invoke it by pressing the button 
located in the top right corner of the screen.

The following controls are available within the Control Panel:

SOUND		Use this scrollbar to control the sound 
		effects volume.
	
MUSIC		Use this scrollbar to control the music volume.
	
SOUNDTRACK	Use the arrow buttons to switch between the 
		available soundtracks.
	
RESUME GAME	Select this button to close the Control Panel 
		and return to the current game.
	
EXIT		Select this button to terminate the mission and 
		return to the MISSION MENU.

GAME SCREEN
To the right of the main game window you will find a control 
button, information table and the game map.

CONTROL BUTTON
You can use this button to invoke the Control Panel, this 
can be used at any time to change the game settings.

CALL REINFORCEMENT BUTTONS
On certain missions there will be Call Reinforcement Buttons, 
these are situated just below the Control Button. 
You can use these during the game to call for reinforcements, 
i.e. troops or aviation. 

* Left-clicking on the Call Reinforcement Button lets you call 
a reinforcement when you need it although they will not appear 
immediately.

* When you are using aviation, each of the buttons corresponds 
to one bomber squadron. To call your aircraft you need to 
left-click on the Call Reinforcement Button and then point at 
the target for the bomb strike. You can do this either within 
the game window or on the game map by left-clicking the mouse 
button. Right-clicking allows you to cancel the bomb strike.

INFORMATION TABLE
Below the Call Reinforcement Buttons is the Information Table. 
This displays the following information on your current unit 
or group: number of units in the current group, group damage 
level, each unit type in the group including ammunition 
available and damage level. At the lower left of the Information 
Table you will see some figures. The lower figure corresponds to 
the total number of units in the current group. The upper figure 
shows the number of units for the current type.

* You can look through all unit types in the current group by 
left-clicking the mouse within the Information Table.

* Right-clicking the mouse within the Information Table displays 
only units of the type shown within the Table for the current 
group.
 
GROUP CONTROL BUTTONS
Just below the Information Table you will find the Group Control 
Buttons. You can use these buttons to issue orders to the 
selected group. They are also duplicated by the A, S, Z, X keys.

You may issue the following orders to your troops during the game:

move to a point
attack enemy unit (with all arms available)
terminate previous order

* Chose the desired order by left-clicking the mouse on the 
corresponding button or by pressing the relevant key on the 
keyboard. Now point at the target with your mouse cursor (within 
the game window or via the game map) and left-click the mouse to 
confirm the order.

* Right-clicking all the units in the current group and they will 
start acting according to the most appropriate order for the 
current situation. If you right-click on the enemy unit, the 
attack order is selected, otherwise the move to a point order is 
used.

When you issue an order to your infantry you should remember that 
they have explosives at their disposal (to blow up buildings) as 
well as guns and grenades.

THE MAP
In the lower right corner of the screen you will see the Game Map. 
The location of the Soviet troops is indicated by the RED points 
whilst the German troops are shown as YELLOW. Enemy units become 
visible on the map as soon as you are within close proximity.

The White frame shows that part of the battlefield currently 
displayed in the game window.
 
GAME WINDOW
You can control your troops within the Game Window.
You can change the area of battlefield shown either by scrolling 
the Game Window or by clicking at the selected point on the Game Map.

* If you change the location by clicking on the Game Map, the 
battlefield view will be centered on the selected point within the 
Game Window.