User manual GAMES PC IMPERIAL GLORY

[. . . ] CONTENTS EPILEPSY WARNING 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 may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, have an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to playing. [. . . ] · Peace: On signing a Peace treaty, both parties cease hostilities. · Defensive Alliance: A Defensive Alliance requires each member to defend the other allies when they are attacked by a third party. If one of the members attacks a third party, no action is required by other members. · Commercial Treaty: This treaty enables you to exchange resources with other countries. · Marriage: If accepted, a proposal of marriage dramatically improves relations between two countries. · Loan of Armies: Lend your troops (for a price) to friendly nations. · Military Aid: Ask other nations to lend you troops (for a price). AREAS OF INFLUENCE Empires will not be in contact with all countries from the start of the game. To begin with, the areas they are capable of influencing will only cover countries that share their borders. Distance is an obstacle to diplomatic relations, but this limitation can be overcome by erecting certain buildings that expand an Empire's geographic knowledge across the map. This geographical knowledge is known as an Empire's Area of Influence. DIPLOMACY Diplomacy is one of Imperial Glory's fundamental elements. If you fail to pay it sufficient attention, you could end up fighting the rest of the countries on the map, which would seriously jeopardize even the mere survival of your Empire. 16 17 ANNEXATION Territorial annexation is a key part of an Empire's foreign affairs. By annexing a province, you begin receiving the resources produced in it. So, annexation is the top priority of Empires with expansionist ambitions. · Military Annexation: A military annexation takes place when troops defending that territory are defeated in battle. The occupying Empire can then annex the territory by stationing troops there for a certain period of time -- the actual length of time depends on the number and quality of troops used. After this period, a message appears stating that the process of annexation is complete and the territory has become part of the occupying Empire. Although a straightforward and relatively quick method, military annexation devastates a territory to such a degree that all buildings are lost. · Peaceful Annexation: Sympathy bars, which can be viewed in each territory's information screen, play a key role in peaceful annexations. These bars show where the Sympathies of a neutral country lay with regard to the Empires. If the bar reaches its maximum, this territory may be annexed peacefully, without using force. Peaceful annexation is slow and costly, but it provides certain advantages. Once annexed, the country becomes part of the Empire with all its buildings and troops intact, so it is profitable right away. LAND BATTLES When war remains the sole course of action, battles are inevitable. [. . . ] Please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why you are sending it to us. The agent you speak with will give you an authorization number that must be included and you will need to include a daytime phone number so that we can contact you if necessary. Any materials not containing this authorization number will be returned to you unprocessed and unopened. Customer Services RMA# (state your authorization number here) 651 Brannan Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94107 You are responsible for postage for your game to our service center. ASSISTANCE VIA TELEPHONE OR FAX We are available to take your calls Monday through Friday, 9:00 a. m. [. . . ]