                            Rules of Engagement 2
                                 Version 1.05
		          	   07/30/93


Thank you for purchasing Rules of Engagement 2.  There are a few last minute
changes and updates that may not be documented in your Manual.  Please read
the following information before playing the game.


Contents:
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 1)	Optimum Memory Configurations
 2)     Notes on Using PC Animate Plus
 3)     Pro Audio Spectrum
 4)     Mines and Enemy Ships
 5)     Bypassing the Opening Title Sequence
 6)     Ordering Your Copy of PC Animate Plus
 7)     Changes to the Tutorial
 8)     Ordering a Copy of Breach 2
 9)     Missing NAV Button Documentation
10)     Reference to Rescue Pod
11)     Additional Feature for Deployment
12)     Advanced Gravis UltraSound
13)     Developer's Kit


 1)     Optimum Memory Configurations
-------------------------------------

   Since Rules of Engagement 2 makes use of both EMS and XMS, the following
   chart will help clarify the optimum configuration given the total
   available RAM in your system.  First, look up your configuration in the
   "Total RAM" column.

   The XMS and EMS values are the suggested amounts of each type of memory
   you should make available.  See the documentation for your memory manager
   (HIMEM, QEMM, 386MAX, etc.) for instructions.  Some memory managers allow
   you to create a "pool" of memory that can provide both XMS and EMS on
   demand.  If your memory manager has this feature, you need not worry
   about specific XMS and EMS amounts.

   The value for Smartdrive shows the suggested value for any disk cache
   software you are using (Smartdrv, PC Cache, etc.)

   Under SF/X and Speech is indicated the level of sound effects and
   digitized speech you will obtain.


	Total RAM	XMS	EMS	Disk cache 	SF/X	   Speech
	-----------------------------------------------------------------
	Under 1mb	N/A	N/A	Do not load	Normal	   None
	1mb		1mb	0mb	256K		Extended   None
	2mb		512K    1.5mb   100K		Extended   None
	3mb             1.5mb   512K    256K		Extended   Enabled
	4mb		2.5mb	1.5mb	1mb		Extended   Enabled
	>4mb		2.5+mb	1.5mb	1mb		Extended   Enabled

   Note that these are recommended configurations.  It is not necessary to
   alter your system to match these values.  It will, however, provide a
   combination of the best speed and most sound for the given amount of RAM.

   If you use disk caching software with a write cache enabled, you may
   encounter a problem where the music in the game slows down slightly.
   You can solve this problem by turning off the write cache.  If you do
   want to leave the write cache on, it will not cause any other problems.
   


 2)     Notes on Using PC Animate Plus
--------------------------------------

   If you are using PC Animate Plus to create your own animation, you should
   be sure to set the AUTO START, PLAY ONCE, and HIDE FIRST options when
   saving the file.

   If you are creating a large animation that may take some time to load,
   you can create a "Please Stand By..." style frame and place it in frame
   one.  Then, by clearing the HIDE FIRST flag, this frame will be displayed
   while the rest of the animation is loading.



 3)     Pro Audio Spectrum
--------------------------

   If you are using a Pro Audio Spectrum sound card, be sure the Media
   Vision MVSOUND.SYS driver is loaded before playing the game.



 4)     Mines and Enemy Ships
-----------------------------

   Contrary to any statement you may run across in the manual, enemy ships do
   have the capability for laying mines.

   

 5)     Bypassing the Opening Title Sequence
--------------------------------------------

   You may bypass the opening title sequence by pressing any key or clicking
   one of the mouse buttons while the "Impressions" logo is on the screen.

   Once the titles begin loading, you cannot stop them until the sequence
   begins.  Once running, you may press the ESC key to bypass.



 6)     Ordering Your Copy of PC Animate Plus
---------------------------------------------

   If you are unable to locate PC Animate Plus at your local software dealer,
   you may order a copy directly from Pacific Motion.  As an owner of Rules
   of Engagement 2, Pacific Motion is offering this software to you at a
   reduced price of only $99.95 ($100 off the list price) + $6
   shipping/handling.


   You may find an order form inside your game box.  If one is not present,
   you can call (203) 678-7679 weekdays between 9am and 5pm Eastern time.
   This is an order line only.  The staff at this number cannot provide any
   information about PC Animate Plus and cannot arrange to have information
   sent to you.

   If you want more information about the product before ordering, you can
   write to:
		Pacific Motion, Inc.
		2611 Lake Street
		San Francisco, CA 94121



 7)     Changes to the Tutorial
-------------------------------

   A title screen and animation were added to the tutorial campaign.  When
   playing through the tutorial, you will need to click any key or mouse
   button once the title screen for the campaign appears.  This will happen
   at the tutorial section "Playing Your First Game", immediately after
   pressing the PLAY (P) button.


 8) 	Ordering a Copy of Breach 2
-----------------------------------

   After you've experienced the excitement of starship combat with RULES OF
   ENGAGEMENT 2, it's time to take on the squad-level combat of BREACH 2!
   You are a Squad Leader commanding up to nine SPACE MARINES on missions
   that take you through alien worlds, hostile outposts and mysterious
   starship corridors.  You equip your squad with futuristic equipment, and
   deploy them using a mouse-based interface against aliens, beasts, robots
   and UDP Marauders.  You'll need every bit of tactical skill you have to
   overcome these hazards and accomplish your objectives, which may include
   occupying vital territory, rescuing hostages, eliminating enemy forces,
   capturing datapacks and more.

   The full-featured SCENARIO BUILDER allows you to create your own missions,
   so that the fun never ends!  And even better, BREACH 2 and RULES OF
   ENGAGEMENT 2 link together through the INTERLOCKING GAME SYSTEM, so that
   special missions included with RULES OF ENGAGEMENT 2 will automatically
   access BREACH 2 scenarios when capturing enemy vessels and hostile
   outposts.

   As an owner of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT 2, you can purchase BREACH 2 for the
   low price of $19.95 + $5 shipping/handling.  This special offer is only
   available by sending in a CHECK or MONEY ORDER with your REGISTRATION CARD
   (if you haven't sent it in already) to this address:

   		Breach 2 Offer
		c/o Impressions Software, Inc.
		7 Melrose Drive
		Farmington, CT 06032



 9) 	Missing NAV Button Documentation
----------------------------------------

   On page 53 of the Fleet Operations Manual, the documentation for the
   NAV button is missing.  It should read...

   "If the selection was NAV, your ship will proceed at full-power until
   it approaches the location currently selected by the navpoint (see
   SET NAV in the NAVMAP section)."



10) 	Reference to Rescue Pod
-------------------------------

   On page 76 of the Fleet Operations Manual, one of the messages is
   documented as "Pickup Rescue Pod".  This should read "Pickup Escape
   Pod".  "Rescue pod" is an outdated term for "escape pod".



11) 	Additional Feature for Deployment
-----------------------------------------

   An additional feature has been added to the deployment screen.  Page
   33 of the Fleet Operations Manual documents the use of the buttons to
   scroll the "Ship Deploy Stat" list.  Right-clicking (or holding donn the
   shift key when using the keyboard equivalent) will now scroll the list a
   page at a time.


12) 	Advanced Gravis UltraSound
----------------------------------

   If you are using a Gravis UltraSound sound card, be sure the ULTRAMID
   TSR is loaded before playing the game.  If you have an older card and
   did not get ULTRAMID.EXE and ULTRAMID.INI in your package, you will need
   to obtain a copy from Advanced Gravis.


13) 	Developer Kit
---------------------

   A Developer Kit is available that contains advanced tools for customizing
   your own campaigns.  For more information, call (203) 678-7679.  The cost
   is $49.95 + $5 shipping/handling.


   
