Copyright: "Copyright 1994 Glacier Edge Technology"


Information Index

Game Options Panel

This panel provides control over the messages that are displayed throughout the game, the speed of time passage and whether sound is on.  Notice that the buttons will change appearance to reflect the on/off status of that option.  Also, when the status is changed, a notification message will display for a couple of second, confirming the change in status.  The notification message can be dismissed immediately by a single LMB click on the message.

 The left topmost large button toggles sound effects on and off.

 The next left side button, toggles music on and off.

 The last large button on the left, toggles the display of the names of the stars and planets on the Operations Map.

 The right topmost large button toggles the display of Battle Reports during space combat operations between opposing taskforces.

 Next right side large button toggles the display of taskforce Arrival reports which are issued when a taskforce arrives at it's destination.  These reports will display for a couple of seconds and dismiss on their own, or will dismiss immediately with a single LMB click on the report.

 The last right side large button toggles the display of unit Construction completion reports which are issued when a unit is completed.  These reports will display for a couple of seconds and dismiss on their own, or will dismiss immediately with a single LMB click on the report.

The group of buttons, called Stardate Rate, located in the left center of the panel, control the delay during the passage of time.

The group of buttons, called Message Delay, located at the right center of the panel, control the delay used when displaying messages.

The small buttons at the bottom of the panel are:

OK button [image] approves the current settings, and allows them to apply to the game.

HELP information button [image] displays this information.

CANCEL changes button [image] will cancel any changes made to the settings.