WINTER RESORT SIMULATOR COMPLETE EDITION SEASON 2

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Manual: HR Innoways GmbH (Maximilian Rudorfer, Jacqueline Lowe, Jakob Holzmann) Aerosoft GmbH Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 - Complete Edition -

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Contents Starting Off...... 6 Vehicles ...... 28 Epilepsy Warning ...... 6 Pistenbully 100...... 28 Precautions...... 6 Pistenbully 600...... 29 Liability...... 7 Pistenbully 600 W...... 30 Copyrights...... 7 Prinoth Leitwolf...... 31 Installation...... 8 Prinoth Leitwolf W...... 32 TechnoAlpin TR-10...... 33 Introduction...... 9 Marmotta Tiger...... 34 Marmotta Vattenmask...... 35 Features...... 10 Marmotta Hazard...... 36 Snow Groomers...... 10 Marmotta Venture...... 37 Ropeways...... 11 Marmotta Snowfox...... 38 Transport Vehicles...... 12 Snow Guns...... 13 Economic System...... 39 Missions...... 13 Guests...... 39 A Look at the Economic System...... 14 Ropeways, Facilities, and Slopes...... 39 Editor Mode and Modding...... 14 Weather...... 39 Multiplayer...... 14 Prominence...... 39 Shop Parking Lot...... 15 Finding the Right Price...... 40 Free Camera Mode...... 15 Balance Sheet, Profit, and...... 40 ...... 16 Loss Account...... 40 Overview Menu...... 17 Loans...... 41 Liquidity...... 41 Ropeways ...... 19 A Comparison: Renting and Buying...... 42 Season 1 Ropeways...... 20 Dorfbahn...... 20 10 Tips for Success...... 42 Sonnenbahn...... 22 Falkeneckbahn...... 23 Key Assignments...... 43 Stubhornbahn...... 24 General...... 43 Season 2 Ropeways...... 25 Vehicles...... 43 Salisjochbahn...... 25 Snow Groomers (basics same as all vehicles)...... 44 Hexenkesselbahn...... 26 Snow Guns...... 44 Höllwiesenlift...... 27

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Starting Off Liability The Winter Resort Simulator has been developed and tested with the most careful attention to detail. The developer cannot accept any Epilepsy Warning liability for consequences resulting from incorrect information. The developer makes no guarantee of completeness. This section should read and considered carefully by adults and particularly for children before using the game. Note on mods: Epileptic seizures or consciousness disorders can be triggered by The game can be extended or changed with extensions (so-called certain flashing lights or light patterns in people who suffer from „mods“). The developer explicitly cannot assume any liability or photo sensitive epilepsy, even in everyday life. While it is not usually similar for mods. dangerous, these individuals can experience seizures when using computer or video games. It is also possible that even those who have never been affected before or suffered an epileptic seizure can Copyrights experience this. If an individual or family member experiences symp¬toms such as seizures or consciousness disorders associated This software, the manual, documentation, video images, and all the with epilepsy when exposed to flashing lights, they should consult related materials are protected by copyright laws. The software is their doctor about using the game. Parents should monitor their licensed, not sold. You may install and run one copy of the software children’s use of computer video games. If an adult or a child on one computer for your personal, non-commercial use. The experiences any of the following symptoms: dizziness, visual distur- software, the manual and all related materials must not be copied, bance, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, disorientation or photocopied, translated, reverse engineered, decompiled or reduced any sort of involuntary movement or convulsion while playing the to any electronic­ medium or machine legible form, neither completely game, discontinue use IMMEDIATELY and consult a doctor. nor in part, ­without the previous written permission of the developers of this software and Aerosoft GmbH. Precautions • Make sure you sit as far back from the screen as possible. • Use as small a screen as possible when playing the game. • Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had enough sleep. • Make sure the room you play in is well lit. • While playing a computer or video game, you should take a break of 10-15 minutes every hour.

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Installation Introduction You have to be logged in with administrator rights and need to be Servus! Hello! connected to the internet before you can start the installation of Welcome to the Hallstein Resort in Winter Resort Simulator Season Winter Resort Simulator Season 2. 2! A 6 km² game world, spanning mountains and valley, is just waiting Insert the DVD of Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 into your DVD to be explored! There’s so much for you to do here in Hallstein: groo- drive. Follow the installation instructions presented on the screen. If ming the slopes, operating ropeways, and managing the daily routine the installation does not start automatically: at your own resort. New vehicles, ropeways, and improved graphics allow you to immerse yourself in the world of Winter Resort Simulator. 1. If the installation does not start automatically: By default, the game starts with a tutorial that explains the basic fea- a. Click “Start” in the taskbar and then on “Computer”. tures and processes of the game. During the course of the game you b. Double click on the corresponding DVD-ROM drive. will encounter several tutorials designed to familiarize you with your surroundings, the vehicles, and the ropeways. You will find an overview c. Double click the “setup.exe” icon. of the controls at the end of this manual. 2. Steam will be installed first if it is not already installed on your You don’t have to take care of the resort all by yourself: grab some friends system. Any necessary updates will be installed. and join forces in multiplayer mode! So, what are you waiting for? 3. You may create a new Steam account or use an existing one. We’re delighted that you’re playing Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 Enter the required information. and hope you have lots of fun in the snow-covered world of Hallstein! 4. When prompted, enter the activation code you can find in your game box. 5. Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 will be installed from the DVD. Any required updates will be downloaded from the Internet. 6. After installing the game, a Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 icon will appear on your desktop. 7. Double click the icon to start the game. Alternatively, you can access the game from your Steam library.

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Features Ropeways We’re now going to introduce you to the countless features of Winter Of course, your guests don’t have to climb the steep mountainside on Resort Simulator Season 2. We’ll be taking a look at the different foot to be able to take their turns on the freshly groomed snow. options Hallstein has to offer for managing your . This not Across its two maps, Winter Resort Simulator provides you with a only includes different types of lifts, of course, but also vehicles for total of 13 ropeways to get your visitors to the top of the mountain. various purposes. The game will also keep you on your toes with a You’ll find a variety of ropeway types on the map that you can put variety of missions. As we all know, a ski resort (almost) never sleeps! into operation depending on your needs and wishes. In editor mode, you can even plan and build your very own ropeway! Each ropeway works and is operated just like its real-life counterpart. Snow Groomers That might sound overwhelming at first, but don’t worry. For each of your ropeways you will find a tutorial, either in the overview menu, or directly in the command room on the control touch screen (the ‘HMI’ can be seen in the picture below), located on the ropeway documen- tation page. This will guide you through its controls step by step. Last, but not least, in the workshop you will find further ropeway types and other exciting items that will make playing the game even more fun!

In Winter Resort Simulator Season 2, you have the possibility to whip your slopes into shape. There are snow groomers from two different manufactures available; PistenBully and Prinoth are on hand with various models to help you groom the slopes. There are five snow groomers available in the game: three PistenBully models (100, 600, and 600 W), and two Prinoth models (Leitwolf and Leitwolf W). These vehicles are used to prepare the slopes for your skiers. Each vehicle has a blade and a tiller to clear snow and level out bumps. You can purchase snow groomers from the shop in the main menu. After purchasing them, they’ll appear in the shop’s parking lot where they can be collected. So, lower your blade and tiller, and hit the slopes!

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Transport Vehicles Snow Guns Also indispensable are the vehicles that can transport you, your friends, If the weather’s not playing along, your snow guns are always on hand and even goods. Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 has a number of to spread snow on the slopes! The TechnoAlpin TR-10 produces fresh, different vehicles for this purpose, which you can use according to your powder snow, ensuring that the day’s skiing goes smoothly. Use the needs. Road-going vehicles, such as the Marmotta Hazard and Venture, blade of a snow groomer to position it correctly and let the snow fall will get you quickly from A to B by road. However, if you need to take a on your slopes. The TechnoAlpin TR-10 can be purchased from the shortcut across the snowy terrain, the Marmotta Vattenmask and shop in the main menu. Marmotta Tiger will show you the kind of power they possess. They allow you to transport people and goods across impassable terrain, so they are essential companions in everyday life at a ski resort. Don’t forget: you’re free to change the color of your vehicles so that they match the overall design of your ski resort.

Missions Of course, everyday life on a ski resort brings with it a range of challenges. The new missions will demand a lot of you, including getting deliveries from A to B on time to earn additional income. The game will constantly offer you missions via an on-screen message, which will include useful information about the task at hand, which vehicle you require, and what needs to be transported. Of course, you can reject any mission—but remember that there’s a reward for every task you complete. If you would like to receive more or fewer mission offers, you can adjust the frequency in the gameplay settings in the main menu ([ESC] key).

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A Look at the Economic System Shop Parking Lot In the career mode of Winter Resort Simulator Season 2, your objective is to gradually expand the small ski resort of Hallstein. To achieve this, all ropeways should be operational and the satisfaction of your guests ensured. To expand your resort, you can rent or buy new facilities, slopes, and ropeways. It’s important to keep an eye on the wait times for your facilities. The weather is also a major influence on the success of your ski resort. Always pay attention to the forecasts and react appropriately to different weather conditions. The better you coordinate everything, the more famous your resort will become! You will find more detailed information about the economic system later in this manual.

Editor Mode and Modding Winter Resort Simulator Season 2 contains a free editor mode where If you reset a vehicle or purchase a new one, it will be placed in the you can give your creativity free rein. Design a ski resort completely parking lot in the center of the map, below the Sonnenhütte. You can according to your own wishes, edit the terrain, shape the slopes, and purchase new vehicles via the “Shop” option in the main menu ([ESC] plan the course of your lifts. Move all objects freely on the map and key), provided you have enough money available. design a new world. With the modding interface it is even possible to share your creations with the entire Winter Resort Simulator commu- nity. Similarly, you can also download maps designed by other players from the Steam Workshop and try them out yourself. Using this Free Camera Mode interface, you can also add new content to your game, such as ropeways, vehicles, and many other things. If the interest and In the mode selection menu ([Backspace], see image below), you can creativity grab you, you can even build objects for Winter Resort choose between three different movement modes. In addition to Simulator Season 2 yourself and make them available to the entire first-person mode, which is activated by default, you also have the community! option of a free camera mode. To switch to it, click the camera icon.

Multiplayer In Season 2 of Winter Resort Simulator, it is now possible to play together with your friends. All you have to do is host a game of your own, which your friends can then join, or you can join an existing game and grab the nearest available snow groomer! If you wish to join a game, choose “Multiplayer” from the main menu and then select “Join game”. 14 15 Aerosoft GmbH 2020 Winter Resort Simulator Season 2

Overview Menu

You can adjust the movement speed of the free camera in the overview menu ([ESC] key). To end free camera mode, click on the game character icon in the mode selection menu. The overview menu is an essential part of Winter Resort Simulator. As the director and manager of your ski resort, you have to stay up to speed at all times! A lot of information is concisely summarized for you Skiing in the overview menu. 1. Weather: Includes a relatively reliable weather forecast for the Saving the best for last: you can leave your own tracks in the snow! In days ahead, and predicts weather conditions and precipitation. skiing mode, you can take a turn on the freshly groomed slopes or off-. In many instances, skiing is the fastest and most practical way 2. Ropeways: Here you will find a summary with utilization, of moving around in the game. wait times, and guest numbers of your ropeways. Additionally, you can also manage your ropeway and, for example, have it You can activate skiing mode by clicking on the skier icon in the mode automatically fed or garaged. selection menu ([Backspace]). It is recommended that you do not start skiing mode until you are already 3. Facilities: Shows how well-utilized each facility is. It is your on a slope or in open terrain with only a slight incline. You can then push job to ensure that there’s always enough facilities open to off briefly with [Q] and [E], but you won’t have to push very far. keep wait times low. When you arrive down at the Valley Station of a ropeway, you can either 4. Slopes: Shows how heavily used each slope is and which take off your via the mode selection menu ([Backspace]) and walk, or slopes you should groom. If you click on a slope, the costs of you can take the back to the start of the run. having an employee automatically groom the slope will be displayed. To end skiing mode, press [Backspace] again to enter the mode selection menu and click on the icon of a person. This will switch you back to first-person mode. 16 17 Aerosoft GmbH 2020 Winter Resort Simulator Season 2

5. Investments: You will see all the ropeways, facilities, and slopes available to you in the resort on a single list. You can rent, purchase or, if necessary, sell them again at any time. Ropeways 6. : Displays all snowmakers available to you and allows you to control them remotely. There are eight detailed ropeways with numerous technical details for 7. Messages: You are regularly informed about successes or you to operate in Winter Resort Simulator Season 2. In the game, it’s problems at the resort. your task to work your way up and gradually expand the resort to its full size. 8. Guests: This menu shows you the fruits of your labor: how satisfied your guests are. You will also see which factors All the ropeways in the game have been modeled true to the originals, influence this and what you can improve. You can change thanks to the kind support of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group. your prices here, too. 9. Loans: You start your business debt-free, but with little remaining capital. Therefore, it could prove useful to obtain additional funds by taking out loans. How successful your resort is increases or decreases your credit limit. 10. Financials: Here you’ll see where your income is coming from and what you are spending money on. Additionally, the balance sheet will show you a breakdown of your assets and your level of debt. 11. Vehicles: Shows you a map-based overview of all the vehicles you own. If a vehicle has gotten stuck, this is where you can select and reset it. In addition, you can sell old vehicles and recover part of the purchase price, depending on its age. 12. Shop: This is where you can expand your fleet with new vehicles. You will find all the vehicles available to you in Winter Resort Simulator listed in different categories.

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Season 1 Ropeways Kristallexpress The Kristallexpress is a tricable gondola detachable, or 3S for short, a state-of-the-art ropeway type. Its majestic-looking gondolas glide on Dorfbahn two support cables and are pulled by a haul rope at speeds of up to In Season 1 in Hallstein at the start of the game you own the 7.5 meters per second (27 km/h). Dorfbahn. This is the feeder line for the resort, connecting the village of Hallstein with the actual ski resort. If your guests want to start their Technical details day skiing in the morning, they all have to take the Dorfbahn first. Cable length 1,507.59 m The Dorfbahn only appears on the map of Hallstein from Season 1. Height difference 559.60 m Technical details Maximum speed 7.50 m/sec Cable length 1,313.63 m Maximum capacity 2,512 people/hour Height difference 305.26 m Journey time 3:21 min Maximum speed 6.50 m/sec People per gondola 24 Maximum capacity 3,586 people/hour Number of gondolas 17 Journey time 3:22 min Gondola spacing 247.50 m People per gondola 10 Time between gondolas 33.00 sec Number of gondolas 65 Drive Mountain Station Gondola spacing 65.00 m Garaging Spur track with shunting conveyor (Valley Station) Time between gondolas 10.00 sec Number of towers 3 Drive Mountain Station Rope gauge 11.00 m (haul rope) Garaging Loop track parking (Mountain Station) Number of towers 10 Rope gauge 6.40 m

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Sonnenbahn Falkeneckbahn The Sonnenbahn is the heart of the Hallstein Ski Resort, especially for The Falkeneckbahn is a little more leisurely. The ropeway starts at the families. Up to eight passengers can be seated simultaneously on one lowest point of the resort and leads up through a picturesque forest chair. Its high capacity in combination with the particularly wide slopes to the Dorfbahn Mountain Station, the resort’s transport hub. makes it possible to accommodate many additional guests with just a In Season 2, the Falkeneckbahn is your first installation, from which single lift and effectively reduces wait times. you can then build your ski resort.

Technical details Technical details Cable length 854.97 m Cable length 1,202.72 m Height difference 197.70 m Height difference 394.27 m Maximum speed 5.00 m/sec Maximum speed 5.50 m/sec Maximum capacity 3,579 people/hour Maximum capacity 2,740 people/hour Journey time 3:21 min Journey time 3:38 min People per chair 8 People per chair 6 Number of chairs 51 Number of chairs 64 Chair spacing 40.00 m Chair spacing 42.35 m Time between chairs 8.00 sec Time between chairs 7.70 sec Drive Mountain Station Drive Mountain Station Garaging Loop track parking Garaging Loop track parking with an additional track (Valley Station) (Valley Station) Number of towers 13 Number of towers 9 Rope gauge 6.40 m Rope gauge 7.70 m

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Stubhornbahn Season 2 Ropeways The Stubhornbahn is by far the most relaxed run that is aimed at professionals. With black and red slopes, it is especially appealing for These ropeways are available exclusively on the Season 2 map. demanding skiers. There is often no wait time on the longest chairlift in the resort, making the Stubhornbahn ideal for repeat runs. As the Salisjochbahn only lift in the area, the system is fed backwards in the morning, which makes for some interesting scenes and views in the game. This ropeway is a . In contrast to conventional gondola lifts, a Funitel has two haul ropes per side, arranged at a distance of 3.2 m from each other. Thanks to the large track gauge, this installation has Technical details particularly high wind stability and is ideally suited as a feeder line and main lift for the ski resort. Cable length 1,356.84 m Height difference 394.27 m Technical details Maximum speed 5.00 m/sec Cable length 1,281.76 m Maximum capacity 2,381 people/hour Height difference 350.71 m Journey time 4:31 min Maximum speed 6.00 m/sec People per chair 6 Maximum capacity 3,630 people/hour Number of chairs 67 Journey time 3:33 min Chair spacing 45.00 m People per gondola 24 Time between chairs 9.00 sec Number of gondolas 24 Drive Valley Station Gondola spacing 142.90 m Garaging Spur track parking (Valley Station) Time between gondolas 23.82 sec Number of towers 10 Drive Mountain Station Rope gauge 6.40 m Garaging Middle track (both stations) Number of towers 6 Rope gauge 4.40 m (inside to inside) 10.80 m (outside to outside)

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Hexenkesselbahn Höllwiesenlift The Hexenkesselbahn is a modern 10-person Doppelmayr D-Line In addition to the many detachable ropeways, there is also a fixed- . Like the Salisjochbahn, it is initially equipped with a grip, four-seater chairlift in Winter Resort Simulator Season 2: the different ropeway control system, making operation particularly Höllwiesenlift. It unlocks a short yet beautiful slope perfect for challenging. The installation opens up some red and black slopes in re-runs, and connects the area around the Hexenkesselbahn with the the resort, making it an attractive proposition especially for professio- rest of the Hallstein Ski Resort. nal skiers. Due to its very central location and the low purchase price, this lift is an ideal first expansion for your ski resort. Technical details Cable length 1,467.67 m Technische Daten Height difference 581.61 m Cable length 743.02 m Maximum speed 6.00 m/sec Height difference 275.88 m Maximum capacity 3,063 people/hour Maximum speed 2.00 m/sec Journey time 4:05 min Maximum capacity 1,788 people/hour People per gondola 10 Journey time 6:11 min Number of gondolas 52 People per chair 4 Gondola spacing 70.52 m Number of chairs 94 Time between gondolas 11.75 sec Chair spacing 16.10 m Drive Mountain Station Time between chairs 8.05 sec Garaging Spur track parking (Valley Station) Drive Valley Station Number of towers 7 Number of towers 8 Rope gauge 6.40 m Rope gauge 5.20 m

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Vehicles Pistenbully 600 In Winter Resort Simulator, there is a variety of vehicles to help you manage your tasks. The technical details of the most important vehicles are presented to you over the following pages. All snow groomer in the game have been implemented with the kind support of PistenBully and Prinoth.

Pistenbully 100 The PistenBully 600 is Kässbohrer’s flagship model. The latest vehicle generation, which was recently made famous by the “LEVEL RED” campaign, is synonymous with piste management of the highest level. With a particularly quiet, clean, and economical engine, it sets new benchmarks in terms of efficiency and economy.

Engine: 6-cylinder, 461 HP (339 kW) engine Maximum torque: 2,250 Nm at 1,200 rpm The PistenBully 100 is a lightweight, agile vehicle for flexible use on cross-country skiing trails, small slopes, and indoors. The revised Drive: Diesel-hydraulic vehicle design of the new generation of PistenBully 100s impresses Tank capacity: 300 l with its intuitive operation, the most powerful engine in its class, and many other innovations. Tiller: 5.5 m AlpineFlexTiller Comfort Blade: 12-way front blade Engine: 6-cylinder, 253 HP (186 kW) engine 4.4 m working width Maximum torque: 990 Nm at 1,500 rpm Seats: 3 Drive: Diesel-hydraulic Net weight: 10,780 kg Tank capacity: 155 l Tiller: 3.5 m working width Blade: 12-way front blade 3.2 m alpine version Seats: 2 Net weight: 5,000 kg

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Pistenbully 600 W Prinoth Leitwolf

In addition to the solo version of the PistenBully 600, a winch version The Prinoth Leitwolf is Prinoth’s flagship model, which is equipped is also available. The powerful 4.6-ton cable winch gives the Pisten- with an extra strong and powerful engine. The extraordinary track Bully 600 W maximum climbing power for the safe grooming of even width makes this vehicle particularly stable. Thanks to these advan- the steepest slopes. At the same time, the winch improves the tages the Leitwolf is able to achieve its unique grooming capacity. vehicle’s tracking stability and steering even with off-center pull and in difficult slope conditions.

Engine: 6-cylinder, 461 HP (339 kW) engine Engine: 6-cylinder, 510 HP (375 kW) engine Maximum torque: 2,250 Nm at 1,200 rpm Maximum torque: 2,200 Nm at 1,300 rpm Drive: Diesel-hydraulic Drive: Diesel-hydraulic Tank capacity: 300 l Tank capacity: 260 l Tiller: 5.5 m AlpineFlexTiller Comfort Tiller: POWER tiller with a 6.2 m max. width Blade: 12-way front blade Blade: MASTER Blade (12-way) 4.4 m working width 5.3 m working width Seats: 3 Seats: 3 Net weight: 13,190 kg Net weight: 11,175 kg

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Prinoth Leitwolf W TechnoAlpin TR-10

Suitable for use on difficult-to-access terrain, the Prinoth Leitwolf also For smooth skiing throughout the season, technical snow is an comes in a version with a powerful cable winch. This ensure that the absolute must. The TechnoAlpin TR-10 is well-equipped for a range of vehicle has maximum thrust even on the steepest slopes. Additionally, snowmaking applications. the cable winch improves both the tracking stability and steering.

Engine: 6-cylinder, 523 HP (375 kW) engine Throwing distance: Approx. 15 m Maximum torque: 2,200 Nm at 1,300 rpm Transport: On the blade of a snow groomer Drive: Diesel-hydraulic Loading area: Approx. 1.60 x 1.85 x 1.15 m (L x W x H) Tank capacity: 260 l Net weight: 800 kg Tiller: POWER tiller with a 6.2 m max. width Blade: MASTER Blade (12-way) 5.3 m working width Seats: 3 Net weight: 13,410 kg

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Marmotta Tiger Marmotta Vattenmask

The Marmotta Tiger X860R guarantees pure skiing in the snow and in The Vattenmask is an all-round amphibious vehicle, which allows you off-road areas! Thanks to its low weight, the Tiger is especially agile to reach your destination even in the most adverse conditions. Its two and nimble. Should the ground ever become too slippery for tires, the separate vehicle parts distribute the weight and driving force evenly Tiger is also available in a chain version. across the entire vehicle, and the articulated steering provides the necessary agility. No matter where your journey takes you, you will reach your destination with the Vattenmask.

Engine: 4-stroke, 85 HP (63 kW) gasoline Engine: 6-cylinder, 285 HP (210 kW) engine engine Maximum torque: 255 Nm at 2,400 rpm Maximum torque: 168 Nm at 6,500 rpm Drive: Diesel-mechanical Drive: Cardan shaft drive (automatic trans- Can be repainted? Yes mission) Tank capacity: 155 l Variants: - Tire model - Chain model Seats: 11 Can be repainted? Yes Net weight: 6,700 kg Tank capacity: 60 l Seats: 2 Net weight: 600 kg

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Marmotta Hazard Marmotta Venture

The Marmotta Hazard is your high-powered companion when The Marmotta Venture is a reliable companion for the day-to-day supplying your resort. With powerful motorization and all-wheel drive transport of passengers in your ski resort. Thanks to its high speed, up as standard, it easily negotiates supply routes in your resort and is an to five people can reach their destination fast by road. The Venture indispensable vehicle for heavy and urgent deliveries. comes in a color of your choice, and you can customize the body, rims, and the interior.

Engine: 6-cylinder, 228 HP (167 kW) engine Engine: 4-cylinder, 183 HP (132 kW) engine Maximum torque: 450 Nm at 1,500–2,500 rpm Maximum torque: 400 Nm at 1,500–2,500 rpm Drive: Diesel-mechanical Drive: Diesel-mechanical (6-speed automatic transmission) (6-speed automatic transmission) Can be repainted? Yes Can be repainted? Yes Tank capacity: 80 l Tank capacity: 60 l Loading area: Approx. 1.60 x 1.85 x 1.15 m (L x W x H) Seats: 5 Seats: 2 Net weight: 2,250 kg Net weight: 2,000 kg

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Marmotta Snowfox Economic System Your objective is to gradually expand the small ski resort of Hallstein, opening up all ropeways, and ensuring that your guests are satisfied. Various factors play a role in your success, which will be explained in this chapter.

Guests Your guests are always the focus of your activities. You primary As the resort manager, you’re always on the move. The Marmotta objective is to make sure your guests are always safe and satisfied. Snowfox guarantees maximum mobility on all terrains, and even Just as in real life, a variety of different factors influence this satisfac- climbs steep slopes at lightning speed. Thanks to its low weight it can tion. Namely, the open facilities and slopes, the quality of the slopes, reach high speeds, and it’s the fastest vehicle in open terrain and on wait times in the resort, and prices. the slopes. Ropeways, Facilities, and Slopes Engine: 4-stroke, 125 HP (167 kW) gasoline engine A ski resort is only complete once it has ropeways, facilities, and ski Drive: Mechanical slopes. Make sure that you always offer your guests at least one 2-speed transmission ropeway, one facility, and one slope which are open. Tank capacity: 45 l Seats: 2 Weather Net weight: 280 kg Everyone knows the glorious, sunny weather that every skier wishes for on their winter holiday, but in real life there are many different weather scenarios. Each brings with it its own unique challenges.

Prominence One especially important factor determining your success in the game is how well-known your resort is. Your guests will only recommend your resort if they are satisfied (over 80% satisfaction). Therefore, you should always ensure that satisfaction levels are above 80%!

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1. The profit and loss account shows you where your income is Finding the Right Price coming from and how costs are distributed among the resort’s Probably the easiest way of influencing your guests’ satisfaction levels various offerings. is the price. Even if there are long lines for every ropeway and facility, 2. The balance sheet consists of two columns that show you a who cares as long as the price is right? range of information: At the same time, the price is the decisive criterium for the economic a. On the assets side, you’ll see all the installations, vehicles, success of your ski resort. After all, you have to cover your day-to-day and objects that currently belong to you (i.e. your total assets). running costs to keep your resort open. b. On the liabilities side, you’ll see where your money is coming from. At the start of the game, you have zero debt. However, if you take out a loan, this will be shown Balance Sheet, Profit, and in the “Liabilities (debts)” section. Loss Account 3. The different figures are the basis for the economic rating of your resort and help you to compare different situations in the game. 4. There are some connections between these elements. It is important for you to know that the result of the profit and loss account also includes the depreciation of your ropeways and vehicles.

Loans You have the option to speed up your growth by taking out a loan. You will then receive a certain amount of cash that you will have to repay with interest within a specified timeframe. If your ski resort is economically successful (i.e. if you are turning a profit), The economic system in Winter Resort Simulator works very similar to your credit limit will quickly increase. On the other hand, your credit limit real life. Alongside your current account balance, there are some will be drastically reduced if you are unable to demonstrate profits other figures and information that you, the manager of the resort, will find interesting and informative. Liquidity Be careful! You always need a certain amount of cash to cover your running costs. If your account is empty, you will no longer be able to pay these running costs. 40 41 Aerosoft GmbH 2020 Winter Resort Simulator Season 2

A Comparison: Renting and Buying Key Assignments If you want to expand your resort, you have various options: You can either rent ropeways, slope, and facilities, or buy them outright. General If you choose the rent you will pay a fixed daily amount, whereas if you opt to buy you will have to transfer the full amount at once. Walk W/S/A/D Therefore, it is cheaper to purchase in the long term, while renting is Interact Left mouse button the better option in the short term. Ultimately, it is your decision how Jump Spacebar you want to invest. Run Left Shift + W/S/A/D Zoom Mouse wheel 10 Tips for Success Overview menu Backspace 1. The price is key! Always make sure that the price for what you Throw a snowball Z have to offer is right so that your guests are satisfied. Flashlight L 2. Play missions regularly! Get to know the resort’s supply routes and Open chat T deliver goods on time, and you’ll be able to earn additional money. Scroll up Page Up Scroll down Page Down 3. Take out loans! These provide valuable financial start-up aid and can help you to grow quickly. Take screenshot Print Screen Speed up time Numpad + 4. Make a profit every day! This way you’ll quickly be able to afford new investments or bigger loans. Slow down time Numpad - Push ropeway gondola R 5. Rethink your offering each and every day! Only open the facilities and slopes that you need for the current weather Pull ropeway gondola F conditions so that there are no wait times. Stop ropeway gondola G 6. Spread your work over several days! At the start especially, you Minimap F2 don’t have to groom your slopes every day. 7. Groom the slopes as early as possible after closing time! Vehicles 8. Keep an eye on the weather! If it snows overnight, the hard slopes will be covered in a blanket of snow and bumps quickly Drive W/S/A/D form after just a few ski tracks, wearing the slopes out quickly. Get out E 9. Always set enough money aside! Parking brake B 10. Last but not least: do whatever makes you happy! Low beam/high beam L Interior view 1 We hope you have lots of fun playing! 42 43 Aerosoft GmbH 2020 Winter Resort Simulator Season 2

Exterior view 2 External camera 1 3 External camera 2 4 Turn signal left/right Numpad 1/Numpad 3 Hazard lights Numpad 2 Start/stop engine Numpad Enter Jump into vehicle Tab Refuel U

Snow Groomers (basics same as all vehicles)

Move blade Hold left/right mouse button and move mouse V Lower tiller V Raise/lower tiller flaps (Left) Y/(Right) X Pivot cable winch left N Pivot cable winch right M Front working lights Numpad 4 Rear working lights Numpad 5 Additional working lights Numpad 6

Snow Guns

Turn on/off B Pivot left C Pivot right V Tilt up R Tilt down F

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