JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 2 Contents The History of the The History of the Jade Empire 2 Jade Empire Setup and Installation 3 he Jade Empire. Fashioned from the Void by the will Exploration Controls 5 of the Great Dragon and blessed from its creation, Exploration Screen 7 T the empire stands at the heart of the civilized world — Combat Controls 9 a cultural wellspring in a sea of barbarity. Combat Screen 11 The majesty of the Sun Dynasty has guided our people for Choose Your Path 13 generations, sustaining our prosperity throughout the ages. The peace of the realm was broken only when nature itself Primary Abilities 13 rebelled, withering the land in a decade of thirst. Yet even this Secondary Abilities 14 the Emperor Sun Hai would not allow. For when he declared Conversation Skills 15 the Long Drought at an end, it was so. In-Game Menu Icons 15 Though you were raised far from the benevolent gaze of the Leveling Up 16 Emperor, you have learned much here in Two Rivers, including Fighting Styles 17 mastery over your body and mind. Now, the end of your time at this borderland school draws near. Experience will replace Quick Styles 18 lessons as you travel beyond the shelter of Two Rivers. Basic Combat 19 Remember: though the reach of the Empire stretches far, Advanced Combat 20 powerful spirits lurk just beneath the surface, and Dragon Amulet & Essence Gems 23 the threat of chaos is ever-present. Followers 23 It is natural that an orphan like you would have many Foes 24 questions. Until now, your inquiries have been met with silence. Perhaps on this day, answers will find you at last. Mini-Map 25 Area Map 25 Journal and Quests 26 Credits 31 Warranty 39 Product Support 46 Register With Us 46 – 1 – – 2 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 4 9. Select the shortcuts you would like created. Choose to create Setup and Installation shortcuts on the desktop, Quick Launch toolbar, or neither. Once you are satisfied with your selection click the “Next” 1. Start Windows® XP and exit all other applications. button to continue. 2. Insert the Jade Empire: Special Edition install disc into your DVD drive. 10. Jade Empire: Special Edition will now begin installing. When you receive an “Install Complete” message click the 3. If AutoPlay is enabled, a title screen should appear. Click the “Next” button to continue. “Install Game” button. If AutoPlay is not enabled, click the Jade Empire: Special Edition Start button on your Windows taskbar, then click Run. Type 11. has now been successfully installed. Choose “Run Jade Empire” to immediately launch D:\Setup and click on OK. (Note: If your DVD drive is assigned the game, or “View Readme.txt” to view the ReadMe file to a letter other than D, substitute that letter.) where you can view updated game information made after 4. The first window will prompt you to select a language you the game manual was printed. would like the installer to use. When you are satisfied with your selection click “OK”. Note: You must insert the Jade Empire: Special Edition disc into your DVD drive to play the game. 5. The next window will prompt you to shut down all other run- ning programs before starting the Jade Empire: Special INSTALLATION OF DIRECTX® Edition installation process. Do this and then click “Next” to Jade Empire: Special Edition requires DirectX® 9.0 (February 2006) continue. or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX® 9.0 (February 6. This window displays the Jade Empire: Special Edition End 2006) or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” when asked User License Agreement. Read the license agreement, and if if you would like to install it. (Note: Jade Empire: Special Edition you agree to the terms and conditions choose “I agree.” Then requires DirectX® 9.0 (February 2006) or later to run.) click the “I agree” button to continue the installation process. README FILE 7. Next, choose an install location for the game. Either accept the default install location or choose another. Once you are satisfied The Jade Empire: Special Edition DVD-ROM game contains a with the install location click “Next” to continue the installa- ReadMe file where you can view updated information about tion. (Note: While Windows Vista is not officially supported in the game. We strongly encourage you to take the time to read Jade Empire, it is strongly recommended to install Jade Empire: this file to get information on changes made after this manual Special Edition under the Program Files directory if you are was printed. attempting to run Jade Empire under Windows Vista.) To view this file, double-click on it in the Jade Empire: Special 8. Select a Start Menu Folder for Jade Empire: Special Edition. Edition directory found on your hard drive (usually c:\Program Either accept the default location or choose another. If you Files\Jade Empire\docs\readme_en.txt). You can also view the do not want a Start Menu folder to be created check the box ReadMe file by first clicking on the Start button on your “Do not create a Start Menu folder.” Once you are satisfied Windows taskbar, then on Programs, then on Jade Empire, with your selection click the “Next” button to continue. then on View Readme.txt. – 3 – – 4 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 6 Exploration Controls Display In-Game Menu Quick Save Quick Load Screenshot print esc F5 F9 screen Scroll Clockwise Through the Scroll Targets Enemy Targets Counter-clockwise Toggle Run Henchman in Focus Mode Screen Inventory Screen tab Q I Journal Screen F H J Scrolling the Mouse Wheel Chi Heal Toggle will Cycle left shift mini-map M Through Targets left ctrl Toggle Walk/Run Action (talk, pick Toggle up object, etc.) Mini-Map (small/large/off; see pg. 25) WARNING: Jade Empire does not support Alt-Tab hence problems may occur if Alt-Tab is used. – 5 – – 6 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 8 Exploration Screen Chi Health Focus Mini-Map Follower Health (press Mouse Button 2 or M Key; see pg. 25) Follower Portrait Follower Name/ Selected Item SPECIAL EVENT INDICATORS New Journal Entry (See pg. 26) Silver Received Level Up (See pg. 16) Open Palm Points Closed Fist Points – 7 – – 8 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 10 Combat Controls Scroll Targets Counter-Clockwise Forward Toggle Chi Strike Scroll Targets tab Q W E T Toggle Free P Combat Pause Clockwise Target Mode Strafe Left A S DF 789 Switch Styles/Press Chi Heal Backward Strafe Toggle Focus Mode left shift Right and Hold to 456 Change Style Mapping spacebar (see pg. 18) 1 23 Block 0 Attack Power Attack COMBINATION MOVES Mouse Button 1, Mouse Button 1, Mouse Button 1 Attack Combo Press to Block and Mouse Button 1 + Mouse Button 2 Area Attack Scroll to Switch Targets in Combat Double Tap W - Forward Flip Double Tap S - Backward Flip Double Tap A - Left Roll Evade Double Tap D - Right Roll Evade For more information on basic and Harmonic combos are devastatingly powerful techniques that advanced combat, see pages 19-22. make use of multiple styles. For more information, see page 19. – 9 – – 10 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 12 Combat Screen ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS Power attacks break blocks. Blocks stop attacks. Attacks Health interrupt power attacks. Mastering this dynamic is key to success in combat. Chi Focus Follower Health Follower Portrait Special Event Indicator (see pg. 5) Enemy Health Current Target Quick Styles Current Target Name (see pg. 18) KNOCKING BACK ENEMIES STATUS EFFECT MESSAGES If you get overwhelmed by sheer numbers, use an If a character is hit by an effect that inflicts area attack (Mouse Button 1 + Mouse Button 2) damage over time or applies a status like Poison to give yourself some breathing room. or Paralysis, the name of that effect appears above the character’s head. (See pg. 21.) – 11 – – 12 – JE_SE_PCman_int.qxp 1/16/07 10:10 AM Page 14 Choose Your Path Secondary Abilities Before your journey begins, choose a character type from the In combat, your Secondary Abilities of Health, Focus, and Chi Character Select screen. Select Custom to customize your come into play. These abilities are drawn directly from your character’s statistics and name or Accept to continue with Primary Abilities, but they also can be increased by special tech- the default stats and name. niques and Essence Gems (see pg. 23). • HEALTH: Depletes when you take damage. You can press the Left Shift Key to expend Chi and heal yourself quickly. To Primary Abilities regain Health, grab Health power-ups during combat. If your Health reaches zero, you die. Body, Spirit, and Mind work in harmony to create a unified • FOCUS: Depletes when you enter Focus mode or when you use whole, but each of the three determines a different aspect of a weapon style. When you press the F Key to focus your mind, your skills. You can increase each as you gain experience during your foes seem to slow down while you move at normal speed. your adventures. To regain Focus energy, gather power-ups from fallen enemies To view your Primary or Secondary Ability levels, press the ESC or visit Focus shrines in Exploration mode. Key to go to the In-Game Menu, then use the Tab or Shift-Tab • CHI: Depletes when you use Chi healing (default Left Shift Keys to scroll to the Character Record screen.