TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................2 Getting started ......................................................................................................................................................................2 System Requirements: ............................................................................................................................................2 Installation....................................................................................................................................................................3 Quick Start..............................................................................................................................................................................3 Campaign Teams and instant battle teams ......................................................................................................3 Create player ..............................................................................................................................................................3 Contender Campaign Career ................................................................................................................................5 Game Flow, Rules, and Controls ..................................................................................................................................8 The Pits ........................................................................................................................................................................8 Winning the Match....................................................................................................................................................9 Thrall Control and Interface ..................................................................................................................................9 Game Flow and Features ....................................................................................................................................14 Multiplayer ..........................................................................................................................................................................16 Instant Battles....................................................................................................................................................................18 Options ..................................................................................................................................................................................18 Additional Features..........................................................................................................................................................19 Horde Management ........................................................................................................................................................19 Buying Thralls ........................................................................................................................................................19 Selling Thralls..........................................................................................................................................................20 Cremation..................................................................................................................................................................20 Sanctum Construction....................................................................................................................................................21 The Nexusphere ......................................................................................................................................................21 Sanctum Pieces ......................................................................................................................................................21 Structure Blocks ......................................................................................................................................................22 Sanctum Defense ....................................................................................................................................................22 Decor ..........................................................................................................................................................................23 Terran History and Creation of the Nexagon ......................................................................................................24 Origin and Creation of the Hordes ..........................................................................................................................27 Thrall Diversity ........................................................................................................................................................27 Horde Ages..........................................................................................................................................................................28 Tekhantm ................................................................................................................................................................................28 Strunartm................................................................................................................................................................................31 Ghandrostm............................................................................................................................................................................34 Olfrumtm ................................................................................................................................................................................37 Thrall Advancement........................................................................................................................................................39 Thrall Experience and Levels ............................................................................................................................39 Combat Seniority ....................................................................................................................................................39 Skill Badges..............................................................................................................................................................40 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................................41 Credits....................................................................................................................................................................................42 License Agreement ..........................................................................................................................................................43 1 INTRODUCTION Nexagon: Deathmatch is a fast-paced, action-packed game of mortal arena combat emphasizing unit tactics, and featuring character and fortress building in a high stakes blood sport. Recruit an unstoppable team of cracker-jack combatants with varying fighting skills and weapons. Construct an impregnable fortress laden with deadly traps and devastating weaponry. Traverse an unforgiving arena collecting rewards and finally infiltrate your enemy’s Sanctum in a desperate bid to destroy his Nexus. Nexagon delivers the full package of character building, strategic resource management, and a never before seen depth of real time tactics. GETTING STARTED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Configuration: Recommended Configuration: •Windows® 98/2000/XP/ME •Windows® 98/2000/XP/ME •Pentium II 500 Mhz •Pentium III 800 Mhz • 64 MB RAM • 128 MB RAM • 400 MB Hard Disk Space • 800 MB Hard Disk Space • DirectX 8.1 • DirectX 8.1 • 16-bit sound card • 16-bit sound card • 4x CD-ROM • 4x CD-ROM •Video Card with 16MB RAM TNT2 or better • GeForce 2 or better recommended • Latest OpenGL Drivers • Latest OpenGL Drivers INSTALLATION: Follow these steps to install Nexagon: Deathmatch 1. Launch Windows ‘98, 2000 or XP. 2. Insert the Nexagon: Deathmatch CD in your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 3. The installation program should appear onscreen automatically. If it doesn’t, double-click on the setup program on the CD/DVD-ROM. 4. Choose the right configuration for your system and click OK. The higher the installation level, the more space the game will take up on your hard disk. However, you’ll enjoy quicker load times. 5. When the installation is complete, click play. Next, select Nexagon: Deathmatch in the Windows Start Menu to launch the game. 2 QUICK START CAMPAIGN TEAMS AND INSTANT BATTLE TEAMS Nexagon supports two types of Player teams: Campaign and Instant Battle. A Campaign Player team starts with a modest amount of credits and many aspects of the game locked. Proceeding through the Campaign on your way to the Nexagon Championship will unlock these features. The single player Campaign is ideal for new Nexagon players. An Instant Battle team provides you with more starting cash and unlocks all units, items, and maps. It’s ideal for experienced players who want to jump into the action and see all that