User manual SEGA DREAMCAST GAMES SEAMAN

[. . . ] GASSE'S LABORATORY! Thank you for purchasing the Vivarium Seaman Kit!Please note that this software is designed only for use with a Dreamcast console. Historical references to Seaman first appeared in the spoken folklore of ancient Egypt, passed down from generation to generation. Until recentl y, it was assumed that the Seaman creature did not actually exist (similar to the many other mythical creatures of ancient Egypt). [. . . ] To soft-reset the Dreamcast and return to the title screen at any point, simultaneously press and hold the , , , and Start Buttons. Expansion Socket 1 A Button ( ) Press and hold when speaking into the microphone. Whatever you ha ve said will or will not be recognized once is released. Trigger L ( ) Expansion Socket 2 Press to toggle between habitat displays such as the tanks, s torage matrix, etc. Start Button Press to start the game or to display the main menu when ending game play. 12 13 HOW TO CONVERSE WITH SEAMAN Let's Chat with Seaman, Shall We? Once Seaman has learned a reasonable vocabulary, try to initiate a conversation. In the beginning, it is generally acceptable to address Seaman with "Hey", or "Seaman" to do so. A mature Seaman will often respond to phrases such as "Say something, " or "Talk to me". If you observe Seaman's manner closely, you will have no problems distinguishing when Seaman is ready to begin con versing. Be sure to press for the full duration of your utterance when speaking to Seaman. Note that the general prog ress of your conversation with Seaman is indicated b y icons that appear on the LCD screen of the inserted VMU. These icons ar e described as follows: Speech Confirmed If you press and speak into the microphone and this icon appears, Seaman has registered what you have said. If not, confirm that the microphone and o ther devices are correctly inserted or connected and repeat your attempt to converse with Seaman. Term Spoken Not Understood This icon indicates that Seaman does not comprehend what you have just said. Therefore it is best if you only speak using terminology Seaman would appear to under stand. The most basic rules are that your utterances should be short, concise and above all, clear. Is it also possible that Seaman will not understand what you are trying to say if your pronunciation is unclear or if you attem pt to speak with your mouth too close to the microphone. Conversation with Seaman Possible This icon indicates that it is possible for you to initiate a conversation with Seaman. If Seaman has acquired a sufficient sized vocabulary, it will understand and respond to you. Note that while Seaman is talking, it cannot hear you, so please wait until it has finished talking before speaking. Conversation with Seaman Not Possible This icon indicates that Seaman will not converse with you, even when you attempt to initiate conversation. Seaman Awaits Your Response 14 This icon appears during a conversation to indicate that Seaman is waiting for your reply. If Seaman has posed a question to you, please listen carefully and reply promptly. 15 HOW TO INTERACT WITH SEAMAN Tapping the Glass Before you initiate a conversation with Seaman, first announce your presence and gain Seaman's attention by using to tap the glass of the tank a couple of times. In the early stages of Seaman's growth, prior to suf ficient vocabulary acquisition, this will be your first and only means of communication. Even as Seaman develops and matures, tapping will remain an important gesture. OBSERVATION CONTROLS Scrolling Use the Analog Thumb Pad to maneuver the hand icon around the display. To move the hand icon independently of the camera angle, press while operating the Analog Thumb Pad. Zooming While pressing , move the Analog Thumb Pad for wards or backwards to zoom the camera in or out. Administering a Flick While locked-on in a close-up, position the hand icon over Seaman and press and hold for a few seconds until the icon changes as illustrated by the above picture. However, note that if you do this too of ten, Seaman may begin to dislike you. Locking-on in a Close-up Use the Analog Thumb Pad to mo ve the hand icon over Seaman and press to zoom in and lock-on in a close-up. To release the lock-on, press again. Tickling Seaman Use the zoom function to zero in on Seaman and position the hand icon over it. Perhaps you could utilize this function to put Seaman in a good mood? Note: Do not attempt to tap, flick or tickle other household pets, wild or other animals outside of the Seaman Kit. However, other animals NOT in the Seaman Kit have been known to become far more agg ressive when administered such contact, and it is not advised. Grab and Lift for Obser vation Use the Analog Thumb Pad to move the hand icon over Seaman and press to transform the hand icon in preparation for grabbing and lifting. [. . . ] Seaman is an honest and decent living creature who will ask you numerous questions. Seaman is only so cle ver, and as you will discover, patience is not its strong suit. When answering questions, avoid long or wordy answers and instead answer in one simple, easy to understand term or phrase. For e xample: if Seaman asks you, "Do you know?" your reply should be "Yes. " or "I know. " in a normal voice. [. . . ]