SETUP:
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If you  have problems starting the game, please ensure that the files 'cncs.dll', 'cncs32.dll' and 'cncs323.dll' are in your 'C:\windows\system32' folder.

If you cannot save, please copy the files 'island.ini', 'island2.ini' and 'island3.ini' into your 'C:\windows' folder.

All these files may be found in the directory to which you unzipped the game, i.e. the directory in which this readme file is contained.


GENERAL CONTROLS:
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ENTER MENU - Press F5
- Shortcut to quit: Alt+F4
- Shortcut to restart: Press F2

SKIP CUTSCENES - Press ESC


IN - GAME CONTROLS:
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Moving
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To move Benji, click anywhere on the screen and Benji will move to the nearest spot he is able to.

Interacting
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To interact with people/objects, move the cursor over them and click the left mouse button to execute the current action. Text which appears at the bottom of the screen when the cursor is over the person/object will indicate what the current action is. To switch between actions, click the right mouse button.

Talking
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When talking to a person on the island, you will be presented with five conversation options to engage in, each represented by an icon: 

Question Mark - Ask a question.
Full stop - Make a statement.
Stickman - Talk about person you are talking to.
Island - Talk about the island.
X - End conversation.

Inventory
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To use an inventory item with a person/object, move the mouse pointer to the bottom right of the screen to bring up a box icon. Click the icon to enter the inventory screen. Select the item you wish to use and click 'back' to return to the playing screen. The cursor will appear as two cogs. Click on the person/object you wish to use the inventory item with. To change the cursor action, simply right click.

To use two inventory items together, when one item is selected in the inventory screen, click on the other item you wish to use it with.



KNOWN BUGS (as of 21/12/09)
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To report a bug, please visit http://www.laminatedgoat.com/island and go to the 'contacts' page.

Sometimes the game can freeze for no known reason when Benji tries to speak. Places where this has been seen to occur are:

- Picking up coconuts when tied to tree
- Talking to Old Ray at campsite
- Talking to Gerald on dock

Also, some actions have on rare occasions not worked when attempted (i.e. Benji does not do anything when commanded to do something). This has been seen to occur when:
- Examining the hatch
- Talking to the pirate guarding the pirates' boat

All these bugs have occured on single occasions and never again, but please continually save just in case you hit any problems!

If you do run into trouble, try pressing 'R' to reset the level. Benji may disappear off-screen, but clicking somewhere within the screen should enable him to move back into place.

ADDITIONAL HELP:
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Please check the website at http://www.laminatedgoat.com/island for:
- Contacting the developer with any queries
- Updates of bug reports
- Game walkthrough (may not be released at time of game's release)