DALEY THOMPSON'S DECATHLON Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright of Ocean Software Limited and may not be reproduced, stored, hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever without the written permission of Ocean Software Limited. All rights reserved worldwide. Daley Thompson's Decathlon simulates all 10 events in this gruelling test of skill and stamina and requires a Commodore compatible joystick for control. LOADING Position the cassette in your Commodore tape recorder with the printed side upwards and make sure that it is rewound to the beginning. Ensure that all leads are connected. Press the SHIFT key and the RUN/STOP key simultaneously. The screen message should follow; press PLAY on tape. This program will load automatically. When loading is complete follow screeen instructions for menu and one or two player option. PLAYING The most gruelling event in the history of the Olympiad - all ten events are reproduced and each builds up the points necessary to gain the winners medal. 1st Day - 100 metres, Long jump, Shot-put, High jump and 400 metres. 2nd Day - 110 metres Hurdles, Discus, Pole-vault, Javelin and finally the energy sapping 1500 metres. CONTROLS/STRATEGY TIPS All running events and the Javelin require continuous left to right joystick movement to increase speed. For Hurdles press fire button to jump. The Long jump and the three throwing events:- Try to achieve a launch of as near to 45° and as close to the take-off line as possible. The Pole-vault:- Get as close to 90° as you can but not past this angle. The High jump:- Press the fire button and release to approach the bar, press fire button to jump then release when you judge the position to be right, press fire button again to fall. (The fire button is used 3 times). GO FOR GOLD! GOOD LUCK! STATUS and SCORING On-screen scoring shows the number of attempts made, points scored, word records, qualifying times and distances. (Points are dependant on reaching qualifying times.) Daley Thompson's Decathlon written by Ocean Software's in-house team is only one of many superb games from Ocean Softwar. Please ask your local dealer for other titles in our varied and exciting range. If you've written a good program, why not contact us, without obligation, to discuss marketing it for you. Write to: Ocean Software Limited, Ocean House, 6 Central Street, Manchester 2. PRODUCED BY D. C. WARD © 1985 Ocean Software Limited.