Creatures 3 w/ Manual
Creatures 3 + Manual PC CD control alien life simulation make species sim game!
Game
Windows
Mindscape Inc.
1999
CD
$23.48
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Once upon a time there was an ancient civilization, known as the Shee, that lived on a world called Albia. They fled their home world in a vast spaceship with four terrariums filled with indigenous species from their planet. As they approached their new home, a particularly nasty species, the Grendels, attacked the Shee causing them to flee en masse and travel to the surface of their new planet, leaving everything and abandoning all the other species.
But, that's not what this story is all about. It's now been a thousand years since that event and a tremendous war of survival is being waged on the giant spaceship as it orbits the new world. Two major species are vying for control, the Norns and Grendels, with a third, the Ettins, insinuating themselves into the situation with their own personal agenda. The Grendels are the same nasty bunch that drove the Shee away, while the Norns are a peace-loving group that needs your help to survive.
Creatures 3 is a life-development simulation. Your task is to help guide the Norns on their quest for survival, pure and simple. Although besieged by the violent, rude and wicked Grendels who use their acute sense of smell to track down and steal Norn eggs, your charges are inherently strong creatures who can be taught to talk and learn. You don't directly control any one Norn but rather direct their actions as a species. They eat, sleep, play and breed. With your help, they'll do these things faster and better than they would without you. And, by the way, the average life span of a Norn is seven hours.
Since you have the run of the ship, you'll encounter many advanced, small machines that perform a vast array of functions. By learning what they do and piecing them together to make huge automated devices, your Norns will benefit. Here comes the monkey wrench or, more accurately, the Ettin wrench. These unassuming creatures are happy to steal everything that isn't nailed down or guarded, including the machines. They live to build.
Each species lives in a distinctive environment, encapsulated by its own terrarium. Norns inhabit a friendly environment that provides much of what they need to exist. The Ettins live in a desert clime while the Grendels are jungle dwellers. A fourth terrarium is made up of two huge water-filled tanks that contain indigenous water creatures from Albia, both interesting and useful. At opposite ends of the ship is Engineering, the heart of the ship that powers all operations, and the Bridge, your control center. The five unique areas (terrariums and Engineering) are open for exploration and exploitation.
By creating machines and storing the blueprints, you expand your capabilities and areas of control. As your devices evolve, more can be built with ever increasing usefulness. If you're interested in developing your own unique creatures, a special programming language. Creatures 3 is over twice the size of its predecessor and sports an entirely different and more intuitive user interface. An elaborate system of Norn exchange is also available through file transfer (e-mail) and on the Internet.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
But, that's not what this story is all about. It's now been a thousand years since that event and a tremendous war of survival is being waged on the giant spaceship as it orbits the new world. Two major species are vying for control, the Norns and Grendels, with a third, the Ettins, insinuating themselves into the situation with their own personal agenda. The Grendels are the same nasty bunch that drove the Shee away, while the Norns are a peace-loving group that needs your help to survive.
Creatures 3 is a life-development simulation. Your task is to help guide the Norns on their quest for survival, pure and simple. Although besieged by the violent, rude and wicked Grendels who use their acute sense of smell to track down and steal Norn eggs, your charges are inherently strong creatures who can be taught to talk and learn. You don't directly control any one Norn but rather direct their actions as a species. They eat, sleep, play and breed. With your help, they'll do these things faster and better than they would without you. And, by the way, the average life span of a Norn is seven hours.
Since you have the run of the ship, you'll encounter many advanced, small machines that perform a vast array of functions. By learning what they do and piecing them together to make huge automated devices, your Norns will benefit. Here comes the monkey wrench or, more accurately, the Ettin wrench. These unassuming creatures are happy to steal everything that isn't nailed down or guarded, including the machines. They live to build.
Each species lives in a distinctive environment, encapsulated by its own terrarium. Norns inhabit a friendly environment that provides much of what they need to exist. The Ettins live in a desert clime while the Grendels are jungle dwellers. A fourth terrarium is made up of two huge water-filled tanks that contain indigenous water creatures from Albia, both interesting and useful. At opposite ends of the ship is Engineering, the heart of the ship that powers all operations, and the Bridge, your control center. The five unique areas (terrariums and Engineering) are open for exploration and exploitation.
By creating machines and storing the blueprints, you expand your capabilities and areas of control. As your devices evolve, more can be built with ever increasing usefulness. If you're interested in developing your own unique creatures, a special programming language. Creatures 3 is over twice the size of its predecessor and sports an entirely different and more intuitive user interface. An elaborate system of Norn exchange is also available through file transfer (e-mail) and on the Internet.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
