The Main Menu allows you to start new
games or load saved games in single or
multiplayer mode, set graphic and sound
options, and see the credits for the game. Play On-Line connects you to the Throne of Darkness lobby where you can create or join multiplayer games.
The main menu displays these options:
New Game - Select this option to start a new single player game.
Load Game - Select this option to load a previously saved single player game.
Play Online - Select this option to connect to the Sierra.com Internet gaming site.
Multiplayer - Select this option to start or connect to a multi-player game on a LAN.
Options - Select this option to adjust the game's video, sound, and connectivity options.
Credits - Select this option to see a list of the people who worked on Throne of Darkness.
Exit - Select this option to exit Throne of Darkness.
In-game options
From the Options screen, you may modify the following system options in Throne of Darkness. This screen can be accessed from the Main Menu or from the Esc menu during game play.
Music Volume - Move the slider to the right to increase the volume, or to the left to decrease.
Sound Effect Volume - Move the slider to the right to increase the volume, or to the left to decrease.
Sound Provider - Use this feature to select your sound provider.
Lighting - This turns on or off the dynamic lighting that surrounds the player characters. On some slower systems, turning this feature off may improve performance.
Connection Speed - Use this feature to select your connection speed for multiplayer games.
Speaker Type - Use this feature to select the configuration of your speakers.
