I read above in this thread that game user “proflui” asked “Where is the iPad Manual” on Feb 23, but as of today (3 days later) there has been no response from a Game Labs representative. Given the quick responsiveness of the staff to other questions in this forum, I would think this important question also deserves prompt attention. Perhaps Nick Thomadis can address this question…
On the other hand, REB Blunt has responded and directed attention to his wonderful “strategy guide” (also known as a “tutorial”). I have read that guide and find it extremely informative, and expect to refer back to it several times to absorb all the hints he offers to good gameplay. [i will also be reading the extensive forum discussion “sticky” about Artillery!] Unfortunately, REB Blunt’s document was written last November, three months ago, and well before the issuance of the new iPad version of UG Gettysburg. [big shout out to REB Blunt for his detailed guide.]
Even better, I have learned from reading this forum that an extensive game user Manual exists for UGG, but it is based specifically on the PC computer version of UGG. I have read that version several times…BUT why doesn’t Game Labs incorporate that guide or one similar DIRECTLY into the game itself…instead of depending on customers to accidentally find it while perusing thru this forum (or did I find it via Google search for “UGG Manual?”) It appears to be an integral part of the PC version, per the page 3 Menu graphic listing of “Guide and Tutorials,” and page 5 listing of “Online Guide.”
UG Gettysburg is obviously of extremely high quality in graphics, game design, superb collection of game features: Hey, I read all of the publicity about UGG features at this site and that’s why I bought this state-of-the art produce one day ago. The iPad version obviously has benefitted greatly from its PC predecessor, and based on the extensive beta tester input and already published revision to version 1.0 (after only a week of existence), this game will apparently be continue to be modified and improved in the future. The fact that this game system has been so well supported was a big reason why I bought!
HOWEVER, the fact that the PC version has a 25 page Manual (“FM 01-01”) makes it obvious to me that the iPad version should have its own Manual, and accessible from directly within the game software. I have already read the PC Manual several times (including before I bought this iPad game), but there are many features enumerated there that I am uncertain if they exist in the iPad version, as well as wonder what else might exist in the iPad that are not in the PC: such as “Battle Preview…Battle Outcome” (pages 11-12 of the PC Manual), as well as the “Decision Room”). Perhaps I will actually encounter these features during or after I complete the 4 game full campaign, but regardless, if such a Manual already existed within the game, I would enjoy reading about them as I perform my introductory playing. I apologize in advance if these do actually appear, but I have no way of knowing at this point (only thru intro scenario 2). Yes, I do appreciate the incremental process of learning UGG through the specific scenarios…and the very useful depictions of play in the video tutorials. But again, why is there no built in iPad Manual?
I can only hope that Game Labs rushed the game into publication so that we could all get started as quickly as possible…BUT long term, it has to serve its customers properly, and incorporate the equivalent full game Manual directly into the iPad software. Please respond to this lengthy inquiry and assure us that a soon-to-be-issued software update will incorporate the Manual!
Based on just one day of UGG ownership, I truly hope to find many new battles produced by Game Labs in the near future. Of course, I also expect to read and correspond much more here, as I try and ferret out the best tips for good gameplay.