Covert Action Manual. Topics dos, pc, documentation, doc, manual, scan Collection opensource Language English. Covert Action Documentation Scan (Microprose Software) Coverleaf 0 Identifier covertactionmanual Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t83k17n0k Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Ppi 600. I'm looking for the full manual for Microprose's Covert Action. (A PDF scan would be perfered.). Welcome to the Covert Action Wiki. This Wiki will attempt to become the largest repository of knowledge about the classic Microprose/ Sid Meier game 'Covert Action', released in 1990. Here are some links to major pages, before we can find a good system to organize everything neatly. Role Archtypes.
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JudasIscariot
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Registered: Oct 2008
Hi all,
I just got done making the English version of the manual for Sid Meier's Covert Action mostly presentable. I tried to make it smaller as far as the size of it goes but I figured everyone would appreciate a nice high quality scan of the physical manual :) The scan of the physical manual was done with 600 DPI on Ultra Fine. I do apologize for setting off anyone's OCD as the page cropping is not exactly what you'd call even but I figure having a legible manual will override that :) I have also uploaded the German version of the manual :) Please feel free to download the manuals anytime you like and enjoy! :)
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JudasIscariot: Hi all, Thanks for all your hard work!
I just got done making the English version of the manual for Sid Meier's Covert Action mostly presentable. *snip*
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Registered: Oct 2008
Do feel free to let me know if the English manual is up to everyone's high standards :)
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JudasIscariot: Do feel free to let me know if the English manual is up to everyone's high standards :)
It's just perfect , my friend.I can't thank you enough for this gift. )
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Registered: Oct 2008
JudasIscariot: Do feel free to let me know if the English manual is up to everyone's high standards :)
Edward_Carnby: It's just perfect , my friend.I can't thank you enough for this gift. ) Are you absolutely sure? Can you see the pictures OK, they aren't grayish blobs on the page or anything?
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Now there is a german manual but no german version of the game? :/
It would be nice if the german version will be added in future because decrypting the messages isn't that easy if you're not a native english speaking person.
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Registered: Oct 2008
Silverhawk170485: Now there is a german manual but no german version of the game? :/ I personally bought a German CD re-release (Covert Aktion) from ebay.de, thinking it was a German version, but it was just the English version. I just wanted to include a German manual along with the English one but I didn't want to cause any confusion as to whether we had a different version of the game.It would be nice if the german version will be added in future because decrypting the messages isn't that easy if you're not a native english speaking person. Did a German language version of Covert Action actually exist?
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Silverhawk170485: Now there is a german manual but no german version of the game? :/ JudasIscariot: I personally bought a German CD re-release (Covert Aktion) from ebay.de, thinking it was a German version, but it was just the English version. I just wanted to include a German manual along with the English one but I didn't want to cause any confusion as to whether we had a different version of the game.It would be nice if the german version will be added in future because decrypting the messages isn't that easy if you're not a native english speaking person. Did a German language version of Covert Action actually exist? I don't know. I was 5 years old when it was released. At this age I was playing with lego bricks, not with computers. :D
Post edited March 17, 2014 by Silverhawk170485
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From Russian Federation
Edward_Carnby: It's just perfect , my friend. JudasIscariot: Are you absolutely sure? Can you see the pictures OK, they aren't grayish blobs on the page or anything? Yes, I'm absolutely sure. )
I can't thank you enough for this gift. )
Post edited March 19, 2014 by Edward_Carnby
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From Canada
Great job on the scanning, the manual looks great! It was definitely worth the wait!
I do have one major complaint though: the file size is HUUUUGE! :O May I suggest using OCR? This would significantly reduce the file size while simultaneously raising the quality of the characters. Considering that there are only 2 fonts used throughout the entire manual and that one of them is obviously Times New Roman, this should be an easy job with this scan quality.
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Registered: Oct 2008
SmashManiac: Great job on the scanning, the manual looks great! It was definitely worth the wait! Do you have any recommendation for some decent OCR software?
I do have one major complaint though: the file size is HUUUUGE! :O May I suggest using OCR? This would significantly reduce the file size while simultaneously raising the quality of the characters. Considering that there are only 2 fonts used throughout the entire manual and that one of them is obviously Times New Roman, this should be an easy job with this scan quality.
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From Canada
JudasIscariot: Do you have any recommendation for some decent OCR software?
Unfortunately I don't. The last time I used OCR technology was about 10 years ago, so any recommendation I would have had are most likely out-of-date.
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From United States
JudasIscariot: Hi all, Maybe this is a dumb question..and I'm just missing seeing a link or something..but WHERE is the English manual? I'm not finding it. Thanks!I just got done making the English version of the manual for Sid Meier's Covert Action mostly presentable. I tried to make it smaller as far as the size of it goes but I figured everyone would appreciate a nice high quality scan of the physical manual :) The scan of the physical manual was done with 600 DPI on Ultra Fine. I do apologize for setting off anyone's OCD as the page cropping is not exactly what you'd call even but I figure having a legible manual will override that :) I have also uploaded the German version of the manual :) Please feel free to download the manuals anytime you like and enjoy! :) EDIT: Okay, nvm. I didn't realize it was a separate download from GOG. In case anyone else like me is scratching their heads on this, I had to go to 'Backups and Goodies', click on the manual, and then go find the !Downloads folder inside the game installation folder, where there was a zipped copy of the manual to extract. Not exactly obvious at first glance, but it all looks good now!
Post edited January 18, 2018 by TarynV
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Sid Meier's Covert Action(14 posts)(14 posts)
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Sid Meier's Covert Action
DOS - 1990
Also released on: Amiga
4.66 / 5 - 67 votes
Description of Sid Meier's Covert Action
Have you ever wanted to work for the CIA? Infiltrate the KGB? Black-mailpeople into becoming double agents? If you answered yes to any of the preceding then Covert Action is a game for you. Combining strategic thinking with action, Covert Action puts you in the role of Max/Maxine Remington, expert agent for the CIA. National security is threatened by terrorists and it's your job to stop them. Covert Action weaves an engrossing plot each time you play, randomly generating terrorist 'wires' and Interpol reports. To accomplish your task you will have to place wiretaps, decode messages, break into strongholds and interrogate prisoners. Following is a list of some of the game's features:Random plot. Each game is original, adding to replay value.
Random game play. Every wiretap, every floor layout is randomPerform numerous espionage activities, from wiretapping to turning double agents.
Travel between over a dozen cities in your quest for justice.
Note: Please use 'SETUP.exe' in the extracted folder.Please refer to 'readme.txt' for installation.10.55 MBCAMM-1 Driver for Windows 10, ver 1.50 (64-bit ONLY)Models: GX-24, GX-300/400/500/640. This document (PDF) lists instructions of how to install Roland drivers on Windows 10.1.67 MBOS Compatibility List27 KBCAMM-1 Driver for Windows 10, ver 1.50 (32-bit ONLY)Models: GX-24, GX-300/400/500/640. Roland gx 24 driver.
Encounter over a dozen criminal organizationsVarying difficulty levels -- from local crisis to global disturbanceLimited time -- Everything you do takes time, so you must choose your moves wiselyAgent score -- once crisis is averted (or not) you are rated on your performanceThis is not to say that Covert Action is perfect. The plot, while random, can become tedious after numerous games and I often find myself not paying much attention to the details. Also, while there may be varying difficulties, don't expect to pass this game the first timethrough, make no mistake, it is a difficult game. That said, difficult or not, Covert Action is a game that will have you coming back for more. The world holds its breath. Do you have what it takes to save it?
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Comments and reviews
MonkeysEyebrow2015-06-100 point DOS version
still one of the best games ever.
donĀ“t forget to have pen and paper ready aside !
Alex2014-07-181 point DOS version
Great game. Another Sid Meier classic. Shame this doesn't get a proper remake, as it so definitely deserves!
Nogungbu2014-06-191 point DOS version
f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 f8 f9 f10 don't work in the game and do other stuff in windows. For example I press f2 and it changes lighting not taking the photo in game. I have windows 8.
Shifty, you need to run the game through DOSBox, assuming you unzipped the game already.
shifty2012-07-160 point DOS version
when i download this game and save it into a folder , i cant run it . any help would be appreciated
Gumpy2008-04-170 point DOS version
This game is a fun spy game.
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