LOWAA
September 2011
Homestuck and all associated characters and themes ©2011 MSPAdventures.com
'The Obsidian Towers' ©2011 Jeremy "Solatrus" Iamurri All Rights Reserved
.net and XNA framework ©2011 Microsoft Corporation All Rights Reserved
Game concept and assets ©2011 bwdyeti.com

Contents
I.	Introduction
II.	System Requirements
III.	Installation
	.net
	XNA
IV.	Control/Input Information
	Keyboard and Mouse
	Xbox 360 Controller
V.	Gameplay Hints

I. Introduction
obligatory demonstration of typing quirk
The Land of Wrath and Angels is a fictional planet in the Homestuck universe. Its dark surface is littered with gleaming fortresses and courts, and its skies are populated by 'angels', constructs of the game intended for some purpose or another. They were not intended to be an enemy. When Eridan Ampora arrived at LOWAA, he decided otherwise, and thereafter spent the game engaging them in a drawn-out genocidal war.
This is where you come in.
LOWAA can be downloaded from http://forums.bwdyeti.com/index.php?&showforum=22 and likewise, help and support for the game can be found there.

II. System Requirements
Basic phernalia provided
LOWAA requires a personal computer, with the following recommended requirements:
•	Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system with up-to-date service pack software
•	Contemporary hardware (CPU, ram, sound and video cards from this decade)
•	10.2 MB of hard disk space (additional space for .net and XNA frameworks may be required)
•	Peripherals (Keyboard and mouse or windows-compatible game controller, speakers or headphones)

III. Installation
You can probably skip this part
LOWAA requires Microsoft's .net and XNA frameworks to be installed for it to run correctly. If they are already installed, simply launch the executable 'LOWAA.rar' and you're good to go!
If they aren't, or you aren't sure, use the following procedure:
For .net:
1.	Make sure your computer has the latest service pack and critical upgrades! Instructions are provided on the linked page if you need them.
2.	Go to http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17851 and click the Download button 
3.	When the dialog pops up, click Run 
4.	If so desired, Download the installer to your hard drive for installation at a later time
For XNA:
1.	Go to http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=20914 and click the Download button
2.	When the dialog pops up, click Run
3.	If so desired, Download the installer to your hard drive for installation at a later time

IV. Control/Input Information
Please use fraymotifs responsibly
For Keyboard and Mouse:
Start the game			Enter
Move Eridan Left			A or Left Arrow
Move Eridan Right			D or Right Arrow
Jump					W, Spacebar or Up Arrow
Dash					S, Control or Down Arrow
Trollian				Shift
Pause*				Escape
For Xbox 360 Controller:
Start the game/Pause*		Start
Move Eridan				Left Control Stick
Jump					Right Bumper
Dash					Left Bumper
Trollian				Left Trigger
*LOWAA pauses automatically when the window goes inactive, so don't sweat it if something unexpected... pops up >;)

V. Gameplay Hints
So you've enraged an entire planet of angels
•	Dashing can be your most faithful ally, and considering how few you have, you had better take advantage of it!
•	Eridan can dash while in the air, as well: follow a dash with a jump, and then an airdash, and you get two dodges for the price of one!
•	Don't let an ambush catch you unawares! If you so much as see a flash near Eridan, dodge first and ask questions later!
•	If you keep your back to the edge of the screen and use your beam as a shield, an ambushing angel will be thwarted!
•	Pay attention to the audio and visual cues! The angels may be ruthless, but they are predictable. Keep calm and you'll be fine.
•	When trolls try to contact Eridan, they won't wait forever! Answer as soon as you get the prompt; you can do this while firing, or dashing, or whatever else may be otherwise occupying you.
•	The trollian bubble fills with color to indicate progress. Complete a conversation for a temporary boost!
•	Initiating the conversation can be done at any time, but Eridan can't actually participate in it while fighting.
•	Focus on defending yourself, and if possible, stay still until it is over.
•	Enemy attacks will interrupt the conversation and trollian will close! Keep the dash button at the ready!
•	Focus your fire! Angels will block the first few seconds of an attack, so don't try attacking in bursts or sweeping your laser across many targets. They will just recover and escape, or block again! Break through their defenses and give them no mercy!
•	A weakened angel is perhaps the most deadly! When low on health, they will try to escape your beam and dive at Eridan - make sure they go down, or be ready to dodge!
•	After a dive, an angel will be exhausted! Cut them down while they rest, or you'll have to deal with them when their strength returns!
•	If you stand over a downed angel, you can burn them with the flare at the end of your barrel while firing at another target in the sky!
•	Your overarching goal is to reach the highest score possible. Evade attacks and keep your multiplier up to get the most points from each kill!
•	Running out of life doesn't end play, but it halves your score! Be careful when low on life, or one mistake could cost you thousands of points!