Should there be a manual included in the Physical Shipment?

WW2: Road to Victory is the first grand strategy release from IQ Software/Wastelands Interactive, which covers World War II in Europe and the Mediterranean. Hex-based and Turn-based, it allows you to choose any combination of Axis, Allied, Neutral, Major or Minor countries to play and gives you full control over production, diplomacy, land, air and naval strategy. Start your campaign in 1939, 1940 or 1941 and see if you can better the results of your historical counterparts. A series of historical events and choices add flavor and strategic options for great replayability.
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irishal
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Should there be a manual included in the Physical Shipment?

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I didn't receive a manual when the game was shipped to me. Is their one inlcuded? I have received one with every other Matrix game I have bought.

I contacted Matrix tech support, but havent received an answer.

I know there is a manual with the game install, but I like to have a paper one in my hand.

If anyone who has bought the game could let me know, it would be greatly appreciated.

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RE: Should there be a manual included in the Physical Shipment?

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There is no printed manual.

I remember that Erik explains those watermarks next to the game image at store.
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RE: Should there be a manual included in the Physical Shipment?

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Printed manuals can sometimes be fun to have especially if they contain a lot of historical data, photos, etc.  But these days I think it's easier to deal with a PDF file for several reasons.  First of all, you can do a search and find your answer quicker.  You can also print out portions that interest you if you feel like having a paper copy.  Also, it is more earth friendly...(not that I'm a tree hugger per se, although nothing wrong with that either). 
 
Last of all, it allows the DEVs to make changes to the game and add these (hopefully) to a revised manual.  Imagine if your 200 page hardcopy manual became obsolete after a few patches due to changes in game mechanics. 
 
As long at there's a PDF manual I'm content.
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RE: Should there be a manual included in the Physical Shipment?

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Yes, no printed manual is correct. Please read my detailed reply in this thread to understand how our system works:

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