New to this title.

[CaptFarrell]

I just purchased SHIII and had a few questions.

Is there a manual that comes with this game or is it just luck by trial and error? I downloaded the game over the net from directtodisc so I didn't get the normal packaging that comes with the installation CD.

I just started my first mission. Is there a way to jump to nav point rather than just sitting there watching your boat make it's slow way across an ocean? In the first mission, I am supposed to patrol Area 81. I navigated out of port and then ploted a course to the nav point. I instructed my navigator to follow the new course and headed out Flank Speed. After two hours at time compression +32, I wasn't even half way there. I had to go to bed having accomplished nothing.

Also, what does it mean when your crew start appearing with a red ! next to their icon?

And one final thing , I noticed that at certain times my boat would just stop in the water. My battery and fuel supplies were full but teh boat would just stop. When I attempted to set a course and speed, my nav guy would reply "Unable to Comply". Any thoughts here?

Thanks for your help. If anyone knows of a good resource (other than here) for codes, or config customizations that would help that would be great.

Sincerely,
Tim