Please read this notice before playing, and share it with anyone who plays on your device. It is a safety notice. It does not replace professional medical advice, and it does not describe every risk of playing video games. If you have a medical condition that could be affected by playing, or you are unsure, consult a doctor before you play.
Photosensitive Seizure Warning
A very small percentage of people may experience seizures when exposed to certain visual patterns, including flashing lights or repetitive explosion effects, such as those that can occur in this Game. Even people with no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while playing.
Symptoms can include lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of the arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, a momentary loss of awareness, and convulsions or loss of consciousness. Seizures can lead to injury from falling or striking nearby objects.
If you experience ANY of these symptoms, stop playing immediately and consult a doctor. If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition, or has ever had seizures of any kind, consult a doctor before playing. Children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures; parents and guardians should watch for the symptoms above and supervise play.
You can reduce the risk of photosensitive seizures by sitting farther from the screen, using a smaller screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are drowsy or tired. Flashing and high-contrast patterns can also trigger migraines or vertigo in some people; the same precautions apply.
This Game includes combat visual effects such as explosions, tracer fire, muzzle flashes, lightning, and weapon flashes, including effects associated with the tactical nuclear weapons mechanic described in the Content Disclaimer. The Game also depicts graphic violence and injury; the Content Disclaimer describes that content, and it is intended for adults.
Reduced Flash by Default
The Game's brightest effect, the tactical nuclear detonation flash, is REDUCED by default: a short, dimmed pulse rather than a full-screen white-out. You do not need to change any setting to have this protection; it is on from the first launch. Players who want the full-intensity detonation flash can raise it under OPTIONS - REDUCED FLASH, and can lower it again at any time. Raising it is your choice and at your own risk. If you are sensitive to flashing light, leave the setting at its default.
The Game's heads-up display is designed to avoid flashing, blinking, or strobing interface elements: status changes are shown through steady text and color. Battlefield effects (fire, explosions, weapon flashes, lightning) are part of the game world and are not covered by that design rule.
Motion, Eye Strain, and Hearing
- Camera movement, zooming, riding along with a moving unit, and screen shake can cause discomfort, dizziness, or nausea in some people (sometimes called simulation sickness). If this happens, stop playing and rest. You can leave a unit ride and return to the overhead view at any time with Escape, and the brightest effects are dimmed by the REDUCED FLASH setting under OPTIONS, which is on by default.
- Looking at a screen for long periods can cause eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. Blink often, look away from the screen regularly, and keep the screen at a comfortable brightness and distance.
- Prolonged listening at high volume, especially through headphones, can damage your hearing. Set the volume to a comfortable level before putting on headphones; the Game's audio includes loud, sudden effects such as explosions and gunfire.
Repetitive Strain and Posture
Playing for long periods with a mouse and keyboard can cause discomfort or injury to your hands, wrists, arms, neck, eyes, or back. Sit in a supportive chair with your screen at eye level, keep your wrists neutral, and avoid gripping the mouse tightly. If you feel tingling, numbness, tiredness, stiffness, or pain in any part of your body while playing, stop and rest, and consult a doctor if the symptoms persist or return.
Take Breaks and Play Comfortably
- Play in a well-lit room and sit a comfortable distance from the screen.
- Take a break of at least 10 to 15 minutes every hour, even if you do not feel you need one.
- Stop playing if you feel tired, dizzy, nauseous, or experience eye strain, headaches, or any pain or discomfort.
- Do not play when you are too tired to concentrate, and never let the Game distract you from real-world safety, responsibilities, or the people around you. Never play while driving or operating machinery.
- If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
Hardware and Environment
The Game can place a sustained load on your computer's processor and graphics card. Make sure your device is well ventilated, that its fans and vents are not blocked, and that it is used on a stable, heat-tolerant surface. Keep drinks and liquids away from your equipment. The Developer is not responsible for damage to hardware that is faulty, overclocked, poorly cooled, or operated outside its manufacturer's specifications, and the Game's graphics settings are your responsibility: lower them if your device runs hot or unstable.
Not a Source of Real-World Guidance
The Game is entertainment. Nothing in it is military, tactical, safety, medical, or civil-defense advice, and nothing in it should be imitated or relied on in the real world.