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+#include "manual.h"
+#include <stdio.h>
+#include <stdlib.h>
+
+static const char* manual_text =
+"Oxen is a multiplayer card game for up to 10 players.\n\n"
+"Usage (see also 'oxen -h'):\n"
+"   One player has to host the game and needs to specify '-l' to start\n"
+"   a server on the specified port ('-p port', default is 12345).\n"
+"   It will wait for the specified number of clients ('-n num') to connect\n"
+"   before starting the game. After the server is listening, a local client\n"
+"   will automatically be started and connected to it.\n"
+"   When it is running, other players can connect to it by specifying its\n"
+"   hostname or IP address ('-s address') and port number (if different to\n"
+"   default).\n"
+"   Players can set their nickname with '-u name' or by setting the USER\n"
+"   environment variable.\n"
+"\n";
+
+/**
+ * Print manual on stdout
+ */
+void print_manual(void)
+{
+	printf("%s", manual_text);
+	exit(EXIT_SUCCESS);
+}
+