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Cobra Gunship 1.2 Final (DOS) RELEASE NOTES
Copyright (c) 1997 Elysium Digital, L.L.C. 5 December 1997
==============================================================================
This README helps you get started with COBRA GUNSHIP. It contains:
RELEASE NOTES
OVERVIEW
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION
KNOWN ISSUES
GETTING STARTED
TROUBLESHOOTING
REGISTERING
LICENSE
Additional information can be found in the MANUAL. There are text (.txt) and Adobe
Acrobat (.pdf) versions. The Acrobat version has nice formatting and images.
The Acrobat Reader is available at: <http://www.adobe.com>
This is version 1.2 of Cobra Gunship. Please check our web site at:
<http://www.elys.com>
to verify that this is the latest version of this program. If not, please download
the newer one. It may contain program improvements, bug fixes or documentation
changes.
RELEASE NOTES
==============================================================================
1.2 - 5 December 1997
* IMPORTANT: Fixed a copy-protection related bug which could result in loss of
data.
* Fixed a serious bug which prevented external maps from being playable.
* Now shows the correct version number in the main menu.
* Minor gameplay tweaks to make early levels a little less frustrating.
* The program no longer quits if you have a sound card installed but no
BLASTER string set.
* Numeric keypad now really does work.
1.1 - 18 November 1997
* Added TROUBLESHOOTING section to the README
* Fixed minor bug that exited if a previously installed device was removed
* Numeric keypad now works in the text entry widgets.
1.0 - 14 November 1997
* Initial release
OVERVIEW
==============================================================================
Cobra Gunship is a side-view scroller helicopter arcade game. Using
the keyboard, mouse or joystick, you control your chopper, flying it
through a variety of missions. Along the way, you will use an arsenal
of weaponry to destroy your opponents. Between missions, you will
customize your chopper, adding newer engines, better armor, and
improved weapons.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
==============================================================================
Cobra Gunship was designed to be very configurable. As a result, it
runs on many lower-end machines, while still taking advantage of the
extra power that faster machines offer. If you install the game on a
slower system, please refer to the section on Options to see how to
configure the game to run at an acceptable speed.
Required Recommended
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PC
* 486DX33 * Pentium 150
* VESA 1.2 compatible SVGA card
* SoundBlaster-compatible sound card * SoundBlaster16-compatible sound card
* 12MB RAM * 16MB RAM
* DOS 6.2 or Windows 95. * Windows 95
INSTALLATION
==============================================================================
PC Installation
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Just unzip the files into a directory called Gunship and run GUNDOS.EXE.
That's it! The program is completely self-contained. Note that the game
was carefully engineered to run perfectly from within Windows95. Just
double-click on GUNDOS.EXE from the Explorer, or run it from a DOS window.
If you do run the game from real DOS, it would be better if you loaded a
mouse driver, since the game does make good use of the mouse.
The one potential problem you might have is that your video card does
not have the VESA 1.2 BIOS. You'll know that you have this problem
when you get a video error message, or if the game runs, but seems to
be crunched into the top half of the screen. Don't worry! You can
probably download a VESA driver to bring your card up to date. Check
the web site of your video card manufacturer. Also, there is a nice
collection of drivers at:
<http://www.elys.com/software/vesa>
If you can't find a VESA driver in either place, try SCITECH DISPLAY
DOCTOR, at
<http://www.scitechsoft.com>
If you have trouble running COBRA GUNSHIP, type "set xdev=1" at the
DOS prompt, then run it again. You will see a screen that describes
what hardware has been recognized by the program.
KNOWN ISSUES
==============================================================================
1. COBRA GUNSHIP will not necessarily run under Windows NT.
2. In Windows 95, you may not be able to switch out of the application and
back in again.
3. If you are using a VESA driver and it does not seem to work, try
running it from a full-screen DOS prompt.
GETTING STARTED
==============================================================================
When you start the game, you will see the Elysium Digital, L.L.C. logo
and then the game startup screen. After that, the game will take you
to the Main Menu.
Click on NEW GAME. On the right side of the screen, the stats for your
new game will appear. Now, click on MISSIONS. This takes you to the
Mission Tree. Click on MISSION 0, and read the Mission Briefing that
pops up. Click ACCEPT to start playing the mission.
How you control your Cobra during a mission depends on your settings. If you
have a mouse, then the default settings are to use the mouse for control.
Move the mouse crosshairs to where you want the Cobra to fly, and your chopper
will accelerate towards the cursor. The further you move the cursor away from
your Cobra, the faster it pursues it.
If you have no mouse or have turned off mouse control, you can use the
keyboard to control your Cobra. The default settings have you use the arrow
keys to move the Cobra up, down, left and right.
Regardless of how you move the chopper, you will also need to flip which way
it is facing, select weapons and fire. The default keys for these are:
Flip Direction: E
Select Primary: S
Select Secondary: F
Fire Primary: <SPACE>
Fire Secondary: D
You can also use keys { 1, 2, 3, 4 } to select a particular primary weapon,
and keys {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, - } to select a particular secondary.
TROUBLESHOOTING
==============================================================================
If you run the game from DOS (not from Win95), your BLASTER environment string
must be set if you have a soundblaster compatible card installed. See your
sound card docs to find out how to do this if it is not already done. If you
run it from Win95 (even if it is from a DOS prompt), you don't need to do this.
If your display is behaving strangely, you may need a VESA driver. We have
a web page dedicated to this problem at:
<http://www.elys.com/software/vesa>
If you have trouble unzipping the file, try getting the latest version of
pkunzip from:
<http://www.pkware.com/pkz204g.html>
REGISTERING
==============================================================================
When you first download your copy of COBRA GUNSHIP, it is unregistered. You
will be allowed to play only missions 0-5, you can't load external missions,
and some of the weapons are turned off.
To play all 31 levels, be able to load external map files and buy all weapons,
you need to purchase a serial number by registering.
You may order the following ways:
1) Order on our web site (credit-card only) for a $1.00 discount:
http://www.elys.com/
2) Fill out this form and mail or fax it to us for a $0.50 discount.
EMania
c/o Agile Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 221
Raritan, NJ 08869-0221
(908) 369-1317 FAX
3) Place an order by telephone (credit-card only):
(888) 369-0047 (U.S. only, 9am-5pm Eastern Time)
or
(908) 369-0084 (International, 9am-5pm US Eastern Time)
Once you have you serial number, just click REGISTER from the Main Menu. You
will see a window with entry buttons for your name and serial number. Enter
them here and click OK.
NOTE: Both your name and your serial number must be entered EXACTLY as they are
listed. If you make a mistake entering one or the other, the game will tell
you which one is incorrect. Just correct your typo and hit OK.
That's it! Once that is done your purchase is complete. The entire game will
be available to you.
LICENSE
==============================================================================
BY COPYING, USING OR DISTRIBUTING THIS SHAREWARE PROGRAM, YOU INDICATE YOUR
AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE:
Terms: "Program" shall refer to the game "Cobra Gunship", with all
associated files. The "Trademarks" consists of "Elysium Digital, L.L.C.",
any Elysium Digital, L.L.C. logo, "Cobra Gunship" name, and any associated
labels and trademarks.
Ownership: The content, layout and format and associated Trademarks of this
Program are the property of Elysium Digital, L.L.C.
Terms of Distribution and Use:
1. The unregistered version of this Program may be freely copied or
distributed, provided that:
o All of the files from the original archive are distributed
together, unmodified. The distributor is responsible for making
sure that he distributes no version of the Program that is
missing files or contains modified files.
o No charge of any kind is levied for distribution of the Program.
If a charge is to be levied, specific written permission must
first be obtained from Elysium Digital, L.L.C.
2. The registered version of this Program may NOT be distributed in any
way. The Program and its accompanying documentation are protected by
United States copyright law and also by international treaty
provisions. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this package,
or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal
penalties.
3. Any distributor or user agrees not to modify, reverse compile,
disassemble, or reverse engineer the Program, or use or disclose any
confidential information that it contains.
4. Any distributor or user agrees to the Warranty below.
Warranty: This program is provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind,
including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Under no circumstances will Elysium Digital, L.L.C. provide any
remedy for direct, indirect, special, consequential, incidental or other
damages arising from the use of this Program, including such from
negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty or contract, even after
notice of the possibility of such damages.