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CD Gamer July Issue, 1995


Running

To run FRAMED Simply click on the 'Play Directly from CD' button or
execute the file FRAMED.EXE by typing its name at the DOS prompt and
pressing ENTER.

FRAMED requires approximately 540K of free base memory to run. Usually
typing MEM at the DOS prompt will tell you how much free memory is available.


Controls

All controls are viewable from within the game. Just click on the HELP option.

If you do not have enough memory try editing your
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files and inserting a
REM command at the start of the lines that load
memory resident drivers such as MOUSE or EMM386.
Then reboot your computer so that these changes
take effect. Later you can delete the REM
statements to restore your old set up.

If SMARTDRV or another software disk cache is
installed we recommend disabling it prior to
running FRAMED as the delayed write feature will
cause scrolling to become jerky at certain points.
Also, we do not advise running FRAMED under
Windows.

Once the game has loaded you will see the front
screen. Press any key to load the Main Menu.
Firstly select Configuration and select your sound
and control devices. We recommend you select
Keyboard Only as this gives the best control and
also because the joystick is unable to perform all
the keyboard functions.

If your PC has a 386 processor or better select the
Fast Machine setting. Some of the faster 286 based
machines are also fine on the Fast Machine setting.
If the game suddenly slows down in certain places
you need to change your setting to Slow Machine.
The scrolling will be less smooth but it will be
consistent throughout the game.


SHAREWARE
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FRAMED is released as shareware. This is software
that you can try before you buy it. FRAMED is a
platform adventure game with an evolving plot that
unfolds as you play. This plot spans several
scenarios. This shareware version contains the
first scenario which is set in a jail.

If you enjoy playing FRAMED you can register and
receive the remaining scenarios that complete the
whole quest. However the first scenario is fully
playable and should take you many hours to
complete. Indeed it is larger than some full games.

For full information on the remaining scenarios and
how to order, select How to Register from the Main
Menu.


CONTROLS
--------

All the controls for FRAMED are shown by selecting
Help from the Main Menu or Game Menu. We recommend
that you read and print the file GAMEPLAY.DOC which
walks you through the beginning of the game.


FANCY WORKING IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY?
------------------------------------

If you are interested in working in the games
industry yourself read the files PAGE.DOC and
JOINUS.DOC.


Hope you enjoy FRAMED!


THE CREDITS
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                    JOHN BOYCE
    Graphics Engine, Map Maker, Main Game Code,
             Artwork and Sound Effects

                    RICHARD CASE
    Sound Engine, Sprite Editor, Main Game Code,  
             Artwork and Sound Effects

      With special thanks to our playtesters:
                     ADAM HEARN
                    STEVE CHILDS
                    JANET BAILEY
                CAROL, PETER AND ALAN
                    KATIE BAILEY
                   LAUREN BAILEY



Machination
PO Box 4242
Watford Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B30 2LW
United Kingdom

Email: machination@machin1.demon.co.uk