======================================= Readme.txt --- Adventures With Chickens ======================================= 1. Shareware Notice 2. Requirements 3. Installation Notes 4. Quick Instructions 5. Tech Support and Bug Reports 6. Version History 7. Additional Ordering Information 8. Legal Stuff ================ Shareware Notice ================ This game is distributed as shareware. The shareware concept is based on "trying before you buy." If you like this game you are asked to please register it. Upon registration you will receive an unlock code by e-mail within 48 hours* that unlocks the features of the registered version. There is no need to download a new version or receive a disk in the mail. That means shipping and handling is free! The shareware version of this game contains the first five levels of the epic Adventures With Chickens. Registering the game unlocks twenty-five more action-packed levels for play! Registration is simple, efficient, and fast. Register now using your modem by running the file "RegNet.exe," register now by calling the toll free number 1-800-WWW2REG, or register now on-line at http://www.swregnet.com. The registered version is only $19.95. For more ordering methods see the section "Additional Ordering Information." Support the effort for Christian games and shareware! ============ Requirements ============ Adventures With Chickens for Windows 95 requires: PC running Windows 95 Pentium CPU 8.0 Mb RAM Minimum VGA compatible display or better DirectX 5.0 ================== Installation Notes ================== Adventures With Chickens requires DirectX 5.0 drivers. If the game gives you the error "Missing required DLL file: DDRAW.DLL." Then you must install DirectX 5.0 drivers. Go to RockSolid Software's download page and download the version of Chickens that includes the drivers. (http://www.rocksolidsoftware.com/downloads.html) Adventures With Chickens may not run on some older computers. If Chickens does not run on your computer contact RockSolid Software and describe your problem. Also, the game may not run under Windows NT 4.0 unless you have the most current service pack. ================== Quick Instructions ================== Catch all chickens in level with your grappling arm by pressing SPACE bar. To get rid of aliens, honk your horn by pressing the "H" Key, then while adjacent to the alien, press CONTROL to short-circuit it. When you have caught all the chickens in the level, find the bomb, press down on it, then run for the exit. Press TAB to see your radar which displays you, chickens, aliens, asteroids, and the exit. Press SHIFT to make your ship fly in turbo mode. See game for more detailed information with pictures. ============================ Tech Support and Bug Reports ============================ For tech support or to report a bug contact: RockSolid Software 1502 Hollyhock Drv. No. 3 Medford, OR 97504 USA tech@rocksolidsoftware.com http://www.rocksolidsoftware.com =============== Version History =============== v1.00 - This version was started in early 1995 and took 14 months to complete. A robust DOS version was born February 1996. v1.20 - New graphics were added May 1997. v1.91 - The game was completely re-written for Windows 95. This version took three week to finish and shows how much God works. Finished August 21, 1997. v1.97 - The game was updated for DirectX 5 and included an installer. Coming Soon - Support for Joysticks, and level editor. =============================== Additional Ordering Information =============================== For your convenience, you may order by credit card in any of the following ways: 1. Online: RegNet at http://www.swregnet.com You can order over the World Wide Web using a secured form. All information sent this way is encrypted for your protection. This is the fastest way to order. When ordering by phone, FAX, e-mail, or regular postal mail please provide the information requested below. 2. Telephone: 1 800 WWW2REG (1 800 999 2734) * International: +1 (805) 288-1827 * 3. FAX: (805) 288-1867 * 4. E-mail: wintronix@swregnet.com * 5. Postal Mail: * RegNet (Wintronix, Inc.) 21200 Trumpet Drive #201 Santa Clarita, CA 91321-4441 USA Order by check, money order, or credit card by postal mail. Fill out the form below and send it to the address above. Required Order Information * When ordering by phone, FAX, e-mail, or regular postal mail, you must provide the following information. If you are paying by check or money order, you do not need to provide credit card information. Orders placed by phone, FAX, and e-mail may take up to three business days to be verified and fulfilled. Orders placed by postal mail may take up to three business days from the day we receive the order to be verified and fulfilled. Your Name: Billing Address (the address your credit card bill is sent to) Street: City: State: Zip-Code: Country: Mailing Address (if different than billing address) Street: City: State: Zip-Code: Country: Home Phone Number: Work Phone Number: E-mail Address: Credit Card Information Type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) Account Number: Expiration Date: Software to Order Title: Adventures With Chickens for Windows 95 Quantity: Total Dollar Amount ($19.95 ea.): --------------------------------------------------------------------- If FAXed or e-mailed, please include the following language (and sign if FAXed): I authorize Regnet to bill my credit card and agree to pay the total amount according to card issuer agreement. ___________________________________Signature ___________________Date =========== Legal Stuff =========== PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PROGRAM. LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a license agreement between you (either an individual or an entity), the end user, and RockSolid Software. ROCKSOLID PRODUCT LICENSE. 1. COPYRIGHT. This Software and associated files (collectively 'Software') is owned by RockSolid Software and is protected by the United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. RockSolid Software retains all rights not expressly granted. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material (e.g. a book or musical recording) except that you may either (a) make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the Software to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy any written materials accompanying the Software. 2. ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION (SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY). You may electronically distribute the shareware version of this Software, provided that (a) you distribute only the main executable file, (b) you in no way distribute an unlock code of any sort, (c) you acquire the written consent of RockSolid Software to distribute the shareware version of the Software via CD-ROM or via diskette in excess of 10 recipients, and (d) you notify RockSolid Software via e-mail of any uploads to ftp archives or any other sort of redistribution site. 3. GRANT OF LICENSE (REGISTERED VERSION ONLY). This License Agreement ('License Agreement') permits you to use one copy of this Software on any single computer system. 4. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. This License Agreement is your proof of license to exercise the rights granted herein and must be retained by you. You may not loan, sell, rent, lease, give, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software (or any copy). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in one case you may transfer your rights under this License Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer this License Agreement, the Software, and all accompanying written materials, retain no copies, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. You may not modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse engineer or attempt to reverse engineer or derive source code from, all or any portion of the Software or anything incorporated therein or permit or encourage any third party to do so. If the Software is an update, any transfer must include the update and all prior revisions. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK! 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