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- +-! !
- ! ! D O D G E M !
- ! ! !
- ! ! By Kenneth Perrine !
- ! ! and Thomas Stein !
- ! ! !
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- Version 1.00
-
- Copyright (C) 1991, BOCC Software
-
-
- WELCOME
-
- Dodgem is a computer game where you try to dodge blocks that
- are heading towards you, while flying close to a planet's
- surface and collecting valuable minerals. There are seven
- levels, each progressing longer, and with more blocks.
- Either one or two players can play Dodgem.
-
- Dodgem has three modes of control- keyboard, joystick, and
- mouse. The game has a novice and expert difficulty
- selector. Also, there is sound control.
-
-
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- In order to use Dodgem, your computer must be equipped with
- the following:
-
- - an EGA or VGA card, or a compatible card that will display
- EGA graphics
- - 256K or greater system memory
- - MS-DOS version 2.00 or later
-
- Dodgem supports these optional pieces of equipment:
-
- - A Microsoft or compatible mouse
- - A standard joystick.
-
-
- STARTING DODGEM
-
- To start Dodgem, start MS-DOS. Be sure to install your
- mouse driver if you want to use a mouse with Dodgem. Insert
- your Dodgem disk (Please make a backup copy first -- see
- below), and log onto the disk drive that contains the Dodgem
- disk. Type DODGEM at the DOS prompt and press ENTER.
- Dodgem should load.
-
- Please note that Dodgem will not run on a write-protected
- disk. Remove the write protection from your Dodgem disk.
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- Be sure to make a backup copy of Dodgem when you run it for
- the first time.
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- AUTOMATIC SPEED SELECTION
-
- When you start Dodgem for the first time, you will be told
- that Dodgem has not been configured for your computer.
- Simply press the ENTER key, and Dodgem will automatically
- configure itself to run at the correct speed on your
- computer.
-
- IMPORTANT: If you run Dodgem on another computer, be sure
- to select the CPU icon on the top of the screen, so that
- Dodgem will reconfigure itself.
-
-
- COPYRIGHT NOTICE
-
- Dodgem version 1.00 is a Shareware product. That means that
- you are encouraged to freely make copies of Dodgem 1.00 and
- pass them on to friends for their evaluation on a non-profit
- basis. Dodgem 1.00 must be distributed in its original un-
- modified form. Dodgem 1.00 may be distributed by any
- Shareware distributors or electronic bulletin boards, as
- long as the distributor collects no more than $10.00 for
- duplication.
-
- Dodgem version 1.00 is distributed "as-is" and without any
- express or implied warranties whatsoever. BOCC Software
- shall not be liable for indirect, special, or consequential
- damages resulting from the use of this software. In
- connection with this software, BOCC Software grants no
- warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
- purpose.
-
-
- COPYING DODGEM 1.00
-
- Dodgem version 1.00 is a Shareware product, and you are
- encouraged to copy Dodgem freely pass the copies on to
- friends for their evaluation. Here is how to make a copy of
- Dodgem.
-
- 1. Load DOS so that you see the DOS prompt. Insert DODGEM
- into your A: drive.
-
- 2. If you have two disk drives, insert a blank, formatted
- disk into the B: drive. Otherwise, have a blank, formatted
- disk handy.
-
- 3. Type COPY DODGEM.EXE A: B: and press ENTER. If any
- messages appear to insert another disk, insert your blank
- disk. Then, re-insert your Dodgem disk
-
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- 4. Now, type COPY DODGEM.DAT A: B: and press ENTER.
-
- 5. Finally, type COPY DODGEM.DOC A: B: and press ENTER.
-
-
- RESETTING DODGEM
-
- To clear the configuration and previous menu selections,
- insert your Dodgem disk and type at the DOS prompt ERASE
- DODGEM.CFG and press ENTER. Dodgem will create a new
- configuration file the next time you start it.
-
- To clear the high score list, type ERASE DODGEM.HIS and
- press ENTER.
-
-
- OTHER BOCC SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
-
- BOCC Software has produced three programs so far. They are:
-
- >> Mathtest- This is an educational math game designed to
- make learning fun. Basic math problems from one to three
- digits in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
- division may be solved. There are negative and positive
- options, and an option for horizontal or vertical problems.
- Nine delay settings may be chosen. When the user answers a
- math problem correctly, a game appears. CGA, EGA, or VGA is
- required. 256K is also required.
-
- >> PC-Strobelight- Instead of going to the electronics store
- to purchase a strobe light, why not spend a lot less and do
- the same thing on your computer? It is possible with PC-
- Strobelight. It is ideal for science projects, parties, or
- just plain fun! CGA and 512K required.
-
- >> Boatwar- Sink the ships cruising along the horizon before
- they get you! There are four levels, where the ships get
- faster. Can you save the day? CGA, EGA, or VGA required.
- Also, 256K is required.
-
- NOTE: An added BONUS-- PC-Strobelight and Boatwar come on
- one disk. Only send $3.00 for both!
-
- If you would like one of these programs, send $3.00 for each
- program to our address below. Make checks out to the
- author, Kenneth Perrine, and please specify disk size.
-
- We hope you enjoy Dodgem. Please send in comments or
- suggestions. Look for more BOCC Software productions coming
- soon.
- BOCC Software
- 512 N. "K" St.
- Tacoma, WA 98403
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