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- STARFIRE.DOC - Instructions for playing Starfire.
-
-
- This version of STARFIRE is distributed as Shareware. You may use
- this program, to evaluate it, for as long as you like. However if
- you enjoy playing this game, it would be in your own best interests
- to register. Registration details can be found at the end of this
- file.
-
- Registered users will receive an up to date copy of the game,along
- with documentation, explaining more about playing the game, and
- Starfire Part II. Yes, that's another full game, so when you finally
- beat the Sloboids in the first one, you can have another crack at them
- in the second.
-
- Furthermore, those who register are fine, upstanding citizens, who
- are supporting the Shareware concept ... good software at a
- reasonable price... and Silver Lightning Software. Ultimately, registering
- means that better games can be produced in the future...without having to
- increase the price. Shareware is a good alternative to the high prices of
- commercial vendors, but your support is required.
-
-
- FILE LIST
- ---------
- Essential Files: STARFIRE.COM
- STAR1 .EXE
- FIGHT1 .SHX
- ENEM1 .SHX
- SP_MISC .SHX
- SHIP .SHX
- MOTHER .SHX
- LETTERS .SHX
- STMENU .PSX
- STARFIRE.PLT
- LEVELS .DAT
- Additional files for Adlib/Soundblaster :
- STAR1 .MDI
- STMENU .MDI
- Additional file for Soundblaster only :
- ST00 .VOC
- ST01 .VOC
- ST02 .VOC
- ST03 .VOC
- ST04 .VOC
-
-
- If any of these files are missing, you will not be able to play the
- game. So get another copy.
-
-
- HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
- ---------------------
-
- 286,386 or 486 PC ( 12 MHz+ recommended )
- VGA Card and Monitor
-
- Also supported ( but not required )
- Joystick ( recommended )
- Mouse
- Adlib/SoundBlaster Card ( recommended )
-
- COMPATIBILITY
- -------------
-
- Video Cards
- -----------
-
- Starfire requires a 100% compatible VGA card and monitor. Some 1 Mb really
- unusual SVGA cards may be incompatable. If you have one such card, contact
- Silver Lightning Software at the address below.
-
-
- THE STORY SO FAR...
- -------------------
- As in just about every arcade style game that's ever been written,
- the Earth is under threat. An evil, cowardly race of beings, called
- the Sloboids, are sending huge 'mother destructor craft' towards
- Earth. Carrying weapons capable of destroying entire planets, all
- of mankind is under threat.
-
- General Instructions
- --------------------
- Type STARFIRE to play the game. Select which sound option you what, then
- which main option you want. The options are pretty self-explanatory.
- The first option loads STARFIRE Part I, the second ( which is only
- available to registered users ) loads STARFIRE Part II, the third
- displays several pages of informative text, the forth allows you to print
- an order form, and the fifth exits to DOS.
-
- Press the fire button to begin play. The 'fire button' will be different
- depending on which input device you have selected
-
- You can use a joystick, mouse (the mouse driver should be
- previously installed), or keyboard. Joystick is strongly
- recommended, but feel free to try all. When the program loads, it
- will auto-detect which of these devices are present. If a device is
- not found check your connections before trying again.
-
- At the title screen, press F1 to change player one's control
- device.
- Press F3 to change between 1 and 2 player game, and F2 changes
- player two's input device (if there is a player two). Simple. In
- the bottom corners of the screen you will see which devices each
- player will use. Also, if you press F10, you can exit to DOS.
-
- If you use the keyboard, use the keys on the numeric keypad to move
- in the required direction. The ship you control moves at two
- speeds, so press the same key twice to go at high speed. The '5'
- key in the middle stops you. <Space Bar> fires. <RETURN> drops
- bombs.
-
- If you are using a joystick, button 1 fires the main weapon, and
- button 2 drops bombs. Push the joystick in the direction you wish
- to go, and centre it to stop moving.
-
- If you are using a mouse, the left button will fire your main guns,
- and the right button drops bombs. Push the mouse in the direction
- you wish to travel, and move to the original position to stop.
-
- Press <ESC> (during play ) to pause the game, and any key to start again
-
- Press 'S' to toggle sound on and off. If you have a SoundBlaster, and
- speech is enabled, you can press 'T' to stop speech.
-
- Also, if you need to re-calibrate the joystick during play, (this
- is only necessary if your processor speed changes, or if you stuff
- it up the first time) press 'J', and follow the instructions on
- screen.
-
- During player, pressing F10 ends the game.
-
- You get 4 lives, and one or two players can play, but they take it in turns.
-
- Your mission, should you choose to accept it..
- ----------------------------------------------
-
- The objective of the game is to destroyed the alien motherships
- which are currently headed toward earth. Along the way you will
- encounter .. heat-seeking missile launchers, gun turrets, & enemy
- fighters. Some fighters fire back , so beware !!
-
- Also you should avoid the various structures & pipes that protrude
- up from the deck. Colliding with one is instantly fatal. Dead guns
- are also a hazard.
-
- Use your main weapon to shoot enemy craft, gun turrets, heat-
- seeking missiles, etc. You bombs can be dropped on missile launchers
- and guns.
-
- In the bottom left corner of the screen is your score. In the
- bottom right, from left to right, is the number of bombs you are
- carrying, a measure of your shields & the number of lives you have
- remaining. Shields are damaged by missile & bullets, and obviously
- if they reach zero, your craft will explode.
-
- Also along the way you can collect various token, if you shoot
- enough bad guys, and/or survive long enough. A flashing 'W' gives
- you a better weapon, an 'S' replenishes shields to full, an 'I'
- makes you temporarily invincible, the space ship is a bonus life,
- and the bomb token gives you bombs.
-
-
- REGISTRATION
- ------------
-
- To register, simply send AUD$30.00 (Australia Dollars) to :
-
- SILVER LIGHTNING SOFTWARE
- P.O. Box 445
- Willetton W.A. 6155
- AUSTRALIA.
-
- If you live outside of Australia, please add AUD$5.00 to cover
- postage and handling. You may also have to wait around 4
- weeks for delivery, depending on where you live, but please don't
- let that put you off.
-
- You can pay be cheque( Australian funds only), VISA card or
- Mastercard.
-
- This (unregistered) version may be distributed freely. If you have
- friends, give them a copy. If you have access to a BBS or two, feel free
- to upload it. But I would ask that you don't change this program
- in ANY way, because that's naughty.
-
- You can print an order form from the main menu. Simply fill it in
- and place you order. If you do not have access to a printer, please specify
- which size disk you want, your name and address. If paying be credit card,
- provide the card number, expiry date, amount ($30 or $35), and your
- signature ( very important ).
-
- US, Canada and Mexico Residents
- -------------------------------
-
- Register by contacting :
-
- Computer SoftShop
- P.O. Box 3701
- Omaha, Ne. 68103
- USA
- Tel : (402) 341-8900
-
- Registration cost US$25.00.
- VISA and Mastercard welcome.
-
- UK Residents
- ------------
-
- Register by contacting :
-
- Testware (UK) Ltd
- 46 The Avenue
- Harrogate
- N. Yorks
- HG1 4QD
- Tel : 0423 886415 (anytime) or
- 0423 880471 ( 9 to 5 )
-
- Registration costs £20 + (£3.50 VAT).
-
- Germany, Austria and Switzerland Residents
- ------------------------------------------
-
- Register by contacting :
-
- Jurgen Egeling Computer
- Werderstr. 41
- 7500 Karlsruhe
- Germany
-
- Registration costs DM48.--
-
- Enjoy..
-
- LEGAL STUFF
-
- The author of this software will not be responsible for any
- loss, damage, and/or injury caused by using this software.
- The user of this program bears all risk as to the quality and
- performance of the software.
-
- Starfire is Copyright (c) 1992 by Paul Turbett. All rights reserved.
- Silver Lightning Software.
-
- SHAREWARE DEALERS
-
- I am always interested in new vendors for my software. If you would
- like to add Starfire to your catalog, please contact Silver Lightning
- Software at the postal address above, and let me know which version you have,
- so that I can send you an updated version if necessary. Also a copy of
- you catalog would be appreciated. By contacting SLS, future games and
- upgrades can be mailed to you direct, as soon as they are finished. ( There
- WILL be more games !! )
-