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- STARFIRE.DOC - Instructions for playing Starfire.
- =================================================
-
- This version of STARFIRE is distributed as Shareware. You may use
- this program and evaluate it for as long as you like. However, if
- you enjoy playing this game, it would be in your own interest 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
- a printed manual explaining more about 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.
-
- Those who register 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
-
- Adlib/Soundblaster :
-
- STAR1 .MDI
- STMENU .MDI
- 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. You need to 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 VGA card and monitor. Some really unusual SVGA
- cards may be incompatable. If you have such a 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 want, 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 fourth allows you to
- print an order form, and the fifth exits to DOS.
-
- Press the fire button to begin play. Fire Button are listed below, and
- 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 them 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 1's control device.
- Press F3 to change between 1 or 2-player game.
- F2 changes player 2's input device (if there is a player two).
- In the bottom corners of the screen you will see which devices each
- player is using. Press F10 to exit to DOS.
-
- If you use the keyboard, the keys on the numeric keypad are used to
- move in different directions. The ship you control moves at two speeds.
- Press the same key twice to go at higher speeds. The '5' key in the
- middle stops you, <Space Bar> fires, and <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
- center 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.
-
- 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 the screen.
-
- During player, pressing F10 ends the game.
-
- You get 4 lives, and 1 or 2 players can play, but they take it in turns.
-
- Your mission, should you choose to accept it..
- ----------------------------------------------
-
- The objective of the game is to destroye the alien motherships that 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!!
-
- 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. Your 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 missiles & bullets, and obviously
- if they reach zero, your craft will explode.
-
- You can collect various tokens 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 print an order form from the main menu. Fill it in
- and send it to one of the addresses listed. If you do not have 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, and your
- signature ( very important ).
-
- This (unregistered) version may be distributed freely bby individuals. If
- you have friends, give them a copy. If you have access to a BBS or two, feel
- free to upload it. But please don't change this program in any way.
-
- Australia
- ---------
-
- SILVER LIGHTNING SOFTWARE
- P.O. Box 445
- Willetton W.A. 6155
- AUSTRALIA.
-
- Registration cost AUD$30.00 (Australia Dollars)
-
- If you live outside of Australia, please add AUD$5.00 to cover
- postage and handling.
- You can pay be cheque( Australian funds only), VISA card or
- Mastercard.
-
- 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
- 76137 Karlsruhe (ab 1.7.1993)
- Germany
-
- ( German language version available )
-
- 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) 1992-93 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, or one of our publishers at the addresses listed above, and
- let us know which verison you have, so we can send you an updated
- version if necessary. By contacting SLS, future games and upgrades can
- be mailed to you directly, as soon as they are finished.
-