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STARDATE 2140.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE (CRUSADE)
Copyright 1994 Glacier Edge Technology
An MVP Software Production
CRUSADE is a game of spaceploitation, with you as the Emperor of the
galaxy, commanding a force of powerful starships and land units to help to
exercise your will. Your objective ... is simply to conquer or colonize
every planet in the galaxy!
CRUSADE is shareware. You are free to evaluate this software for 30
days, after which you must either register with MVP Software or delete the
software from your system. Thanks for playing CRUSADE and for supporting
shareware. Your honesty pays.
This is volume one of the Stardate 2410.2: Crusade in Space saga.
To order the registered version, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a day.
Please have your Master Card or Visa ready when you call. Or fill out the
order form at the end of this file and fax it to: 616-245-3204. Make
sure your credit card number and expiration date are legible. Or if you
prefer mail the order form and your check to: MVP Software, 1035 Dallas SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407.
For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.
Download All the Latest MVP Shareware Games FREE
If your favorite BBS doesn't have an MVP file section, then you may be
missing some great shareware. To get all the latest and greatest MVP
shareware releases, call one of the leading boards listed below, and check
out the FREE MVP file area.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan -- Ryan's Bar (616) 456-1845
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Exec-PC (414) 789-4360
In New York, New York -- The Invention Factory (212) 274-8110
In Boston, Massachusetts -- Channel 1 (617) 354-3230
In Kansas City, Missouri -- Sound Advice (816) 436-1492
In Palo Alto, California -- Space BBS (415) 323-4193
In Reston, Virginia -- WorldNet (703) 620-8900
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|___|___| MEMBER
MVP Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman
at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman at 70007,3536.
TUTORIAL
There is an on-line tutorial available to you once you execute CRUSADE
from Windows. It is located within the HELP information which can be
accessed by selecting the "Help" menu item.
Installation instructions are provided later in this file.
The crusade contained in CIS107.ZIP is called "sharstar.g" and takes place
within the SharStar Galaxy. It is the first crusade you should play with
this version of CRUSADE. Instructions for loading the crusade can be found
within the tutorial.
A more difficult crusade is provided called "hardstar.g" which you should
play after completing the "sharstar.g" crusade.
CRUSADE COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The CRUSADE game requires MS Windows 3.1 or greater to run. Your computer
should be an IBM PC Compatible 386, 486 or Pentium that operates at 25Hz
or faster, and contains at least 4MB of Memory. CRUSADE needs 4MB of free
hard disk storage to uncompress and operate.
If you have a 386 based computer, then you should play CRUSADE at the
640x480x16 resolution to obtain the best game performance.
If you have a 486 based computer, then you can play CRUSADE up to the
800x600x256 resolution for the best performance. CRUSADE can play
at higher resolutions. However, CRUSADE will perform better at the
lower resolutions.
If you have a Pentium based computer, then you should enjoy excellent
performance from CRUSADE at any supported resolution.
SOUND CARD SUPPORT
Sound Support is provided through the use of MPC2 Compatible Soundcards.
Most of the popular soundcards (SoundBlaster, Pro Audio, Turtle Beach, etc.)
are MPC2 Compatible. The soundcard package typically contains a symbol
that indicates MS Windows compatibility, which often, but not always, means
the soundcard is MPC2 Compatible. If you have a question regarding your
soundcard, then contact the dealer where you obtained the soundcard, or
better yet, contact the manufacturer of the soundcard.
INSTALLATION
CRUSADE can be installed using a "setup.exe" program contained within
the zip file or by using the Program Manager in Windows.
You should place the CIS107.ZIP file in a directory of its own, and
use PKUNZIP to unzip it.
USING "SETUP.EXE" TO INSTALL CRUSADE
After unzipping the CIS107.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows
to run the installation setup program, "setup.exe".
From the Program Manager menu:
1) Select FILE/RUN.
2) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents
of CIS107.ZIP currently reside.
3) Select "setup.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS107.ZIP
and click OK.
4) Follow the prompts provided by the setup program to move CRUSADE to
another disk/directory, and to create a program item to execute it.
USING PROGRAM MANAGER TO INSTALL CRUSADE
After unzipping the CIS107.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows
to create a program item for CRUSADE, which should execute the
"star.exe" program.
From the Program Manager menu:
1) Select FILE/NEW. Accept the "Program Item" setting and click OK.
2) Enter "Crusade in Space" in the "Description" field.
3) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents
of CIS107.ZIP currently reside.
4) Select "star.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS107.ZIP
and click OK.
5) Enter the complete path (disk/directory) where the unzipped contents
of CIS107.ZIP currently reside, in the "Working Directory" field.
6) Select CHANGE ICON, select the CRUSADE icon.
7) Click OK to complete the creation of the program item.
REGISTRATION
When you register CRUSADE you will receive the CRUSADE GENERATOR which will
allow you to create an unlimited number of variably sized and populated
galaxys with the "Galaxy Generation Feature"; and will allow you to create an
unlimited number of games of various difficulty, alien mix and to even
customize the complement of forces each side receives with it's "Game
Generation Feature".
You also will receive the licensed version of the CRUSADE PLAYER (which
does not have finite stardates); which can play the games you generate,
and the four (4) SPECIAL CRUSADES that are offered below.
SPECIAL CRUSADES
"The Terrans Emerge!" - As the Terran Emperor, you will control
the development of the Terrans out into the KausKais Galaxy.
What lifeforms will you encounter? What challenges face you?
"Zardulan Quest" - You command the most powerful lifeform in the
universe .... the mighty Zardula. All others bow before you ...
or will they? Try to conquer the De'atar Galaxy if you dare.
"A Tioran Test" - As the leader of the timid Tiorans, can you
still manage to conquer the KausKais Galaxy against great odds?
"The Cassian Challenge" - The most agressive and powerful lifeform
of the universe awaits your puny empire. Ha! Ha! You will not win
this crusade into the De'atar Galaxy.
GAME HINT
This is a very complex game, that plays in a simple manner.
It is critical to your success as an Emperor to read the on-line
HELP and TUTORIAL from the Main Map Menu.
Each important control panel, also contains specific on-line HELP
that is available by selecting the QUESTION MARK button.
"PKUNZIP" is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc.
"Windows" is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.
Ordering Information
The Crusade registered version is available from the following authorized
distributors:
In the United States:
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MVP Software
1035 Dallas SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
phone: 800-968-9684 24-hour order line only
(616) 245-8376 information, technical support, or orders.
fax: (616) 245-3204
order price: $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping in the US, $4.00 shipping to
Canada, $5.00 shipping everywhere else. Michigan residents please add
appropriate sales tax.
In Australia:
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Budgetware
9 Albermarle St
Newtown NSW 2042
phone: (02) 519-4233 Fax: (02) 516-4236
order price: $A45.00 (includes shipping)
In the United Kingdom:
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Testware Publishing
46 The Avenue
Harrogate, N Yorks HG1 4QD
phone: (0423) 886 415 Fax: (0423) 889 728
order price: 30 pounds (includes shipping)
In Denmark and all of Scandanavia:
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Pro-Soft
Benloese Skel 4 G
DK 4100 Ringsted
phone: 53 61 90 42
fax: 53 61 93 91
order price: 210,00 kr. + VAT 25% + s/h 25,00
In Japan:
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P. & A. Company Ltd
302 Bellwins, 1367-23
Nakagami, Akishima, Tokyo 196
phone: 425-46-9141
fax: 425-46-9142
BBS: 425-46-9143
4500 yen includes shipping and taxes
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
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JDS -- Software Vertrieb
Jens Driese
Postfach 1269
D-26302
phone: 04451-85743
fax: 04451-860500
CIS: 100273,2252
BTX: DRIESE#
price: 49 DM (includes taxes) plus 6 DM shipping
The Netherlands
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HaSa Software Applications
PO Box 414
9500 AK Stadskanaal
phone: 5990 50161
fax: 5990 50124
BBS: 5990 50212 or 50314 or 50232
CIS: 100115,542
price: Call for current price
Italy
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Systems Comunicazioni srl
via Olanda
6 - 20083 Gaggiano
phone: (02) 9084 1814
fax: (02) 9084 1682
BBS: (02) 9084 1811
price: Lire 62.000 IVA inclusa
STARDATE 2410.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE ORDER FORM
Name ________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _______________
Country (if outside USA) ____________________________________________
CIRCLE HD DISK SIZE: 5-1/4" -or- 3-1/2" IMPORTANT!
Price of Registered Crusade $29.95
Shipping and Handling (US) 3.00
Shipping and Handling (Canada) 4.00
Shipping and Handling (all other countries) 5.00
Michigan residents add sales tax 1.32
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Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
Card number __________________________________________
Expiration number ____________________________________
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VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS: Please help us determine what features you would like
==================== in future products.
Circle what type of equipment you have: 8088 286 386 486 Pentium
Circle the speed of your computer(Mhz): 12 16 20 25 33 40 50 66 ___
Circle any that apply: Joystick Mouse Modem_______ SVGA card____________
(speed) (type)
Sound Capability: Adlib Sound Blaster SB Pro SB 16 SB AWE32
PC speaker only Other ____________________________________
Where did you get CRUSADE?
Friend CompuServe AOL Prodigy Ryan's Bar Exec-PC WorldNet
Invention Factory Space BBS Sound Advice Channel 1
BBS (name): _______________________
Shareware Distributor (name): _________________________________________
Are you a game player? Please answer the following questions about what you
like and don't like in computer games.
Approx # of commercial games owned: ____ #Registered shareware games: ____
Circle preference: Beautiful Graphics Game Complexity
Circle preference: Solo against computer -OR- Modem 2-Player
Circle preference: Strategy Action Simulation Other_________
Long term game playability: Few Levels w/ hard difficulty Lotsa Levels
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Send this order form and your check to:
MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684. Fax: 616-245-3204.
Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.