The Demo is designed to give you an idea of what Onslaught is like. The only difference between the Demo and the real thing is the Demo can not save games and will automatically quit after 10 turns of play. By using two copies of the Demo, or one Demo and one full version, you can play networked.
System Requirements
Onslaught requires a LC or greater running System 7.1 or later with about 4MB of free RAM. To play networked you will need the Apple® Event Manager (provided with the full version) or Apple Script extensions. Onslaught will run in B&W, 256 colors, or 16 grays/colors on a 9" or larger monitor. The Demo is "fat" for both 68k and Power Macintosh® computers.
WARNING: due to a last minute problem this version of the demo does NOT support networking between PPC and 68k machines. The full version has a work around for this problem.
Mini Demo License
You can distribute this demo as much as you like, so long as you include all of the original files.
Starting a New Game
Make sure the application "Onslaught™ Demo" and the "Data Folder" are in the same folder, otherwise Onslaught will not run. To start a new game, double-click on "Onslaught™ Demo" and click on New. A setup dialog appears so you can configure a new game. Once things look the way you want, click on Accept. Onslaught generates a new map with Player 1 on the left (or top) and Player 2 on the right (or bottom). You are now in the Build Phase.
Build Phase
This phase allows you to build, deploy, and edit a full army. Use the Build Palette to configure and build units. New units can be placed on any hex you own and repositioned as many times as you want. Take the time to do it right because later in the game units cost twice as much, can only be built in cities, and need time to train. Once you have built and placed your army select End Turn from the Turn menu. Now you are ready to start issuing orders.
Orders Phase
Now that you have an army, it's time to use it. Orders can be issued by menu, command-click, or hot keys. To order a unit to move simply click and drag the unit. Use the shift key while issuing orders or dragging units to make all units in a stack do the same thing. To view and select units in a stack hold down the option key when clicking on a stack. When you are all done with your orders select End Turn.
Resolution Phase
Once each side has given its orders Onslaught resolves all moves on a random basis. Air and artillery attacks happen first, then ground and naval movement. The computer picks a unit at random then moves it as far as it can travel. When a ground unit tries to move into a hex occupied by an enemy unit combat results. All ground and naval combats are resolved after all movement has taken place. When all conflicts are resolved you are moved back into the Orders Phase to evaluate combat and issue more orders.
Getting the Real Thing
The full version of Onslaught can be purchased directly from Frontal Assaultware, Inc. (see the About Box), MacWarehouse, The Mac Zone, and various retail outlets.
