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                     King Arthur's K.O.R.T.
                   An MVP Software Production
                Copyright 1994 Brandon McMullen

DESCRIPTION: This game puts you in the role of a knight that
must conquer Great Britain.  As a knight of the round table you
must build up your campaign army and conquer Britain's
territories one by one.  However, there are other knights of
the round table that are in pursuit of that same goal.  King
Arthur's Champion will be the knight that successfully
defeats all the other knights, in the conquest of Britain.

REQUIREMENTS: This program requires the following hardware:
    - Microsoft(tm) compatible mouse.
    - VGA video card and VGA monitor.
    - 550K free base computer RAM.
    - SoundBlaster(tm) or compatibles supported
    (recommended).

FILES: The following files should be included with this
package:
       KORT.EXE     - Main program file.
       KORT_DAT.000 - Data files.
            ..
       KORT_DAT.005 - Data files.
       KORT_DAT.007 - Data files.
            ..
       KORT_DAT.017 - Data files.
       KORT.SND     - Sound data file.
       KORT.FNT     - Font data file.
       MAIN.BMP     - Main data file.
       ENDING.BMP   - Ending data file.
       KORT.DOC     - This documentation file.
       LICENSE.DOC  - File describing terms under which this
                      program may be distributed.
       FILE_ID.DIZ  - BBS description file.
       VENDOR.DOC   - Information file for shareware
       vendors.
       SYSOP.DOC    - Information file for BBS sysops.
       ORDER.FRM    - Order form for K.O.R.T. Deluxe.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: I would like to thank the following
friends:
     - Elmer M. Belmonte, thanks for testing it every time
     you
       paid me a visit.  Thanks for suggestions and
       constructive
       criticisms.
     - David B. Ignacio, thanks for putting up with my
     continued
       suggestion to play it every time you came over.
     - Fastgraph(tm) by Ted Gruber Software, thanks for the
     best
       graphics routines I have used thus far.  Also many
       thanks
       to Diana for her excellent user support and advice.
     - Borland, thanks for the ultimate C++ compiler!

This game is shareware.  You may freely try it.  If you like
it or find it useful, then you must register with MVP Software.
To "register" a shareware game means to purchase it directly
from the developer.  (Shareware games are evaluation versions only,
which means you have the right to try them, but after trying them
you must either register them with the author or delete them from
your system.  It is unlikely that anyone will check up on you, so
shareware works because of the honesty of users.)  When you
register

this game you will receive King Arthur's KORT Deluxe, which
includes all of the following additional features:

   * the most difficult skill option, in which the opposing
     knights play with great skill.
   * hold animated joust tournaments to win gold, honor, and
     even the territories of opposing knights.
   * summon the magic mantra of Merlin at a moment's notice
     to wreak havoc on your enemies.
   * build castles on any territory, not just your home
     territory
   * play against 1, 2, 3 or all 4 computer players.
   * collect emergency taxes (but don't collect too much, or
     the peasants will revolt.
   * play any of the five knights as your hero, not just
     Lancelot.

   In addition, with the Deluxe version you receive a
   25-page printed manual, complete with historical information on the
   Knights of the Round Table and how they achieved that status.  The
   manual also includes tips and hints from the author on how to play
   well.

To order King Arthur's KORT Deluxe, 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 in this manual 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.

            How to Register Online and Receive
          King Arthur's KORT Deluxe Immediately!

MVP is pleased that all MVP shareware products can now be
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This service is available to anyone in the world who has a Master
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INSTALLATION
------------
If you downloaded this file from a BBS, you don't need to
run Install.  If you purchased an evaluation disk from a
shareware vendor or the story, follow these directions.  To install
King Arthur's KORT, place the diskette into the A drive and type
A:, or into the B drive and type B:.  When the A> or B> prompt
appears on the screen, type INSTALL.  Follow the directions to install
the software.

To begin the game type KORT.

Note to Windows Users
---------------------
King Arthur's KORT will run as a DOS application, spawned
under Windows, but you may encounter sound card conflicts.  The
best solution if you run into conflicts is to completely exit
from Windows before starting King Arthur's KORT.  Clicking on the
DOS prompt is NOT exiting Windows.  You must actually close your
Windows session.

A Note on Mouse Use
------------------
DOS requires that a mouse driver is loaded before any
program can recognize the mouse.  Windows has a built-in mouse driver,
but this will not work in DOS.  Before you attempt to run King
Arthur's KORT make sure the MOUSE.COM or MOUSE.SYS file is loaded.  This
file is provided on a disk that came with your mouse, or it may be
in the MOUSE or DOS directory on your hard drive.  Check your DOS
manual if you don't know how to load this file.

                       Ordering Information

King Arthur's KORT Deluxe is available from the following
authorized distributors:

In the United States:
--------------------
MVP Software
1035 Dallas SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
phone: [phone]-hour order line only
       [phone] information, technical support, or
       orders.
fax: [phone]

order price: $29.95 plus $4.00 shipping in the US, $5.00
shipping to Canada, $6.00 shipping everywhere else.  Michigan residents
please add appropriate sales tax.

In Australia:
------------
Budgetware
9 Albermarle St
Newtown NSW 2042

phone: [phone]          Fax: [phone]
order price: $A45.00 (includes shipping)

In the United Kingdom:
---------------------
Atlantic Coast Plc.
Station Rd.
Colyton, Devon, EX13 6HA

phone: [phone]            Fax: [phone]
order price: L30 (includes shipping and taxes)
Dealers please enquire.

In Denmark and all of Scandanavia:
---------------------------------
Pro-Soft
Benloese Skel 4 G
DK 4100 Ringsted

phone: [phone]            fax: [phone]
order price: 210,00 kr. + VAT 25% + s/h 25,00

In Japan:
--------
P. & A. Company Ltd
1-3-6-2 Kamisunacho
Tachikawa, Tokyo 190

phone: [phone]         fax: [phone]
order price: 4500 yen includes shipping and taxes

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
---------------------------------
Topware PD-Service GmbH
Quadrat 0 3, 2
68161 Mannheim

phone: [phone]       Fax: [phone]
order price: 49 DM (includes taxes) plus 6 DM shipping

The Netherlands and Belgium
---------------------------
CSD -- Computer Solutions Dorth
Postbus 59
NL-7213 ZH Gorssel
THE NETHERLANDS

phone: [phone]       Fax: [phone]
order price: fl. 65,00 (includes VAT and shipping)

Italy
-----
Systems Comunicazioni srl
via Olanda
6 - 20083 Gaggiano

phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
BBS: [phone]
order price: Lire 62.000 IVA inclusa

Spain
-----
Friendware S.L.
Rafael Calvo, 40
28010 Madrid

phone: [phone]           Fax: [phone]
CIS: 100413,1667
order price: 4.000 Pts

             KING ARTHUR'S KORT DELUXE ORDER FORM

Name
____________________________________________________________
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Address
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City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP
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Country (if outside USA)
__________________________________________

Price of King Arthur's KORT Deluxe
$29.95
Shipping and Handling (US)
4.00
Shipping and Handling (Canada)
5.00
Shipping and Handling (all other countries)
6.00
Michigan residents add sales tax
2.04
                                                              -----
Make check payable to "MVP Software"        Total enclosed:
$
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Tech support, information, or overseas order line:
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
----------------
The object of the game is to conquer Britain.  This is
accomplished by defeating your 4 opponents.  When you capture a knight's
home castle (identified on the map as as small castle with flags
of his color) that knight is defeated.

PROGRAM INTERFACE
-----------------
The game is operated through a mouse interface.  The left
button isused to select the on-screen icons and the right
button is used to attack territories or get on-line help on
a selected icon.

Left-clicking on a territory will display the information
known about that territory.  If you own the territory, then the
army information, peasant population and castle strength is
accurate.  If you don't own it then the army information may or
may not be accurate -- the best way to find out is to SCOUT the
territory.  The army units displayed will be those of the territory
defenders, in addition to those in the hero's campaign army, if present.

Left-clicking on the displayed hero's picture will display
the information known about that hero and his campaign army.  If
it is your hero, then the army information and hero attributes is
accurate.  If it is an enemy hero, then the army information
may or may not be accurate -- the best way to find out is to SCOUT
the territory where the hero MAY be located (identified by the
small flag on the map).  The army units displayed will be those
only present in the hero's campaign army used for attack.

PROGRAM OPTIONS
---------------
Only the PAGE and SQUIRE skill level is playable in the
basic version of the game.  These are the easy and moderate level
of game play.  The computer opponents play with average ability.
The Deluxe version allows you to play all 3 skill levels.

PAGE level is the easiest level to play.  The enemy knights
have poor battle tactics, and do not joust very well.  Also only
good random/special events will happen to your kingdom.  But most
of all, the territory and army info is always up-to-date and
accurate; hence you never need to scout on the PAGE level.  This is
selectable only in the Deluxe version.

SQUIRE level is the average level to play.  The enemies have
better defensive strategy and joust fairly well.  In addition, both
good and bad random/special events will happen to your kingdom.
Also, in this level, only the territory ownership is known to be
accurate. That is you know what territories are owned by whom
(outlined by the hero's color), but the army quantities and
castle strengths are only as accurate as last scouted or attacked.
So if you have not scouted or attacked a territory in a while,
chances are that the info displayed, when the territory is clicked,
is not accurate.

You may only play Sir Lancelot in the Basic edition.  The
Deluxe version allows the selection of any of the 5 knights of the
round table.

SIR LANCELOT is the strongest of all the knights.  However,
he is quite unlucky.  His territory color is BLUE.

PARZIFAL is the luckiest of all the knights.  However, he is
not as strong or charismatic as the other knights.  His territory
color is BROWN.

SIR GARETH is a well-rounded knight.  His territory color is
ORANGE.

SIR TRISTRAM is the most charasmatic of all the knights.
His honor is the lowest.  His territory color is RED.

SIR GAWAIN is the most honorable of all the knights, but he
suffers with a low luck.  His territory color is PURPLE.

Music and digitized sound effects are selectable on/off.

KNIGHT ABILITIES
----------------
CHARISMA determines how well a knight leads his troops in
battle. HONOR determines how much taxes are collected.
LUCK affects all aspects of game play.

COAT-OF-ARMS
------------
There are 7 different coat-of-arms that are uniquely
assigned to each knight at the beginning of the game.  The coat-of-arms
adjust the knight's abilities, increases the army size or sometimes
give an additional starting territory.

TERRITORIES
-----------
Each territory has the following characteristics:

MOUNTAINS determines how much gold is received for taxes.

PLAINS determines peasant population growth.

RIVERS determines peasant population growth and castle
defense strength.

CASTLE strength determines how well a territory defends from
attackers.

Each territory contains a certain amount of peasants and may
have a
defending army present.

ARMY UNITS
----------
PEASANTS serve only as defense for territories.  Peasants
also determine how much taxes are collected.  Peasants may not be
recruited into a campaign army.

KNIGHTS are best for attack and defensive roles.  Knights
cost 8 gold each to recruit.  Attack rating is 6, defense rating is
5.

FOOT SOLDIERS are good for defense.  Foot soldiers cost 4
gold each to recruit.  Attack rating is 2, defense rating is 4.

BOWMEN are good for attacking.  Bowmen cost 4 gold each to
recruit. Attack rating is 4, defense rating is 2.

CATAPULTS are best for attacking castle fortifications.
Catapults cost 10 gold each to recruit.  Attack rating is 8, defense
rating is 1. Also for every 100 catapults you use to assault a castle,
that castle's strength is reduced by 1.

HERO ACTIONS
------------
Your hero may take actions during his turn that are
territorial, militaristic or hero oriented.

TERRITORY:
    - Scouting missions gather current information about a
      territory or campaign army, since the information at the SQUIRE
      or KNIGHT level may not be accurate.

MILITARY:
    - Your campaign army is identified on the map as the
      small flag of your hero's color.  You may only attack using you
      campaign army.  To see how many army units are in a campaign
      army, left-click the hero's face (even an enemy's, but
      beware that the information displayed may not always be accurate).
    - Campaign army movement is made by right-clicking a
      territory owned by your hero.  - Attacks made by your army are
      made by right-clicking an adjacent neutral or enemy territory.
    - Recruiting troops is possible for your campaign army
      or for a territory.  - Transfer of troops is possible from your
      campaign army into a territory or vice-versa.  - When
      hiring or transferring troops the left button hires/transfers
      1 troop at a time, the right button hires/transfers 10 at a
      time.  The small, red button hires/transfers the maximum amount
      allowed. The opposing arrows icon switches the direction of the
      transfer from territory to campaign or vice-versa.

      If you make a mistake, then just click the UNDO button
      and that will undo the last troops that were hired.

HERO:
    - Ending your turn occurs when:
        - You left-click your coat-of-arms, or
        - After you attack a territory.

      After your turn ends, the other knights make their
      move and then taxes are collected.  Also, it is possible that a
      random/special event may occur.

FINAL GREETING: I hope you enjoy playing this game.  This is
my first programming venture into shareware, and if I receive a
substantial response to this product, I will continue
developing more software titles.  Thank you for your support.  Now go
and conquer Great Britain!

                        Sincerely,
                        Brandon