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- GroundFire! Sharware version 1.1 Read.me file Copyright (c) 1996 by Ben Page.
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- Table of Contents
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- * Definition of Shareware.
- * Disclaimer.
- * GroundFire! v1.1 is Shareware.
- * Playing GroundFire!.
- * System requirements.
- * Installing GroundFire!.
- * Problems with Installation & Running GroundFire!
- * When you buy the complete GroundFire!
- * What's ahead at T.I.S!
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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
- using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
- and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
- exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
- programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
- of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
- and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
- distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
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- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
- should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
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- DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
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- Users of GroundFire! Shareware version must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- "GroundFire!" Shareware version is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
- warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,the warranties
- of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.The author assumes no
- liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use
- of GroundFire! Shareware version." The offers in this Shareware version dated
- 02/013/96 make void any previous offers made in any earlier demo or shareware
- versions.
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- GroundFire! v1.1 is Shareware.
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- GroundFire! 1.1 version is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
- to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but
- please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.Also no one
- may decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble this program. The essence of
- "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality
- software without high prices, and yet still provide incentive for programmers to
- continue to develop these products.
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- Playing GroundFire!
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- * All the Instructions for GroundFire! are in the game,but heres how to play
- if you feel like reading.
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- There are 2 rounds in the Shareware version.
- You get 3 lives(9 in the complete game) to start and you get 3 continues in
- round one. The object of the game.. Simple, shoot everything! And make it
- though to the end.
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- Press these keys on your keyboard to..
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- Space key = Fire your weapon & resume play after pausing the game.
- Left Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit left.
- Right Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit right.
- Tab Key = Pause the action.
- EscKey = Quit the game.
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- Your score is displayed on the bottom left, with the number of lives you have
- left in the middle. The current running High Score is on the lower right
- side. To reset the High score simply erase the "score.dat" and the "name.dat"
- files. Be careful not to erase any other .dat files.
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- System Requirements: To run GroundFire! v1.1 you need at least..
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- A). At least a 386/sx, Ibm compatible.(486 recommended)
- B). Sound Blaster or Sound Blaster compatible Sound card.
- C). V.G.A monitor.
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- Installing GroundFire!
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- 1) If downloaded GroundFire! in the form of a zip file.You just needed to
- unzip all the files to the same directory. (And you probably did that
- already) Just type gfire to play.
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- 2) If you are loading from the GroundFire! Shareware disk. Insert the disk
- in your "A" drive and type Install.
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- a:\ install
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- *You may need to change the install.bat to fit your drives.If you us different
- drives other than "A" and "C". Basically change the "A" in the "install.bat"
- to whatever drive you'll be installing from. Change "C" in the "install.bat"
- file to your whatever destination drive you'll be using. ( D,E.. ect.)
-
-
- **Another way to install Groundfire! is simply make a directory on
- your hard drive and then just copy all the files from the shareware disk
- to that directory.
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- To make a directory type from
- the c:\ prompt.
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- md gfire <or whatever>
-
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- * To remove GroundFire from your system:
- type from the c:\ prompt.
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- deltree gfire <or whatever>
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- ** GroundFire automatically detects for your sound card settings when you run
- it, and does not pollute your hard drive with any scattered files.
-
- To run gdfire type: gfire
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- Problems with installation and running the game.
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- * Game doesn't run properly.. *
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- A) You must have at least a 386/sx Ibm compatible,486 to pent/75 recommended,
- and a Sound Blaster or compatible sound card. .
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- B) Unload any T.S.R programs you might have running.
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- C) If you have been running different applications before running GroundFire!
- Reboot your computer and try again.
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- D) Make sure you are in TRUE Dos and not a Windows dos box.
- Type "exit" at the Dos prompt if nothing happens your in true dos.
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- * Problem with installation.. *
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- If you ran the "install.bat" on the shareware disk and the game would not
- install properly. You either need to change the bat file to fit your drives
- or that it is a disk error, and the disk might be bad. We check all disks
- before they leave T. I.S to make sure that they are alright, unfortunately
- disks get damaged. Keep your disks, in a case, out of extreme cold/heat, and
- away from magnets. Even your stereo speakers can wipe out a disk or CD.If you
- suspect that you have a bad GroundFire disk. Please destroy it, or return it
- to us for our inspection.
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- When you buy the complete GroundFire!
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- You'll Receive ten very challenging rounds of play ,each with its own original
- art work. Unlimited 90 day tech. support. We are also entitling customers of
- GF discounts on future games. GF is a game you wont get through in a couple of
- days. So, you'll also receive a cheat code that will help you,if you cant make
- it all the way through to the ending.
-
- * One last thing you should get is a GOOD feeling, knowing that your helping
- to keep this kind of game development and distribution alive!. If you like
- these arcade style games like I do. Please show your support for them. Then
- we can keep making them. The low price is for you and not a reflection of
- quality, or the effort, that went into making this game!
-
- See "order.frm" to order the complete GroundFire!
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- What's ahead at T.I.S!
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- We got a second commercial GF in the works. This one's is going to be bigger and
- better! With more features. We also have a action side scroller in development
- and plans for our first 3D game. This one's gonna be cooool!
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- GroundFire! was designed,drawn and programmed by Ben Page.
- I retain all rights to the GroundFire! demo,shareware,and commercial versions.
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- You are encouraged to pass a copy of the GroundFire! 1.1 shareware version
- along to your friends or upload it to a BBS. So they too,can join the battle!
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- You can reach me at..
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- Ben Page, Titan Interactive Systems,
- P.O.Box 1402, Rockland, Me, 04841.
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- Questions? / Tech help? Call 1-207-594-2618
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- Thanks to Keith Weiner at DiamondWare, Ltd.
- for all your help and advice.
- (The DiamondWare's STK Sound Tool Kit, Programming sound library, was used
- for handling the sounds in this game)
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- Those interested in sound programming & the STK can reach
- Keith at..
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- Keith Weiner Keith@dw.com
- DiamondWare, Ltd.
- 2095 N. Alma School Rd. Voice (602)917-3474
- Suite 12-288 Fax: (602)917-5973
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