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- EGA TREK
- Version 2.31 February 18, 1991
-
- Nels Anderson
- 92 Bishop Drive
- Framingham, MA 01701-6540
-
-
- DESCRIPTION: EGATrek simulates the captains console of a starship, and
- places you in command during an invasion by enemy ships. Your task is
- to conquer all enemy ships in your assigned portion of the galaxy, using
- your ship and its weapons as efficiently as possible.
-
- You are scored on the time you take to complete your mission (IF you
- complete it!), plus other bonuses such as rescues, number of enemy ships
- destroyed, etc.
-
- REQUIREMENTS: EGATrek runs in 640x350, 16 color EGA graphics, thus an
- EGA card or better (VGA cards support EGA graphics modes) is required.
-
- SHAREWARE: EGATrek is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try the
- game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game,
- however, you are asked to pay the author the registration fee of $15
- (plus $2 shipping) to support continued development of this and other
- software; in return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the
- game. A "deluxe" version with binder, printed manual and quick
- reference card is available for $22 (plus $4 shipping). Disk vendors
- may include EGATrek in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is
- supplied to the author.
-
- FILES: The files included in EGATrek v2.31 are as follows:
-
- TREK.EXE EGATrek program
- TREK.DOC Documentation (instructions)
- TREK.REF Quick command reference
- ORDERFRM.TXT Registration form ready for printing
- EGATREK.TXT This file
- VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors, user groups, BBS sysops
-
- All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If
- you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use
- the name EGATRK23.ZIP (or .ARC, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
-
- SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious
- BBS. Call 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322 (300/1200/2400/9600HST, 8N1)
- and leave a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always
- be available there first. Mail support is also available; please
- include an SASE with your request. Finally, you can contact the
- author by CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson
- [71020,2613].
-
- AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
- contributed to:
-
- EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
- Based on the classic star trek type games, including
- maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
- the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
- software contest.
-
- "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
- strategic challenges."
- -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8
-
- "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
- EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
- -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990
-
- MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very
- easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game
- options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also
- allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
- Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.
-
- "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
- -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988
-
- "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
- -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989
-
- TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
- Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
- at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later.
-
- CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
- to run (mouse optional). Also will run in color text mode.
- Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
- with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your
- own already encrypted puzzles and additional puzzle disks
- are available.
-
- SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
- different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
- skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild
- west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
- play. Requires VGA or MCGA.
-
- Selected as one of the top ten EGA/VGA shareware games
- of all time.
- -- PsL News, Public (software) Library, October 1990
-
- "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
- and challenging games I have seen."
- -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990
-
- SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the
- flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
- Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
- to DOS, etc. Keyboard, mouse or joystick control.
-
- "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
- Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.
-
- SOUNDPAS: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- to add music and sound effects to their programs. Includes
- units for interrupt and real time sounds.
-
- BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
- tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
- EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the
- utilities from MOUSTOOL.
-
- BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
- created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided.
-
-
- These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from
- your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use
- the form in the file "orderfrm.txt" which is all ready to print. The
- "deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a
- binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference
- cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the
- registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to
- order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-875-3618. Use
- "DOOR 15" to order.
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- EGATrek is copyright (c) 1988-1991 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved.
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