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- LOD Version 3.31+ Packaging information
- ---------------------------------------
-
- Since LOD has been growing larger and larger, I have resorted to a
- new distribution format. LOD itself is now comprised of a total of
- FOUR distribution archives:
-
- LOD331A.ARJ - Sysop and User documentation [REQUIRED]
-
- LOD331B.ARJ - Main LOD program and data [REQUIRED]
-
- LOD331C.ARJ - EGA version [OPTIONAL]
-
- LOD331D.ARJ - EGA additional graphics library [OPTIONAL]
-
- LOD331E.ARJ - Sysop customization package [OPTIONAL]
-
- Only the first TWO of these archives are required for operation of
- LOD. This is LOD in it's most basic setup.
-
- The second two archives are used for the EGA version of Land
- Of Devastation. They include the EGA-specific .EXE file, picture data,
- etc.
-
- The fifth archive contains editors and utilities for sysops who
- like to take an active role in controlling their games.
-
- In more detail....
- ------------------
-
- LOD331A.ARJ [REQUIRED]
-
- This file contains LOD's installation instructions, sysop
- documentation, and user documentation. I seperated these out so people
- may D/L just the doc files for LOD so they can get a sort of "preview"
- of the game before downloading the rest of the package.
-
-
- LOD331B.ARJ [REQUIRED]
-
- In here is the "guts" of the game. The text version (i.e. non-EGA)
- .exe file, all of the ansi images, all of the data files, etc. This is
- REQUIRED if you wish to install LOD.
-
-
- LOD331C.ARJ [OPTIONAL]
-
- Here you'll find the EGA-Specific version of LOD. Included is the
- executable (GAMEEGA.EXE) and the primary graphics resource files. You'll
- need this if you wish to run the EGA version of LOD. (Note: You still
- need LOD331A and LOD331B)
-
-
- LOD331D.ARJ [OPTIONAL]
-
- This is an optional additional graphics package to be used with
- the EGA version of LOD. It includes what we call the "bigpics". These are
- pictures that pop-up in LOD's map window from time to time - They show
- you using a laptop, fighting monsters, attacking bases, etc. This file is
- purely for cosmetic purposes and not required for game play. It does make
- stuff look much nicer though.
-
- LOD331E.ARJ [OPTIONAL]
-
- This is the sysop customization package. It includes all of the
- editors, utilities, and other tools needed to customize and alter the
- play of your game. It is fully optional and not required in any
- way.
-
- And what about GTERM?
- ---------------------
-
- Gterm is the REMOTE TERMINAL for Land of Devastation. If your users
- run it, they can get full EGA graphics regardless of which version you
- run.
- The EGA terminal really enhances play for the users and I recommend
- they grab it if they want to seriously play the game.
-
- The filename is:
-
- GTERM330.ARJ
-
- So, to summarize:
- -----------------
-
- If you want the TEXT-ONLY version of LOD, just download LOD331A.ARJ
- and LOD331B.ARJ. (Note: Even if you use this text-only version, you're users
- can still download GTERM and have EGA graphics on their side)
-
- If you want the EGA/TEXT version of LOD, download LOD331A.ARJ,
- LOD331B.ARJ, and LOD331C.ARJ. This will display EGA pictures on YOUR
- side. (Note: Users may play in text with a normal terminal or in
- EGA using Gterm)
-
- If you want LOD decked out with ALL of it's EGA graphics, grab
- LOD331A.ARJ, LOD331B.ARJ, LOD331C.ARJ, and LOD331D.ARJ. You'll have the
- full EGA graphical display, complete with all pictures and data.
-
- If you like to play around with the game and alter some of the
- default parameters and such, then you might like LOD331E.ARJ - it includes
- all of the necessary tools for customizing your game.
-
- If your USERS want to play in EGA, then they can download
- GTERM330.ARJ. It'll give them EGA capabilities on their end regardless of
- the version of LOD which you are running.
-
-
-
- Scott Baker