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- STARDATE 2140.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE (CRUSADE)
- Copyright 1994 Glacier Edge Technology
- An MVP Software Production
-
- CRUSADE is a game of spaceploitation, with you as the Emperor of the
- galaxy, commanding a force of powerful starships and land units to help to
- exercise your will. Your objective ... is simply to conquer or colonize
- every planet in the galaxy!
-
- CRUSADE is shareware. You are free to evaluate this software for 30
- days, after which you must either register with MVP Software or delete the
- software from your system. Thanks for playing CRUSADE and for supporting
- shareware. Your honesty pays.
-
- This is volume one of the Stardate 2410.2: Crusade in Space saga.
-
- To order the registered version, 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 at the end of this file 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.
-
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-
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-
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- ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
- unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
- the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
- resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
- technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman
- at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via
- CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman at 70007,3536.
-
- TUTORIAL
-
- There is an on-line tutorial available to you once you execute CRUSADE
- from Windows. It is located within the HELP information which can be
- accessed by selecting the "Help" menu item.
-
- Installation instructions are provided later in this file.
-
- The crusade contained in 1CRU113.ZIP is called "sharstar.g" and takes place
- within the SharStar Galaxy. It is the first crusade you should play with
- this version of CRUSADE. Instructions for loading the crusade can be found
- within the tutorial.
-
- A more difficult crusade is provided called "hardstar.g" which you should
- play after completing the "sharstar.g" crusade.
-
-
- CRUSADE COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- The CRUSADE game requires MS Windows 3.1 or greater to run. Your computer
- should be an IBM PC Compatible 386, 486 or Pentium that operates at 25Hz
- or faster, and contains at least 4MB of Memory. CRUSADE needs 4MB of free
- hard disk storage to uncompress and operate.
-
- If you have a 386 based computer, then you should play CRUSADE at the
- 640x480x16 resolution to obtain the best game performance.
-
- If you have a 486 based computer, then you can play CRUSADE up to the
- 800x600x256 resolution for the best performance. CRUSADE can play
- at higher resolutions. However, CRUSADE will perform better at the
- lower resolutions.
-
- If you have a Pentium based computer, then you should enjoy excellent
- performance from CRUSADE at any supported resolution.
-
-
- SOUND CARD SUPPORT
-
- Sound Support is provided through the use of MPC2 Compatible Soundcards.
- Most of the popular soundcards (SoundBlaster, Pro Audio, Turtle Beach, etc.)
- are MPC2 Compatible. The soundcard package typically contains a symbol
- that indicates MS Windows compatibility, which often, but not always, means
- the soundcard is MPC2 Compatible. If you have a question regarding your
- soundcard, then contact the dealer where you obtained the soundcard, or
- better yet, contact the manufacturer of the soundcard.
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- CRUSADE can be installed using a "setup.exe" program contained within
- the zip file or by using the Program Manager in Windows.
-
- You should place the CIS113.ZIP file in a directory of its own, and
- use PKUNZIP to unzip it.
-
- USING "SETUP.EXE" TO INSTALL CRUSADE
-
- After unzipping the CIS113.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows
- to run the installation setup program, "setup.exe".
-
- From the Program Manager menu:
-
- 1) Select FILE/RUN.
- 2) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents
- of CIS113.ZIP currently reside.
- 3) Select "setup.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS113.ZIP
- and click OK.
- 4) Follow the prompts provided by the setup program to move CRUSADE to
- another disk/directory, and to create a program item to execute it.
-
-
- USING PROGRAM MANAGER TO INSTALL CRUSADE
-
- After unzipping the CIS113.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows
- to create a program item for CRUSADE, which should execute the
- "star.exe" program.
-
- From the Program Manager menu:
-
- 1) Select FILE/NEW. Accept the "Program Item" setting and click OK.
- 2) Enter "Crusade in Space" in the "Description" field.
- 3) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents
- of CIS113.ZIP currently reside.
- 4) Select "star.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS113.ZIP
- and click OK.
- 5) Enter the complete path (disk/directory) where the unzipped contents
- of CIS113.ZIP currently reside, in the "Working Directory" field.
- 6) Select CHANGE ICON, select the CRUSADE icon.
- 7) Click OK to complete the creation of the program item.
-
-
- REGISTRATION
-
- When you register CRUSADE you will receive the CRUSADE GENERATOR which will
- allow you to create an unlimited number of variably sized and populated
- galaxys with the "Galaxy Generation Feature"; and will allow you to create an
- unlimited number of games of various difficulty, alien mix and to even
- customize the complement of forces each side receives with it's "Game
- Generation Feature".
-
- You also will receive the licensed version of the CRUSADE PLAYER (which
- does not have finite stardates); which can play the games you generate,
- and the four (4) SPECIAL CRUSADES that are offered below.
-
-
- SPECIAL CRUSADES
-
- "The Terrans Emerge!" - As the Terran Emperor, you will control
- the development of the Terrans out into the KausKais Galaxy.
- What lifeforms will you encounter? What challenges face you?
-
- "Zardulan Quest" - You command the most powerful lifeform in the
- universe .... the mighty Zardula. All others bow before you ...
- or will they? Try to conquer the De'atar Galaxy if you dare.
-
- "A Tioran Test" - As the leader of the timid Tiorans, can you
- still manage to conquer the KausKais Galaxy against great odds?
-
- "The Cassian Challenge" - The most agressive and powerful lifeform
- of the universe awaits your puny empire. Ha! Ha! You will not win
- this crusade into the De'atar Galaxy.
-
-
- GAME HINT
-
- This is a very complex game, that plays in a simple manner.
-
- It is critical to your success as an Emperor to read the on-line
- HELP and TUTORIAL from the Main Map Menu.
-
- Each important control panel, also contains specific on-line HELP
- that is available by selecting the QUESTION MARK button.
-
- "PKUNZIP" is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc.
- "Windows" is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.
-
- Ordering Information
-
- The Crusade registered version is available from the following authorized
- distributors:
-
- In the United States:
- --------------------
- MVP Software
- 1035 Dallas SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
- phone: 800-968-9684 24-hour order line only
- (616) 245-8376 information, technical support, or orders.
- fax: (616) 245-3204
-
- order price: $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping in the US, $4.00 shipping to
- Canada, $5.00 shipping everywhere else. Michigan residents please add
- appropriate sales tax.
-
- In Australia:
- ------------
- Budgetware
- 9 Albermarle St
- Newtown NSW 2042
- phone: (02) 519-4233 Fax: (02) 516-4236
-
- order price: $A45.00 (includes shipping)
-
- In the United Kingdom:
- ---------------------
- Testware Publishing
- 46 The Avenue
- Harrogate, N Yorks HG1 4QD
- phone: (0423) 886 415 Fax: (0423) 889 728
-
- order price: 30 pounds (includes shipping)
-
- In Denmark and all of Scandanavia:
- ---------------------------------
- Pro-Soft
- Benloese Skel 4 G
- DK 4100 Ringsted
-
- phone: 53 61 90 42
- fax: 53 61 93 91
-
- order price: 210,00 kr. + VAT 25% + s/h 25,00
-
- In Japan:
- --------
- P. & A. Company Ltd
- 302 Bellwins, 1367-23
- Nakagami, Akishima, Tokyo 196
-
- phone: 425-46-9141
- fax: 425-46-9142
- BBS: 425-46-9143
-
- 4500 yen includes shipping and taxes
-
- Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- ---------------------------------
- JDS -- Software Vertrieb
- Jens Driese
- Postfach 1269
- D-26302
-
- phone: 04451-85743
- fax: 04451-860500
- CIS: 100273,2252
- BTX: DRIESE#
-
- price: 49 DM (includes taxes) plus 6 DM shipping
-
- The Netherlands
- ---------------
- HaSa Software Applications
- PO Box 414
- 9500 AK Stadskanaal
-
- phone: 5990 50161
- fax: 5990 50124
- BBS: 5990 50212 or 50314 or 50232
- CIS: 100115,542
-
- price: Call for current price
-
- Italy
- -----
- Systems Comunicazioni srl
- via Olanda
- 6 - 20083 Gaggiano
-
- phone: (02) 9084 1814
- fax: (02) 9084 1682
- BBS: (02) 9084 1811
-
- price: Lire 62.000 IVA inclusa
-
- Spain
- -----
- Friendware S.L.
- Rafael Calvo, 40
- 28010 Madrid
-
- phone: (91) 308 34 46 Fax: (91) 308 52 97
- CIS: 100413,1667
-
- price: 4.000 Pts
-
- STARDATE 2410.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE ORDER FORM
-
- Name ________________________________________________________________
-
- Address _____________________________________________________________
-
- City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _______________
-
- Country (if outside USA) ____________________________________________
-
- CIRCLE HD DISK SIZE: 5-1/4" -or- 3-1/2" IMPORTANT!
-
- Price of Registered Crusade $29.95
- Shipping and Handling (US) 3.00
- Shipping and Handling (Canada) 4.00
- Shipping and Handling (all other countries) 5.00
- Michigan residents add sales tax 1.98
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- Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
- Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
-
- Card number __________________________________________
-
- Expiration number ____________________________________
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- VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS: Please help us determine what features you would like
- ==================== in future products.
-
- Circle what type of equipment you have: 8088 286 386 486 Pentium
- Circle the speed of your computer(Mhz): 12 16 20 25 33 40 50 66 ___
- Circle any that apply: Joystick Mouse Modem_______ SVGA card____________
- (speed) (type)
-
- Sound Capability: Adlib Sound Blaster SB Pro SB 16 SB AWE32
- PC speaker only Other ____________________________________
-
- Where did you get CRUSADE?
- Friend CompuServe AOL Prodigy Ryan's Bar Exec-PC Channel 1
- Invention Factory Space BBS Sound Advice World Data Network
- BBS (name): _______________________
- Shareware Distributor (name): _________________________________________
-
- Are you a game player? Please answer the following questions about what you
- like and don't like in computer games.
-
- Approx # of commercial games owned: ____ #Registered shareware games: ____
-
- Circle preference: Beautiful Graphics Game Complexity
- Circle preference: Solo against computer -OR- Modem 2-Player
- Circle preference: Strategy Action Simulation Other_________
- Long term game playability: Few Levels w/ hard difficulty Lotsa Levels
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- Send this order form and your check to:
-
- MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
-
- US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684. Fax: 616-245-3204.
- Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.
-
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