SEARCH AND DESTROY Ver 2.1 
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	Search and Destroy 2.1 is the latest revision of my Windows
battleship program. The following files are included in Search21.zip:

		Search21.exe   - executable game file
		S&Dhelp.hlp   - help file
		Search21.txt   - this readme file

If any of these files are missing from the .zip file, please e-mail at
my compuserve number listed at the end of this file.


GAME DESIGN
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	This program combines my desire to learn C and Windows programming
with my love for the game of Battleship. Version 1.0 of Search & Destroy
was a one grid version where the player had to sink five randomly placed
ships in a certain amount of shots (determined by playing level). While
version 1.0 was addicting, it did not use bitmaps to represent the ships
and did not contain any logic for the computer to fire back. I added those
features in ver 2.0 and the game began to seem more like traditional 
Battleship.
	This version (2.1) adds a wealth of new features including different
levels of computer firing logic, smooth animated ship deployment, automatic
and repeat ship deployment (in addition to manual) and true Windows Help.
These features are all explained in detail in the on-line help.
	There is one bug that has been reported involving message and dialog
boxes. If you move these boxes by their title bars the game might repaint 
the screen in unpredictable ways. This only affects the game window, not any
other applications also on the screen. If this happens, minimizing and then
maximizing the game usually cures the problem. If this, or any other bug,
shows up, I would appreciate if you leave me e-mail explaining what happen-
ed. I am constantly trying to improve the game, both in terms of adding new
features and eliminating bugs, so all feedback is welcomed.


SHAREWARE
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	This program is SHAREWARE. If you like the game and play it often
you must register by sending $10 to:

			Randy Baron
			200 East 89th Street Apt. 25-A
			New York, NY  10128

Registration entitles you to receive by mail the next version of the game
(and maybe a copy of anything else I've written in the meantime). Please
include the version number (listed in the AboutBox) when you register.
	Whether or not you register, comments, suggestions and criticism
are always welcome. I hope you enjoy the game!

					Randy Baron
					Compuserve ID 76220,3052



DISCLAIMER
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This game is provided AS IS. The author makes NO WARRANTIES, either express
or implied, as to the fitness of the game, in general or for any particular
purpose. Further, the author assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for any damage
resulting from the use of this game.