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Pendulous
Version 1.0
Copyright (C) 1992, Kamyan Software.
1228 Robin Drive
Carol Stream Il. 60188
All rights reserved
(708) 837 - 0320
CompuServe (73447,1114)
Index for Pendulous
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Disclaimer
3.0 Registration Information
4.0 Distribution Information
5.0 Program list
6.0 Revision History
7.0 Other Notes
1.0 Introduction
Pendulous is a Windows 3.0/3.1 strategy game based on warfare. Here are
some features:
- Simple fast moving play system.
- Allows for wide variety of strategies.
- Average game length between 15 to 30 minutes.
- Variety of well balanced scenarios included.
- Build in scenario editor.
- Up to 4 players.
- Any combination of human or computer players.
- Extensible computer player system which allows
computer players to be developed by other programmers
and added to the game.
2.0 Disclaimer
Kamyan Software makes no representations or warranties with respect to
this software or documentation, and specifically disclaims any express
or implied warranties of merchantablilty or fitness for any purpose.
Further Kamyan Software reserves the right to make changes to any and all
parts of the software, at any time, without obligations to notify any
person or organizations. Kamyan Software will not be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or
any other reason, even if Kamyan Software or an agent of Kamyan Software
has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall
Kamyan Software's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid
for the license to use the software, regardless of the form of the claim.
3.0 Registration Information
Pendulous is a shareware product which has a five day free
evaluation period after which a payment of $15.00 is required.
Your payment will make you a registered user of Pendulous.
When you register Pendulous you will receive the following items:
- The latest full functioning version of Pendulous.
( the unregistered version does not support any saving )
- All available scenerios.
( Current total scenerio count is 5 )
- All available computer players.
( Current total computer player count is 3 )
- Information on creating your own computer players.
( for experienced C programmers only )
- Free upgrades for life of Pendulous.
( However, Kamyan software will not be distributing upgrade disks )
( Obtain upgrades from the BBS or shareware distributor where you )
( received the original version. )
Calculate your payment as follows:
$15 * number of units needed.
Shipping is included in the $15.
Indicate 3.5" or 5.25" media.
Send payments to:
Kamyan Software
1228 Robin Drive
Carol Stream Il. 60188
If you like, use the registration form in file "pend.reg".
For further information contact Ken Carlino on Compuserve (73447,1114)
or at (708) 837-0320
4.0 Distribution Information
Kamyan Software allows the unregistered version of Pendulous be freely
copied and distributed in its unmodified form via electronic means or
other shareware distribution methods.
You are specifically prohibited from charging or requesting donations
for any copies made or distributed with the exception of organizations
which distribute shareware software for a small fee ( less then $5.00
per disk) to cover distribution costs.
Pendulous can not be distributed with any retail product without the
express written consent of Kamyan Software.
5.0 Program list
pend.doc - this file
pend.reg - The registration form
manual.wri - Pendulous Instructions and Rules
pend.exe - Pendulous program
support.dll - additional Pendulous program
bwcc.dll - Borland custom controls program
r_front.scn - Russian Front WWII.
counter.scn - Hypothetical scenario.
ww2.scn - World War II scenario : ( Great 3 player Registered version )
mass.scn - Hypothetical scenario ( Registered version only )
bulge.scn - Battle of Bulge scenario ( Registered version only )
pendbal1.cpu - Balance computer player ( Best )
pendatt1.cpu - Aggressive computer player ( Registered version only )
penddef1.cpu - Defensive computer player ( Registered version only )
6.0 Revision information
Version 1.1 - October 8, 1992
Changed name from High Command to Pendulous
Version 1.0 - October 2, 1992
Initial full release.
Version 0.1 - Apirl 4, 1992
Initial demo version.
7.0 Other Notes
Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions and Scenarios. :-)
Scenarios have been tested and balanced for human players, after some
experience with playing the computer player(s) you will want to handicap
yourself, do this within the scenario editor.
Enjoy Pendulous.