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-------------------------------------------------- | | | SAND STORM -- version 2.1 | | | | by David Johndrow | | | | An MVP Software Production | | | -------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1992 David Johndrow _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER MVP Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). 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. This program is distributed under the "shareware" concept, in which you can try this software before you buy it. If you like the game, please register it by sending $15 plus $3 s/h to MVP Software. Or if you want more for your money, purchase the Sand Storm Championship Version for $20 plus $3 s/h. (See the Appendix for a description of the extra goodies you get with Sand Storm Championship Version.) If after an evaluation period you choose not to register, please give this software to a friend who might enjoy it. Neither MVP Software nor David Johndrow, the author of Sand Storm, receives any compensation from the purchase of the original diskette. There is over a year of work in this program. Please support our efforts to bring quality entertainment to users at reasonable prices by registering your copy today. Use the order form in this documentation manual. Please copy and distribute the shareware version of Sand Storm only. Sand Storm Championship Version may not be copied, given away or sold by anyone other than MVP Software or an authorized reseller. Order from: MVP Software 1035 Dallas SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407 or call: 800-968-9684 or 616-245-8376 order price: $20 + $3 s/h US funds only for Sand Storm Championship Version ------------------------------------------------- Canadian customers order from: Distant Markets Box #1149 194 - 3803 Calgary Trail South Edmonton, Alberta T6J 5M8 or call 800-661-7383 toll free Fax: 800-661-9756 toll free order price: $29 Canadian funds for Sand Storm Championship Version ------------------------------------------------------------------- Australian customers order from: Budgetware 9 Albermarle St. Newtown NSW 2042 or call (02) 519-4233 Fax: (02) 516-4236 order price: $30 Australian funds for Sand Storm Championship Ver. ------------------------------------------------------------------ United Kingdom customers order from: Testware Ltd 46 The Avenue Harrogate, N Yorks HG1 4QD or call 0423 886 415 Fax: 0423 889 728 order price: 17 pounds for Sand Storm Championship Version ---------------------------------------------------------- German, Swiss and Austrian customers order from: Pfohl & Partner GMBH Brueckenstr. 16 8500 Nuernberg 90 Germany or call 911-39903-99 Fax: 911-399003-50 order price: 40,- DM for Sand Storm Championship Version -------------------------------------------------------- Danish customers order from: Prof. Shareware Benloese Skel 4 G DK-4100 Ringsted or call 53 61 90 42 Fax: 53 61 93 91 order price: 145,00 + 25% moms for Sand Storm Championship Version ------------------------------------------------------------------ Software Creations is now the home BBS for all MVP Software games and game-creation software. Check out our free MVP file section for new releases and updates. Call (508) 365-2359 2400 baud; (508) 368-4137 2400-16.8K USR; (508) 368-7036 2400-14.4K V.32. From the main menu type F 60 to go to the MVP file section. Order Form I want to put the "Bully of Baghdad" in his place. So here's my order for Sand Storm Championship Version. I understand that I will receive the game with 6 new levels, including the awesome tank battle scenario, printed instructions and hints, plus a FREE bonus 3D VGA action game. I'm enclosing $20 in US funds, plus $3 shipping and handling (US); $4 s/h to Canada; $5 s/h overseas. (Michigan residents add 92 cents sales tax.) Name ________________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City ______________________________ State _______ Zip __________ Computer make and model __________________________________________ disk size (circle one) 5-1/4" 3-1/2" Master Card/Visa information (for credit card orders only) Card number _______________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________________________________ I received the shareware program from (please check one): ___ A BBS (which one? ____________________________________) ___ A disk vendor (which one? ____________________________) ___ other (describe ______________________________________) Send order to: MVP Software 1035 Dallas SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407 or call: 1-800-968-9684 24 hour order line. 1-616-245-8376 technical support/orders. Introduction ------------ Here you are, stuck in the sweltering Middle East desert, manning the new untested Patriot missles, when all of a sudden this madman unleashes the fury of his Scud missles at you. Worse yet, enemy jets are now flying overhead dropping deadly bombs! So you scramble into the gunner's position and begin firing away at the intruders. It is up to you to protect civilization as we know it today. Sand Storm System Requirements ------------------------------ VGA graphics adapter and monitor Microsoft compatible mouse 384k free RAM Quick Start ----------- There are three basic scenario types you will face in the standard version of Sand Storm: SCUDS, JETS, and TOMAHAWKS. Before each mission you will be briefed on what to expect. Reading the briefs will help you adopt a strategy before each mission -- making success more likely. After the briefing, you will see an introduction sequence reminding you of what type of scenario is to come; then the mission begins. After you complete a mission, you will be given information regarding your performance. There are 20 missions in all. SCUDS ----- Move the cursor around the screen with the mouse. When you wish to launch a Patriot to the current location, push the left button. It couldn't be more simple! Remember, the Patriot will go to the location of the crosshairs when you pushed the button. This way, you can launch a Patriot, then seek out more targets while the Patriot is on its way! Watch out for Conventional (White), Al Hussein (Blue), and Chemical (Green) Scuds. In addition, enemy jets will fly over. Try to hit the jets for extra points, but only worry about the bomb that it may release. The mission ends when the last scud detonates or is destroyed. The game ends if you let damage bring down the status of the installations to below 50%. JETS ---- Same in scope as the scuds scenario but with more jets and fewer scuds than before. TOMAHAWKS --------- During this scenario you will use the mouse to move a tomahawk missile up and down to avoid contact with AA fire. When your target appears (usually after several screens), push the left button to initiate the strike sequence. At that time, the tomahawk will nosedive to the ground and, if your aim is good, destroy its target. The mission ends after the last tomahawk detonates or is destroyed. The game ends if you fail to destroy 50% or more of the targets. Important: Do not push the button until you are ready to initiate the strike sequence. Once it has begun, there is no turning back! Your Mission ------------ Your mission is to protect the following types of potential enemy targets: cities, towns, hospitals, barracks, water towers, radar, airfields, oil refineries, oil wells, oil storage tanks, and ships at sea. The following table illustrates what enemy weapons will do the most damage to any given facility: Type of missile Direct Nearby Hit ----------------- ------- ---------- Scuds (White) 50% 30% Al Hussein (Blue) 40% 24% Chemical (Green) 50% 30% (cities, towns, hospitals, barracks, water) 30% 18% (Everything else) Bombs 30% 10% Keep in mind that while you are not evaluated on your ability to protect the Patriot missile launcher, hits to the launcher result in its loss of ability to fire as rapidly. You can actually lose all use of the launcher, leaving you with nothing to do but watch, helplessly, as the scuds rain down on their targets. During Tomahawk sequences, two approaches may prove helpful. First, avoid a panic-stricken wild-driving technique. This usually results in head-on AA contact. Just cruise along, moving when necessary. Second, when your target is within sight, move your tomahawk into a low flying position before initiating the strike sequence. As you will no doubt learn at some point, the tomahawk is still very vulnerable during this time, actually more-so since you can no longer swerve away from danger. Moving into a low position before striking will minimize the amount of time spent in this critical phase. CREDITS ------- Sand Storm was created using MVP PAINT, a VGA graphics creation and editing program designed especially for game authors. It is available separately from MVP Software. The following people were instrumental in debugging and assisting the growth of Sand Storm: Nancy Johndrow, the author's wife, provided ideas, the title, and tolerated countless hours of "Just look at this last thing, then you can go!" Kevin Stokes of Pie in the Sky Software freed me from a dangerous trap. Bob Roberds gave me the means to get the job done. In addition, the January 18th, 1991 edition of U.S. News and World Report and the February 1991 edition of National Geographic were both invaluable resources. Appendix What Do You Get When You Buy Sand Storm Championship Version? A common question that users ask us is, "If I register a game with MVP, what do I get?" That's a good question. With Sand Storm, MVP offers you a choice. If you're happy with the shareware game, and you don't mind never seeing the awesome tank battle scenario, and you don't want to really let the Bully of Baghdad have it right where it hurts <grin>, then you may register Sand Storm by sending the $15 registration fee (plus $3 s/h). This will get you the latest version of the game with the registration reminder screens removed. It will also give you the satisfaction of knowing you've done the right thing, and you will be supporting the author in future game development. If you want the challenge of six additional levels, including the awesome tank battle scenario, however, then you will want to buy Sand Storm Championship Version. This sells for $20 plus $3 s/h. With Sand Storm Championship Version you get the following: * No registration reminder screens * Six additional game levels -- 26 levels in all * The awesome tank battle scenario * Printed instructions and secret game hints * a FREE bonus VGA action game * The satisfaction of doing the right thing * Support for the author in future game development Frankly, most folks will want to get the Championship Version. After all, when you're plunking down the cash, you want something in return. And Sand Storm Championship Version delivers! I know you'll be happy with it. Heck, the extra FREE VGA game you get is worth the five bucks all by itself. Thank you for supporting shareware. Your honesty pays.