Wasn't quite sure if some of the contents or ideas involved in this game would be offensive (possibly too violent) to some people. IF SUCH IS THE CASE, DON'T PLAY IT !
<--------------- REGISTRATION ---------------->
The Arena is my first attempt at a real program, and as such will probably go through several 'refinement' stages. There are no hidden features, this is the whole entire game and I whole-heartedly welcome you to copy it (including this read me file, the manual and the Suitcase) and pass it along to your friends. I would ask a favor, however; IF you deem this game worthy of note, send me $5 - 10$ via:
Scott Paul
c/o The Arena
2833 Blackbush Lane
El Cajon CA. 92019
The money would make the months of surviving on coffee, No-Doze and Future Basic worth my blood and sweat. It would also make a nice incentive to continue enhancing and adding-on to The Arena. Registered users (or donors, seeing as this is FREEWARE) will receive the newest available version of The Arena on disk (so be sure to clearly print your name and address in your letter). And yes, I'm ALWAYS looking for playtesters.
<--------------- TO BEGIN ---------------->
To Begin the game from scratch, choose 'New' from the 'File' menu. Click one of the available character images (this will be your character's picture throughout his/her eventful career). Reroll the stats to achieve the best combination of high numbers possible. Click OK. Name the little bugger and your off! (to start the game again just hit return instead of entering a name).
See the manual for further datails.
<--------------- OBJECTIVE ---------------->
The Objective of the game is fairly simple and straightforward: STAY ALIVE (and save your character after each battle!)
<--------------- NEW THIS VERSION ---------------->
• 4 new Rune Amulets (Smiting, Savagery, Domination, and Restoration)
• Multiple clicks in quick succession on the attack button during combat would award you extra experience (not any more :-) ). - Ya'll can bitch at LuckSinger!!!
• Hopefully the sound glitch some of you experienced is fixed this version.
• You can now fight fellow players' Chaos Spawn (just put 'em in the Chaos... folder)!!!!!
• Becoming a Chaos Lord or a Chaos Spawn will now generate your character a random (and truly daemonic/chaotic) name and modify your character's profile as well (it will not, however, modify characters who have already become such hell-raising beasts)!!!!!
Still in the works:
A picture for the chaos spawn that LOOKS like a Chaos Spawn.
Updates for The Arena (the quicker you offer up suggestions or point out bugs the quicker they are implimented or corrected!!!)
I'm developing a dungeon scenario for your Arena character's. It will be called The Tomb (probably). E-Mail me with tips, suggestions, art, etc.
Requires a minimum(?) of 256 Colors (can handle up to thousands), 2MB RAM, and a Mac II or newer.
Works on the following models:
Performa 600
Performa 630
Centris 650 / Quadra 650
Quadra 800
LCII
IIFX
II
PowerPC 7100
PowerPC 8100
WILL NOT RUN ON OLDER, B&W MACS!
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE run on System 7.1+, at 256 Colors and 3.5 - 4 MB RAM.
<--------------- CONSTRUCTION ---------------->
I was greatly influenced by Robert Chancellor's DARKWOOD. Superb Arena-style game. (If you read this, I would very much enjoy your input)
Developed under System 7.1P2 on a Performa 600 (Daystar Board with FPU), 20M Ram, 2M VRAM using Zedcor's FutureBASIC (FB Rules!).
<--------------- BUG REPORTS ---------------->
If you have any problems running The Arena on your Macintosh, find any typos, etc., please notify me immediately. If known, please supply the following information:
Macintosh model.
Monitor size & type.
Add-Ons (accelerator boards, etc.).
System Version.
What exactly happened and what you did (pushed the combat button just before it happened, used a Scroll (include type) against the Deathjester, etc.).
<--------------- WOULD BE ARTISTS/CRITICS ---------------->
I am constanly searching for ways to improve the game, whether it be new art or ideas. If you feel you can supply either of these (remembering to keep the same game-theme in mind) drop me a line/sample. BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR - IT'S OUR GAME ! ! !
<---------------ABOUT THE FONTS---------------->
BEFORE starting up The Arena, copy the Font Suitcase 'Warscript.bmap' into your closed System Folder. It will want to put it into the Fonts folder. Tell it OK. NOTE: The Arena will operate properly without this Suitcase in the Fonts folder, however, type may look wierd or out of place on the screen.
PS. If the game starts up fine disreguard the following!
(FONT #4559 in event of conflicts - DO NOT RENUMBER! Remove other font or go without to play. Notify me.)
