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The -=FiRM=- Presents...
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AIRBORNE RANGER: by Microprose 05-07-90
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An oldie but goodie. When I began work on my trainer program in
December 1989, I needed a game to use for development. For some reason I
had this game on my hard disk (think for my little brother), thus became
my first 'in-line' trainer, meaning all trainer code is contained in my
loader, the original Airborne Ranger program is modified ONLY in memory
upon runtime, the game on disk is never altered. This provides maximum
safety and flexibility, you can easily copy my 10k program for use with the
original game (although this loader will NOT crack the game, only train),
or run the program as is without the loader etc. We of The -=FiRM=-
believe that this is the way for responsible cracking/training, and will
continue to provide you with quality software in the future.
I actually never intended to release this program, but after
bragging about this loader etc. I received many requests for the loader,
even though it's such an old game. I guess it's possible that people may
enjoy it more by using the trainer to explore more aspects of the game and
the Exit to DOS function makes things a bit nicer also. I am releasing
ALL files because this game was first cracked by the PTL, but was bad
(ammo got all screwed up), still on many boards today. Then Lord Blix
from BCC (now FiRM) cracked it correctly and sent around a 'fix' file.
This is the fixed version, works great... Though this game is limited,
it can be quite challenging on the difficult level! Have fun with it,
I have...Tk
p.s. Please read the "2PIRATES.USA" and "DEPBA.SUX" documents
enclosed in this zip! (if they are not with this file
then go find an Honorable BBS where they do have it!)
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FiRM-Tk Loader v.87:
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Ok, this release adds a SECOND screen to the loader. When you
start "AR.COM" you'll get the first screen, after a sec the message will
start scrolling across the bottom. The following keys will be active:
ESCape - Back to DOS.
H - AR Command (H)elp screen.
+ - Toggle message scrolling speed. (grey + key on pad).
Any other key will load the game.
NOTE: When on the HELP screen (screen 2), the ESC and '+' keys are still
active, however you may not return to the first screen. Any other key
will load the game.
Of course, you may put an "S" on the command line (I recommend first
param) to skip all that crap and just load the game.
I am executing "AWARDS.NDX", if you want to play without my loader, simply
rename that file to SOMETHING.EXE and execute it.
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The following is a capture of the Command HELP screen from my Trainer:
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░▒▓█ ·││ GENERAL COMMANDS ││ ││ WEAPON SELECTION ││∙││ TRAINER COMMANDS ││ ·█▓▒░
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░▒▓█ | K - Keyboard Mode | F1 - Carbine Gun | F5 - FiRM Protection |·█▓▒░
░▒▓█·| V - Toggle Sound | F2 - Grenade | F6 - Infinite Ammo | █▓▒░
░▒▓█ | | F3 - LAWs Rocket | F7 - Stop Timer |·█▓▒░
░▒▓█·| -,+ - Game Speed | F4 - Knife | F8 - ALL Cheats | █▓▒░
░▒▓█ | 0 - Default Speed | | |·█▓▒░
░▒▓█·| | Time Bomb | /1 beep, cheat ON \ | █▓▒░
░▒▓█ | SPACE - Crawl/Stand | 5 - 5 second delay | \2 beeps, cheat OFF/ |·█▓▒░
░▒▓█·| | 6 - 10 seconds | | █▓▒░
░▒▓█ | F9 - Mission MAP | 7 - 15 seconds | ESCape - Exit to DOS |·█▓▒░
░▒▓█·| F10 - Walk / Run | | | █▓▒░
░▒▓█ | 1 - Recall Aircraft | BACKSPACE -First Aid | The -=FiRM=- |·█▓▒░
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The following are the dox for Airborne Ranger w/ my supplements:
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AIRBORNE RANGER DOC'S by The Moto - IBM version.
Computer System---------------------------------------------
-IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2(not PCjr.)
-Tandy 1000/SX/EX/TX with at least 384 RAM, 1200, 3000
-100% IBM PC compatible systems
your system must include the following:
-EGA(16 color) or CGA(4 color) or Tandy(16 color) or
Hercules(Monochrome) graphics adapter
Note 1: EGA card must have minimum of 256K video memory
Note 2: CGA and EGA emulation modes are used on the
IBM PS2
-Minimum 384 memory
-IBM PC OR 100% compatible
-DOS version 2.0 or higher
Other Support----------------------------------------------
The following accessories are supported but not required.
-Multiple floppy drives
-Hard disk drive
-Joystick
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GAME SYNOPSIS:
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Ok, first you must select a "Practice" or "Veteran" ranger, a
Veteran ranger is from a previous game that is still alive (dead Ranger's
must be retired before you can create a new Ranger.). Next you select
your "Mission". You may select "**CAMPAIGN**" which selects the missions
for you. You will be "briefed" on the mission objective and warned of any
special dangers. Then you may select you weapon configuration. You have
limited space so choose carefully (NOTE: this weapon configuration will
also be used for your SUPPLY pods). Somewhere around here you'll hit the
doc check (identify some medal), just hit return (or press joystick
button), you'll only see this once each time you play. Then you "deploy",
you direct an airplane over the mission terrain, you have 3 "supply pods",
press the button or return to drop a supply pod where you it can be picked
up during battle and restore your ammunitions etc. When close to the end
of the mission terrain a green light will go on and the computer will
beep, time to jump! Press button (or return) to jump and guide your
Parafoil to a safe landing (don't land on "dug up" looking terrain, those
are land mines!). Landing outside the playing area aborts the mission
btw. After landing you will be shown the "Mission Map" (which can be
recalled later with F9). Use arrows (or stick) to scroll through the
terrain and check on enemies, supply locations etc. Press return to start
mission. Then basically you run around and attempt to accomplish your
mission without dying. On the "Mission Map" you will see a BIG "X", that
is your "pickup point", when done with the mission, go there (when you're
in the correct area you're man will change colors!), then hit the
"1" key on top of the keyboard (all number commands use the top row, NOT
keypad). No matter what your time wa it'll be reduced to 10 or 40
seconds, when at 0 you'll see a flare, then a ladder come down, climb the
ladder to safety. WARNING: You only get one pickup attempt! If you miss
your chopper you're screwed! Then you'll have to die in order to go on.
NOTE: You cannot die with the FiRM Protection cheat on, so take it off,
also, the Chopper will NEVER come if you have stopped the Mission Timer
with the trainer, so turn it back on! -Tk
Control Summary--------------------------------------------
Note:
The controller referred to in the manual may be either
keyboard or a joystick. Direction is usually selected with
keyboard by pressing the arrow/number keys on the right of
the keyboard. To use these keys, make sure the NUM LOCK is
turned off.
AIRDROP SEQUENCE
To steer aircraft left, right: Press left or right arrow
key or push joystick left of right.
To drop supply pods: Press ENTER or a joystick fire button
anytime before the jump light turns green.
To jump form aircraft: Press ENTER or a joystick fire
button anytime after the light turns green.
To steer parafoil: Press arrow/number key or push joystick in the
direction you want to go.
MOVEMENT
To move, JOYSTICK: Push joystick in the direction you want to go.
To move, KEYBOARD: Directional: Press left or right arrow/
number key to rotate the desired direction. Press up or down arrow
key to run in the direction the Ranger is facing.
(To change between Directional and Rotational, press the K key.)
To run: Press F10. Note that the combat indicator in the upper left
corner of the screen changes form a dark background to light to
indicate running condition. To return to walking, press F10 again.
To crawl: Press the SPACE BAR. To return to upright position, press
the SPACE BAR again.
ATTACKING
To aim: Use the arrow/number keys or the joystick to rotate Ranger
until aiming in desired direction. Line up the Target Crosshair
with the intended target.
To attack: Press ENTER or the joystick fire button to shoot (or
stab, if using the knife).
WEAPON SELECTION
Carbine: Press F1 key.
Hand Grenade: Press the F2 key.
LAW Rocket: Press the F3 key.
Knife: Press the F4 key.
Time Bomb:
5 sec. delay: Press the 5 key(along the top of keyboard).
10 sec. delay: Press the 6 key(along the top of keyboard).
15 sec. delay: Press the 7 key(along the top of keyboard).
other controls
To use first Aid: Press the BACKSPACE key.
To see Map(Pause Game): Press the F9 key. Press F9 key again or the
joystick fire button to return to the combat screen.
To recall aircraft: Press the 1 key(along the top of keyboard).
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
If too slow: press + key
If too fast: press - key
To restore to original rate: press 0(zero) key.
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MAP SYMBOLS
x-GRAY
8-BLACK
DESERT MAP SYMBOLS
(ENLARGED)
I'll try to just draw the important one's
bush mine fields sam launcher
x x x x xxx
x x x x x 888
xxx8
x 888
x x xxx8
888
888
888
TEMPERATE MAP SYMBOLS
proximity mines minefield tank traps
888 x x 8
8 888 x x x x x8 8
8 8x8 x8
8x8
ARTIC MAP SYMBOLS
mostly save as above
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EOFiRM