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September 27, 1990
CORRECTIONS:
1) No "KEY DISK" is used. The software for this game is not protected
and may be copied. However, be sure to use the INSTALL program to make your
"working version" of the game. The INSTALL program copies sub-directories,
game files and creates a file named HQ.BAT that tells how your system wants
to play the game. It can install on either floppies or a hard disk (hard
disk recommended). The software theft protection is now based on words in
the manual and will prompt you only the first game you play in any given run
of the HQ program. I hope this is not too inconvenient. It seems simpler to
me than the "key disk".
2) This version does not support CGA. EGA, MCGA, VGA and Tandy 16 color
graphics modes are supported.
3) There is no SETUP program to revise your HQ.BAT (as mentioned in the
reference card). However, INSTALL takes its place. You can run INSTALL on
your "working version" of the game (hard disk or floppy) to update HQ.BAT.
Always INSTALL the originals on floppies (answer yes to the "copy now" question) before doing anything else.
4) Tutorial one in the manual says "select the topmost Iranian oil
field". World affairs have since thrust Iraq into the limelight so we have
assigned that oil field to Iraq.
5) Button 1 on the keyboard is the "Insert" key ("0" on the numeric
keypad). The "Enter" (or "Return") functions as button 1 in menus. Button 2
on the keyboard is the "Delete" key ("." on the numeric key). The "Space
bar" toggles the zoom window and this is the default assignment for button 2.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Test Drive
Most players say this game is the most exciting when played against another
human. To try this out it isn't necessary to coerce your friend into buying
a copy. You can offer him/her a copy of the disks and give the password over
the phone before you start the game. However, this in no way is meant to
encourage or excuse piracy. Just consider it a "test drive". Hopefully,
your friend will love the game and purchase their own copy.
Voice Calls
It's possible to have Command HQ "pick up" an existing call between the two
players. Make sure your telephone and modem are on the same line (if you
have 2 lines this option is probably unnecessary). You can call your
opponent and talk to him/her while you both start the HQ program. Select
MODEM/PHONE under CONNECT OPTIONS. One of you will still needs to be the
ANSWER side and the other the DIAL side (it doesn't matter which). When you
are both ready (ie. the dial side says "enter phone number" and the answer
side says "waiting for a call"), you should both press the ESC key at the
same time. Continue to hold the handset to your phone till you hear the
screech of the both modems and then hangup the handset. You can do the
reverse when a game is over. Send a "chat" note like "let's go to voice".
Then Restart the program (Alt-R). When you see the message "DISCONNECTING"
grab the hand set and wait till the screeching stops. If your opponent did
likewise you can then talk while you watch the film, for instance.
Call Waiting
If one opponent has call waiting, he/she should do the dialing. Simply
precede the phone number you want to dial with "T*70," (or whatever your
local phone company wants with a "T" in front and a "," behind). If you both
have call waiting you will have to take your chances. However, if someone
calls, the game will "disconnect" and "save" so you may both resume at that
spot. (If you have 3-way calling you may be able to disable call waiting
even if you are the answer side but you will have to use the Voice Call note
above).
Network/Lan
It's our intention to write drivers for various networks (PC TALK, GEnie,
Compuserve and Galacticomm BBS systems) as well as Local Area Networks
(Novell and 3-Com). Check with your favorite network in early '91 or with
Microprose.
Install Problems
If INSTALL does not work on your system (perish the thought!). You can copy
the files and create the same subdirectories on your hard disk. Then edit
HQ.BAT so that the "switches" (eg. /GE /AI) match your needs (see the
reference card for the full list of options).
Skipping Splash
If you've seen the big Command HQ letters march across the screen enough for
a lifetime and would like to skip the opening "splash" animation, you can
edit HQ.BAT (with any text editor) to replace "HQ2" with "CHQ".
"Cheat" keys
CTRL-ALT-W: This key flips "who am I". Although it is possible to press
this key combination to flip sides during a 2-player game, it should be
considered an instantaneous resignation by the player who pushed (claiming it
was an accident won't work). However, it can be an interesting way to extend
a game that has become very lopsided. Send a message over chat first.
Something like - "If you're so good try to win from my side!" before you
press the keys.
CTRL-ALT-K: This key can be used to "kill" one of your own units.
Select the unit or plane you want to kill and press Ctrl-Alt-K. This
function works in solo or 2-player games.
CTRL-ALT-M: This key gives your side 10 billion dollars up to a max of
150. The next press after 150 restarts your money to 0. This key only works
in solo games.
Modem Problems
We've tried virtually all types of "Hayes compatible" modems but no telling
what the future holds. If you are having trouble, you can edit the modem
initialization command in the MODEM.INI file until it works. The only line
that we really need is the 1st one. Replace all others with lines your modem
manual recommends. No single line can be over 39 characters and the total
characters of text can't exceed 179. (Don't be disturbed if you notice your
modem is only working at 1200 baud. We do that on purpose for reliability
and compatibility. You may need to "reset" your modem if the software you
use after this game does not set the modem to your normal speed).
Feedback
I'd love to hear from you about what you liked or didn't, suggestions for
further products or even challenges to play a modem game. (I appreciate all
mail even when I'm awful about answering it). Contact me at:
Dan Bunten
Ozark Softscape
P.O.Box 1845
Little Rock, AR 72203