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Roketz - The Full Version 1.31 (Apr. 12, 1995)
The ultimate PAL AGA only shoot-em-up/racer
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For those who normally don't read ReadMe's! Read it - it's only 2 pages!
First things first, this version of Roketz is NOT freeware, unauthorized
distribution is NOT ALLOWED by any means!
Make a backup copy of your oringinal Roketz disks and use the copies instead
the "Master Disks" - we really can't afford to send you replacement disks so
in your best interests BACKUP THEM NOW!
Yes ... the Roketz has been released! But thats not all - Roketz is not born
perfect ... so we thought:
There is a roketz data disk (free upgrade) coming some time in the 1995...
It will feature more levels, ships, gameplay and so on (maybe even a
serial-link play option).
The problem is that we have drained our brains during a year and we are
totally out of megacool ideas (for now ;) that is). So if you want the
data disk to feature things you like best, you could support us not only
with your hard cash but with superb ideas and additional work too.
You could provide us with:
1. New weapon descriptions.
Bullets will be white pixels forever, important is how they should act
(You may also send a picture how the weapon should look in EQUIP,
Real3Dv2.47 or better objects only).
2. New ships together with tech info and little historical background.
(R3D2.47 or better projects only).
3. Levels. But... only very good ones!
Only rendered 24bit stuff wanted!
X*Y may not be greater than 412672.
They should not be too colourful (we have to downgrade them from 24 bit)
They should look like... Cool or sth. There should be much space to fly
Some history about battlefield should be provided.
+Small 24bit 78*62 icons for level selection screen.
4. Interactive objects.
We already have forcefields, extra landing/refueling places, cannons,
teleporters. What else? No "aliens who're stomping around and shooting
at you" stories, please.
5. Crazy Ideas!
6. Photos of your girlfriends, your girlfriend wannabees or the girls you
want to be your girlfriend. And you, female ROK fans, your piccys too 8).
NOTE. There will be a Miss ROKETEER chosen 25 June each year during
1995-1999 and the lucky sender of da photo will get a ROKETZ XL T-Shirt
or maybe two.
Your digital donations to the game will be mentioned in credits and
thats about it. No copyrights to the donators though :(.
If you think you have made a really big score, reached elite status to
100% or made a mega cool speed record then send it us (e-mail preferrably)
we are setting up somekind of a Hall-Of-Fame of the World...if you want to
be famous that is ;) Note! If you want to enter the big hall of fame
then your better send us your Pilot file - so The Jury can check that
you are not bluffing.
Now for those who have got their version from some illegal channels:
Don't you think this piece of gameware is worth something, isn't it worth
registering? If you think it's cool then check out the following how
to get your personal copy of Roketz:
Registration fee for the Roketz full game is 10 UK pounds, 15 US Dollars
or 25 DM (that's German currency you know). Visit your local bank to
convert your money into any of the above mentioned currencies.
Due to outrageously big amount of money banks charge for international
transactions, the only sane way to send the registration fee
is cash via mail. We strongly advise you to camouflage the money so it can
not be detected before the lawful owners (i.e. us) open it. Otherwise it's
rather likely that we don't receive it at all. The best way is to put the
money between a christmas card and stick it in an envelope. The cuter card
the better :). And remember - NO COINS. State your full name (or the name
you want the ROKETZ registred to) and your postal address so we can send
the full release directly to you. We are also interested to know the
configuration of your machine. You could include your e-mail address if
you have one. Bug reports, suggestions etc. are welcome too. And don't forget
that snailmail is not instantaneous.
The Farm HQ's addres:
P.O. Box 410
Tallinn EE0090
Estonia
(Europe;)
Fastest way to contact us is e-mail: ott@ml.ee
We have official distributors in UK and USA also. So if you don't have any
special stuff to send us, better contact them - its faster for you.
In the UK the FULL version of Roketz is available ONLY from EXCLUSIVE PD.
Send cheques, UK postal orders (payable to Exclusive PD) or cash (If you
are particularly brave) to the value of £10 + 50p to cover
postage and packing costs to:
Exclusive PD
(Roketz)
7 Beresford Close
Waterlooville
Hants
PO7 5UN
Phone:(01705) 642-409
Visa/Access facility may be available - phone!
In USA the FULL version of Roketz is avilable ONLY from NORTHWEST PD.
So send $15 USD to:
NorthWest Public Domain
P.O. Box 1617
Auburn, WA 98071-1517
Phone: (206) 351-9502
Visa/MasterCard available
Eesti Roketzi fännid otsige üles mõni Farm'i liige - saad Roketzi
true alega (100 EEku esialgu)!
What was that? You guessed it folks...a bit of estonian... 8)
***************************** IMPORTANT *********************************
Latest info on Roketz can be found from Roketz WWW HomePage - there
are latest upgrades and of course - the World wide hall of fame.
The address is : www.aston.ac.uk/~smallmj/roketz
Fixes and patches will be also uploaded to AmiNet so check out game/patch
for latest version of Roketz.
And...the Roketz Plus is under development...
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Last minute notes:
Roketz can be installed to HD using HD installer which can be found
on Disk 1.
Important! When playing from disk remember to unprotect Disk 2 and keep
it in disk drive while playing if you want the status and scoring system
to work properly.
When started from HD then no assigns must be made, just make sure all
data files are in same directory with Roketz, also make sure that
diskfont.library and mathtrans.library are present in your libs: - these
are needed too.
If you use the HD installer then it'll copy all necessary stuff (except
libs, you should have them on your HD anyway) to your HD so you don't
have to worry about anything.
If you have HD and no fastmem then you MIGHT have problems running Roketz
- it eats a lot memory so disable all external hardware and/or boot without
startup-sequence.
Floppy users, if tired of intro watching, can remove the Intro line from
s:startup-sequence.
About the gameplay:
If you seem to die more then three times in a minute, read the docs
and practice a little with the slowest engine. The game will not be true
fun before you have really mastered the skill of flying.
You should read the ingame docs (at least once ;) to get the most out of
the Roketz!
Now some legal stuff:
Amiga, AmigaDOS, Workbench 'n stuff are registered trade marks of
Commodore-Amiga Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Roketz, Roketz logo and The FARM logo are registered TM of The FARM.
CocaCola is the registered trademark of the Coca Cola Company.
SAAB is the registered trademark of SAAB-SCANIA
INSTALLER software is provided "as is" and subject to change; no warranties
are made. All use is at your own risk. No liability or responsibility is
assumed.
You may:
Either (A) make one copy of the Program solely for backup or archival
purposes provided that you reproduce all information (including copyright
notices) wich appeared on the original disk(s), or (B) transfer the
Program to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original
disk(s) solely for backup or archival purposes.
Play the Roketz game to your hearts content.
You may not:
Use the same registered version on more one computer at the same time.
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of
the Program,
Finally: The FARM won't take any responsibility for damages resulting in
extensive Roketz playing.
Ok, thats about it, CU on the circuit!
Sincerely yours,
The FARM