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- Declaration of War v1.1
-
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ============
-
- Welcome to the world of DECLARATION OF WAR. This readme.txt file
- contains information on how to install the program, playing the game, and
- registration. (Please remember that this program runs under Microsoft Windows
- 3.1 or equivalent.)
-
-
- INSTALLATION
- ============
-
- STEP ONE: Start Microsoft Windows 3.1 (or equivalent).
-
- STEP TWO: From the FILE sub-menu in Program Manager, choose RUN...
-
- STEP THREE: Specify the installation disk/directory that and type
- "install".
- Ex: a:install
- Ex: c:\xtalk\fil\install
-
- STEP FOUR: The installation program will prompt you to enter the
- destination drive/directory.
- Ex: c:\dowar
-
- STEP FIVE: The installation program will prompt you to enter the
- source drive/directory.
- Ex: a:
- Ex: c:\xtalk\fil
-
- STEP SIX: The installation program will finish the installation
- automatically.
-
-
- File list
- =========
-
- This is a complete file list.
-
- 1. INSTALL.EXE - the installation program.
-
- 2. INSTALL.INI - the installation information file.
-
- 3. README.TXT - this file.
-
- 4. DOWAR.EXE - the main game program.
-
- 5. DOWAR.HLP - the on-line help file.
-
- 6. JASPER.SCN - the original scenario.
-
- 7. XENON.SCN - a newer scenario.
-
- 8. CATALOG.TXT - a list of Burnham Park Software, Inc's shareware titles.
-
- 9. ORDER.FRM - the form for registering EZinst.
-
- 10. FILE_ID.DIZ - the description file.
-
- 11. VENDINFO.DIZ - the vendor information file.
-
-
-
- CHANGES FROM VERSION 1.0
- ========================
-
- There are only a few minor changes from version 1.0. A few bugs with
- stacking have been corrected.
-
-
- PLAYING THE GAME
- ================
-
- DECLARATION OF WAR is played on a grid of variable size depending on
- the scenario. There are various islands throughout the grid with cities,
- forests, and mountains. You and your opponents (computer or human) start the
- game with one city each.
- The object of the game is to build up your forces, and capture cities
- until you are strong enough to attack the other players. To win the game you
- must capture all of your opponent's cities and destroy all of your opponent's
- pieces or force all of your opponents to surrender.
- You begin the game by naming your first city then selecting the type
- of piece that you want to start building in that city. We recommend that you
- begin with an armored piece as they can both explore and take cities fairly
- well. When your first piece has been built, you will see it on top of your
- city and you will also be able to see the map one square in all directions.
- The rest of the squares on the map should be black. This is because you
- haven't explored them yet. To explore, use the mouse to drag the first piece
- one square in any direction. This will allow you to see more of the map
- because any square within one square of your piece will become uncovered.
- Each uncovered square will remain so until the end of the game. Continue
- moving around until you have found an empty city (a white L-shaped structure
- within a square). To capture it, move on top of it. Two things may happen:
- your piece might be destroyed or your piece might take the city. If you take
- the city, it will turn your color and your piece will disappear, becoming a
- garrison force inside the city. You will also be prompted to select what
- your new city will start to build.
- Meanwhile, your other city is building a second piece. To change the
- type of piece that is being built in a city, double-click on that city. A
- dialog-box will pop up allowing you to change the piece. Any turns that went
- into building the original piece will be lost if it is changed. If you are
- stuck on an island, build a transport or cargo plane to get off. Move an
- armored piece or other land piece on top of the transport to load it. Then
- move the transport over the sea to find a new island.
-
- This is a brief introduction. To get more help about the rules of the
- game use the extensive on-line help by pressing F1.
-
-
- UPGRADE POLICY
- ==============
-
- Our standard upgrade policy is to keep each registered owner of one
- of our products informed about upgrades when they are available. Upgrades
- will then be offered at cost (disk+label+mailing charges). This usually
- amounts to about $3.
-
-
- REGISTERING DECLARATION OF WAR
- ==============================
-
- DECLARATION OF WAR is a shareware program that has a two week
- evaluationperiod after which a payment of $39.95 is required. As shareware,
- DECLARATION OF WAR was distributed freely in order to allow people to "test
- drive" it. The try-before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which
- programs are useful before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful
- or entertaining, please support it through registration. The registration fee
- for DECLARATION OF WAR is only $39.95 and entitles you to the newest version
- of the program, extra games and scenarios (such as World War II, Battle of the
- Bulge, and Aircav), sound files, a printed manual, customer support (through
- the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi, GEnie, or the Internet), an account on
- our BBS, and information (and discounts) on other offerings from Burnham Park
- Software, Inc. To register, send your name, address, and a check or money order
- to:
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc.
- P.O. Box #814
- Chicago, IL 60690-0814
-
- Phone: (312) 922-6313
- BBS: (312) 922-2839
- Compuserve: 71532,3271
- AOL: J null B
- Delphi: MARBRO
- GEnie: XRG36978
- Internet: jnullb@aol.com
-
- Compuserve SWREG number: #3242
- PsL number: #11535
-
-
- Credit card orders
- ==================
-
- You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software)
- Library by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or
- by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at
- P.O. Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS
- ONLY. Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
- registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
- dealer pricing, site licenses, etc, must be directed to 312-922-6313. To
- insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your
- order and we will ship the product directly to you.
-
-
- Disclaimer
- ==========
-
- Declaration of War is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
- warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
- warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
- assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
- from the use of Declaration of War.
-
-
- ASP Ombusman statement
- ======================
-
- Burnham Park Software, Inc. 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 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
- Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
-