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STARFIRE.DOC - Instructions for playing Starfire.
This version of STARFIRE is distributed as Shareware. You may use
this program, to evaluate it, for as long as you like. However if
you enjoy playing this game, it would be in your own best interests
to register. Registration details can be found at the end of this
file.
Registered users will receive an up to date copy of the game,along
with documentation, explaining more about playing the game, and
Starfire Part II. Yes, that's another full game, so when you finally
beat the Sloboids in the first one, you can have another crack at them
in the second.
Furthermore, those who register are fine, upstanding citizens, who
are supporting the Shareware concept ... good software at a
reasonable price... and Silver Lightning Software. Ultimately, registering
means that better games can be produced in the future...without having to
increase the price. Shareware is a good alternative to the high prices of
commercial vendors, but your support is required.
FILE LIST
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Essential Files: STARFIRE.COM
STAR1 .EXE
FIGHT1 .SHX
ENEM1 .SHX
SP_MISC .SHX
SHIP .SHX
MOTHER .SHX
LETTERS .SHX
STMENU .PSX
STARFIRE.PLT
LEVELS .DAT
Additional files for Adlib/Soundblaster :
STAR1 .MDI
STMENU .MDI
Additional file for Soundblaster only :
ST00 .VOC
ST01 .VOC
ST02 .VOC
ST03 .VOC
ST04 .VOC
If any of these files are missing, you will not be able to play the
game. So get another copy.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
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286,386 or 486 PC ( 12 MHz+ recommended )
VGA Card and Monitor
Also supported ( but not required )
Joystick ( recommended )
Mouse
Adlib/SoundBlaster Card ( recommended )
COMPATIBILITY
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Video Cards
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Starfire requires a 100% compatible VGA card and monitor. Some 1 Mb really
unusual SVGA cards may be incompatable. If you have one such card, contact
Silver Lightning Software at the address below.
THE STORY SO FAR...
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As in just about every arcade style game that's ever been written,
the Earth is under threat. An evil, cowardly race of beings, called
the Sloboids, are sending huge 'mother destructor craft' towards
Earth. Carrying weapons capable of destroying entire planets, all
of mankind is under threat.
General Instructions
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Type STARFIRE to play the game. Select which sound option you what, then
which main option you want. The options are pretty self-explanatory.
The first option loads STARFIRE Part I, the second ( which is only
available to registered users ) loads STARFIRE Part II, the third
displays several pages of informative text, the forth allows you to print
an order form, and the fifth exits to DOS.
Press the fire button to begin play. The 'fire button' will be different
depending on which input device you have selected
You can use a joystick, mouse (the mouse driver should be
previously installed), or keyboard. Joystick is strongly
recommended, but feel free to try all. When the program loads, it
will auto-detect which of these devices are present. If a device is
not found check your connections before trying again.
At the title screen, press F1 to change player one's control
device.
Press F3 to change between 1 and 2 player game, and F2 changes
player two's input device (if there is a player two). Simple. In
the bottom corners of the screen you will see which devices each
player will use. Also, if you press F10, you can exit to DOS.
If you use the keyboard, use the keys on the numeric keypad to move
in the required direction. The ship you control moves at two
speeds, so press the same key twice to go at high speed. The '5'
key in the middle stops you. <Space Bar> fires. <RETURN> drops
bombs.
If you are using a joystick, button 1 fires the main weapon, and
button 2 drops bombs. Push the joystick in the direction you wish
to go, and centre it to stop moving.
If you are using a mouse, the left button will fire your main guns,
and the right button drops bombs. Push the mouse in the direction
you wish to travel, and move to the original position to stop.
Press <ESC> (during play ) to pause the game, and any key to start again
Press 'S' to toggle sound on and off. If you have a SoundBlaster, and
speech is enabled, you can press 'T' to stop speech.
Also, if you need to re-calibrate the joystick during play, (this
is only necessary if your processor speed changes, or if you stuff
it up the first time) press 'J', and follow the instructions on
screen.
During player, pressing F10 ends the game.
You get 4 lives, and one or two players can play, but they take it in turns.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it..
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The objective of the game is to destroyed the alien motherships
which are currently headed toward earth. Along the way you will
encounter .. heat-seeking missile launchers, gun turrets, & enemy
fighters. Some fighters fire back , so beware !!
Also you should avoid the various structures & pipes that protrude
up from the deck. Colliding with one is instantly fatal. Dead guns
are also a hazard.
Use your main weapon to shoot enemy craft, gun turrets, heat-
seeking missiles, etc. You bombs can be dropped on missile launchers
and guns.
In the bottom left corner of the screen is your score. In the
bottom right, from left to right, is the number of bombs you are
carrying, a measure of your shields & the number of lives you have
remaining. Shields are damaged by missile & bullets, and obviously
if they reach zero, your craft will explode.
Also along the way you can collect various token, if you shoot
enough bad guys, and/or survive long enough. A flashing 'W' gives
you a better weapon, an 'S' replenishes shields to full, an 'I'
makes you temporarily invincible, the space ship is a bonus life,
and the bomb token gives you bombs.
REGISTRATION
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To register, simply send AUD$30.00 (Australia Dollars) to :
SILVER LIGHTNING SOFTWARE
P.O. Box 445
Willetton W.A. 6155
AUSTRALIA.
If you live outside of Australia, please add AUD$5.00 to cover
postage and handling. You may also have to wait around 4
weeks for delivery, depending on where you live, but please don't
let that put you off.
You can pay be cheque( Australian funds only), VISA card or
Mastercard.
This (unregistered) version may be distributed freely. If you have
friends, give them a copy. If you have access to a BBS or two, feel free
to upload it. But I would ask that you don't change this program
in ANY way, because that's naughty.
You can print an order form from the main menu. Simply fill it in
and place you order. If you do not have access to a printer, please specify
which size disk you want, your name and address. If paying be credit card,
provide the card number, expiry date, amount ($30 or $35), and your
signature ( very important ).
US, Canada and Mexico Residents
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Register by contacting :
Computer SoftShop
P.O. Box 3701
Omaha, Ne. 68103
USA
Tel : (402) 341-8900
Registration cost US$25.00.
VISA and Mastercard welcome.
UK Residents
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Register by contacting :
Testware (UK) Ltd
46 The Avenue
Harrogate
N. Yorks
HG1 4QD
Tel : 0423 886415 (anytime) or
0423 880471 ( 9 to 5 )
Registration costs £20 + (£3.50 VAT).
Germany, Austria and Switzerland Residents
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Register by contacting :
Jurgen Egeling Computer
Werderstr. 41
7500 Karlsruhe
Germany
Registration costs DM48.--
Enjoy..
LEGAL STUFF
The author of this software will not be responsible for any
loss, damage, and/or injury caused by using this software.
The user of this program bears all risk as to the quality and
performance of the software.
Starfire is Copyright (c) 1992 by Paul Turbett. All rights reserved.
Silver Lightning Software.
SHAREWARE DEALERS
I am always interested in new vendors for my software. If you would
like to add Starfire to your catalog, please contact Silver Lightning
Software at the postal address above, and let me know which version you have,
so that I can send you an updated version if necessary. Also a copy of
you catalog would be appreciated. By contacting SLS, future games and
upgrades can be mailed to you direct, as soon as they are finished. ( There
WILL be more games !! )