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S h a r e G a m e s
3174 Hawthorn Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 283-0472
Vortex is distributed as shareware on an "I trust you" basis and is not in any
form to be considered public domain or free. Considerable effort went into
creating the program and I am retaining full protection under the copyright
laws. However, I also want you to be able to share my games with your
friends. So, please feel free to hand on as many copies as you would like, as
long as you include all of the original files.
If you are going to use Vortex for your personal enjoyment, whether you got it
from a distributor or a friend, please mail a check or money order to me at
the above address. The registration fee for Vortex is $10. I depend on your
registering to continue devoting full time to making fun to use programs that
don't require you to adapt to the program. I'd also like your comments and
suggestions. In exchange, I'll add your name to the list of those eligible
for updates, contests, and 24-hour technical support. If you wish, you may
use the registration form by typing PRINT VORTEX.REG at the DOS prompt.
Vortex is compatible with Hercules, MDA, CGA, EGA, and VGA display adapters
and will run on most PC's and work alikes. There is a provision for disabling
the game sounds if you prefer the game to play quietly. The built in mouse
support will work automatically with almost any mouse. If you have any
problems, let me know.
How tornadoes pick things up and drop them inspired Vortex. The object is to
succeed in trapping as many of the tornadoes as possible. Each tornado picks
up and drops blocks at random. They can only carry one at a time but you can
pick up three. The color density of the cursor will increase each time you
pick up a block. If you have one or more blocks and are not moving you are
safe. Otherwise, if a tornado catches you, it will pick YOU up and the game
ends. It's not easy, the tornados you've captured may be set free by the
other tornados.
You may move your marker with the cursor keys or the mouse. The "G" key for
<G>et or the left mouse button will pick up blocks. <D>rop or the right mouse
button will let you position the blocks. Your score is based on how many
tornados and how long you can contain them. To win you must wall in all of
them so they can't move. Vortex maintains a top ten score file.
You may copy the Vortex files into any directory on hard disk or another
floppy. The only requirement is that all of the files associated with the
program, except for its BAT file, must be in the same directory. You can
execute the program directly, with a batch file, or from ActMenu. If you put
Vortex on your hard disk, the BAT file may need changes for your system.
Good luck, and let me know if you enjoy Vortex. Your support for my programs
is sincerely appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
P.S. Please retain the original files if you are going to pass Vortex along.
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