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- STARDATE 2140.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE version 1.17
- Copyright 1994 Glacier Edge Technology
- An MVP Software Production
-
- CRUSADE is a game of spaceploitation, with you as the Emperor of the
- galaxy, commanding a force of powerful starships and land units to
- help to exercise your will. Your objective ... is simply to
- conquer or colonize every planet in the galaxy!
-
- This game is shareware. You may freely try it. If you like it or
- find it useful, then you must register with MVP Software. To
- "register" a shareware game means to purchase it directly from the
- developer. (Shareware games are evaluation versions only, which
- means you have the right to try them, but after trying them you must
- either register them with the author or delete them from your
- system. It is unlikely that anyone will check up on you, so
- shareware works because of the honesty of users.) When you register
- you will receive the entire Crusade in Space saga.
-
- Crusade in Space is just $29.95 plus shipping. So order today!
- Registered users receive a special offer on other MVP products.
-
- This is volume one of the Stardate 2410.2: Crusade in Space saga.
-
- To order the registered version, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24
- hours a day. Please have your Master Card or Visa ready when you
- call. Or fill out the order form at the end of this file and fax it
- to: 616-245-3204. Make sure your credit card number and expiration
- date are legible. Or if you prefer mail the order form and your
- check to: MVP Software, 1035 Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407.
-
- For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.
-
- How to Register Online and Receive the Entire
- Crusade in Space Saga Immediately!
-
- MVP is pleased that all MVP shareware products can now be registered
- online, with immediate download of the registered version. This
- service is available to anyone in the world who has a Master Card or
- Visa and can call from a modem. To register Crusade in Space or any
- other MVP shareware game online, call InterComm at 1-310-858-6200.
- Once you are connected, go to the MVP section. There you may
- download any MVP shareware program free of charge, or you may order
- and immediately download any MVP non-shareware title or registered
- title. It's easy and it's fun, so call today.
-
- Download All the Latest MVP Shareware Games FREE
-
- If your favorite BBS doesn't have an MVP file section, then you may
- be missing some great shareware. To get all the latest and greatest
- MVP shareware releases, call one of the leading boards listed below,
- and check out the FREE MVP file area.
-
- In Grand Rapids, Michigan -- Ryan's Bar (616) 456-1845
- In Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Exec-PC (414) 789-4360
- In New York, New York -- The Invention Factory (212) 274-8110
- In Boston, Massachusetts -- Channel 1 (617) 354-3230
- In Kansas City, Missouri -- Sound Advice (816) 436-8029
- In Palo Alto, California -- Space BBS (415) 323-4193
- In Reston, Virginia -- World Data Network (703) 620-8900
-
- Or call Intercomm Online at (310) 858-6200, the new source for
- all of MVP's shareware and registered software.
-
- Even better, tell your favorite sysop about the MVP Distribution
- Network and how he can be assured of getting all of the latest MVP
- shareware hits as soon as they are released. See the SYSOP.DOC file
- for details.
-
- MVP is Now on CompuServe!
-
- You can get all of the latest MVP shareware releases, and discuss
- MVP titles directly with the authors on MVP's new section on the
- world's largest online information network, CompuServe. Just type
- GO MVPSOFT to get to our section! If you are not a CompuServe
- member you are eligible to receive a FREE trial membership,
- including software and online time worth almost $55! That's right,
- you get the CompuServe Information Manager software for DOS or
- Windows, which normally costs $29.95. Plus you get a free first
- month of online access, worth $9.95. And to top it off, you get a
- usage credit of $15 of additional online time.
-
- To take advantage of this free trial membership to the largest
- online service in the world, call 800-848-8199. Ask for rep 671.
- And then GO MVPSOFT and talk to the MVP team on CompuServe.
-
- MVP is Now on the Internet and the World Wide Web!
-
- You can get all of the latest MVP shareware releases, find out news
- of future activities, and give feedback to MVP on the Internet. To
- visit our new home page, just set your WWW browser to this URL:
-
- http://www.mvpsoft.com
-
- While there, you can see descriptions of all our releases, download
- the shareware versions with a click of your mouse button, and check
- out full color screen shots for all of our games. Be sure to leave
- feedback telling us how you like our page!
-
- If you prefer using direct ftp to get our files, you can find them
- at the following sites:
-
- ftp.mvpsoft.com/pub/mvpsoft
- ftp.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
- archive.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
- ftp.he.net/pub/mvpsoft
-
- These sites also have many mirrors, so just look for a game site
- with an MVP directory, and you'll be assured of getting the best
- games around!
-
- TUTORIAL
-
- There is an on-line tutorial available to you once you execute
- CRUSADE from Windows. It is located within the HELP information
- which can be accessed by selecting the "Help" menu item.
-
- Installation instructions are provided later in this file.
-
- The crusade contained in this shareware version is called
- "sharstar.g" and takes place within the SharStar Galaxy. It is the
- first crusade you should play with this version of CRUSADE.
- Instructions for loading the crusade can be found within the
- tutorial.
-
- A more difficult crusade is provided called "hardstar.g" which you
- should play after completing the "sharstar.g" crusade.
-
- CRUSADE COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-
- The CRUSADE game requires MS Windows 3.1 or Windows95 to run. Your
- computer should be an IBM PC Compatible 386, 486 or Pentium that
- operates at 25Hz or faster, and contains at least 4MB of Memory.
- CRUSADE needs 4MB of free hard disk storage to uncompress and
- operate.
-
- If you have a 386 based computer, then you should play CRUSADE at
- the 640x480x16 resolution to obtain the best game performance.
-
- If you have a 486 based computer, then you can play CRUSADE up to
- the 800x600x256 resolution for the best performance. CRUSADE can
- play at higher resolutions. However, CRUSADE will perform better at
- the lower resolutions.
-
- If you have a Pentium based computer, then you should enjoy
- excellent performance from CRUSADE at any supported resolution.
-
- SOUND CARD SUPPORT
-
- Sound Support is provided through the use of MPC2 Compatible
- Soundcards. Most of the popular soundcards (SoundBlaster, Pro
- Audio, Turtle Beach, etc.) are MPC2 Compatible. The soundcard
- package typically contains a symbol that indicates MS Windows
- compatibility, which often, but not always, means the soundcard is
- MPC2 Compatible. If you have a question regarding your soundcard,
- then contact the dealer where you obtained the soundcard, or better
- yet, contact the manufacturer of the soundcard.
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- CRUSADE can be installed using a "setup.exe" program contained
- within the zip file or by using the Program Manager in Windows.
-
- You should place the 1CRU117.ZIP file in a directory of its own, and
- use PKUNZIP to unzip it.
-
- USING "SETUP.EXE" TO INSTALL CRUSADE
-
- After unzipping the Crusade in Space file, use the Program Manger in
- Windows to run the installation setup program, "setup.exe".
-
- From the Program Manager menu:
-
- 1) Select FILE/RUN.
- 2) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped
- contents of 1CRU117.ZIP currently reside.
- 3) Select "setup.exe" from the list of files extracted from
- 1CRU117.ZIP and click OK.
- 4) Follow the prompts provided by the setup program to move CRUSADE
- to another disk/directory, and to create a program item to
- execute it.
-
- USING PROGRAM MANAGER TO INSTALL CRUSADE
-
- After unzipping the shareware file, use the Program Manger in
- Windows to create a program item for CRUSADE, which should execute
- the "star.exe" program.
-
- From the Program Manager menu:
-
- 1) Select FILE/NEW. Accept the "Program Item" setting and click OK.
- 2) Enter "Crusade in Space" in the "Description" field.
- 3) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped
- contents of CIS117.ZIP currently reside.
- 4) Select "star.exe" from the list of files extracted from
- 1CRU117.ZIP and click OK.
- 5) Enter the complete path (disk/directory) where the unzipped
- contents of the shareware version currently reside, in the
- "Working Directory" field.
- 6) Select CHANGE ICON, select the CRUSADE icon.
- 7) Click OK to complete the creation of the program item.
-
- REGISTRATION
-
- When you register CRUSADE you will receive the CRUSADE GENERATOR
- which will allow you to create an unlimited number of variably sized
- and populated galaxys with the "Galaxy Generation Feature"; and will
- allow you to create an unlimited number of games of various
- difficulty, alien mix and to even customize the complement of forces
- each side receives with it's "Game Generation Feature".
-
- You also will receive the licensed version of the CRUSADE PLAYER
- (which does not have finite stardates); which can play the games you
- generate, and the four (4) SPECIAL CRUSADES that are offered below.
-
- SPECIAL CRUSADES
-
- "The Terrans Emerge!" - As the Terran Emperor, you will control
- the development of the Terrans out into the KausKais Galaxy.
- What lifeforms will you encounter? What challenges face you?
-
- "Zardulan Quest" - You command the most powerful lifeform in the
- universe .... the mighty Zardula. All others bow before you ...
- or will they? Try to conquer the De'atar Galaxy if you dare.
-
- "A Tioran Test" - As the leader of the timid Tiorans, can you
- still manage to conquer the KausKais Galaxy against great odds?
-
- "The Cassian Challenge" - The most agressive and powerful
- lifeform of the universe awaits your puny empire. Ha! Ha! You
- will not win this crusade into the De'atar Galaxy.
-
-
- GAME HINT
-
- This is a very complex game, that plays in a simple manner.
-
- It is critical to your success as an Emperor to read the on-line
- HELP and TUTORIAL from the Main Map Menu.
-
- Each important control panel, also contains specific on-line HELP
- that is available by selecting the QUESTION MARK button.
-
- "PKUNZIP" is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc.
- "Windows" is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation.
-
- Ordering Information
-
- The Crusade registered version is available from the following
- authorized distributors:
-
- In the United States:
- --------------------
- MVP Software
- 1035 Dallas SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
- phone: 800-968-9684 24-hour order line only
- (616) 245-8376 information, technical support, or orders.
- fax: (616) 245-3204
-
- order price: $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping in the US, $4.00 shipping to
- Canada, $5.00 shipping everywhere else. Michigan residents please add
- appropriate sales tax.
-
- In Australia:
- ------------
- Budgetware
- 9 Albermarle St
- Newtown NSW 2042
- phone: (02) 519-4233 Fax: (02) 516-4236
-
- order price: $A45.00 (includes shipping)
-
- In the United Kingdom:
- ---------------------
- Atlantic Coast Plc.
- Station Rd.
- Colyton, Devon, EX13 6HA
- phone: 1297 552222 Fax: 1297 553366
- order price: L30 (includes shipping and taxes)
- Dealers please enquire.
-
- In Denmark and all of Scandanavia:
- ---------------------------------
- Pro-Soft
- Benloese Skel 4 G
- DK 4100 Ringsted
-
- phone: 53 61 90 42
- fax: 53 61 93 91
-
- order price: 210,00 kr. + VAT 25% + s/h 25,00
-
- In Japan:
- --------
- P. & A. Company Ltd
- 302 Bellwins, 1367-23
- Nakagami, Akishima, Tokyo 196
-
- phone: 425-46-9141
- fax: 425-46-9142
- BBS: 425-46-9143
-
- 4500 yen includes shipping and taxes
-
- Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- ---------------------------------
- Topware PD-Service GmbH
- Quadrat 0 3, 2
- 68161 Mannheim
- phone: (0621) 1 26 73 30 Fax: (0621) 1 26 73 33
-
- price: 49 DM (includes taxes) plus 6 DM shipping
-
- The Netherlands and Belgium
- ---------------------------
- CSD -- Computer Solutions Dorth
- Postbus 59
- NL-7213 ZH Gorssel
- THE NETHERLANDS
- phone: (+31)0575.494.545 Fax: (+31)0575.491.222
- order price: fl. 65,00 (includes VAT and shipping)
-
- Italy
- -----
- Systems Comunicazioni srl
- via Olanda
- 6 - 20083 Gaggiano
-
- phone: (02) 9084 1814
- fax: (02) 9084 1682
- BBS: (02) 9084 1811
-
- price: Lire 62.000 IVA inclusa
-
- Crusade in Space Order Form
-
- Name ______________________________________________________________
-
- Address ___________________________________________________________
-
- City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _____________
-
- Country (if outside USA) __________________________________________
-
- Price of Crusade in Space $29.95
- Shipping and Handling (US) 4.00
- Shipping and Handling (Canada) 5.00
- Shipping and Handling (all other countries) 6.00
- Michigan residents add sales tax 2.04
- -----
- Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
- Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
-
- Card number __________________________________________
-
- Expiration date ______________________________________
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-
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- Sound Capability: Adlib Sound Blaster SB Pro SB AWE32
- PC speaker only Other ____________________________________
-
- Where did you get Crusade in Space shareware version?
- Friend CompuServe AOL Prodigy Channel 1 Invention Factory
- World Data Network Ryan's Bar Exec-PC Space BBS Sound Advice
-
- BBS (name): _______________________ phone # _______________________
- address ________________________________________________________
-
- Shareware Distributor (name): ______________________________________
-
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- Send this order form and your check to:
-
- MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
- Checks must be in US funds and drawn on a US or Canadian bank.
-
- US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684. Fax: 616-245-3204.
- Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.
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