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GALACTIX THE GAME ver 1.3
SHAREWARE
(C) 1992 CYGNUS(tm) SOFTWARE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
PLEASE UPLOAD GALACTIX 1.3 EVERYWHERE
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GALACTIX is a complete game and is not crippled in any way
It contains all mid game and ending animations.
THIS VERSION OF GALACTIX WILL NOT RUN IN MULTITASKING ENVIRONMENTS
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**** PACKAGING LIST AND DISTRIBUTING INFO ****
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YOU ARE ENCOURAGE TO UPLOAD AND/OR PASS THIS GAME AROUND. GALACTIX IS
SHAREWARE WHICH MEANS YOU GET TO TRY BEFORE YOU BUY ,AND THE GAME IS
FREELY DISTRIBUTED ( As long as the following criteria are met )
THIS PROGRAM MAY BE FREELY DISTRIBUTED AS
SHAREWARE WITH THE FOLLOWING FILES:
README.1ST - How To Use Install.exe and credits
GX1.LZH - Galactix executable
INSTALL.EXE - Install executable (run first to unpak files, ect)
INSTALL.WRF - Install Data File
FILE0001.LZH - Game Data
FILE0002.LZH - Game Data
DOCS.LZH - Contains Galactix.doc and LHA.doc
LHA.EXE - LHA Archiver ver 2.13 ( needed for install )
Please Call the file GTIX13.ZIP
--- DISTRIBUTING ON FLOPPY DISKS -----------------------------------------
If put on 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 HD all these files can be on the same disk
the install program will copy them to the hard drive and
un-pak them.
If put on 5 1/4 (360K), you need two disks. The Install program
will ask for a second disk if the files are put in the
following format....
--- DISK 1 360k ----------------
= =
= GX1.LZH =
= README.1ST =
= INSTALL.EXE =
= INSTALL.WRF =
= FILE0002.LZH =
= DOCS.LZH =
= LHA.EXE =
= =
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--- DISK 2 360k ----------------
= =
= FILE0001.LZH =
= =
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* Shareware Disk Vendors the latest version may be obtained
at the Checker Board BBS (508) 343-8848, and please leave
me a message there.......................................
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HISTORY
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02-03-92 ver 1.0 - initial release.
02-23-92 ver 1.1 - fixed bug and improved install.exe
- fixed music and sound toggle
- added 2 ray traced pictures
- Can now pass io address and interrupt number for
Sound Blaster Users as arguments to gx1.exe
(see SOUND BLASTER section below)
- fixed the spelling errors found
03-23-92 ver 1.2 - added extended intro with more music
and more graphics! ( one pic ray traced )
- added ability to continue after getting
killed.
- made the enemy ships a little tougher
and one new ship picture.
- pressing 'P' will pause the game, even
when the doors are closing. (see below)
- fixed CTRL -C problem for keyboard users
- Fixed bug that would not let you enter
your high score if you complete the
whole game.
- Saturn and Jupiter fell back into their
proper orbits.( M.L. )
- install program will now let you install
to d,e,f ect. and also supports installation
from 2 low density 5.25 disks
04-25-92 ver 1.2e - added self running intro feature for intro
(if you do not press a key for a while
the intro will start automatically )
06-26-92 ver 1.3 - added color rotation routines
- added a little more to intro
- Replaced Digitized Voice Routines
- added new timer routines
- gets points for missiles and bombs
when landing at wave 50, and at
end of game.
- added auto configure memory routines
- uses less memory
- new scaling routine for intro
and ship take-offs
- Fixed Spaceship wraparound
- improved install program
- alot new graphics
- new credits screen
- made songs sound better
- added a few more sound effects
- tried to get every bug reported
- lets you enter high score after
choosing TRY AGAIN
- MADE LAST RED SHIP NOT SO HARD TO KILL
AT WAVE 100
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**** THE GAME ****
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A SPACE ORIENTATED ARCADE GAME: CONTAINING RAPID FIRE, MISSILES,
MEGABOMBS, AND MORE. 256 COLOR GRAPHICS, AND ANIMATION THAT RIVALS
MOST COMMERCIAL GAMES. FIRST RATE GRAPHICS NEVER BEFORE SEEN IN
SHAREWARE. DIGITIZED SOUND FX (SOUND BLASTER) AND A SENSATIONAL
SOUNDTRACK (ADLIB, SOUND BLASTER) OR INTERNAL PC SPEAKER SOUND EFFECTS.
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**** ABOUT CYGNUS SOFTWARE INC ****
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CYGNUS SOFTWARE IS A GROUP OF FRIENDS DEDICATED TO MAKING
THE BEST GAMES THAT WE ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING. GALACTIX IS THE FIRST OF
(HOPEFULLY) MANY GAMES WE WILL MAKE.
GALACTIX IS THE ONLY GAME WE HAVE OUT RIGHT NOW BUT WE ARE WORKING ON
ANOTHER ... ( STAY TUNED ) .
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**** RAIN FOREST ****
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WE ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH OUR ENVIRONMENT SO WE PLAN ON DONATING
A PERCENTAGE OF OUR PROFITS TO HELP SAVE THE RAIN FOREST.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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(1) ..... 640K RAM ( 560k full, 480k min )
(2) ..... MINIMUM 286 10 MHZ ( 386 20 mhz for Full Speed )
(3) ..... HARD DISK WITH 2.5 MEG FREE SPACE
(4) ..... VGA CARD
(5) ..... ADLIB OR SOUND BLASTER FOR MUSIC
(6) ..... SOUND BLASTER FOR DIGITIZED SOUND FX AND VOICE
Dos 5.0 is highly recommended for this game.
MEMORY USAGE: -560k for Digitized Voice and Full Intro
-550k for Digitized Voice and Limited intro
-495k For Music Only and Full Intro
-480k For Music Only and Limited Intro
NOTE: the game auto configures when run to your amount of memory.
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SOUND BLASTER
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Now when installing Galactix you have to choose your sound
cards IRQ, DMA and IO addr. if you haven't changed you sound
card just hit enter on these to accept the default values.
Default Values are IRQ 7
I/O ADDR 220h
DMA 1 ( Pro Only )
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HOW TO PLAY GALACTIX
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OBJECT:
YOUR OBJECT IS TO DESTROY ALL XIDUS FIGHTERS, COMMAND SHIP ( wave 49 )
AND FINALLY THE EVIL OVERLORDS FLAGSHIP (wave 100). GAIN EXTRA LASER
CANNONS, ENERGY, BOMBS AND MISSILES BY USING YOUR CLAW TO RETRIEVE
BONUSES.
Bonus type Description
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M ......... Missiles Gives you Extra Missiles
B ......... Bombs: Gives you More MEGA Bombs
S ......... Shots: Adds Guns on your ship
E ......... Energy: Raises your shield level
NOTE: YOU CAN LOSE YOUR BONUS SHOTS IF YOUR ENERGY GOES BELOW GREEN
HINT: USE BOMBS TO GET THROUGH ASTEROIDS
MOUSE OR TRACKBALL:
USE YOUR MOUSE TO MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT. LEFT BUTTON FIRES CANNONS
RIGHT BUTTON FIRES MISSILES. BOTH BUTTONS PRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY
WILL RELEASE THE CLAW TO GET BONUSES.
JOYSTICK:
BUTTON 1 FIRES CANNONS. BUTTON 2 FIRES MISSILES. BUTTONS PRESSED
SIMULTANEOUSLY WILL RELEASE THE CLAW TO GET BONUSES.
KEYBOARD:
* < C > ........ RELEASES CLAW
* < B > ........ LAUNCHES BOMB
* < M > ........ FIRES MISSILES
<SHIFT>........ FIRES CANNONS
<CTRL> ........ MOVE SHIP LEFT
<ALT> ........ MOVE SHIP RIGHT
* <ALT-X>........ EXIT GAME
* <F1> ........ TOGGLES SOUND FX AND MUSIC (ON/OFF)
* <F10> ......... TOGGLES COLOR ROUTINES (ON/OFF)
* <SPACE> ....... SKIP THRU ANIMATIONS
* <P> ........ PAUSE GAME ( If pressed while doors are closing,
they will stay closed until you
press another key )
FOR SLOWER COMPUTERS YOU CAN PRESS F10 TO SPEED UP THE GAME
A LITTLE. THIS WILL TURN OFF COLOR ROTATION.
(*) Denotes keys that can be used with mouse,
joystick or Just the ol` Keyboard
NOTE: On the MAIN MENU First Letter may be pressed to
select that item. Press 'H' at the Main Menu
to see the high scores.
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YOUR MISSION
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STOP THE TYRANNICAL OVERLORD AND RELENTLESS XIDUS ARMADA
WHILE AVOIDING BEING DISPERSED INTO YOUR COMPONENT ATOMS. TO KEEP
YOURSELF ALIVE YOU ARE GIVEN A HIGH-TECH DEFENSE FIGHTER. THE
EPSILON-CLASS STELLAR INTERCEPTOR ARMED WITH:
(1) ..... MOLECULAR DISPLACEMENT SHIELDING
(2) ..... HYPER ION DRIVE
(3) ..... A MANIPULAR HYDRAULIC ARM (WITH CLAW)
(4) ..... PARTICLE ACCELERATOR CANNONS
(5) ..... OPTICAL GUIDED MARK 11 THERMAL BURST MISSILES
(6) ..... HIGH YIELD, AREA EFFECT TACTICAL NUKE SMART BOMB
(7) ..... COMFORTABLE RECLINING LEATHER BUCKET SEATS
(8) ..... ACME TOOTHPICK DISPENSER
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ C H E C K E R B O A R D B B S _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ 9600 BAUD ,CD-ROM, 2000 FILES + _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ (508) 343-8848 _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ THE OFFICIAL CYGNUS SOFTWARE BBS _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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if you are a registered user leave a note to the sysop
so you get registered user access.
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SHAREWARE
REGISTERING INFORMATION
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GERMANY ORDERS
CDV-Software
Ettlingerstr. 5
7500 Karlsruhe 1
Germany
Phone :0721/22295
FAX :0721/21314
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Please Support Shareware: This game like many other
shareware products depend on your support. If you find
Galactix enjoyable please consider becoming a Registered User.
WE WILL DONATE 1 DOLLAR FROM EACH
ORDER TO HELP SAVE THE
RAIN FOREST !!!
** COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME **
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= =
= CYGNUS SOFTWARE =
= SUITE 309 =
= 98 W. 63rd STREET =
= WILLOWBROOK, ILLINOIS 60514 =
= =
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ORDER FORM FOR REGISTERING WITH CYGNUS: PAGE 1----------------------------*
FOREIGN ORDERS SEND U.S. FUNDS PLEASE (Postal Money Order)
GAME : GALACTIX (tm) v1.3
-Please pay in form of check or money order.
-make checks payable to CYGNUS SOFTWARE INC.
$15 TO REGISTER FOR GALACTIX AND RECEIVE THE LATEST
VERSION ON DISKETTE (Check one below)
DISK TYPE : [ ] 5 1/4 High [ ] 3 1/2
[ ] 5 1/4 Low ( 360 k )
NAME : _____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS : _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ ZIP :______________
COUNTRY : _____________________________________________________________
COMMENTS : _____________________________________________________________
OR BUG
REPORTS _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
ORDER FORM: *--PAGE 2-----------------------------------------------------*
GAME : GALACTIX (tm) v1.3
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED,
BUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Please Check or Fill in The Appropriate Answer.
PHONE # ( ) ____-___________
TYPE OF GAMES YOU LIKE : *ADVENTURE/RPG ( ) ARCADE ( ) SIMULATION ( )
COMPUTER: 286 ( ) 386 ( ) 486 ( ) OTHER ( ) _____________________
SOUND CARD: ADLIB ( ) SOUND BLASTER ( ) SB PRO ( ) OTHER _____________
VIDEO CARD: VGA ( ) Super VGA ( ) Hicolor ( ) S3 ( ) XGA ( )
MOUSE: YES ( ) NO ( )
JOYSTICK: YES ( ) NO ( )
MEMORY: 640 ( ) 1 meg ( ) 2 meg ( ) 3 meg ( ) more ( ) ______
CD ROM YES ( ) NO ( )
OS2 YES ( ) NO ( )
HARD DISK: SIZE ______________________________________________________
FLOPPY DISKS DRIVES __________________________________________________
MODEM: YES ( ) NO ( ) .... BAUD RATE ___________________________
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