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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 $19.95 plus shipping. So order today!
Registered users receive a special offer on other MVP products.
This is volume one of the Crusade in Space saga.
How to Register Online and Receive the Entire
Crusade in Space Saga Immediately!
MVP is pleased that Crusade in Space can now be registered
online, with immediate download of the registered version. This
service is available to anyone who has access to the World Wide
Web and has a Master Card, Visa, or American Express. To
register Crusade in Space online, set your web browser to:
http://www.mvpsoft.com
Once you are connected, go to the Station Exchange. There you
may purchase MVP Bridge Deluxe for Windows and download it
immediately. While you are there check out the monthly specials
in the Station Exchange, as well as download any other MVP
shareware game you want from our Web Site.
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: 616-831-7982. 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, PO Box 888281, Grand
Rapids, MI 49588.
For overseas orders call 616-831-7985. For questions or
technical support call 616-831-7981.
MVP is 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 site:
ftp.mvpsoft.com
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.
Crusade in Space v1.17 Order Form
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP __________
Country (if outside USA) _______________________________________
Price of Crusade in Space $19.95
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 1.44
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Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
Card number __________________________________________
Expiration date ______________________________________
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Where did you get Crusade in Space shareware version?
Friend CompuServe AOL MVP's WWW page (www.mvpsoft.com)
C|Net ZDNet other ______________________________________
Shareware Distributor (name): ______________________________
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Send this order form and your check to:
MVP Software, PO Box 888281, Grand Rapids, MI 49588.
Checks must be in US funds and drawn on a US or Canadian bank.
US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684
International 24-hour order line: 616-831-7985
Tech support and information: 616-831-7981
Fax: 616-831-7982