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                             Ballistic version 1.0
                             Program and Design by
            Sean P. Price and Rhy E. Thornton of Rude Dog Software.
           Copyright 1996 by Rude Dog Software.  All rights reserved.



Introduction:

        Ballistic is a simple but addictive arcade puzzle game.  Although
    it is simple, it has superb 256 color VGA graphics with very smooth
    animation and game play.

Disclaimer:

        Rude Dog Software and the employees/programmers in conjunction with
    and/or affiliated with Rude Dog Software can not be held responsible
    for the condition of any software not received directly from Rude Dog
    Software through postal/parcel means.

        Nor can said persons be held responsible for any damage caused to
    media or hardware as a direct or indirect result of the use or mis-use
    of any of our products.

        Rude Dog Software would like it to be known, however, that all of
    our products are thoroughly tested before being released to the general
    public.

        Rude Dog Software reserves the right to change any disclaimer,
    documentation, licensing information or registration procedures and
    costs at any time for any reason with no prior warning or notice.


General Licensing Agreement:

        The holder of the unregistered copy of Ballistic is allowed a
    limited usage period of 30 (thirty) days, wherein he or she may test
    said packages.  After the thirty day period, the holder of the
    unregistered copy of Ballistic must register the software to be allowed
    further use of said packages.



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        A registered copy of bALLISTIC may be obtained by filling out the
    Rude Dog Software registration form and sending both that form and
    $10.00 US, in the form of a check or money order, to Rude Dog Software,
    or using a credit card by calling the Rude Dog Software BBS and using
    the on-line credit card registration door.

        Registered copies of Ballistic are non-transferable.  The
    registering party may not under any circumstances sell, give away, or
    give copies of the registered version of Ballistic.

        Rude Dog Software reserves the right to revoke registration
    privileges either temporarily or permanently if the conditions of the
    registration are not properly met by the holder of the registered copy
    of Balliistic.

        Registered copy holders of Ballistic will be entitled to upgrades
    for a minimal processing and materials fee of $5.00 US per upgrade.


Printing This Manual:

        This manual if formatted to be printed on nearly any printer.  Just
    type PRINT RUDEBALL.DOC from the DOS prompt.


Requirements:

        Ballistic is a relatively fast paced arcade puzzle game that fully
    utilizes 256 color VGA graphics.  Requirements are as follows:

    * 80386 processor at 25MHz or faster.

    * 450K free conventional memory.

    * 1 MB free hard drive space.

    * Color VGA graphics.

    * Optional Microsoft compatible mouse.

    * Optional joystick (version 2.0)

    * Optional Sound Blaster compatible sound card.

    * 450K free XMS memory.  (If using Sound Blaster support.)


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Installation and Startup:

    1.  Create a directory for the game.  E.g. "C:\BALLSTC"

    2.  UnZip the archive RDBALLxx.ZIP into the directory that you created
        for the game.

    3.  Run RUDE_CFG.EXE and edit the file GAME.CFG to suit your setup.
        The configuration editor will display help for each option.

    4.  Change to the game's directory and type RUDEBALL.


Playing Ballistic:

        Playing Ballistic is quite simple.  At the beginning of each level,
    you are presented with a playing field that has several colored balls
    arranged in a pattern at the top and a gun turret at the bottom.  Below
    the turret are the next three colored balls to be fired by your turret.
    Just above the turret is a patricle beam.

        The object of the game is to clear the playing field of all colored
    balls.  This is accomplished by shooting colored balls from your gun
    turret at the balls in the playing field.  The balls that you fire will
    attach to the first ball encountered, or to the top of the playing
    field if no balls are encountered.  When a ball causes three or more
    balls of like color to be linked together, those balls all pop.  Any
    balls left hanging in mid-air by the popped balls also pop.

        Sound easy?  Well, there's a little more.  At regular intervals a
    huge press moves all the balls on the playing field down.  If at any
    time a ball in the playing field touches the particle beam, the game is
    over.

        Like most puzzle games, each level has one or more patterns.
    Develope a pattern for a level and you can beat it every time, allowing
    you to attain increasingly higher levels.

        The explanation given above probably sounds much more complex than
    the game actually is.  This is because although the game play is quite
    simple, explaining it's various components isn't.  Try the game out and
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    Good luck!


Control:

    Keyboard Controls:

    Left Arrow - Rotate Gun Left.
    Right Arrow - Rotate Gun Right.
    Space, CTRL - Fire Next Ball.
    P - Pause Game.
    ESC, F10, Q - Quit Game.
    F1 - Help Menu.
    + - Increase Keyboard Delay Rate.
    - - Decrease Keyboard Delay Rate.
    * - Reset Default Keyboard Delay Rate.
    [ - Increase Mouse Sensitivity.
    ] - Decrease Mouse Sensitivity.
    ' - Reset Default Mouse Sensitivity.

    Mouse Control:

    Left - Rotate Gun Left.
    Right - Rotate Gun Right.
    Left or Right Button - Fire Next Ball.
    Both Buttons - Pause.


Support:

        Rude Dog Software has several support and distribution sites world
    wide for your convenience.  For a complete list read the file
    DISTRO.DOC.

    NOTE: If there isn't a distribution site in your area and you would
    like to become one, please contact me.

    NOTE: I'm also looking for registration sites in other countries.  You
    must be a member of FidoNet to be a registration site.


Contacting The Authors:

        We can be reached for voice support at [phone] from about
    10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.  * NO COLLECT CALLS * Please


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    let the phone ring at least eight times.  It sometimes takes awhile to
    get to the phone.

        We can be reached by modem on Sanctuary from The Law BBS -
    [phone] - 24 Hours.  Send E-Mail to Sean Price or Dawn Patrol.

        Sean Price can also be reached through Fido-Net at 1:205/46, and
    InterNet at [e-mail]

        Rhy Thornton, who is not responsible for any actual work, can be
    reached at [e-mail]

        The latest version of Ballistic can be FREQ'ed at 1:205/46 using
    the magic name BALL or BALLISTIC or RUDEBUST.

        Finally, we can be reached by ground mail at the following address:

            Rude Dog Software
            P.O. Box 1364
            Inyokern, CA
                    93527-1364


Registration:

        Ballistic package can be registered on-line using a credit card, or
    via mail using a credit card, check, money order, or charitable
    donation.  We accept VISA, Master Card, American Express, AMEX Optima,
    and Discover card.

        To register on-line using a credit card, call the support BBS and
    use the new on-line registration door.  You will be able to call back
    and download your registered copy of Ballistic within 2-4 days.  You
    will also receive a registered copy of Ballistic via ground mail in 2-4
    weeks.

        For full details on registering Ballistic via mail using a credit
    card, check or money order please refer to the file REGISTER.FRM.


Future Releases:

        Although Ballistic is a nearly flawless and perfect program, the
    authors are planning future releases.  They will include:



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        1.  Midi support and Music!
        2.  Joystick support.
        3.  New Special Balls:
                a. Exploding!
                b. Lasing!
                c. Sticking!
                d. More!
        4.  More exciting digital sound effects!
        5.  Two Player Mode!
        6.  User Suggested Features!


Bug Reports, Comments, and Suggestions:

        Rude Dog Software has made every effort to ensure that Ballistic is
    bug free.  However, no program is ever bug free.  There's an old
    programmers axiom that states:  "Any bug free program is obsolete."  If
    you do find any bugs, please report them to us at one of the places
    described in the section of this document entitled:  "Contacting The
    Authors."  Please give as much detail as you can about the
    circumstances, your setup, etc.  Also, please tell us what version of
    Ballistic you are running.  This will greatly help in finding and
    killing the offending insect.

        If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to send
    them to us.  We will read them ALL, and seriously consider valid
    suggestions.  Suggestions from users are an important tool in
    programming.  They offer the programmer some insight as to what users
    want in a product, allowing the programmer to improve the product in
    future releases.  We cannot guarantee that we will respond to ALL of
    the comments and suggestions, but we will make an effort.


Non-Association Disclaimer:

        All products mentioned are copyrighted and/or trademarked by their
    respective creators.  Rude Dog Software in no way endorses any other
    company's products, nor is Rude Dog Software affiliated with any other
    company.


Final Notes from Sean:

        We have spent countless hours developing this product.  We are
    releasing it as shareware to give you, the user, a chance to thoroughly


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    test the software before you pay for it.  We hope that you will like
    the product and register it.  Your registration guarantees future
    support and improvement of this product.

        As stated above, we have spent countless hours in the development
    of this product.  Being a quadraplegic, all of my work is done using a
    mouth stick.  As you can imagine, this is not a very efficient method
    of typing.  Both Rhy and I are full time students, and also have to try
    to fit in development time around school and homework.

        This is our second calloboration and our first arcade game.  I am a
    veteran programmer who specializes in BBS doors and utilities.  Without
    Rhy's initial game idea and constantly pushing me to write it, it would
    never have been written.  He also did all the graphics design,
    something that I couldn't do due to my physical handicap.

        I'd like to offer thanks to the many knowledgable people in the
    FidoNet Pascal echo who answered many questions and offered code
    examples.  I learned alot about graphics/sound programming from their
    examples.

        Well, I guess that's enough rambling.  Please register this product
    if you use it.


        Thank you,

        Sean P. Price
        Rude Dog Software


Final Notes From Rhy:

        Sean has spent countless hours developing this product.  I did a
    lot of work as well, and besides I am a starving college student.
    Heck, this registration is probably tax deductable.

        Well, if you notice any similarities between this game and anything
    else ever made, they are STOLEN AND SHOULD BE REPORTED AS SUCH TO:
    [e-mail]

        If you like the game, and are to CHEAP to register, (or too poor like
    us) then at least let us know. uhhh huh huh yeah, cool!  Also if you
    need a flamenco guitarist.....



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