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README file for SCARYFISH Version 2.31, (c) 1993-1996 PMP Software:
SCARYFISH is an exciting, realistic, multi-species fishing game for 1-4
players. See the first paragraph of SCARY2.DOC and FILE_ID.DIZ for
description text. SCARYFISH is written by:
PMP Software
P.O. Box 18691
Saint Louis MO 63118
Internet email: 104544.705@compuserve.com
WWW:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/PMPSoft
To run the game, type 'SCARY23'.
The main documentation file is SCARY2.DOC. You can read it online from
the game's main menu ("Instructions"). Depending upon where you got the
game, there might also be a help file with installation/startup
instructions.
SCARYFISH 2.31 requires an 80286 or better processor, at least 512K RAM,
and VGA graphics. Older versions of the game work with any IBM-compatible
processor and any display (VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules, text).
To print out the order form (a regular text file), type "COPY ORDER.FRM PRN"
from the DOS prompt, or load into any word processor / text editor with an
option to print files.
REGISTERED USERS who have the 1st edition of the printed manual:
The example for entering character names is obsolete for Versions 2.04 and
later. You now enter character names from a menu.
When creating a new character, the first 8 letters/digits _can_ contain
spaces; ignore the Page 3 note that they can't.
References to CGA, EGA, and Hercules graphics apply to older versions;
2.3 just uses VGA.
The "Add User-Created World" option is no longer needed since the game
automatically identifies all user worlds in the directory.
The Internet addresses in the printed manual are obsolete.
The last 11 species (from Ocean Panfish down in the right column) do not
exist at any of the original 8 worlds. To catch them, order the Sequel
Worlds and/or the Make Your Own Worlds Utility, or find one of many
freely-distributable user worlds.
You can load a character from another disk or directory; to do this select
*From Different Path* from the "select player" menu. When saving a
transcript file, just press <Enter> for the same directory or give the
appropriate path such as A:\ or C:\TEMP\ (don't forget the backslash).
ScaryFish can be run from Windows as you would any DOS application.
ScaryFish works on PowerMacs with Softwindows, but without sound (?)
See "Registration / Ordering Info" or ORDER.FRM for prices of additional
products: Sequel Worlds, Make Your Own Worlds Utility, Omni Chars, Fish
Bitmaps, etc.
Another freely-distributable PMP Software program:
SCHTKR - ScaryFish world editing util.
Many options. Create your own "worlds".
Stock fishing holes or let computer stock
them. Worlds can have up to 32 species from
a list of over 40. Extensive documentation.
Includes 2 example files, test mode, screen-
saver, best worlds contest rules, and more!
Keywords: games sports fishing ScaryFish PMP
Freeware "lite" version of Make Your Own
Worlds Util ($15), almost identical.
Acknowledgements:
Gamewarden "Ansi" artwork by Phillip.
Thanks to all who entered the Records Contests.
Thanks to those who create worlds with the Make Your Own Worlds
Utility and SCHTKR, thus giving the game more value.
Thanks to all beta testers for their reports and suggestions.
__________________________________________________________________________
This game is marketed as shareware. It is copyrighted by the author, but
you can make copies of / distribute it as long as you don't charge anything
(aside from the cost of copying it), and all the freely-distributable files
are distributed together unmodified. The file list is:
SCARY23.EXE FILE_ID.DIZ
SCARY2.DOC CONTEST.TXT
READ.ME ENTRY.FRM
HISTORY.TXT RESULT95.TXT
FILE*.SF3 (11 files, no file08 or file10)
WORLD1.SF2 WORLD2.SF2 WORLD3.SF2 WORLD4.SF2
WORLD5.SF2 WORLD6.SF2 WORLD7.SF2 WORLD8.SF2
MEDIUM-S.UW2
RECORDS.SF3
ORDER.FRM CRORDER.FRM
To make a copy for a friend, move to the directory with the game and
copy the files from the above list to the destination disk.
If you received the game in a one file archive/compressed/zipped format,
that is the preferred way to distribute it. Do NOT copy or distribute any
part of the registered version or its materials; such activity violates
copyright laws. Don't distribute any .C2 files except to machines where
you'd be the only one using those files.
DISCLAIMER: The author of this software will not be liable for any damages
or losses caused by its use, including but not limited to direct, indirect,
special, consequential, incidental, or other losses or damages. This
includes such situations as damage to computer equipment from falling off
desks in the excitement of the game. The game is extremely realistic, but
don't blame me if you buy a tackle item similar to one in the game and it
doesn't work as well in real life as in the game. The worlds represent
ideal fishing conditions, so don't blame me if the equivalent real life
fishing areas don't provide action as good as the game's.
SUPPORT:
Hopefully you will not experience any problems with this game. However,
if you do, read the documentation (this file and SCARY2.DOC; if you're
registered, the hardcopy manual). The problem might be addressed there.
If there is still a problem, the author might be able to help. Contact
info is at the start of this file.
Bugs:
The game is free from angler-annoying bugs such as mosquitoes, blackflies,
ticks, deerflies, etc. You can use several "bugs" for bait/lure (cricket,
popper). In terms of computer bugs (errors), the ones from previous
versions seem gone. A few graphics imperfections exist: huge rainbows
sometimes look a little weird, and when you have your line in the water,
the water color might occasionally spread a bit outside the water's usual
"window"; if this bothers you, recast to refresh the screen.
It is possible for a memory error (203) to occur when you try to start a
session. If this happens, try to free memory by removing TSRs, loading
DOS high, etc. If you keep getting memory errors, run ScaryFish 2.2
instead (requires about 100K less, usual filename is scary22.zip). Some
.UW2 worlds with many user-created terrain graphics may be memory hogs,
but worlds with the original terrains should work on any machine with the
aforementioned system requirements.
Returns
If what you order includes a diskette and it's unreadable, return within
30 days with an explanation that the disk is bad, and PMP Software will send
a replacement. Otherwise, shareware lets you "try before you buy", so there
shouldn't be any other reason for returns/refunds. If the game doesn't run
on your machine, let me know (see paragraph on support). If you ordered the
game directly (preregistered) from PMP Software and it's impossible for it
to work on your machine, a refund can be offered in that special case.