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- ------------------------------COPYRIGHT NOTICE
-
- Hack Lite is Copyright © 1992 by Alan Beale. HackInstall and HackConfig
- are Copyright © 1992 by James Cooper, Jr. HackIconIII is Copyright © 1992
- by Doug Walker. Permission is granted to distribute the programs and data
- on this disk provided the following conditions are met:
-
- 1. All files present in the distribution package must be redistributed
- with the package, including this documentation file. If you
- distribute on diskette, all files must be on a single diskette.
-
- 2. The distributor may charge a fee to recover distribution costs.
- The fee for diskette distribution should not be more than the cost
- to obtain the same diskette from Fred Fish.
-
- 3. The distributor agrees to cease distributing the programs and data
- involved if requested to do so by Home Brew Software, Inc. Names
- of members of Home Brew Software, Inc. are listed above.
-
- ------------------------------DISCLAIMER
-
- Home Brew Software, Inc. will not be liable for any damage arising from the
- failure of this program to perform as described, or any destruction of
- other programs or data residing on a system attempting to run the program.
- While we expect no damaging errors, the user of this program uses it at
- his or her own risk.
-
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- Welcome to Amiga HACK LITE (Plays great - less killing)!
-
- AMIGA HACK is brought to you through the efforts of Home Brew Software, Inc.,
- a group committed to producing quality freely redistributable software for
- the Amiga. Alan Beale is responsible for this version of Hack Lite. John
- Toebes can claim primary responsibility for previous versions of Amiga Hack.
-
- Hack-related inquiries and flames should be directed via US Snail to:
-
- Mage of Yendor
- 3750 Jamestown Circle
- Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
-
- or via E-mail to ponds!squink!biljir@dg-rtp.dg.com.
-
- General inquiries about Home Brew Software, et. al., should be directed to
- the address shown in the header at the top of this file.
-
- The latest version of Hack Lite and our other projects are available for
- downloading from the Deep Thought bulletin board at (919) 859-5316.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ABOUT HACK +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- This is a version of the public domain program HACK (copyright (c)
- Stichting Mathematisch Centrum, Amsterdam, 1984, 1985.) implemented
- under AMIGADOS using the SAS/C compiler.
-
- Hack Lite is freely redistributable. You may upload it to public bulletin
- boards, or give it to users groups or individuals you feel would enjoy it.
- If you plan to distribute Hack, please read the copyright notice at the top
- of this file. Basically, the imposing-sounding jargon there is designed to
- (hopefully) prevent unscrupulous vermin from making a fast buck selling
- Hack as a commercial program, or overcharging for its distribution. Click
- on the "Distrib" icon for more information on redistribution of Hack Lite.
-
- We welcome suggestions for improvements and upgrades.
-
- Changes from Hack Lite version 1 (of which there are many) are described at
- the end of the Hints.doc file.
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ INSTALLING HACK +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- Perhaps you have already installed Hack with the HackInstall program before
- you got to this file. If you are just browsing the Hack_Install diskette,
- please run HackInstall to set everything up. There is help available
- within HackInstall. HackInstall doesn't start copying files until you
- specifically order it to.
-
- If you are sharing a machine with other potential Hack players, please
- click on the "MultiCnfs" icon for information on how to best utilize
- HackInstall and HackConfig in this environment.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HACK CONFIGURATIONS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- This disk contains two versions of Hack Lite, the full version, and a
- limited version which can run on a 512K Amiga. The limited version leaves
- out many exciting features, so we do not recommend it unless you are stuck
- with only 512K.
-
- HackInstall supports four modes of installation:
-
- Full Hard Disk: All files are copied to your hard disk, and a saved game
- directory is created there. This configuration is recommended if you
- have the space.
-
- Minimal Hard Disk: The game and related files are copied to your hard disk,
- and a floppy is initialized to contain saved games.
-
- Two-floppy Setup: The game and related files are copied to a floppy disk,
- and another floppy is initialized as a save disk. This configuration
- is recommended if you have two floppy drives. If you have only one
- drive, you may need to swap disks as you move from level to level or
- save a game. If you have only one drive and must use the limited
- version of the game, great patience is required, due to the need to
- read game overlays while saves or restores are taking place.
-
- One-floppy Setup: The game and related files are copied to a floppy disk,
- and a saved games directory is created there. This configuration
- leaves only limited room for saved games. Deletion of files you don't
- need (e.g., HackIcon, Workbench icons) will help. We recommend you
- install HackConfig in this setup, but delete it after you've configured
- your character to your liking. Note that you can still change your
- character by editing the HACKLITE.CNF file.
-
- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AUXILIARY PROGRAMS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- In addition to Hack itself and the installation program, this package
- includes several other programs which you may find useful.
-
- The HackConfig program allows you to change your default game options. It
- also lets you create and maintain multiple configuration files if several
- players use your Amiga, or if you just like having several different HACK
- persona. Click on the HackConfig icon to run. Help is available within
- the program.
-
- The HackIconIII program lets you revise or replace the Hack Lite graphics
- character set. See the HackIconIII.doc file for instructions.
-
- The InstallBeep program, developed by Tim Friest and Don Withey, lets you
- replace the Amiga DisplayBeep function, which ordinarily flashes the
- screen, with an audible bell (or some other sound of your choice). Many
- Hack Lite players prefer to get an audible error indication rather than a
- screen flash, which is easy to miss in the excitement. Instructions for
- InstallBeep are found in the file InstallBeep.doc.
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DISK CONTENTS ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- A full Hack Lite install creates the following files. Some of these files
- can be deleted or moved, while others are necessary for game play. The
- following list describes each file and its purpose:
-
-
- Critical files:
-
- characters.16: The 16-color graphics character set
-
- characters.8: The 8-color graphics character set
-
- characters.alpha: The character mode character set
-
- You need at least one characters.#? file to play the
- game!
-
- HackLite2: The game image. Delete it, and you'll never get your
- hands on that amulet!
-
- objs: The catalog of Hack Lite objects. Do not delete!
-
- perm: Leave it alone! It's small!
-
- record: The score file. Do not delete!
-
- rumors: Contains fortune cookie messages. Do not delete
- (unless you enjoy annoying "Can't open rumors" messages)
-
-
- Useful files:
-
- data: Useful information about monsters and objects. You need
- this file to use the '/' command.
-
- help: Help information.
-
- hh: More help.
-
- ho: Still more help.
-
- news: An introductory screen to Hack Lite, plugging Home Brew
- Software. You can delete this if you get tired of seeing
- it provided you use the nonews option.
-
- TOMB: The graphical death scene. Do not delete unless you use
- the notombstone option.
-
- #?.info: Workbench icons. Delete if you prefer CLI. (Or, just
- don't install 'em in the first place!)
-
-
- Auxiliary programs and files:
-
- bong.beep: A sample sound file for InstallBeep.
-
- HackConfig: A program to change your character's default options or
- create new characters.
-
- HackIconIII: A program to redefine the Hack Lite graphics character
- set.
-
- InstallBeep: A program to replace the DisplayBeep screen flash with a
- noise (e.g., a bell chime).
-
- MyView: This is a "more"-like program which is invoked from the
- icons for the documentation files.
-
- PlayBeep: A program run by InstallBeep.
-
-
- Documentation:
-
- Credits: A full run-down of who to blame^H^H^H^H^Hthank for Hack
- Lite and related programs.
-
- Distrib: Legal stuff on redistribution and porting of Hack Lite.
-
- Hack.man: A UNIX(tm)-style man page for Hack Lite.
-
- HackIconIII.doc: Documentation for the HackIconIII program.
-
- Hints.doc: An introduction to Hack Lite, and a discussion of new
- features.
-
- HomeBrew: A cheery introduction to Home Brew Software.
-
- InstallBeep.doc: Documentation for the InstallBeep program.
-
- MultiCnfs: A file of helpful information for those who want to
- define more than one Hack Lite configuration.
-
- read.me: This file.
-
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLAYING HACK +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- To play the game, just click on the Hack Lite icon, or CD to the game
- directory and type HackLite2. A UNIX(tm)-style man page for Hack Lite can
- be found in Hack.man. Help is available within the game by use of the '?'
- command. New players should read the Hints.doc file for an introduction to
- the game.
-
- Happy Hacking!
-