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GROUND WAR
(C) 1991 Enque Software
V 2.00
03/24/91
Ground War is a two-player tank game, that involves both hand-eye
coordination and strategy. Find a friend and take a position at
the controls, then try to outfight and outsmart your opponent! One
player takes the position of the Allies, while the other takes the
position of the Iraqis.
This version is much enhanced over version 1.00. Enhancements
include a digitized playing field, variable tank speeds, communication
towers, and more sprites! In addition, we have completed work on
the modem version, which allows you to play your opponent over
a standard phone line. Through some careful optimizations, we
have been able to make game play identical when connected by modem
even at 1200 baud! That means you can play someone across town or
across the nation and feel like he's sitting right next to you!
This version contains all enhancements with the exception of playing
by modem, and is being distributed under the ShareWare concept.
The ShareWare principle is simple. If you enjoy playing this game,
and wish to reward the hard work that went into it's design and
construction, you can give support by registering the game with us.
Upon your registration, you will be given access to an exclusive
download area on the Enque BBS where you will find free updates and
enhancements to the program (including the modem version, now
available). If you wish to register, just send $10.00 (or whatever
you feel the program is worth) to the address below:
Enque Software
Route 1, Box 116C
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
The BBS number is (816) 353-0991, and is up on the weekdays all
hours with the exception of 5-10pm. Call and say hello! If you
call 5-10pm weekdays or on the weekends, you'll get a friendly voice
(or not so friendly if you call Saturday morning at 3:00am)!
Please feel free to give this version to your friends, colleagues,
and any bulletin boards that you may frequent. You may not charge
any price for this program, with the exception of reasonable media
or handling charges. Reasonable charges mean nothing more than a few
dollars (since registration is only $10.00, after all). Also, please
distribute this program in it's original archival file, as others
cannot benefit from the program if only parts of it are distributed.
Enque Software is the sole owner of the copyright to Ground War.
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Ok, now on to playing the game. To begin, just type GRNDWAR from
the DOS prompt. You may also type GRNDWAR SPEED, where SPEED is a
number from 1 - 9. You will be presented with a title screen, and
then after a short delay you will be presented with some instruction
screens. Read these carefully as they show the different keys to
use for your tank control. Finally man your controls and get ready.
The game will begin with the trumpeting of CHARGE!
Your goal is to destroy the enemy. You have several tanks, along
with reserve fuel and ammo on your side of the border to help you
accomplish the job. Just maneuver your tank into position and fire
away!
Now a few pointers are in order. The main one to remember is that
your controls may be used in combination with each other. That means
you can rotate your turret, move your tank, and fire all at the same
time. To destroy your target, just point your turret in it's
direction and hold down the fire key. You will notice as you are
holding down the key that your fire indicator at the bottom of the
screen increases left to right. When the appropriate charge is built
up, release the fire button and watch your shell as it is propelled
from the muzzle of your gun. If your shell falls short or fires long,
just fire again, adjusing your fire strength by varying the time you
hold down the button.
Try to take out his bunkers first, then his ammo dumps and fuel
storage facilities. These are worth the most points, and will reduce
his capability to refuel and resupply his tanks. Be careful though,
as you can destroy your supplies as well. Do your best to defend
the strategic targets on your side of the border.
Be careful when you cross the border to his side, as there are
two minefields at a random location that can destroy your tank. If
you are playing with the modem version, you will be able to see the
two minefields on your side of the screen. Don't worry, as your
minefields will not kill you (The assumption is that if they are your
minefields then you probably know how to get through them safely). Once
a tank has walked into a minefield and explodes, then that minefield
is marked by the remnants of your destroyed tank, along with some
smoke. Avoid going there again during the game! You can also find
a minefield by firing a shell at the area you think it exists. If
you hit it, some smoke will mark its location.
Also be wary of destroyed ammo dumps and fuel depots, as these are
dangererous to any tank and will result in their destruction if
contacted. This is because these targets catch fire rather than
simply smolder, as does a bunker or tank.
If your tank suddenly stops, it's probably because you have run out
of fuel (or run into a bunker or other obstacle). To refuel your tank,
just press your refuel button. You may also find that your tank has
run out of shells. To resupply your ammo, just press the resupply
button. The number of refuels and resupplies are indicated as little
gas cans and bullets just below your fire indicator. If your ammo
dumps or fuel storage tanks are taken out, the number of refuels and
resupplies you can perform will be reduced, putting you at a
disadvantage.
At any time you can switch to the next tank in your group by
simply pressing the appropriate next tank key. Use this capability
to maneuver your tanks to strategic portions of the battlefield.
The tank switching capability is affected by the presence of your
control towers. With at least one tower intact, you can switch
very quickly between tanks. However, if both of your towers are
destroyed, your tank switching capability will be degraded very
significantly. It can take several seconds just to switch to the
next tank. So try to protect your communications towers from
his attact, and try to take out his towers to restrict his units
responsiveness.
Remember, the object is to score the most points. You can destroy
all his tanks, but still loose the war if your strategic targets are
decimated. Protect your bunkers and control towers, as these are
worth the most points.
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If you get annoyed with the sound, simply press the P key. This
will toggle on/off the sound, and let you play without the wife
hollering at you from the bedroom.
At any time during play, you can quit from the current game by
pressing the ESC key. You will then be asked if you wish to begin
a new game. Just press N (for No) if you want to quit!
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We hope you enjoy the game as much as we have enjoyed creating it.
We probably spent as many hours playing it as we did writing it!
If you register, please include any suggestions o