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CLONE INVADER
Version 4.8
March 30, 1991
Copyright (c) 1987,1988,1989,1990,1991 Gary Quiring.
All Rights Reserved
Clone Invader is an arcade style game that requires either a CGA,
EGA, MCGA or VGA graphics adapter. It is compatible with 8088,
8086, 80286, 80386, and 80486 computers. Clone Invader is not
compatible with a computer that has a NEC V series microprocessor.
Mouse: To use your mouse with Clone Invader, press the left mouse
button for a one player game, or the right mouse button for a two
player game. Either mouse button will act as the fire key.
Keyboard: Pressing the number 1 or 2 keys will select a one or two
player game. Use the left and right arrows keys to move your base.
The space bar will act as your fire key.
The ESC key can be used during mouse or keyboard play to exit the
game. The S key will toggle sound effects on or off. During the
demo screen, you can clear the high score by pressing the H key.
A bonus base will be awarded at 1500 points. The mystery invader is
worth 50 - 300 points and the technique of always getting a 300
point mystery invader applies just like the arcade version.
Clone Invader will select the best graphics mode available. If you
have a 8088 and a VGA card, you will probably find the game too
slow. Selecting EGA or CGA graphics will speed up the game. You
can override the graphics selection by typing one of the following
commands:
CLONINV CGA
CLONINV EGA
CLONINV VGA
When you exit Clone Invader you will see a line called Speed Index.
Clone Invader checks to see how fast your computer is and uses this
index to slow down your computer for proper play. You may override
this index by selecting your own speed preference. You can pick any
positive number to adjust the speed. The higher the number, the
slower the game will play. This override is selected by using an
option on the command line as follows:
CLONINV S=1 (This will make the game very fast)
CLONINV S=4000 (This will make the game very slow)
PROBLEMS:
If the game should lock up, try removing any ram resident programs.
The keyboard driver in Clone Invader disables the normal keyboard
interrupt.
If your high score is not being saved, make sure the name of Clone
Invader is CLONINV.EXE. If the name is correct, make sure your path
is set to the directory where the game is.
If you have a problem you can't resolve, or suggestions for
enhancements please write to me. Please be sure to indicate what
version of Clone Invader you have, and your computer setup -
graphics adapter (CGA, EGA, VGA), microprocessor (8088, 8086, 80286,
80386, 80486), and mouse being used.
I would like to thank Ben Broder for the many hours he spent testing
and programming the keyboard driver for Clone Invader.
REGISTRATION:
Please register your copy of Clone Invader for $20.00 (US funds only
please). Customers outside the United States should add an
additional $5.00. Please make checks payable to Gary Quiring.
Please specify diskette type when registering.
Gary Quiring
37 Essie Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
HISTORY:
4.8 - Removed setup window and opening text screen. Added auto-
sense of graphic card. Removed joystick support. Changed
logic to compute speed of computer, which will accommodate
486/33 systems and beyond.
4.7 - Special keyboard driver will not be used if mouse or joystick
are selected. This will eliminate any lock-up problems.
4.6 - Made game more difficult to play. Reduced amount of time for
base explosion.
4.5 - Added joystick sensitivity to the mouse setup menu.
4.4 - Added joystick support. Joystick will only work if the sound
is shut off (Sorry). Enhanced explosion graphics.
4.3 - Fixed bug with scores exceeding 32760. Fixed mouse menu to
correctly adjust sensitivity. Added configuration file.
Also improved speed of game which will make game much more
enjoyable on 8088 systems.
4.2 - Better mouse control. Also, setup for mouse will
automatically appear for first time installation. Added
feature to clear high score.
4.1 - Added mouse sensitivity menu.
4.0 - Changed some colors for VGA. Changed opening screen. Added
mouse support to setup menu. Added search in path for
filename.
3.9 - Added VGA support for 256 colors. Added option for speed
adjustment.
3.8 - Added mouse support.
3.7 - Added hardware configuration menu, deleted environment switch
code, fixed some bugs, and recompiled with Quick Basic 4.5
3.6 - Adjusted code for 386 computers and added environment
switches.
3.5 - Added feature to save high score in exe file and changed base
color for the EGA mode.