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SLIDE SHOW
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DEMO
ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING
Demo Icon: Quest for the Ring, Copyright 1984, Macrocom, Inc.
All rights reserved. Slide Show, Copyright 1984, Macrocom, Inc.
All rights reserved.
NOTICE
The Demo Icon Program, as well as the accompanying Slide Show
Program, may be copied freely and distrbuted to others without
charge. These programs are copyrighted programs which the
copyright holder has granted permission to you to copy. The
programs are not public domain programs. You may not modify
these programs or use the code or routines in these programs in
any programs of your own without the express written approval of
Macrocom, Inc.
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SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW is a demonstration program that shows a set of
pictures. These pictures were generated using the Icon Color
Graphics System. The program is designed to run on the IBM PC
(or true compatibles) with either a standard color graphics card
or a IBM compatible color card. You can use either an RGB
monitor or a TV for display. The program will also run on a PC
jr. Note: the program will not run on a system that uses a
monochrome card.
TO RUN THE PROGRAM: Type SSDEMO and press the ENTER key. You
will then be asked whether you are using an RGB monitor. If you
are using a TV with an RF converter or a composite monitor, enter
N or NO. The program will proceed to display a set of color
graphics pictures. To leave the program, press ESC and you will
be returned to DOS.
FEATURES: SLIDE SHOW illustrates the use of an undocumented
color graphics mode which, together with certain routines,
signifcantly enhances the color graphics capability of the IBM
PC.
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DEMO ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING PROGRAM
The Demo runs on the IBM PC (or true compatibles) with either a
standard color graphics card or a IBM compatible color card. You
can use either an RGB monitor or a TV for display. The program
will also run on a PC jr. Note: the program will not run on a
system that uses a monochrome card.
The Demo ICON program is a very abbreviated fragment of the
adventure ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING. The demo lacks a large
number of features contained in the actual adventure. The number
and variety of creatures and characters have been severely
limited; the playing area has been reduced; there is only one
level; only a single normal sword is available as a weapon;
there are no treasures; the entire cosmic plot has been removed;
animated plot scenes have been ommitted; story screens are
absent; etc. Despite these omissions, the fragment remains
playable as a an arcade style combat game. For information on
how to get a copy of the actual ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING, see the
end of this file.
RUNNING THE ICON DEMO. To start the game, type in ICONDEMO after
the DOS prompt. Then press the ENTER key. Several introductory
screens will appear. Press the SPACE BAR to move through these
screens. Once you are in the game proper press the F1 key to get
to the HELP screen. Note: if you have a joy stick, you can
enable the joystick by pressing the J key and then following the
instructions that appear on the screen. Pressing ESC will
terminate the game.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMANDS, ETC. See the document on
this disk called DEMO.MAN for a more detailed description of the
commands, health factors, and the point system.
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If you would like to buy ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING -- see your
local dealer or call our TOLL FREE phone number:
TOLL FREE (800) 622-8086
In Georgia (404) 874-6448
Macrocom is an approved mail/telephone order VISA & MasterCharge
merchant.
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You can also get a copy of ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING by mailing a
check or money order for $49.95 to:
ICON
MACROCOM, INC.
P.O. BOX 70012
MARIETTA, GA 30007
Your order will be shipped promptly by UPS or 1st Class mail.
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ORDER FORM
Macrocom, Inc.
P.O. Box 70012
Marietta, Georgia 30007
Phone 1-800-622-8086
ICON: QUEST FOR THE RING
Your Name_________________________________
Street Address___________________________(Apt.)_________
City_____________________________State____________Zip________
Price per copy $49.95 Amount Enclosed_______________
Check_________ Money Order___________ Cash__________
Computer Brand_________ Model______________Memory_______________
Joystick?___________ Type of Color Card?________________________
Display (RGB, Composite Monitor, Color TV, B&W, etc.)___________
Would you please fill in the above information so we can assure
that ICON will run on your system.
THANK YOU
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