ASTRAWARE palm os products 
 
Bzzz! for Palm Release Notes 
Current released version: 1.1 (20th March 2000)
Current release expires: never
Feedback to: Howard Tomlinson (howard@astraware.com)
Game Info: http://www.astraware.com/palm/bzzz/
Recent update headlines: First Major Release

Copyright (c) 1998,9,2000 Astraware Partners
All rights reserved.
 
Notes 
Bzzzzzzzzzzz... SLURRRRP ! ... CHOMP ! .... Mmmmmm - crunchy flies.....
Life's easy for a frog - or so you thought. But what if those flies decided to get their own back..... ?
You've got to keep the frog happy for as long as possible, until the nasty little mosquito bites get the better of him.

Please make sure you read the information below about installing the game.

If you enjoy Bzzz, please take the time to enter a review at PalmGear HQ, PalmCentral or EuroCool.

Bzzz is shareware, which means that you've downloaded it for free, but if you enjoy the game and want to keep playing then we ask you to register for it. It's now only $5, and you can find out how to register online at the Bzzz registration page.

Register online now at PalmGear or at PalmCentral.

Registering removes the delay when running Bzzz, and gives you the happy satisfaction of knowing you've supported Shareware!
 
Installing the game 
Bzzz is available either as a standalone .prc file or as a compressed ZIP (for PC) or SIT (for Mac) file. The compressed files contain these release notes along with the .prc file.

The .prc file needs to be installed on your Palm or compatible handheld. Firstly, locate and start up the 'Palm Installer' program. On Windows this is in the 'Palm Desktop' menu in 'Programs' on the Start Menu. Using the Palm Installer program, select the .prc file. Put your handheld in its cradle (or use a HotSync cable) and press the HotSync button. During the HotSync, the Bzzz game will be transferred to your handheld and will be available from the menu when you press the applications button. Tap the Bzzz icon, and you're in the game!

To start a game of Bzzz, simply tap the screen !
 
 
Playing Bzzz! 
 Introducing the Happy-o-meter : At the top of the game screen is a heart with a bar next to it. This is your happy-o-meter ! When you catch flies, you feel a little fuller, and just a little happier. When the flies bite or sting, you go sad for a while, which is shown as an unhappy faced frog with a downturned mouth, and a sudden dip in your happy-o-meter. If it reaches zero, you've got too sad to continue - its game over, and time to try the next lily-pad over, where the flies might not be so aggressive!

 The controls couldn't be easier - tap on the screen where you'd like to shoot out your tongue to catch a fly! Aim just a little way ahead, and you should catch plenty! Beware, though, leave them too long on screen, and they'll turn angry, and dive bomb you! ( Knocking just a few points off your Happy-o-meter)

 Catch all the flies on screen, and some more will bzzz in from the sides - smack your lips and get fly-catching!

 Watch out for later levels - nasty wasps might drift in! Catch one of these, and you won't be able to recoil your tongue! It'll take a few seconds to unstick it - and those pesky flies will just jump at the chance to bite you when you're unarmed!
 
 
Registering 
We think Bzzz is great, and we hope that you do too!

If you decide that you would like to keep Bzzz on your palm, then you should register within approximately one month. Registration is available online at the Astraware Bzzz registration page. Registrations for Bzzz cost $5, and your key will remain valid for future upgrades.

If you wish to send us a cheque (or a check), then email first so that we can advise on the most secure method.

The more times you play Bzzz before you register, the longer the pause at the start of each game will be. You'll get 20 games 'for free' - we're hoping you'll get hooked, and want to keep the game on your Palm!
 
Version History 

Version 1.1 : 20th March 2000 : Filesize 39k / 95k Bytes.

Version 1.0 : 28th November 1999 : Filesize 38097 Bytes.  
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Thanks! 
Around 100 people have signed up during testing - and some have provided useful feedback (compliments and complaints - both good to get!) Thanks go to you ! Your emails have helped to keep the game going and progressing, as each 'great game' email makes me do another hour of programming :-)

 A few of the testers have really given more assistance with the development of the game - giving bug reports, suggestions for improvements, and feedback on the overall game feel.

 Main thanks goes to: Sylvia Zedewitz, Adam Baldwin and Richard Tave!

 Who have each received a free registration for their efforts - thanks again!
 
Legal 
Astraware takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause to your machine: backup important data before using Bzzz.

This page was last updated on 20th March, 2000, by H.Tomlinson