DARWIN'S ARENA  v. T-2.0
        FOR TANDY 1000 SERIES - SPECIAL GRAPHICS VERSION  !
       Darwin's Arena is a combination of the old computer game
    called "Life", with some ideas from the illegal sports of
    dogfighting or cockfighting.  It simulates seven different types
    of life form, each with it's own strengths and weaknesses, and
    has them engage in a fight for survival.  It features animated
    16 color graphics, sound, and various options.
        This version runs on Tandy 1000 series PC's with at least 256k
   memory.  The Tandy graphics version will not work if the Tandy has
   a VGA graphics card, such as the 1000RLX.  A CGA graphics version
   is also included for any PC. Tandy 1000 users should type "GOARENA"
   at the DOS prompt, for other PC's type "START" or "DARWINS". The
   following files must be on your disk:
            DARWIN16.EXE - the program file, Tandy 16 color version.
            ARENA2.SCR - data file
            *.BIN - twenty-one small files with the .BIN extension.
                These are data for the graphics.
            GRAFIX.COM - Tandy special graphics driver. This is run
            before the program itself when you type GOARENA.  Written
            by Joseph Albrecht, used with permission.
            GOARENA.BAT, START.BAT, READCODE.COM - These files load
            the GRAFIX driver & run the game program.
            DARWIN16.DOC - this text file
            REGISTER.DOC - registration form, please read.
            DARWINS.EXE, ARENA1.BAS, DARWINS.DAT - these files are for
            the CGA version, for non-Tandy PC's.
   ---- ARCADE MODE --------------------------------------------
        In Arcade mode you control monster #1, computer controls
    monster #2. Move your fighter with cursor arrows or keypad 2 4 6 8
    (try NumLock on some keyboards). Press the key once to jump your
    monster one body length in that direction. You can hold the key
    down to keep your monster moving in that direction, but when you
    are near the other monster don't hold the keys down or you won't
    be able to attack quickly enough. In the CGA version, do not hold
    the keys down at all, tap them!  Move your fighter on top of or
    close to enemy until you get within attack range. When "ATTACK!"
    appears at bottom of screen you must quickly press space bar to
    attack before monster #2 does. Monster #2 attack speed depends on
    his quickness rating (e.g. Firebird fastest, Amoebid slowest).
    Attacking monster does damage to enemy, then monsters back off &       fight resumes.
   ---- SPECTATOR MODE -----------------------------------------
        Each of the seven little monsters in Darwin's Arena can
    possibly beat any one of the others, but the odds vary greatly
    in certain matchups. Here are the actual ratings for each type:
                                      Attack                          
                          Quickness  Strength  Protection  Endurance  
          Firebird . . . .   16         18         6           9      
          Saurian. . . . .   10         16         9          15      
          Crustoid . . . .   10         13        14          12      
          Dragon . . . . .   12         14        11          13      
          Ogre . . . . . .   13         12         9          14      
          Amoebid. . . . .    8         16         6          19      
          Cyclops. . . . .   14         10         9          14      
        Quickness determines how often the creature goes on attack.
    Each monster has its own characteristic voice, which you
    hear when it begins and ends an attack.  Attack strength deter-
    mines how many hit points of damage the attack does. Protection
    means how well the monster can withstand the attacks of his enemy.
    Total hit points are based on the endurance rating.
        When the fight begins, hit points for the first fighter are
    shown in the lower left corner of the screen, points for the sec-
    ond fighter in the lower right corner. As attacks do damage, these
    totals can be seen dropping. When hit points reach zero, the mon-
    ster dies.
    This game is shareware. Feel free to upload it to bulletin boards
    etc.!  Please register it to support my efforts to provide low-
    cost games that support Tandy graphics. At $5.00 it's a bargain
    since commercial games supporting Tandy 16 color graphics can cost
    ten times as much!
        Other programs by this author:
                The Battle of Kursk - tank vs. tank warfare on the
        Russian front in W.W. II, using ASCII graphics.
                The Best Colleges in America - a menu-driven list of
        the U.S.'s most selective undergraduate colleges.
    The Tandy graphics in Darwin's Arena were made possible by a pack-
    age called GRAFIX by Joseph A. Albrecht.  For more information on
    GRAFIX write to him at : 9250 Old Cedar Ave. Apt. 215, Bloomington
    MN 55425.  
    If you enjoy Darwin's Arena please send $5.00 to me at this 
    address, as well as any questions or comments:
                        F. Matthew Kowalski
                        Marmion Abbey
                        1000 Butterfield Road
                        Aurora, IL 60504