N v1.3
copyright (c) 2004 by Metanet Software Inc.
Raigan Burns / Mare Sheppard
metanet at harveycartel dot org






N readme  - table of contents

1. Before you Begin 
2. New in v1.3
3. Tips and Gameplay
4. Custom Levels
5. Updates, News and More Information




-------------------- Section One: Before you Begin ------------------------------

Please read the included license agreement "license.txt".  
N is freeware, and is freely distributable as long as the archive remains intact.  

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Please set your monitor to 1024x768 resolution;
For optimal performance, close all background tasks.

You will notice a slight improvement in performance if the
mouse cursor is _not_ over the window in which N is playing.



-------------------- Section Two: New in v1.3 ------------------------------


-= ONLINE HIGHSCORES =-

Online highscores are here! During play, N adds best scores to your Personal Best system.  

If you have the online highscore system active (see the [configure] menu) 
your scores will be automatically submitted to the online highscores database.

Use the [configure] menu to register a username and password for the online system.

If you haven't got a permanent internet connection (i.e dial-up), or if
N isn't submitting your highscores to the online system properly (which
sometimes happens due to lost packets and server usage), you can have N 
automatically submit your personal bests by clicking the "submit" button 
in the highscore menu.

Online highscore are accessible outside of the game at:
http://www.harveycartel.org/metanet/n_highscores_e.php





-= BOSS MODE =-

for those of you who play at work, or if you want to keep N running in the background
(without hogging the CPU), the new "boss mode" feature is a must!

you can select a key to activate this mode in the [configure] menu;
the default is the [ctrl] key.



-= UNLOCKABLE SECRET =-

only the most speedy and greedy of ninjas will be able to unlock the new secret,
but it will be well worth the effort. 



-------------------- Section Three: Tips and Gameplay ----------------------------



For information on rules, how to play, etc., view the 
In-game help and story sections (accessible from the main menu)
Check it out!  There are a lot of different moves to master.

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You can configure custom keys via the main menu.
The default keys are:

[left and right arrows]: accelerate left/right
[shift] or [z]: jump (hold key down for higher jump)

[k]: kill yourself (useful if you get stuck or trapped, or just for fun)
[p]: pause game/quit to main menu

[ctrl]: boss mode

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Learning to control the ninja may take some time, but almost
any maneuver is possible given enough skill. And practice ;)

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Read editor_manual.doc or .txt to find out how to make your own levels.

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enjoy!


-------------------- Section Four: Custom Levels ------------------------------


Nick Johnson has created NUMA, the N User Map Archive here:
http://numa.notdot.net/

You can download maps created by other N users, and upload maps of your own.

You can also visit our forum for maps and discussion:
http://metanet.forumer.com



-------------------- Section Five: Updates, News and More Information ------------


comments/bug reports/etc:
n at harveycartel dot org


updates and news about N can be found at:
http://www.harveycartel.org/metanet/ 


and at our forum:
http://metanet.forumer.com



Visit the forum for support with bugs and other issues!


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(c) 2004 Metanet Software Inc. (Raigan Burns / Mare Sheppard)