Deadlock: Planetary Conquest
README file for Demo B v1.02

Thanks for playing Deadlock, and consulting this file.  This contains a few things that didn’t quite make it into the manual.

Please consult the following helpful files in your Deadlock directory or on your Deadlock CD.  They are in a directory called "Docs".

--	HELPME.TXT: Up-to-date technical support information, plus common problems and their solutions.

--	MODEM.TXT: Detailed advice on setting up modem and direct-connect cable games.

--	MANUAL.TXT: The Deadlock game manual. If you like this, boy won't you love the printed one!

--	GUIDE.TXT: The Deadlock Colony Leader's Guidebook.

FREE STUFF!
Included with this demo are three things you'll love: free Internet access time, and two Internet gaming service packages!

FREE INTERNET: For all Windows users, we include sign-up software for Earthlink Network, which will give you full Internet access at a low monthly rate of $19.95 for unlimited online time.  The first 15 days are FREE, and included is Netscape Navigator(tm)!

PLAY ONLINE! If you are using Windows95, be sure to try the "Play on TEN" and "Play on Mplayer" Internet gaming options in the Multi-game menu.  Just imagine playing Deadlock versus six other people, worldwide, who might be just as good as you!  Players with skill levels from beginner to ultra-expert will find the perfect match.  The sign-up software will get you a new account on Mplayer or TEN, plus free access time on these next-generation gaming systems.

LAST-MINUTE ITEMS YOU SHOULD KNOW!
CHAT HOTKEYS: There are some handy hotkeys to help you more easily send chat messages to your opponents.  The message will be sent to the opponents you have currently checked in your "Send Chat Message" dialog box.

--Control-I: Send an insult
--Control-T: Send a threat
--Control-B: Send a brag
--Control-C: Send a complaint

COST OF CITY CENTERS: Each City Center you build costs progressively more money and resources.  The first City Center you build only takes 500 credits, 250 metal, and 50 energy.  The next center needs 1,000 credits, 500 metal, and 100 energy, while the third City Center costs 1,500 credits, 750 metal, and 150 energy!  The original base amount is always added into the cost of your 
next City Center.

SETTING PORTS ON THE WORLD MAP: You can set which ocean territory your new ships will be in after they are manufactured.  Double click on your Shipyard in the settlement map.  Press the SET PORT button.  A small map appears; ocean territories that border your Shipyard are highlighted.  Choose the ocean where you want your port.  When you build a new ship it will appear in this territory.

AUTOSAVE: Because a planet is a pretty complex thing to run, we've provided an automatic game save function.  If you find yourself unable or unwilling to continue your game, you can always reboot the ol' PC and load the saved game called AUTOSAVE from your Deadlock directory.

PLAY ONLINE! If you are using Windows95, be sure to try the “Play on TEN” and “Play on Mplayer” Internet gaming options in the Multi-game menu.  Just imagine playing Deadlock versus six other people, worldwide, who might be just as good as you!

GAME PATCH: No matter what kind of problem you are having with Deadlock, there’s a good chance it's been fixed in the patch!  A patch is a new version of the program which you can get for free from Accolade.  See the file HELPME.TXT for information on how to get and use the game patch.

STRATEGY GUIDE: Did you know that there are some very good Deadlock strategy guides available?  You can find out more about the inner workings that make your colony tick. Get valuable hints for planetary domination!  Ask your software store for the Deadlock strategy guide, or search the Web for more information.  The Accolade site (www.accolade.com) is a good place to start!

USING DEADLOCK SOUNDS IN WINDOWS: Want to make your computer scream a Tarth Juggernaut yell when it boots up?  How about a mind blast instead of an error beep?  In your Deadlock directory is a directory called WAV, in which you will find many sounds that you can use in Windows.  In “Sounds” in the control panel you can make Windows use some of these .WAV files.  Enjoy!