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Declaration of War v1.1
INTRODUCTION
============
Welcome to the world of DECLARATION OF WAR. This readme.txt file
contains information on how to install the program, playing the game, and
registration. (Please remember that this program runs under Microsoft Windows
3.1 or equivalent.)
INSTALLATION
============
STEP ONE: Start Microsoft Windows 3.1 (or equivalent).
STEP TWO: From the FILE sub-menu in Program Manager, choose RUN...
STEP THREE: Specify the installation disk/directory that and type
"install".
Ex: a:install
Ex: c:\xtalk\fil\install
STEP FOUR: The installation program will prompt you to enter the
destination drive/directory.
Ex: c:\dowar
STEP FIVE: The installation program will prompt you to enter the
source drive/directory.
Ex: a:
Ex: c:\xtalk\fil
STEP SIX: The installation program will finish the installation
automatically.
File list
=========
This is a complete file list.
1. INSTALL.EXE - the installation program.
2. INSTALL.INI - the installation information file.
3. README.TXT - this file.
4. DOWAR.EXE - the main game program.
5. DOWAR.HLP - the on-line help file.
6. JASPER.SCN - the original scenario.
7. XENON.SCN - a newer scenario.
8. CATALOG.TXT - a list of Burnham Park Software, Inc's shareware titles.
9. ORDER.FRM - the form for registering EZinst.
10. FILE_ID.DIZ - the description file.
11. VENDINFO.DIZ - the vendor information file.
CHANGES FROM VERSION 1.0
========================
There are only a few minor changes from version 1.0. A few bugs with
stacking have been corrected.
PLAYING THE GAME
================
DECLARATION OF WAR is played on a grid of variable size depending on
the scenario. There are various islands throughout the grid with cities,
forests, and mountains. You and your opponents (computer or human) start the
game with one city each.
The object of the game is to build up your forces, and capture cities
until you are strong enough to attack the other players. To win the game you
must capture all of your opponent's cities and destroy all of your opponent's
pieces or force all of your opponents to surrender.
You begin the game by naming your first city then selecting the type
of piece that you want to start building in that city. We recommend that you
begin with an armored piece as they can both explore and take cities fairly
well. When your first piece has been built, you will see it on top of your
city and you will also be able to see the map one square in all directions.
The rest of the squares on the map should be black. This is because you
haven't explored them yet. To explore, use the mouse to drag the first piece
one square in any direction. This will allow you to see more of the map
because any square within one square of your piece will become uncovered.
Each uncovered square will remain so until the end of the game. Continue
moving around until you have found an empty city (a white L-shaped structure
within a square). To capture it, move on top of it. Two things may happen:
your piece might be destroyed or your piece might take the city. If you take
the city, it will turn your color and your piece will disappear, becoming a
garrison force inside the city. You will also be prompted to select what
your new city will start to build.
Meanwhile, your other city is building a second piece. To change the
type of piece that is being built in a city, double-click on that city. A
dialog-box will pop up allowing you to change the piece. Any turns that went
into building the original piece will be lost if it is changed. If you are
stuck on an island, build a transport or cargo plane to get off. Move an
armored piece or other land piece on top of the transport to load it. Then
move the transport over the sea to find a new island.
This is a brief introduction. To get more help about the rules of the
game use the extensive on-line help by pressing F1.
UPGRADE POLICY
==============
Our standard upgrade policy is to keep each registered owner of one
of our products informed about upgrades when they are available. Upgrades
will then be offered at cost (disk+label+mailing charges). This usually
amounts to about $3.
REGISTERING DECLARATION OF WAR
==============================
DECLARATION OF WAR is a shareware program that has a two week
evaluationperiod after which a payment of $39.95 is required. As shareware,
DECLARATION OF WAR was distributed freely in order to allow people to "test
drive" it. The try-before-you-buy concept allows users to find out which
programs are useful before purchasing them. If a shareware program is useful
or entertaining, please support it through registration. The registration fee
for DECLARATION OF WAR is only $39.95 and entitles you to the newest version
of the program, extra games and scenarios (such as World War II, Battle of the
Bulge, and Aircav), sound files, a printed manual, customer support (through
the mail or on Compuserve, AOL, Delphi, GEnie, or the Internet), an account on
our BBS, and information (and discounts) on other offerings from Burnham Park
Software, Inc. To register, send your name, address, and a check or money order
to:
Burnham Park Software, Inc.
P.O. Box #814
Chicago, IL 60690-0814
Phone: (312) 922-6313
BBS: (312) 922-2839
Compuserve: 71532,3271
AOL: J null B
Delphi: MARBRO
GEnie: XRG36978
Internet: jnullb@aol.com
Compuserve SWREG number: #3242
PsL number: #11535
Credit card orders
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You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software)
Library by calling 800-242-4775 or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or
by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at
P.O. Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS
ONLY. Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds,
registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts,
dealer pricing, site licenses, etc, must be directed to 312-922-6313. To
insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your
order and we will ship the product directly to you.
Disclaimer
==========
Declaration of War is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of Declaration of War.
ASP Ombusman statement
======================
Burnham Park Software, Inc. is a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related
problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be
able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem
with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members'
products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe
Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.