The Best of Game Classics/cd1.bin/ACTION/CANNON/1CF2.ZIP/CANNON.DOC

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                      Cannon Fodder
             An MVP Software Shareware release
                       of a game by
             Virgin Interactive Entertainment


Before beginning Cannon Fodder for the first time, please run the
SETUP.EXE program.  This will setup your sound card properly.

Before beginning Cannon Fodder for the first time, please print the
file CANNON.DOC.  (To do this type: COPY CANNON.DOC PRN) This file
will give you information you need on running and playing the game.

If you encounter problems running Cannon Fodder there may be
insufficient low memory available.  Cannon Fodder requires 580K free
RAM.  Here are two possible ways to solve the problem.

First, if you are using DOS 6 or higher, from the DOS prompt type
MEMMAKER.  Follow the directions on your screen, choosing EXPRESS
and NO EMS.  In most cases this will make your system use its
available memory more efficiently and free up enough memory to run
Cannon Fodder.

If this doesn't work, try method #2.  Place a blank diskette into
drive A of your computer.  Then type: FORMAT A: /S /U and press
enter.  When the computer is finished, type: EDIT A:\CONFIG.SYS and
press ENTER.  Then type the following lines:

   DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
   DOS=HIGH

Then press the following keys: ALT, F, X, Y.

Next, find the file MOUSE.COM or MOUSE.EXE on your hard drive.  It
will probably be in the DOS or MOUSE directory, or perhaps in the
root directory.  Copy that file to the disk in drive A.

Now type: EDIT A:\AUTOEXEC.BAT and press ENTER.  If you copied the
file MOUSE.EXE to the disk in drive A, type LH MOUSE.EXE, and press
the following keys: ALT, F, X, Y.

If you copied the file MOUSE.COM to the disk in drive A, type LH
MOUSE.COM, and press the following keys: ALT, F, X, Y.

Reboot your computer leaving the disk in the A: drive.  Go to the
Cannon Fodder directory and type SETUP to setup your sound card.

While in SETUP, for most sound cards choose ADLIB to play music and
SOUND BLASTER for sound.  To change the sound card settings in the
sound configuration screen, press the SPACE BAR.  After you are
finished, type CANNON to play the game.  Whenever you want to play
Cannon Fodder, simply reboot your computer with the boot disk you've
created.

If you have a Gravis UltraSound card, choose Roland for music.

When you run Cannon Fodder, if the first screen has some small boxes
on it, and the computer locks up, your mouse driver is not
installed.  Find the file MOUSE.EXE or MOUSE.COM on your hard drive,
and type: LH MOUSE.COM or LH MOUSE.EXE, whichever is appropriate.

NOTE: You may encounter problems with the Diamond Stealth Pro VLB
video card.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

CANNON FODDER, WINDOWS, AND MOUSE DRIVERS
-----------------------------------------
Although you may be able to run Cannon Fodder under Windows by
opening a DOS window, the software is designed to run under DOS.  We
recommend that you exit Windows completely before running the
software.  If you do run Cannon Fodder from Windows, please note
that the DOS mouse driver must be loaded.

DOS requires that a mouse driver is loaded before any program can
recognize the mouse.  Windows has a built-in mouse driver, but this
will not work in DOS.  Before you attempt to run Cannon Fodder make
sure the MOUSE.COM or MOUSE.EXE file is loaded.  These files are
provided on a disk that came with your mouse.  Check your DOS manual
if you don't how to load either file.

INSTALLATION
------------
First, make sure you have the following files:

CANEXIT.COM
CANNON.COM
CANNON.DOC      (This file)
CFODDER.EXE
CF_ENG.DAT
FILE_ID.DIZ
SETUP.EXE
LICENSE.DOC
ORDER.FRM
READ.ME
SETUP.DAT
SYSOP.DOC
VENDOR.DOC

Before beginning Cannon Fodder for the first time, type SETUP from
your Cannon Fodder directory at the DOS prompt.  You MUST have a
mouse on your system and a mouse driver loaded in memory.  Choose
CONFIGURE from the menu to change settings for sound, and other
options.  Save the settings and exit the install program.

Type CANNON to run Cannon Fodder.

Cannon Fodder is shareware.  THat means that you may freely try this
game, but if you like it and wish to continue playing it, you must
purchase the complete game.  This is known as "registering" your
software.  When you register Cannon Fodder, you get the complete
game, including all 72 levels.  (This shareware version contains 20
levels.) Please read this page to find out how to register with MVP
Software and receive the complete version of the game.  Thanks for
playing Cannon Fodder and for supporting shareware.  Your honesty
pays.

To register Cannon Fodder, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a
day.  Please have your Master Card or Visa ready when you call.  Or
fill out the order form at the end of this manual and fax it to:
616-245-3204.  Make sure your credit card number and expiration date
are legible.  Or if you prefer mail the order form and your check
to: MVP Software, 1035 Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407.

When you register Cannon Fodder you can get the mega-cool CD-ROM
version for no additional cost!  That's right, Cannon Fodder is the
first shareware game that offers a CD version to registered users!
If your system has a CD-ROM drive, be sure to specify that you want
the CD version.  The CD version includes a killa 8-minute video not
seen on the disk version.  If your system does not have a CD-ROM
drive, be sure to specify that you want the 3.5" disk version.  The
CD version is available beginning in February 1995.

For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.

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GAME PLAY
---------
All the action takes place in the play field which takes up most of
the screen.  On the screen you will see the Status Panel in the
upper left and the Map icon in the lower left.

You begin at Boot Hill with recruits lining up to join your efforts.
This is also where you can load or save a mission, and see how to
register Cannon Fodder (By pressing F1).  Click anywhere on Boot
Hill to start your mission.

Once in your mission, use the mouse to guide your pointer around the
screen.  Press the left mouse button to move your troop to the end
of the pointer.  Move the mouse to guide the pointer to an enemy and
press the right mouse button to change the pointer into a cross-hair
cursor and shoot your guns.  Your bullets are "smart" and will not
harm allies; however, grenades and bazookas will.

In later missions, you might find grenades and/or bazookas.  To fire
these, move the pointer to the upper left of the screen (over the
status panel).  If you have any grenades or bazookas, there will be
a quantity below their respective icon.  Click on that icon to
highlight it.  Now move the pointer to where you want to fire your
weapon.  Press and hold the right mouse button.  Press the left
mouse button, then let go of both buttons.  Be careful where you
aim!

There are times when the strategy dictates that the troopers split
up.  So long as you have enough troopers, you can make a maximum of
two new troops.

   - Select the name(s) of the troopers you'd like to form a new
     troop (the names will highlight when you click on them).

   - Select the troopers logo (above the grenade & bazooka stats) to
     form a new troop with the troopers you highlighted.

But Wait!  Who gets the weapons when you split up?  When you begin
to split a troop, grenades and bazookas are outlined.  By clicking
on these icons, you determine who gets what.

   - The solid outline represents all quantities of that weapon.
   - The dotted outline represents half the quantities of that
     weapon.
   - No outline represents none of that weapon.

To regroup troops, simply walk them into each other.  They will
automatically regroup.

The following keys are active during gameplay:

   P     - Pauses and unpauses the game.
   M     - Views the map during a phase.
   F1    - Shows ordering information (From Boot Hill).
   ESC   - Surrenders and restarts current phase (only press this
           if you're giving up and want to start this phase over).
           Pressing ESC again will take you to Boot Hill.
   ALT-Q - EXITS the game!  Only press this if you want to exit
           to DOS.

                       CANNON FODDER ORDER FORM

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _______________

Country (if outside USA) ____________________________________________

IMPORTANT (CIRCLE ONE)    CD-ROM version     - or -     3.5 disk

Price of Cannon Fodder registered version                       $34.95
Shipping and Handling (US)                                        4.00
Shipping and Handling (Canada)                                    5.00
Shipping and Handling (all other countries)                       6.00
Michigan residents add sales tax                                  2.34
                                                                ------
Make check payable to "MVP Software"           Total enclosed:  $
Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)

Card number __________________________________________

Expiration number ____________________________________
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VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS:  Please help us determine what features you would like
====================  in future products.

Circle what type of equipment you have:   8088    286    386    486    Pentium
Circle the speed of your computer(Mhz): 12  16  20  25  33  40  50  66  ___
Circle any that apply: Joystick  Mouse  Modem_______  SVGA card____________
                                             (speed)              (type)

Sound Capability:  Adlib   Sound Blaster   SB Pro   SB 16   SB AWE32
    PC speaker only  Other ____________________________________

Where did you get Cannon Fodder?
    Friend   CompuServe   AOL   Prodigy   Ryan's Bar   Exec-PC   Channel 1
    Invention Factory   Space BBS   Sound Advice   World Data Network
    BBS (name): _______________________
    Shareware Distributor (name): _________________________________________

Are you a game player?  Please answer the following questions about what you
like and don't like in computer games.

Approx. # of retail games owned: ____  #Registered shareware games: ____

Circle preference:        Beautiful Graphics     Game Complexity
Circle preference:    Solo against computer   -OR-   Modem 2-Player
Circle preference:    Strategy    Action    Simulation    Other_________
Long term game playability:   Few Levels w/ hard difficulty   Lotsa Levels
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Send this order form and your check to:

MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI  49507-1407

US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684.  Fax: [phone].
Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.