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RACER - COPYRIGHT PC SOLUTIONS, All rights reserved. Welcome to RACER - an excellent car-racing game with smooth scrolling graphics. Steer your car along the road, using the 4 and 6 keys on the keypad, or the cursor left/right keys. Hit the CTRL key to Accelerate - when released, you drop back again. Try to avoid on coming CARS, MINES (white), and OIL slicks, but try to collect yellow GOLD BARS for points. When you hit an on-coming car, mine, or run off the road, the game is over - when you hit OIL, you skid. Try to collect green BONUS ARROWS, for points, and a fast 'GOLD-RUN', but avoid red POISON PILLS, which narrow the road and give you a fast 'MINE-RUN'! During the GOLD-RUN, you do not have to face other cars, or mines. You can select a different speed by hitting the F1 key on the title screen. You may also toggle sound on/off with th F9 key. Hit SPACE to pause during play, or ESC to exit. Due to the demands of hardware scrolling, this game works best on a fast PC - a 486 or better is recommended. If you have a slowish computer, you can hit TAB during play to disable the score-display - this will speed things up a bit. You may also be able to run in the SLOW game mode. In practice, we find the game runs OK on a 386sx25 at NORMAL speed if you switch off the score - although it may occasionally slow down when a number of car-sprites are on the screen. This game will run under CGA/EGA, for really slow computers, although the graphics are not as good or smooth in these modes. If you run it under Windows, the animation may be jerky, because of Windows multi-tasking. For best results, run under DOS. On the FULL VERSION on GAMES-PACK-3 (see below), you have an Infinite lifes cheat option, and 1000 pre-defined maps to explore! PC Solutions (Established 1983) - Notes on ShareWare ------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations on obtaining PC Solutions Shareware! We have released some of our programs as share-ware - conditions of use are clearly stated when the program is run. If you like and use one of our shareware programs, you should register by ordering one of our packs, which have the full versions of the program in question. We include the advert within the program itself, so simply run the program and follow instructions. While we try to keep our adverts as up to date as possible, you may come across earlier versions. Don't worry - we are always adding and updating material in our packs, so you will get at least what is indicated in the advert, and almost certainly much more by the time you read this! For instance, we are currently updating our programs for WINDOWS - you will find the new versions on our games packs with the older ones. If you are using the old Hercules graphics adapters, you should be able to run our programs in CGA mode with the SIMCGA program. DO NOT let the very short .EXE size of our programs fool you - we write VERY efficient code using our own special graphics libraries, and our programs will usually out-perform other programs ten or twenty times the size! If you want to find out how to program like this, order our UTIL-PACK-1. In fact if you run a DISK MAGAZINE you will find our programs ideal fillers! LIBRARIES NOTE - you can scatter our short programs onto volumes that have spare space - that way we get maximum distribution. Put a copy of this README file with each program - if you have space. You can distribute our programs in any way you see fit - ie. disks, BBS, CD-ROMS - however we ask that you do NOT tamper or alter the programs or associated documents in any way. PLEASE remember that if you purchased this program from a PD library, you havn't actually brought it! We don't see any of that money, and rely on YOU to register for the full version of our programs. * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * HOW TO ORDER ------------ Some programs have both Windows & DOS versions, others DOS only. In either case, easy WINDOWS install is provided for all programs. SPECIAL OFFER - Buy two or more packs, and P & P is free! Please specify disk size when ordering. Remember - our programs come with high quality packaging and printed documentation. Each pack also comes with several extra PC Solutions shareware 'new releases' for free! For instance, our Games-pack 3 has about 20 programs.. If the total order amount is less than 10 pounds (or $20 US) please add 1 pound UK postage/packaging/handling, or 3 pounds overseas airmail (USA $7) For orders which total above 10 pounds (or $20 US) there is no extra charge - ie P & P is FREE. If you want overseas recorded/registered delivery, add 3 pounds (USA $7). Send Cheques/P.O.'s to:- PC SOLUTIONS, Dept XX , P.O. Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND. EMAIL ----- If you have a modem, and have INTERNET access, you can send EMAIL to us at: PC.Solutions@glass.jecsystems.com We also have an area on the GLASS ASYLUM BBS:- (phone 0268.510709). - you can download our latest SHAREWARE programs, and leave mail. This is a great BBS, which has a huge amount of online software and news. They also provide INTERNET access for a very competitive price. US orders --------- We now have a service for US customers to place VISA/ACCESS orders - note this is for CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY in the US only! Do NOT send credit card orders to PC SOLUTIONS - we cannot process them. US customers can also order direct from PCS with thier normal dollar cheques. You can order with MC, Visa, Amex or Discover from the Public (software) Library, by calling 713-524-6394 (speech) or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit orders to PSL at PO Box 35705, Houston, Texas 77235-5705 THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. You will need to quote the name of the program you are registering - we will then forward the appropiate pack. When you order, PSL pass the order onto us to ship - so, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and air-mail delivery. All enquiries about the status of shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, etc, must be directed to PC SOLUTIONS, Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND. TELEPHONE and TECHNICAL SUPPORT ------------------------------- This is always a tricky subject for Shareware authors. Now it is important to remember that when you buy Shareware from a library, or purchase a magazine disk with Shareware on, the Author (ie us!) see NOTHING of the money you have paid - it all goes to the magazine/library concerned. Now considering that the number of Shareware copies of PC SOLUTIONS programs runs into MILLIONS - we have worked this out - you will understand that if we publish a phone number, we would need an operator full time just to deal with enquiries about software we have not been paid a cent for! In addition, at this stage we are not able to take VISA/ACCESS orders, so the principle advantage is lost anyway. For this reason, phone support is only available on request for REGISTERED USERS - ie. people who have brought our software. We have made arragements for US customers to place VISA/ACCESS orders over the phone with a third party (see above) - however this is strictly sales and orders only - any technical questions MUST be mailed direct to us. In fact, if you think about it, how often can you get technical phone support for free anywhere? You usually can't get through to someone who knows what they are talking about! If you do have a problem or question, you are welcome to write to us - but do check things through first - 99% of problems are due to user errors rather than problems in our programs. When you write to us, include your own phone or fax number if you wish - if it is important, we can contact you. PC SOLUTIONS CDROM OFFER ------------------------ We now stock a superb CDROM shareware collection, with literally thousands of superb quality Windows and DOS programs. This collection contains the latest offerings, only off the press a few months, with many new programs that you will not find on other collections. Of course, you will find all the latest PC Solutions shareware offerings on there as well! This CDROM costs only 14 pounds (fully inclusive), or a fantastic 12 pounds if brought at the same time as another PC Solutions package. This is probably the best value for money around - remember that other CDROM retailers have hidden extras like VAT and postage - we include those in our price! GAME-PACK-1 CHESSMATE-2600 - New version of our excellent chess program. Now has very nice shaded effect color pieces, plus full game store/replay features, and more.. SAGE-DRAUGHTS-2700 - Probably the worlds strongest draughts program, new graphics, mouse & many features. Forget those other weak shareware programs, and learn how to REALLY play! ADDIX-II - Great educational strategy game - an addictive two player game (Computer plays one player) also helps with Maths skills. BLITZ - Innovative Checkers game on Vari-size board- many added functions! Both DOS and WINDOWS versions supplied here - for even more advanced versions of SAGE and BLITZ, see the PROFESSIONAL version below.. DROP-IT - Variant on CONNECT-4 theme, with re-sizeable board & more.. Windows and DOS versions.. FALLZONE-II - Action - help ERIC battle through a multi-level game.. RANGER - ERIC takes on more aliens.. other great strategy/mind games.. GAMES-PACK-1 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds !! (USA $15) GAME-PACK-2 FLIPIT - Very strong REVERSI/OTHELLO game, many features, such as re-sizeable board, full game store/replay options, and an extensive tutorial on playing the game. Also includes OCTOTHELLO - othello on an octagonal board! Forget all those other weak programs, this one can REALLY play! JAX - Addictive little brain teaser. RENJU - Fiendish japanese board game - easy to learn, hard to beat. MINEZONE-II - Neat deduction game - another outing for ERIC. CASCADE-II - Drop marbles & collect targets in this addictive game! STELLAR-COMBAT - A neat shoot-em up - includes source code! DECODE - Crack the code! + More great games. GAMES-PACK-2 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15) GAME-PACK-3 CAPTAIN ERIC-II - ERIC has to find his way through a dangerous landscape with monsters lurking all around, and many problems to solve. He must also find ammo for his gun, as well as the keys for the next level. Excellent graphics, fast and furious fun! ERICS-REVENGE - Further levels for ERIC to beat - many new puzzles to solve, and many new monsters to beat. FALL-ZONE-II - Another fine action/strategy game - ERICS out again! BOMB-RUN - Bomb strategic targets in this super arcade game. (CGA/VGA) WALL-RUN - Try to out-wall your computer opponent - addictive action! ELEPHANT - Neat 'hunt the elephant' logic game - with source code! SIDETRIS - A new angle on a familiar theme - many original features.. RACER - Fast Car-racing game - superb 256 colour VGA scrolling graphics! Uses extra high res 320x240 graphics. You can explore 1000 pre-defined road maps! Infinite lifes cheat option. + many more great games.. GAMES-PACK-3 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15) GAME-PACK-4 DYNAMO DRAUGHTS - Play the EUROPEAN 10x10 game, with sweeping KINGS & MEN jumping backwards! Very Strong player, Full Game edit/replay + more.. Also plays SHASHKI (RUSSIAN), SPANISH and AMERICAN POOL draughts! Includes tutorial texts on these fascinating games - as played by hundreds of thousands of players across Europe & America. For an even more advanced version, see PRO version below.. BLOCKADE - An exciting new OTHELLO-ish board game, many features. Its a sort of two-player version of LIFE - you play the computer and try to capture his cells, while generating new ones of your own. you score points for capturing key areas. A truely innovative game, invented by PC SOLUTIONS! CONTAX - Another PC Solutions invention! A fine strategy game (CGA/VGA). The traditional GOMOKU/RENJU type game, but with a twist - you can only occupy cells already adjacent to both one of yours and an opponents piece. This simple rule radically alters the topography of the game, considerably sharpening tactical play. SOLO - New twists to SOLITAIRE game... + all our new releases! GAMES-PACK-4 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15) X-WORD For Crossword & Scrabble enthusiasts! Solve complex anagrams, search for letter patterns, with a dictionary of over 140,000 words and phrases. It can solve partial anagrams, or find words within words - very good for 'Countdown' addicts! X-WORD (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15) UTILITY PACK Sprites'n'Fonts - Mouse driven sprite/font/graphics designer, with built- in screen designer. C-Tools - Sprites/Fonts library,+ other I/O - make small EXE. (C source) Includes example C code to use graphics from SPRITES'n'FONTS. and example C programs - including a complete 8x8 GO/OTHELLO board demo. XCELCOPY - Fast Disk-Copy utility, better than DISKCOPY, many features! LIFEPIX - Fractalish generator picture generator with C source. BATFX - Menus for BATCH files. MACLAN - Structured Assembly language for the A86 assembler. (with source) CGA Enhancer & PC-XT Speedup (for older machines) DMOUSE screen designer, CBM64 to IBM BASIC Converter. Easy-Ed - a simple line editor, with source. Phonetic Word-Finder - Demonstrates Phonetic word-matching - with C-source. Flexi-Label (Mail list & labels..) + more.. UTIL-PACK 1 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15) PCS PROFESSIONAL EDITIONS In addition to the standard versions you have just seen listed, PC SOLUTIONS now also market special PROFESSIONAL versions of SAGE DRAUGHTS, DYNAMO DRAUGHTS and DAMA ITALIANA. While the Standard versions you have seen are superb programs, with infinite play-levels, superb graphics, full game store/edit/replay, board position/problem edit and solve, and an enhanced playing power that equals or surpasses any other program - up to grandmaster level, the PROFESSIONAL editions of DYNAMO, SAGE and DAMA ITALIANA have even more features. To start, you have even larger opening and endgame databases, for more accurate and stronger play - with the option to extend the database yourself. There are also database search options - for instance, you can search for all game-lines in the book that transpose into a particular position - users of CHESS-BASE programs will know how useful that is! The play is so strong that even the World Draughts Champion uses our program to help with analysis! There are advanced game annotation features, with the ability to output the resultant game or board position to a word processor. SAGE PROFESSIONAL also comes with the PRO version of BLITZ. Also included with each of the PROFESSIONAL editions of our programs is BASIC CHECKERS - a simple 8x8 english draughts program WITH ITS BASIC SOURCE CODE - so you can have a go at writing your own program! This program will run under the QBASIC interpreter supplied with MSDOS 5/6, so no other purchase is necessary to use it. The code is heavily annotated - you do not need a high level of programming skill to start learning! Each PRO program comes with both DOS and complimentary WINDOWS versions - ie. SAGE PRO comes with SAGE for WINDOWS. The PROFESSIONAL versions of SAGE DRAUGHTS, DYNAMO DRAUGHTS or DAMA ITALIANA cost 29 pounds sterling EACH, or $49 (USA) or 72,000 lire (Italy) or 255 francs (France) or 75 Dm (Germany) or FL 79 (Netherlands) - pay with a normal cheque in your currency. The price INCLUDES first-class/air-mail postage cost. CHESS GENIUS 2 Chess Genius is simply the strongest PC Chess program money can buy. It has an ELO rating of 2452 on a 486-66, placing it with the Worlds top few players. This program has almost continually been PC Chess World Champion since the early 1980's, winning nearly all computer competitions and confounding its opponents. David Norwood, one of Englands top masters, has written about it in glowing terms in his Saterday Telegraph column - he says he has great difficulty beating it! Like all good things, this Rolls Royce of programs is not cheap - it costs 90 pounds (fully inclusive) - however this compares favourably with more expensive consoles - which it out-classes. There are far too many features to list here - for a more comprehensive leaflet on Chess Genius, contact PC Solutions. PC SOLUTIONS, Dept XX , P.O. Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND. AND FINALLY.. ------------- People often ask how we generate such small, fast programs - well special thanks must go to Borland and their excellent Turbo-C compiler - which we use to generate both DOS and WINDOWS versions of our programs. Together with our special tools and graphics libraries (see our Util-Pack) we can generate very efficient code. Overall we find the Turbo-C compiler to be superior to other comparable C/C++ compilers - especially at the price they are sold for! We have also just got the Borland C 4.0 compiler for WINDOWS /DOS - and again we can recommend this Rolls-Royce of languages. If you have had to put up with the large overheads imposed by Visual and Quick Basic, we can strongly recommend the Borland option. Contact Borland UK on Freephone 0800 212727 (or 0734 321150) for further info.