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SuperFly
Release 2.0 October 1, 1992
Nels Anderson
92 Bishop Drive
Framingham, MA 01701-6515
U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION: SuperFly is an action game in which your home has been
invaded by a swarm of flies and other nasty bugs. It includes 20
different rounds with a variety of obstacles. There are three levels
of difficulty and a number of game options. To get started, either
read the .doc file or just start up the game and view the help
screen.
REQUIREMENTS: SuperFly runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode so an
EGA or VGA card is required. SuperFly requires 256k of memory.
SHAREWARE: SuperFly is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try
the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the
game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15
(#12.95 in the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll
receive a copy of the latest version of the program, a set of game
hints, and possibly another game to try out. A deluxe version with
binder and printed manual is available for $22. Disk vendors please
see the file VENDOR.TXT for distribution details. Shipping is $2 on
the standard version and $4 for the deluxe version or for shipping
outside North America. Please include $2 extra for 3.5" diskettes.
FILES: The files included in SuperFly v2.0 are as follows:
FLY.EXE SuperFly program
FLY.DOC Documentation (instructions)
FLY.TXT This file
FLY.PIC Pictures used by the game
FLYLOGO.PCC More pictures
HOUSE.PCC Title screen picture
ARGHFLY.PCC More of title screen picture
DOOR.PCC More of title screen picture
SELECT.PCC Control device selection picture
ORDERFRM.TXT Ready to print registration form
UKORDER.TXT Order form for U.K. residents
FILE_ID.DIZ Brief program description for BBS use
SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors, BBSes, etc.
All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If
you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use
the name SFLY20.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious
BBS. Call 508-875-3618 (300/1200/2400/9600/14400 HST/v.32, 8N1)
and leave a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always
be available there first. Mail support is also available; please
include an SASE with your request. Finally, you can contact the
author through CompuServe's mail system. Address to Nels Anderson
[71020,2613].
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
contributed to:
EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using hi-res EGA graphics.
Based on the classic minicomputer game, including
maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
software contest.
"...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
strategic challenges."
-- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8
"EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
-- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990
MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very
easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game
options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also
allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.
"Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
-- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988
"...a visual feast and a mental workout."
-- Compute! Magazine, April 1989
TMATCH: A variation on concentration solitaire or "memory", but
adds multiple player version (up to four players) or play
against the computer. Many scoring and difficulty settings
allow use by any age player. Uses the same tiles for
playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the tile
editor.
TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
or any version of Tile Match.
CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
to run (mouse optional). Also will run in text mode.
Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your
own puzzles. A Windows version is also available.
SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild
west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
play. Requires VGA or MCGA.
Selected as one of the top ten EGA/VGA shareware games
of all time.
-- PsL News, Public (software) Library, October 1990
"Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
-- Patrick Grote
"...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
and challenging games I have seen."
-- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990
SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the
flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
to DOS, etc. Supports keyboard, mouse, joystick.
"...so habit forming you'd better not start playing if
you have anything else to do."
-- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)
"RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
-- Patrick Grote
MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.
SOUNDPAS: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
to add music and sound effects to their programs. Includes
units for interrupt and real time sounds.
BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the
utilities from MOUSTOOL.
BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided.
These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from
your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use
the form in the file "orderfrm.txt" which is all ready to print. The
"deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a
binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference
cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the
registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to
order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-875-3618. Use
"DOOR 15" to order.
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SuperFly is copyright (c) 1990,1992 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved.
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