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╔═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═╤═════════════════════════════════╗ ╟─┼─┼─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┼─┼─┤ Produced By: Locatha Ind. ║ ╟─┼─┤ ├─┼─┤ Programming By: Evan Schwartz ║ ╟─┼─┤ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) ├─┼─┤ Game Concept: Evan Schwartz ║ ╟─┼─┤ ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ├─┼─┤ Patrick Wolan ║ ╟─┼─┤ ╙──╜ ╙──╜ ├─┼─┤ Richard Rhoden ║ ╟─┼─┤ Version 2.00b ├─┼─┤ Game Graphix: Evan Schwartz ║ ╟─┼─┤ PLAYER/HOST DOCUMENTATION ├─┼─┤ Title Music: Evan Schwartz ║ ╟─┼─┼─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┬─┼─┼─┤ Tech Support: Fred Rugar ║ ╟─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴─┴ Prod. Adviser: Richard Rhoden ║ ║ Locatha Industries Support BBS: THE SWAP SHOP (904)737-7723 14.4 HST bps ║ ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝ ╔══════════════════════════════════════╤════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ SECTION DESCRIPTION │ SECTION DESCRIPTION ║ ╟──────────────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ I. Title/Documentation Index │ VIII. Example Terminal Setups ║ ║ II. Warranty & Disclaimer │ IX. B'Grid Revision History ║ ║ III. B'Grid Overview │ XI. B'Grid Tips/Strategies ║ ║ IV. Game Commands │ XII. Registration/Support ║ ║ V. Game Elements │ XIII. Other Shareware Products ║ ║ VI. Terminal Install/Operation │ ║ ║ VII. BBS Host Install/Operation │ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════╧════════════════════════════════════╝ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Warranty and Disclaimer ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── DISCLAIMER Locatha Industries, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, or inferable from the course of dealing or the custom of trade including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to this documentation, with respect to the software described in this documentation, its quality, or its performance. Battle Grid is licensed "AS IS". The entire risk as to its quality and performance is with the buyer. Locatha Industries, Inc. will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse of Battle Grid. The use of Battle Grid constitutes agreement with this disclaimer and releases Locatha Industries, Inc. from any form of liability or litigation. COPYRIGHT Battle Grid Copyright (c) Locatha Industries, Inc., 1991-92 All Rights Reserved. This game, and the computer programs to which it relates are the property of, and embody trade secrets and confidential information proprietary to, Locatha Industries, Inc., and may not be modified or reverse engineered without the prior express written approval of Locatha Industries, Inc. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Warranty and Disclaimer ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TRADEMARKS Battle Grid (tm) is a trademark of Locatha Industries, Inc. SHAREWARE The Battle Grid game is composed of a BBS Door Program (for use by sysops on their BBS systems) and a Player Terminal Program (for use by players on their computers). The BBS Door Program (BG-HOST.EXE) is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN, and must be registered (see registration details under "REGISTRATION") in accordance to current copyright laws. The Player Terminal Program is PUBLIC DOMAIN and can be freely distributed without charge of any kind. PIRACY Pirating the REGISTERED VERSION of Battle Grid is ILLEGAL. The UNREGISTERED VERSION without modification and including all files of the original archive can be distributed freely. Persons distributing or creating illegal copies will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Each copy of Battle Grid is uniquely encrypted and serialized. Registered sysops will be held liable for damages resulting from illegal distribution of their copy. A reward will be paid for information leading to the prosecution and conviction of violators. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME BACKGROUND ░░▒▒▓▓██ March 20th, 2001 ██▓▓▒▒░░ Earth's resources are becoming scarce, due to the increased depletion of the ozone layer and excessive toxic concentration in Earth's water supply. Tension between world nations is at an all-time high and squabbles between countries over a few acres of land is becoming more and more common. ░░▒▒▓▓██ June 23rd, 2002 ██▓▓▒▒░░ The Arab nations have formed an alliance (U.A.N. - United Arab Nations). With their example, the rest of the world follows suit. Four other unions are formed. The A.A.N. (American Alliance of Nations), A.T.U. (Asian Treaty of Unification), E.C.P. (European Consolidation Pack), and the C.R.R. (Commonwealth of Russian Republics). These Five new world powers soon become adversaries. Earth's resources and food supplies have reached a critical low. . . . . War is Imminent ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME BACKGROUND ░░▒▒▓▓██ February 11th, 2003 ██▓▓▒▒░░ The United States of America invents the fusion reactor. With this new power source, all other fossil fuels become obsolete. Countries that depended on the sales of oil, coal, or petroleum for survival quickly become poor third-world countries. Without the demand for fossil fuels, these countries loose their paramount source of economic stability and world prestige. The damage to their political influence is irreparable. The once wealthy United Arab Nations become virtually bankrupt overnight. ░░▒▒▓▓██ November 18th, 2004 ██▓▓▒▒░░ In a desperate attempt to reverse their plummeting economies, the U.A.N. threatens full-scale nuclear deployment unless the other countries of world provide them with financial aid. When the aid does not come, the U.A.N. launches a massive nuclear attack at the A.A.N. The American Alliance retaliates with a major offensive of their own. Soon after, all the other alliances of the world join in the war. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 7 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME BACKGROUND ░░▒▒▓▓██ July 27th, 2009 ██▓▓▒▒░░ After five years the war finally ceases. 60% of the world's surface has been destroyed. The governmental bodies that instigated the war are all but gone. In the aftermath of the most devastating war in history, the populations of the world suffer gravely from food shortages and unrelenting diseases. The future of mankind remains in doubt. ░░▒▒▓▓██ December 17th, 2020 ██▓▓▒▒░░ The world has been under totalitarian rule, while the countries of the earth slowly repair the damages caused by the war. All war has been outlawed. A group of scientists are commissioned to prepare a solution to the problem of dealing with the disputes that arise between Alliances. Their solution is an artificial environment to which Alliances send their great machines to do battle in a way to spare the crippled earth. The battles that the grid will host will determine the future of mankind. The arena is the Battle Grid. The winner will be the ruler of the earth. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 8 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ONLINE F/X Battle Grid is a 100% graphics based online interactive game, in which you represent an alliance mech pilot trained for battle on the Battle Grid using a huge war machine called a 'Mech'. You pilot interactivetly with up to 5 other players online for control of the 'Grid'. Battle Grid's screens are painstakeingly hand drawn in HI-RES EGA/VGA. The sounds include Multi-Track Midi Music, digitized sounds and special effects. These effects include the FIRST ever online interactive game to include selectable BACKGROUND music via your mechs cockpit radio! *** NO MORE ANSI *** *** NO MORE ANSI *** *** NO MORE ANSI *** GAME STRUCTURE Game Day: A 24 hour period which advances at midnight. Game Turn: A player can take a game turn after any other player has taken his turn. This allows for many turns in a game day. Revenue: Credits are generated from captured land, based on terrain value and are collected every game day. Movement: A mech receives allotted movement points each game turn. Movement points are expended based on terrain type, and the mech type you are using. Attacks: A mech receives allotted attack points each game turn. Each attack costs an attack point. Super- structure: Created by a player to be an obstacle which mechs cannot move through. It may take many hits to be destroyed unless you hit a vital area which can bring it crashing to the ground. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 9 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME SYNOPSIS You and your opponents represent opposing Alliances fighting for control of the earth in the Battle Grid. The battle will be fought between huge machines called Mechs. You have been specially trained as a mech pilot, responsible for purchasing an effective mech, devastating mines, and terrifying weapons. Every game has its own unique terrain map. The terrain consists of rivers, lakes, grasslands, swamps, hills, mountains, and more. Initially, your mech is randomly placed on the terrain map. The terrain is vast and its many variations can be used to your advantage. Hide behind mountains, then maneuver around rivers to capture your opponent's land. But stay alert and keep a vigilant eye open for the enemy. He may be trying to take your land out from under you. Or he may be lying in wait; looking for an opportunity to launch a staggering array of missiles and guns at you. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 10 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Battle Grid Overview ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME SYNOPSIS You advance, a shrapnel 2000 mine explodes, your mech takes minimal damage, but you have a clear shot at your adversary ... Now its your turn. You fire a few rounds from your volcanic repeater ... they hit, ripping off armor from the enemy mech, seconds later it bursts into flames. All his lands become yours. Victory is sweet, but there is no time for celebration. A quick review of your strategic map reveals another enemy mech encroaching on your territory. Reload your weapons, the battle continues. DOOR STRUCTURE Up to 30 games can be played simultaneously (registered version). A game can have between 2 and 5 players, however, a game can only have one active player at a time. Therefore, the door can have up to 30 active players concurrently. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 11 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ROSTER SCREEN The roster screen, which displays all active games, is the first screen after loading Battle Grid. From here you join games in need of additional players, or create new games. To create a new game just hit <C>. You then name the game (Maximum of 8 characters) and determine the number of players (2-5) who may participate. * NOTE: When players try to CREATE games on the UNREGISTERED version, the PLAYERS term will Freeze up, due to the UNREGISTERED has a max of 2 games for testing purposes. Using the game status command <S>, you are shown the status of all active games. Status also displays game number, activity ("In Progress" or "Waiting For # Of Players"), your participation (Are You In The Game (Y/N) & Is It Your Turn (Y/N)). To join a game, select the game and hit <P>. To play a game, also, select the game and hit <P>. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 12 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS All commands except <ESC> have been assigned to the numeric pad keys for rapid command execution. Cost Legend: M = Terrain type points will be deducted from mech movement points total. A = One attack point will be deducted from mech attack points total. N = No points expended. ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ N │Arrow│ Move map viewport to display other areas of │ │ │Keys │ the grid. NOTE - If your keyboard does not have│ │ │ │ a separate set of arrow keys, then shift │ │ │ │ between the NUM LOCK status on the numeric key │ │ │ │ pad. Mines and other mechs can be detected │ │ │ │ while rotating. Graphic pictures in the │ │ │ │ cockpit windows will indicate mech type. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ NUM │ Control mech moves 8 = UP 2 = DOWN │ │ │ KEY │ 4 = LEFT 6 = RIGHT │ │ │ PAD │ (See note above) 1 = SPIN LEFT 3 = SPIN RIGHT│ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 13 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ A │ 5 │ ATTACK │ │ │ │ This displays your weapons list. Select a │ │ │ │ weapon to fire and hit <RETURN>. A targeting │ │ │ │ icon will then appear on the map. Move the icon│ │ │ │ to the sector to be fired upon, and hit │ │ │ │ <RETURN>. The weapon will fire and if an enemy │ │ │ │ is hit, a message will direct you to read your │ │ │ │ mail for more information. If a superstructure │ │ │ │ is fired upon, it will disappear if destroyed. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ F10 │ CHAT MODE │ │ │ │ Allows you to chat with the sysop while playing│ │ │ │ Battle Grid. A beep is produced on both sides │ │ │ │ and brings up the chat window. At the end of │ │ │ │ chat, type "EXIT" to end. │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 14 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ N │ Q │ QUIT │ │ │ │ Quit Battle Grid and return to host system. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ ? │ HELP SCREEN │ │ │ │ │ │ M │ * │ PLANT MINE/TRAP │ │ │ │ Displays list of you traps. Select trap to set │ │ │ │ and hit <RETURN>. The trap will be placed on │ │ │ │ your current sector. You can be damaged by │ │ │ │ your own trap. Mines appear as graphic '+' │ │ │ │ icons when seen from cockpit. Ability to see │ │ │ │ mines is based on recon skill. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ O │ OVERVIEW OF DEMOGRAPHIC MAP │ │ │ │ Displays entire Battle Grid arena. Your mech │ │ │ │ is indicated by a red dot. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ R │ MECH COCKPIT RADIO │ │ │ │ Displays the cockpit radio. From here you can │ │ │ │ choose a musical selection to be played in the │ │ │ │ background during the game. From here you may │ │ │ │ also use the LEFT ARROW and RIGHT ARROW to │ │ │ │ INCREASE and DECREASE the volume of the music. │ │ │ │ The other selections R,P,F,S all do seperate │ │ │ │ functions related to your radio. 'R' rewinds │ │ │ │ the music selection to the previous one. 'P' │ │ │ │ Plays the selection of music listed in the │ │ │ │ title bar. 'F' fowards to the next musical │ │ │ │ selection. And 'S' stops the radio from playing│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ *NOTE* Mech radio must be on to hear sound and │ │ │ │ F/X during game, volume doesn't matter. │ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 15 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ N │ . │ SEND MESSAGE TO PLAYER(S) │ │ │ │ Select player to receive message. A window will│ │ │ │ open, type in message and enter "\S" to end. │ │ │ │ The window will clear every page full. │ │ │ │ Only selected player will get the message. │ │ │ │ │ │ M │ + │ CONQUER LAND SECTION │ │ │ │ This key allows you to conquer the section of │ │ │ │ land your mech is currently on. This will │ │ │ │ reduce movement points based on terrain type. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ / │ SNAPBACK │ │ │ │ This key returns the viewport back to your │ │ │ │ mech's location. │ │ │ │ │ │ M │ - │ BUILD SUPERSTRUCTURE │ │ │ │ Built in current sector for 1000 credits. │ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 16 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ N │ 9 │ EQUIPMENT SHOP │ │ │ │ Place to purchase mechs, weapons, traps/mines, │ │ │ │ armor, ammo, and increase your attack, defense │ │ │ │ & recon skills. Increase mechs superstructure. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ 7 │ RECONNAISSANCE │ │ │ │ In order to locate and attack other players, │ │ │ │ you can either see them out your cockpit window│ │ │ │ if you are close enough, or by paying 200 │ │ │ │ credits to the operator of the Grid Monitoring │ │ │ │ Satellite and then moving the map to the │ │ │ │ location in question, and hitting <RETURN>. A │ │ │ │ window will appear and display the position of │ │ │ │ any enemies found in the area. The accuracy of │ │ │ │ the report depends on the level of your recon │ │ │ │ skill. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ I │ DISPLAYS GAME CREDITS │ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 17 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Commands ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMANDS ┌────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │COST│ KEY │ COMMAND DESCRIPTION │ ├────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ N │ E │ READ E-MAIL │ │ │ │ Contains messages from other players, damage │ │ │ │ reports, trap/mine status, status report of │ │ │ │ lands under attack. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ S │ GAME STATISTICS │ │ │ │ Lists players and their current status (Dead │ │ │ │ or Alive). │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ ESC │ ABORT OR EXIT │ │ │ │ Hit ESC to exit ALL windows in game. │ │ │ │ │ │ N │ P │ PLAYER INFORMATION │ │ │ │ Displays your armor and defense level, list of │ │ │ │ weapons, and list of traps/mines. │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 18 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── REVENUE Credits are generated from captured land, based on terrain value and are collected every game day. Credits do not accumulate, you must log on everyday to collect credits. Revenue is increased by capturing terrain. Terrain is captured by moving the mech onto a land section and hitting <+> COMMAND (CONQUER LAND SECTION). Revenue credits are determined by terrain type owned: ┌──────────────┬───────────────┬──────────────────┐ │ Terrain Cr. │ Terrain Cr. │ Terrain Cr. │ ├──────────────┼───────────────┼──────────────────┤ │ Rivers 00 │ Hills 20 │ Swamps 40 │ │ Plains 10 │ Forest 30 │ Mountains 50 │ └──────────────┴───────────────┴──────────────────┘ Revenue can be lost by loosing captured land to your enemies. You will be notified of lost lands in the mail. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 19 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── MECH MOVEMENT A mech receives allotted movement points each game turn. Movement points are expended based on terrain type & the modifications of the mechs favorable and unfavorable terrain types. Below is the base terrain chart: ┌──────────────┬───────────────┬──────────────────┐ │ Terrain Pts │ Terrain Pts │ Terrain Pts │ ├──────────────┼───────────────┼──────────────────┤ │ Rivers 0 │ Hills 2 │ Swamps 4 │ │ Plains 1 │ Forest 3 │ Mountains 5 │ └──────────────┴───────────────┴──────────────────┘ This allotted movement also is affected by a mechs positive and negative terrain value. Hense, some mechs are better at traversing certain terrain types than others. This is also tru in the reverse. Mechs can move through all terrain types except rivers, lakes, and superstructures. Also, mechs can move past other mechs and occupy the same sector. Mech movements can only be in the 4 cardinal directions (N,S,E,W). ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 20 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── MECH ATTACKS A mech receives allotted attack points each game turn. Each attack costs an attack point. To attack another mech, use the <5> COMMAND (ATTACK), then the mech's weapons list will appear; choose the weapon to fire and hit <ENTER>. A targeting icon will appear; move this to the desired sector and again hit <ENTER>. The weapon will fire and you will see an explosion in the chosen sector. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 21 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── TRAPS/MINES After hitting <9> COMMAND (EQUIPMENT SHOP) and choosing PURCHASE TRAPS, then pick an empty trap slot (NONE) to replace with new trap. The next screen will be as follows: ┌────────┬─────────────────┐ │ Name │ Anti-Matter Pod │--(Name of trap/mine) │ Class │ 1 │--(Traps are only class one) │ Cost │ 10,000 │--(Cost of trap in credits) │ Damage │ 50 │--(Random damage up to this No.) │ Xloc │ │--(*Not used*) │ Yloc │ │--(*Not used*) └────────┴─────────────────┘ Be careful, you can be damaged by your own trap/mine if you step on it. Damage from traps/mines cannot be avoided, if a mech enters a sector with a trap/mine it will take damage. Watch your cockpit viewports, as you move, mines can sometimes be seen in them and will appear as a warning icon. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 22 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── WEAPONS After hitting <9> COMMAND (EQUIPMENT SHOP) and choosing PURCHASE WEAPONS, then pick an empty weapons slot (NONE) to replace with new weapon. The next screen will be as follows: ┌────────┬─────────────────┐ │ Name │ Vulcan Repeater │--(Name of weapon) │ Class │ 2 │--(Class * See Weapon classes *) │ Cost │ 750 │--(Cost in credits) │ Damage │ 25 │--(Random damage up to this no.) │ Range │ 4 │--(Weapons range in sectors) │ # Ammo │ 6 │--(Starting amount of ammo) │ Weight │ 2 │--(Weapons weight in tons) └────────┴─────────────────┘ All weapons except lasers (Class 8) use ammo. (* See Ammo *) When weapons do more than 15 points of damage, a critical hit occurs. A critical hit means there is a chance a vital area gets hit and something could get destroyed.(weapon, armor, trap, etc...). ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 23 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── WEAPON CLASSES Weapons have different classes, which determine factors such as damage, number of shots per attack point, and area of effect. See chart: ┌───────┬───────────┬──────────────┬───────────────┐ │Weapon │ Damage │ # Of Shots │ # Of Sectors │ │ Class │ Modifier │ Per Att Pt. │ Affected │ ├───────┼───────────┼──────────────┼───────────────┤ │ 1 │(See Traps)│ (See Traps) │ 1 │ │ 2 │ Single │ 1 │ 1 │ │ 3 │ Double │ 1 │ 1 │ │ 4 │ Double │ 2 │ 1 │ │ 5 │ Single │ 1 │ 2 X 2 │ │ 6 │ Single │ 3 │ 1 │ │ 7 │ Single │ 1 │ 3 X 3 │ │ 8 │ Laser │ 1 │ 1 │ └───────┴───────────┴──────────────┴───────────────┘ Multiple shots per attack point can be fired at different sectors. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 24 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── WEAPON AMMO Every weapon except lasers needs ammo to fire. Ammo can be purchased from within the equipment shop <9> COMMAND. After choosing what weapon to buy ammo for the screen below will appear: ┌──────────────┬─────────────────┐ │ Name │ Vulcan Repeater │--(Name of weapon) │ # Of Ammo │ 6 │--(Ammo onhand) │ Cost/Reload │ 600 │--(Cost per reload) │ Credits Left │ 1750 │--(Credits remaining) └──────────────┴─────────────────┘ Ammo is purchased by hitting the right arrow key. Ammo cannot be purchased for weapons not owned. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 25 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── MECH ARMOR Armor protects against enemy firepower. The defensive level of the armor ranges between 10 and 35. The defensive level of the armor is added to the pilots defense skill. ┌───────────┬──────────────┐ │ Name │ Iron Bulk │--(Name of armor) │ Def Lvl │ 10 │--(Defensive value) │ Cost │ 2000 │--(Cost of armor) └───────────┴──────────────┘ ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 26 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SUPERSTRUCTURES Created by a player to be an obstacle which mechs cannot move through. It may take many hits to be destroyed unless you hit a vital area which can bring it crashing to the ground. When a superstructure is constructed on a sector, the revenue value is destroyed and the terrain is flattened into a plain. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 27 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── MECHS After hitting <9> COMMAND (EQUIPMENT SHOP) and choosing PURCHASE MECHS. The next screen will be as follows: ┌───────────┬─────────────────┐ │ Name │ Terra Tracker │--(Name of mech) │ Class │ 1 │--(Mech class) │ Cost │ 5000 │--(Cost in credits) │ Max Tons │ 75 │--(Maximun mech weight) │ ATT Mod │ 10 │--(Attack skill modifier) │ DEF Mod │ 10 │--(Defense skill modifier) │ REC Mod │ 10 │--(Recon skill modifier) │ Move Rate │ 2 │--(Mechs movement rate) │ Terr + │ 3 │--(Mechs positive terrain) │ Terr - │ 75 │--(Mechs negative terrain) │ # Of Att. │ 2 │--(# of attacks per game turn) │ S.S. │ 250 │--(Starting amount of structural └───────────┴─────────────────┘ points) You can only own and pilot one mech at a time, although new mechs can be purchased to replace old and/or damaged ones. All weapons and armor are lost when a new mech is purchased. Positive terrain means movement only costs 1 pt, and Negative means movement costs double normal, due to mechs design. Attack, Defense, & Recon modifiers affect the pilots skills in those areas by the amount shown. eg: 10 would be +10 etc.. Structural points are the total amount of damage a mech can withstand before being destroyed. A mech's superstructure (S.S.) can be raised in the equipment shop using the INCREASE STATISTICS COMMAND. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 28 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── INCREASE Here is where skills are increased and structural points are STATISTICS added to the mechs superstructure. ┌───────────────────┬─────────────────┐ │ Attack Skill │ 47 │ │ Defense Skill │ 49 │ │ Recon Skill │ 52 │ │ Super Struct. │ 250 │ │ Remaining Credits │ 3500 │ └───────────────────┴─────────────────┘ Increasing skills by 1 point costs 1000 credits. Increasing a mechs superstructure by 1 point costs 500 credits. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 29 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── STRATEGIC MAP The strategic map provides a quick overview of the battle field. The map displays: rivers, lakes, your mech, all player's captured land, and where warfare has recently taken place. Player's captured land is shown on the map in the players color. Your mech is shown as a small black dot on the map. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 30 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Game Elements ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME MAIL CHECK YOUR MAIL AT LEAST ONCE A DAY! Many things are reported to you in mail, these include: Attacks, stolen land, lost revenue, detonated traps/mines, and messages from other players. You can send mail to any player with the <.> COMMAND. Mail can only be read by its intended receiver. Mail can be read only once, so it is suggested notes be taken. The mail system is compatible with IBM extended characters. Mail can also be ABORTED using the <A> COMMAND. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 31 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Terminal Install/Operation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── INTRODUCTION This section will step you through the easy installation of the Battle Grid Terminal program. REQUIREMENTS Hardware - XT,AT/286,386,486 computer with 640k RAM, EGA/VGA video, 1200 bps+ modem, and 2 Meg of disk space. (For digital F/X requires at least 550k free RAM) Software - Terminal program (Telix, Qmodem, Procomm, etc...) COMMAND LINE OPERATION (* ALL COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS MUST BE IN CAPS *) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BG-TERM.EXE <COMPORT> <MODEM SETUP> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMPORT - This is the Comport that your modem is on to in your machine. VALID COMPORTS - 'COM1' 'COM2' 'COM3' 'COM4' MODEM SETUP - This is whether your modem has a buffer and is intelligent as most High Speed Modems are eg: USR HST, USR V.32, etc.. You pass LOCKED if you have one of these modems. VALID RESPONSES - 'LOCKED' 'NOLOCKED' *NOTE* Some Intelligent Modems require 'NOLOCKED' to be passed instead of the standard. Try one or the other if you receive garbage. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 32 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Terminal Install/Operation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SETUP/ Step 1 Create a subdirectory called BGRID under your term INSTALLATION/ programs directory. e.g. C:\QMODEM\BGRID OPERATION Step 2 Copy all files contained in BGRID2B1.ZIP & BGRID2B2.ZIP to the subdirectory you created in step 1 Step 4 Create a batch file for running b'grid using the proper command line from COMMAND LINE OPERATION. e.g. CD\BGRID BG-TERM COM1 NOLOCKED CD\QMODEM QMODEM Step 5 Execute your term program and dial into a BBS that has b'grid online as a door. Step 6 Run b'grid door on BBS system and wait (Sometimes this can take up to 30 seconds). You will see, "Do you have Battle Grid Term 2.0b ?", Here you must hit "Y" then it will say, "Exit your term program and load Battle Grid now." (* CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE *) ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 33 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Terminal Install/Operation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SETUP/ Step 7 Exit out of your terminal package WITHOUT DROPPING INSTALLATION/ CARRIER and WITHOUT SHELLING (e.g. in Qmodem you OPERATION would hit "Alt-X" to quit and then "X" to not drop carrier on exit). Step 8 After exiting your term program, run the batch file you created in step 4. After a few seconds you will see your screen clear and 2 grey boxes will appear. Step 9 Next, you should see the list of games available on that BBS system appear in the upper right of the screen. And you are in the game, enjoy! If the following does not work, re-read the documentation and step through the setup and running of b'grid again. Also if problems still exist try refering to the terminal program example section, it gives step by step examples for most popular terminal packages. If you continue to have difficulties please feel free to call our support BBS: The Swap Shop (904)737-7723 14.4 HST bps Sysop - Fred Rugar (L.I. Tech Support) ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 34 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ BBS/Host Installation/Operation ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── INTRODUCTION This section will step you through the easy installation of the Battle Grid BBS Door program. REQUIREMENTS Hardware - XT,AT/286,386,486 computer with 640k RAM, EGA/VGA, 1200 bps & up modem, and 2 Meg. of disk space. Software - BBS system capable of outputting DOOR.SYS CHAIN.TXT, DORINFO.DEF, or CALINFO.BBS. COMMAND LINE There are two methods to run Battle Grid from the command OPERATION line. The first method utilizies files created by the BBS system, Battle Grid currently can use DOOR.SYS, CHAIN.TXT, DORINFO.DEF, or CALINFO.BBS. The second method is via passing individual parameters to the game. 1st Method - BG-HOST.EXE <SOUND ON/OFF> <1...13> <VIDEO ON/OFF> <LOCKED/NOLOCKED> <PATH TO SYS> LEGEND ACTUAL PASSED PARAMETER <Sound On/Off> ON/OFF <1...13> '1,2,3'- D/A Converters on LPT1,LPT2,LPT3 '4' - D/A LPT1 and LPT2 (Stero Play) '5' - D/A LPT1 and LPT2 (Mono Play) '7' - Soundblaster or Soundblaster Pro(Mono) '10' - Stero-on-1 Card '11,12,13' - Disney Sound Source LPT1,LPT2,LPT3 │ <VIDEO> ON/OFF <LOCKED/NOLOCKED> LOCKED/NOLOCKED <PATH TO .SYS> C:\BGRID BG-HOST.EXE ON 7 ON LOCKED C:\BGRID BG-HOST.EXE OFF 7 OFF LOCKED C:\BGRID *CMD LINE MUST BE IN CAPS* ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 32 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ BBS Door Install/Operation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── COMMAND LINE Battle Grid will automatically search its current directory OPERATION for one of the above mentioned BBS created files (DOOR.SYS, etc...), from which it will get all the caller's information (Baud, Name, etc...) 2nd Method (* ALL COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS MUST BE IN CAPS *) BG-HOST <BAUD> <COMx> <NAME> <MUSIC ON/OFF> <1...13> <VIDEO> <LOCKED/NOLOCKED> <PATH TO SYS> LEGEND ACTUAL PASSED PARAMETER <Connecting Baudrate> 1200/2400/9600/14400/19200 <Com Port> COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 <Name> PLAYER'S NAME e.g. "RICK" <Sound On/Off> ON/OFF <1...13> 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13 <VIDEO> ON/OFF <LOCKED/NOLOCKED> LOCKED/NOLOCKED <PATH TO .SYS> C:\BGRID e.g. #1 - BG-HOST.EXE 2400 COM1 EVAN ON 7 ON LOCKED C:\BGRID e.g. #2 - BG-HOST.EXE 19200 COM2 RICK OFF 11 ON NOLOCKED C:\BGRID ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 33 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ BBS Door Install/Operation ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SETUP/ Step 1 Create a subdirectory called BGRID under your BBS INSTALLATION/ system's directory. e.g. C:\PCB\BG-HOST OPERATION Step 2 Copy all files contained in BGRID2B1.ZIP & BGRID2B2.ZIP to the subdirectory you created Step 3 Create a batch file for running b'grid using the proper command line from COMMAND LINE OPERATION. e.g. COPY DOOR.SYS:C:\PCB\BGRID BG-HOST OFF 7 OFF LOCKED C:\PCB\BGRID CD\PCB BOARD Step 4 Install b'grid as a new door on your BBS system. Step 5 Run b'grid locally from your BBS system and play. If the following does not work, re-read the documentation and step through the setup and running of b'grid again. If you continue to have difficulties please feel free to call our support BBS: The Swap Shop (904)737-7723 14.4 HST bps Sysop - Fred Rugar (L.I. Tech Support) ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 36 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Example Terminal Setups ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Qmodem 1. Make a directory under Qmodem called BGRID. eg: D:\QMODEM\BGRID. 2. Unzip all files contained in BGRID2B1.ZIP & BGRID2B2.ZIP to this directory. 3. Create a batch file to play BGRID using your command line. eg: CD\BGRID BG-TERM.EXE COM1 LOCKED CD\QMODEM QMODEM This batch file would change directories to BGRID and then run BGRID Term at 2400 bps on COM1, and and LOCK the modem. 4. Call a BBS that has BGRID online, run the door and wait... When you see 'Do you have Bgrid term 2.0b?' hit 'Y' for yes. 5. Now hit ALT-X to exit Qmodem and then hit X for EXIT without dropping carrier. 6. Run your BGRID batch file and enjoy the game, the batch file will bring you right back to Qmodem after the game is ended. Telix 1. Make a directory under Telix called BGRID. eg: D:\TELIX\BGRID. 2. Unzip all files contained in BGRID2B1.ZIP & BGRID2B2.ZIP to this directory. 3. Create a batch file to play BGRID using your command line. eg: CD\BGRID BG-TERM.EXE COM1 LOCKED CD\TELIX TELIX This batch file would change directories to BGRID and then run BGRID Term at 2400 bps on COM1, and turn sound OFF using the Soundblaster card, and LOCK the modem. 4. Call a BBS that has BGRID online, run the door and wait... When you see 'Do you have Bgrid term 2.0B?' hit 'Y' for yes. 5. Now hit ALT-X to exit Telix, and hit Y for Yes, telix automatically assumes you do not want to drop carrier. 6. Run your BGRID batch file and enjoy the game, the batch file will bring you right back to Telix after the game is ended. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 37 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ B'grid Tips/Strategies ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── GAME TIPS/STRATEGIES * Your first concern will be to attain as much land as possible and establishing a stronghold on the map. * Generating revenue is a very important part of the game. It is necessary for the purchase of additional weapons, ammo, armor, stronger mechs in time of need and increasing your statistics. * Since rivers and lakes are impassable, attempt to restrict access to or block others by building superstructures in narrow areas created by water. * Armor and weapons are fashioned to be mech specific, therefore if you purchase another mech ... all the weapons and armor of your previous mech will be lost. However, mines and traps are not mech specific so they remain. ╓─╖ ╓──┐ (tm) PLAYER DOCUMENTATION 38 ╟─╨╖ A T T L E ║ ─╥ R I D ╙──╜ ╙──╜ Registration/Support ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── REGISTRATION The BBS host version of Battle Grid can be registered for $40.00 from Locatha Industries, Inc., P.O. BOX 50038, Jacksonville Beach, Fl. 32240-0038. Look for the Battle Grid shareware game (BGRID2B1.ZIP) and (BGRID2B2.ZIP) on a local BBS or try one of the following: The New Age (904)744-6772 Maranatha (904)353-3807 The Swap Shop (904)246-9194 All DDS Hubs Channel 1 (617)354-2505 Rusty & Edie's (216)726-1247 PC-OHIO (216)381-3320 EXEC-PC (414)789-4352 As well as many online services such as CompuServe & GEnie. The Battle Grid shareware files can also be found on the support systems for the following BBS programs: PCBoard, Wildcat, RBBS, WWIV, TAG, VBBS, OmegaBBS, GAP, and TriTel. SUPPORT Support of Battle Grid and other future Locatha Industries, Inc. shareware products will depend solely on the response received.