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Copyright 1990-1992, David P. Gray, Gray Design Associates
All Rights Reserved
Member, Association of Shareware Professionals
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1. Specification
2. System requirements
3. Revision history
4. Program self-check
5. USER GUIDE
5.1 Starting program
5.2 How to play
5.3 Function keys
5.4 Help hints
6. Other products
7. Registration
8. Registration form
9. Methods of payment
10. User license
11. Distribution license
12. Disclaimer of warranty
13. Association of Shareware Professionals
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 1. SPECIFICATION ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS is an exciting and challenging adventure game that uses
a combination of colorful 3-D animated graphics and text. Great graphics are
accompanied by music and a good sense of humor along the way.
You control HUGO'S destiny as he tries to rescue his sweetheart who is
imprisoned somewhere inside the haunted house, and you must solve the various
puzzles and challenges encountered during his quest. You will be glued to the
screen for hours as you track your way through the haunted rooms.
Other features include save and restore, sound options, inventory keeping,
on-line help and the all important boss key.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
This software requires an IBM compatible computer with EGA or VGA graphics, at
least 360Kb of ram and 850Kb of disk space. A hard disk is not essential but
highly recommended.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 3. REVISION HISTORY ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
1.0 Jan 01 1990 ....... Baseline version
1.1 Jan 03 1990 ....... Fixed register incompatibility with VGA cards which
caused freeze on first screen
1.2 Jan 14 1990 ....... Fixed ASP compliance "bug"
1.3 Apr 27 1990 ....... Added corruption self-check
1.4 Sep 01 1990 ....... Fixed case sensitivity on QUIT or EXIT
1.5 Feb 10 1991 ....... Curtailed butler's perambulation
1.6 May 14 1991 ....... Added 1-800 telephone number
1.7 Jun 02 1991 ....... Added exit screen
1.8 Feb 20 1992 ....... Added installation utility, help text to manual and
special offer on trilogy.
1.9 May 23 1992 ....... Fixed restore bug introduced in 1.8 Added helpful
wording when looking at pumpkin. F2 kills song.
2.0 Sep 08 1992 ....... Fixed bug in start up code.
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This software provides a measure of protection for itself against accidental
corruption during downloads from bulletin boards. A self-check is performed
when the program starts up and will notify the user upon failure.
Note that the program must be run from the directory where it resides or the
self-check will fail.
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▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ 5.1 STARTING PROGRAM ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Start HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS by typing HHH
To finish the game early, type either QUIT or EXIT at the prompt.
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To move HUGO, use either your arrow keys or the numeric keypad (remember to
turn the Num-Lock off). If using the keypad, diagonal movement is possible.
To stop HUGO simply type the same cursor key (or numeric keypad key) again.
Remember there is no need to hold down the button for HUGO to keep moving.
Use simple English to instruct HUGO to perform an action. For example "look
around" or "look at door" to look at things. To pick something up try "pick
up the gold" or "get gold" or "take gold" etc. Many synonyms are allowed but
if HUGO doesn't seem to understand, try re-phrasing your command.
Certain actions carry a bonus score when carried out, as does picking up
useful objects. When you have successfully completed the game, your score
should match the maximum score shown on the status line at the top of the
screen.
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F1 .......... Press once for a reminder of the other function keys.
Press twice for help.
F2 .......... TURNS SOUND ON OR OFF. Note that sound does not play
continuously. The status of this button is shown in the
status line at the top of the screen.
F3 .......... REPEATS LAST COMMAND. This key is useful to allow you to
repeat a command or edit the last command.
F4 .......... SAVES A GAME. If you have to leave the game early but wish to
save your current position, use this feature by pressing F4.
You will see a text box appear with eight rows of dotted lines
and an arrow pointing to the first. These are empty "slots"
which allow you to save up to eight versions of the game.
Press return and the arrow will flash by the first slot,
prompting you to enter a short description of your current
game, e.g. "In the Kitchen", press return to save the game and
then either continue or leave the game by typing QUIT or EXIT.
When you return to run the game again, use the F5 button to
restore it. You may re-use any slot and either retain the
same description or type another.
F5 .......... RESTORE A PREVIOUSLY SAVED GAME. Select a "slot" as described
in function F4. Note you may not select an empty slot! Hit
return to restore the game.
F6 .......... INVENTORY. Pressing F6 puts up a text box to show you what
objects you are currently carrying.
F9 .......... BOSS BUTTON. So-named because it instantly removes all traces
of the game from the screen and places you in a normal DOS
environment from which you can perform your regular work-like
commands. Note, however, that the game is still lurking unseen
in the background and the amount of memory available to you is
reduced by about 280Kb. Resume your game at the next opportune
moment by typing EXIT. [Note: You must have sufficient
memory (at least 512K) before running HUGO for the boss button
to work, and command.com must either reside in one of your
PATH directories or have a suitable COMSPEC or SHELL command.
See your MSDOS manual for an explanation of these terms.]
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There are one or two places in the game where a large number of players have
got well and truly stuck. For this reason here are some clues for the most
popular areas of befuddlement.
CAN'T GET IN THE FRONT DOOR ...... although this is an easy problem for
experienced adventurers, to a novice it will be extremely baffling. The key
to the front door is hidden inside the pumpkin.
First move close to the pumpkin and say "get pumpkin" then say "drop pumpkin"
or "break open pumpkin" to reveal the key. Now pick up the key ("pick up key")
and walk over to the front door and say "unlock door" and finally "open door".
You can now move HUGO through the door with the cursor key and you are in the
hallway of HUGO'S house and ready to continue the game.
THE OLD MAN'S QUESTIONS? ......... while some people have thoroughly enjoyed
tormenting their local library assistant while researching the answers to the
old man's riddles and trivia questions, others have stayed up all night tearing
their hair out. To these, my sincere condolences and the answers are (1) Bilbo,
(2) Narnia, (3) Bram Stoker, (4) Man, (5) C, (6) Bullet, (7) The last one is up
to you!
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The following are programs produced by David P. Gray.
1. HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS ....... this game.
2. HUGO II, WHODUNIT? ............ it's adventure time again as HUGO and
Penelope get swept up in another superbly animated 3-D EGA extravaganza!
This time a murder mystery is afoot with a couple of fiendish twists and
a large helping of humor along the way.
Just look what's in store; a revolving bookcase, a saucy French maid, and
a murderer! HUGO II, WHODUNIT? follows the same look and feel of
HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS but with many more screens and characters. If you
enjoyed the original HUGO adventure, HUGO II is a real treat in store for
you!
Other features include save and restore, sound options, inventory keeping,
on-line help and the all important boss key.
3. HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! ..... the third and final episode of this hugely
popular trilogy of colorful 3-D animated EGA adventure games. Featuring
spectacular graphics, a new "turbo" button and built-in hints, HUGO III
is sure to be another best-seller. Will HUGO outwit the evil witch-doctor,
find the mysterious Pool of Life and finally defeat his arch-enemy the old
man? The answer is yes, and much more besides!"
Other features include save and restore, sound options, inventory keeping,
on-line help and the all important boss key.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 7. REGISTRATION ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
This software is distributed as shareware or "try before you buy" software.
You are required to register this software if you continue to use it after
an initial evaluation period.
Please note that if you obtained your copy from a mail order distributor, the
fee paid goes entirely to the distributor and does not cover the cost of the
program itself.
There are two ways to register:
(1) SINGLE REGISTRATION ONLY.
This contains a fully registered disk, playback file and hint booklet
for this game.
(2) DELUXE HUGO TRILOGY SET registration.
This contains the following items:
HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS (Fully Registered)
HUGO II, WHODUNIT? (Fully Registered)
HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! (Fully Registered)
All three Hint Booklets.
All three automatic playback files. These enable you to run the game
automatically without typing. Watch as the game plays itself from start
to finish, achieving the maximum score possible.
"THE MAKING OF HUGO" Booklet. This bonus booklet contains a wealth of
information and trivia on the HUGO games to add to your enjoyment and
is only available as part of the trilogy set.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 8. REGISTRATION FORM ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
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▓ │ Includes: HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS │ ▓
▓ │ HUGO II, WHODUNIT? │ ▓
▓ │ HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! │ ▓
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▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 9. METHODS OF PAYMENT ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
USA Customers:
You can order by sending check, cash or money order to David P. Gray,
PO Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA.
Or with VISA, MC, AMEX or DISCOVER from the Public (software) Library by
calling 1-800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 by fax to 713-524-6398 or CIS Email
to 71355,470, these numbers are for CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.
David P. Gray CANNOT BE REACHED AT THE NUMBERS ABOVE
THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR PSL, A CREDIT CARD ORDER TAKING SERVICE ONLY
DO NOT send credit card numbers direct to David P. Gray
To insure that you get the latest version, we will be notified the day of
your credit card order and we will ship the product directly to you. Any
questions about the status of your shipment, refunds, registration options,
product details, technical support, volume discounts, site licenses, etc.
must be directed to David P. Gray, P.O. Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA.
CANADIAN Customers:
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AUSTRALIAN Customers:
For cheque, BANKCARD, MC, or VISA please send AUS$35 or AUS$70 to:
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▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 10. USER LICENSE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
You are granted a limited license to use this software for evaluation purposes.
If you wish to continue using this software after evaluation, you are required
to register your copy with the author (see registration section above).
Companies wishing to use this software in multiple locations concurrently
should write to the author for a site license rate schedule.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 11. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
As the exclusive copyright holder for this software David P. Gray authorizes
distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions:
* This software package, including all related program files and documentation
files, CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete
package. Disk vendors may add their own batch/documentation files for the
purpose of user installation.
* No price or other compensation may be charged for this software package. A
distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
handling as long as the total does not exceed US$6.00 in the U.S. and Canada,
or US$10.00 internationally.
* This software package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package.
Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a
written agreement from the author.
* Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
except as provided in this license. Any such unauthorized use shall result
in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
* This software package including all documentation may not be translated
in any form whatsoever.
* You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is
"try before you buy" software, it is not free.
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* This software package may NOT be distributed via RETAIL RACK *
* without an individual agreement with David P. Gray. *
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* A sample of your packaging must be enclosed with any request *
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* If you wish to add this software package to a CD-ROM or other collection,
please contact the author to obtain the latest version.
* Publishers wishing to include a diskette of this software package in a
magazine may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed
above. If the version you have is over six (6) months old, please contact
the author, David P. Gray, PO Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA to obtain
the latest version.
* Individual and Company Users should refer to USER LICENSE details above.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
This shareware evaluation version is provided "AS IS" and the author makes no
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any
warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.
Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested
with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire
risk of using the program.
In no event will the author be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect
or other damages including any lost profits or lost savings arising from the
use of, or inability to use the software even if the author has been advised of
the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. And in
no event shall the liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the
software, regardless of the form and/or extent of the claim.
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 13. ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
This software is produced by David P. Gray who 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, USA or send a
CompuServe message via Easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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