5 Star Games: Windows Edition/5StarsGames-Windows31Edition.iso/bonus/horm2/horm.txt

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Contents



  Overview  ----------------------- Page 2

  License Agreement  -------------- Page 3

  Controls  ----------------------- Page 4

  Screen Objects  ----------------- Page 5

  Levels of difficulty  ----------- Page 6

  Player Management  -------------- Page 7

  List of object behaviors  ------- Page 8

  Options  ------------------------ Page 9

  Support  ------------------------ Page 10


Overview

  Hit -or- Miss is a fast action arcade game for Windows 3.1 featuring
  digitized sound effects.  There are 9 levels of play in increasing
  difficulty and a surprise at the end!  There have been a shortage of
  arcade games for the Windows environment and DSI Software is working
  and playing toward eliminating that deficiency.  Look for more
  games from DSI in the near future!  Thank you for your support.

  The object of Hit or Miss is to always keep the ball hitting the
  green bar.

  Don't forget to try the DEMO mode...


License Agreement


  SHAREWARE LICENSE TERMS

  HorM is NOT public domain or free software, but is being distributed
  as SHAREWARE.  This means that if you are a regular user of HorM you
  should register and receive the enhanced version as a bonus.  Only
  from theincome from your registrations can the author continue to
  provide product support, make enhancements and basically stay in
  business.

  Non-registered users of this software are granted a limited license to
  make an evaluation copy for the trial use on a private, non-commercial
  basis, for the purpose of determining if HorM is suitable.  At the end
  of this trial period, the user should either register his or her copy
  or discontinue use.

  Registered users of HorM may use HorM on any computer as long as there
  is no chance of the same copy being run on multiple computers at the
  same time.

  Operators of BBS'S are encouraged to post HorM and other material by
  DSI, for downloading by their users.

  This license to use HorM does NOT include the right to distribute or
  sell HorM.  These terms follow.


  DISTRIBUTION OF HorM BY VENDORS AND COMPUTER DEALERS

  Distributors of "public domain" or user supported software libraries
  must obtain written permission to distribute HorM and related
  material.  No one may use HorM as a promotion for any commercial
  venture or as an enticement for the user to pay for any program,
  product, or service unless they have RECEIVED the express written
  permission of the programs author.

  In order to distribute HorM the dealer must comply with the following
  conditions:

  1.) You must obtain written permission from DSI to distribute HorM.
      If you receive no reply, write again: Silence does not constitute
      permission, and you may not distribute pending receipt of
      permission.

  2.) A fee no greater than $10.00 may be charged for each disk sold.
      HorM may not be included on any disk sold for more than $10.00,
      including CD-ROM or optical disks, w/o express written permission
      from DSI.

  3.) Vendors may not modify or delete any files on the disk.  Vendors
      may add a "GO" or any other reasonable text file to assist the
      user. These files added by the vendor must be easily identifiable
      and end users must be allowed to delete the added files.

  4.) Vendors must make a reasonable effort to distribute only the most
      recent versions of HorM.  All vendors who have requested and
      received written permission to distribute HorM will be notified of
      updates as they are released.


  DSI disclaims all warranties relating to this software, whether
  expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied
  warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
  and all such warranties are expressly and specifically disclaimed.
  Neither DSI nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation,
  production or delivery of this software shall be liable for any
  indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use
  or inability to use such software even if DSI has been advised of the
  possibility if such damages or claims. In no event shall DSI liability
  for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the
  software, regardless of the form of claim.  The person using the
  software bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the
  software.

  Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for
  consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not
  apply to you.

  This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
  California and shall inure to the benefit of DSI and any successors,
  administrators, heirs and assigns.  Any action or proceeding brought
  by either party against the other arising out of or related to this
  agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of
  competent jurisdiction located in Benicia, California.  The parties
  hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.

  This software and the disks on which it is contained is licensed to
  you, for your own use.  This is copyrighted software.  You are not
  obtaining title to the software or any copyright rights.

  You may not sublicense, rent, license, convey, modify, translate,
  convert to another programming language, decompile or disassemble the
  software for any purpose.

  You may make as many copies of this software as you need for back-up
  purposes.  You may not use this software on more than one computer,
  provided there is no chance it will be used simultaneously on more
  than one computer.  If you need to use the software on more than one
  computer simultaneously, please contact DSI for information about site
  licenses.


  DO YOU SUSPECT TAMPERED FILES?

  If you believe your copy of HorM has been tampered or altered in any
  way, shape or form.  Please contact us immediately!  We'll get you an
  unadulterated copy immediately, by the mail or via modem. Do not
  hesitate a moment to inform us.  Remember, shareware should be
  available to all, in the original form, so please do not accept
  modified or damaged versions of our software.  Thanks.


Controls

  <P> : load new Player
  <S> : Start game at current level
  <T> : sTop current game and reset
  <P> : Pause game toggle
  <C> : Continue or resume a paused game
  <N> : start a completely New game

  <Ctrl>+<S> : toggles sound on and off
  <Ctrl>+<P> : toggles pausing after a miss
  <Ctrl>+<A> : animation delay dialog

  Left-Arrow or move mouse left: move paddle left
  Right-Arrow or move mouse right: move paddle right

  *NOTE*
  You can GREATLY improve paddle performance by adjusting your keyboard
  or mouse via CONTROL PANEL as follows:

  Key Repeat Rate: around normal
  Key Repeat Delay: as fast as possible

  or

  Mouse tracking speed: just above normal


  the "New Player" button is always available.  It stops any currently
  playing game and puts up the new player dialog.

  the "Start" button is only available before the game is started.

  the "Stop" button is only available while a game is being played.

  the "Pause/Continue" button is only available while the game is being
  played.

  the "New Game" button is always available.  If you are on a level
  greater than 1 then you will be questioned as to whether you want to
  abandon all progress and restart at level 1.


Screen Objects

  Ball -
  This is the object of your abuse.
  Don't miss it if you want to win!

  Paddle -
  This is the instrument of abuse.

  Block -
  You must get 80% of the blocks to move to the next level.
  Each block is worth xx points.

  Bonus -
  Instantly adds points to your score.
  Behavior and frequency of appearance varies according to level of
  difficulty.

  Super -
  Instantly adds points to your score and restores life to maximum.
  Behavior and frequency of appearance varies according to level of
  difficulty.

  Extra Life -
  Gives you one extra life.
  If you already have full life it adds 1000 points to your score.
  Behavior and frequency of appearance varies according to level of
  difficulty.

  Changer -
  Instantly changes the direction of the ball at a right angle.
  Behavior and frequency of appearance varies according to level of
  difficulty.

  Sound on/off -
  These objects appear next to the "Status" window.
  They signify whether or not sound is currently on or off.

  Pause after miss on/off -
  These objects appear next to the "Status" window.
  They signify whether or not the game will pause after a "miss".

Levels of difficulty

  EASY
  the chance of a Changer appearing is 1 to 300 against
  the chance of a Bonus appearing is 1 to 125 against
  the chance of a 1-Up appearing is 1 to 150 against
  the chance of a Super Bonus appearing is 1 to 2000 against
  Confusers will not appear randomly
  score is increased by 500 on each hit7 lives

  REGULAR
  the chance of a Changer appearing is 1 to 100 against
  the chance of a Bonus appearing is 1 to 150 against
  the chance of a 1-Up appearing is 1 to 250 against
  the chance of a Super Bonus appearing is 1 to 8000 against
  the chance of a Confuser appearing is 1 to 1000 against
  score is increased by 1000 for each hit5 lives

  HARD
  the chance of a Changer appearing is 1 to 25 against
  the chance of a Bonus appearing is 1 to 200 against
  the chance of a 1-Up appearing is 1 to 400 against
  the chance of a Super Bonus appearing is 1 to 10000 against
  the chance of a Confuser appearing is 1 to 500 against
  score is increased by 1500 for each hit3 lives




Player Management

  START
  Select a player from the list and click on "Ok" to start a game.

  DELETE
  Select a player from the list and click on "Del" to remove that
  player.

  NEW
  Click on "New" to enter a new player name.

  CANCEL
  Click on "Cancel" if you do not wish to select a player.
  Note that you will not be able to start a game without selecting a
  player first.  If you were already playing a game then the last name
  selected will still be the active player.

  PLAYER STATISTICS
  Level is the level that the selected player reached before quitting or
  winning the game.

  Difficulty is shown as either Easy, Regular or Hard.

  Lives is the number of lives the player has remaining against the
  number of the lives the player can have.


List of object behaviors

  the corners are "safe".  Sides will not change.

  blocks, bonus blocks, super-bonus blocks and extra lives are worth
  points.  Also, an immediate bonus is applied each time contact is made
  with the hit size (based on level of difficulty)

  levels are saved when you enter them and restored when a player is
  selected.

  Any block can be taken away by appearing bonus blocks, changers, super
  bonus blocks, or 1 up blocks.

  ** 1-Up blocks are worth 1000 points if you already have full life.

  the "New Player" button is always available.  It stops any currently
  playing game and puts up the new player dialog.

  the "Start" button is only available before the game is started.

  the "Stop" button is only available while a game is being played.

  the "Pause/Continue" button is only available while the game is being
  played.

  the "New Game" button is always available.  If you are on a level
  greater than 1 then you will be questioned as to whether you want to
  abandon all progress and restart at level 1.

  high scores are kept only when the entire game is completed.

  at the end of the game, each extra life you have is worth 1000 points





Options

  Sound
  Toggles sound on or off

  Pause on miss
  Toggles whether the game will pause after the ball hits the "miss"
  side.

  Animation Delay
  Selects the speed at which the game is played

  Difficulty
  Selects Easy, Regular or Hard levels of play


Support

  The Power Station in Vallejo, CA
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  Daniel Otis
  DSI
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  Benicia, CA  94510-2315

  Phone
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  I take calls from 9am - 9pm PST