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- ISOLATE
- Version 2.80
-
- Copyright (C) 1993 Mark Ham
- All Rights Reserved
-
- Layout: The game board consists of an 11x11 square grid (That's 121 squares
- for all you math wizards out there!)
-
- Instructions: ISOLATE is a basic strategy game that poses you against the
- computer (Chips). Your piece (a yellow block) starts on the
- left side of the board while the computer's piece (a cyan block) starts on
- the right. The game begins with a flip of a coin to decide honors. When
- it's your turn, you will first destroy a square. You will not be able move
- to a destroyed square at any time during the game, for that point, neither
- will the computer. The whole idea behind the game is to trap the computer
- between destroyed squares. You move the cursor via the numeric keypad as
- such:
- 7 8 9
- \ | /
- 4 --X-- 6
- / | \
- 1 2 3
-
- Pressing [ENTER] selects the square that the cursor is on for destruction.
- Be careful, don't end-up trapping yourself. Try to limit the area that the
- computer can move to by blocking his exits. You will only be able to destroy
- one square per turn. When it's time to move, think ahead, give yourself as
- many exits as possible in case you need to make a sudden change in strategies.
- You will use the keypad to move your piece just as you used it before. You
- may move one space in any direction (much like the King moves in Chess). You
- can only move to a Blue or White square. Play for the computer is exactly
- the same as for you except for one small detail. It will destroy up to 4
- squares per turn instead of your mere one square. The amount of squares to
- be destroyed is up to you.
-
- Level 1 - This is a one for one battle. The computer will only destroy one
- square per turn. This level is suggested for beginners.
-
- 2 - The computer will destroy three squares on its turn. You will
- definetely need a strategy for this level.
-
- 3 - This is a combination of levels 1, 2, and 4. The computer will
- destroy from one to four squares per turn.
-
- 4 - Definetely not for the meek! You better have a great strategy to
- get far on this level! Four squares WILL be destroyed by the
- computer every turn.
-
- Scoring is computed as follows:
-
- Score = Total # of blocks destroyed * 5 * Level - Turns Used
-
- NOTE: If the computer isolates you first, you will only get credit for half
- the number of squares destroyed.
-
- If at any time you are lost, refer to the comments on the bottom line of the
- screen for further play instruction.
-
- Function Keys: [F1] Boss DOS - This is handy for those people who like to play
- games at work. When the boss walks by or happens to look
- over your shoulder; mash [F1] to jump into fake DOS.
- [F2] Restart Game - This function was added for those who don't
- like to finish games they are destined to lose.
- [F3] Quit to DOS - Enough said on this key.
- [F4] Sound Toggle - For those with a sleeping spouse in the
- room or just don't like the crude sound FX.
-
- Remember, greed is a many splendored thing. Just don't go over-board!
-
- NOTE: Version 1.00 First release - Rather crude but it worked
- 1.50 Supports a mouse! Much easier to play now
- 2.00 Fixed bug in shooting algorythm - Improved window routine
- Addition of crude sound - Improved game board graphics
- 2.15 Minor bug fixes
- 2.30 Added sound toggle for those who like to play at work! :)
- 2.50 Changed some colors for ease of game play
- 2.60 Fixed bug in the shading routine
- 2.61 Minor changes to mouse routine
- 2.75 Changed Borders For A "3-D" Effect
- 2.80 I needed upload credit :)
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