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##HYPE_document

##first_block [MAIN_MENU] ##menu


// Main Menu

##menu [MAIN_MENU] Bölz! Documentation Main Menu
##prompt General Information
    ##choice [SYS_REQ]      ##text   ##prompt System Requirements
    ##choice [QUICK_START]  ##text   ##prompt Quick Start
    ##choice [UNINSTAL]     ##text   ##prompt Uninstalling Bölz!
    ##choice [TECHSUP]      ##text   ##prompt Getting Technical Support
    ##choice [LEGAL]        ##text   ##prompt Legal Information
    ##choice [WARRANTY]     ##text   ##prompt Warranty Information
    ##choice [CREDITS]      ##text   ##prompt Credits and Acknowledgments
##prompt Other Menus
    ##choice [GAME_MENU]    ##menu   ##prompt Game Menu
    ##choice [REG_MENU]     ##menu   ##prompt Register Bölz! Today!
##prompt Type the letter of this choice to Quit
    ##choice [QUIT]         ##text   ##prompt Exit
##end




// Game Menu

##menu [GAME_MENU] Bölz! Documentation Game Menu
##prompt General Information
    ##choice [GETTING_STARTED] ##text   ##prompt Getting Started
    ##choice [STORYLINE]       ##text   ##prompt The Bölz! Storyline
    ##choice [GENERAL_GAME]    ##text   ##prompt General Game Strategies
    ##choice [BOLZ_BALLS]      ##text   ##prompt The Balls of Bölz!
    ##choice [GAME_ENEMIES]    ##text   ##prompt Enemies!
    ##choice [GAME_POWERUPS]   ##text   ##prompt Powerups!
##prompt Other Menus
    ##choice [MAIN_MENU]    ##menu   ##prompt Return to Main Menu
    ##choice [REG_MENU]     ##menu   ##prompt Registration Information Menu
##end



// Registration Menu

##menu [REG_MENU] Bölz! Documentation Registration
##prompt General Information
    ##choice [SHAREWORD]    ##text   ##prompt A word about Shareware
    ##choice [CDREG]        ##text   ##prompt CD-ROM Version
    ##choice [DISKREG]      ##text   ##prompt Diskette Version
    ##choice [HOW_TO]       ##text   ##prompt How to register Bölz!
##prompt Other Menus
    ##choice [MAIN_MENU]    ##menu   ##prompt Return to Main Menu
    ##choice [GAME_MENU]    ##menu   ##prompt Game Information Menu
##end



// Quit!

##text [QUIT]
Thank you for using this HYPE formatted document to learn about Bölz!  We sincerely
hope that you have enjoyed using this format of documentation and hope that it
has helped you to understand how to use Bölz!
##end [QUIT_COGREAD] ##quit


// System Requirements

##text [SYS_REQ] System Requirements and Suggestions
##exact_text
System Requirements for running Bölz!:
    -  486 processor or higher
    -  2 megabytes of RAM
    -  Color VGA Graphics
    -  Input Device
    -  2x speed CD-ROM reader (CD-ROM version)
    -  30 megabytes available hard disk space (diskette version)
    -  Approximately 7 megabytes hard disk space (shareware version)


Suggested Accessories:
    -  At least 33MHz 486 processor or faster
    -  4 megabytes of RAM
    -  Sound Card (one of the following or 100% compatibles)
            Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Sound Blaster 16
            Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum, PAS Plus, PAS 16
            Gravis Ultrasound with at least 512k On-board RAM (1024k
            suggested)
    -  Joystick/Game Pad.  The Gravis PC Gamepad or similarly styled joystick
        device is highly recommended.  The "Game Pad"-style joystick is best
        suited for games like Bölz!
##end
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu


// Legal Info

##text [LEGAL] LEGAL INFORMATION:      COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES
##exact_text
Bölz! Copyright 1994 COGnition Development Team
All Rights Reserved
Limited Distribution Rights Granted (Read VENDOR.DOC)

The Bölz! Story Copyright 1994 COGnition Development Team
All Rights Reserved

Bölz! and the Bölz! logo are registered trademarks of Straffan Production
Company, Limited.

The images of:
    Billy Bölz!;
    Henry The Butler;
    Billy's Father;
    The Vacuballopter;
    The BolBot;
    The ClobberBot;
    The BurnBot;
    The JunkBot; and
    The COGhead Logo are all registered trademarks of Straffan Production
    Company, Limited.
##end  ##para

COGnition Development Team is owned and operated by Straffan Production
Company, Limited. ##para

Bölz! is being distributed as shareware.  It is not free software.  If you
enjoy playing Bölz! and would like to enjoy the rest of the game, please
register today!
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu



// Warranty

##text [WARRANTY] Warranty
NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IS GIVEN AS TO THE FUNCTIONALITY
OF THIS SOFTWARE UNDER ANY POSSIBLE CONFIGURATION.  YOU USE IT COMPLETELY
AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND AGREE NOT TO HOLD COGNITION DEVELOPMENT TEAM OR ITS
PARENT COMPANY STRAFFAN PRODUCTION COMPANY, LTD., RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES, EITHER CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OR
MISUSE OF THIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE. ##para

BY INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS COMPUTER SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS
AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY. ##para

ANY AND ALL LEGAL DISPUTES WILL BE SETTLED IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ##para

CERTAIN STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS TO BE PLACED AGAINST SUCH WARRANTIES
AS THIS.  YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS NOT MENTIONED IN THIS
WARRANTY. ##para
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu



##menu [GAME_MENU] Game Menu
##prompt Please type the letter of your choice
    ##choice [QUICK_START]     ##text   ##prompt Quick Start
    ##choice [UNINSTAL]        ##text   ##prompt Uninstalling (removing) Bölz! from your computer
    ##choice [GETTING_STARTED] ##text   ##prompt Getting Started
    ##choice [GAMEOP]          ##text   ##prompt Changing Game Play Options
##end

// Quick Start

##text [QUICK_START] Quick Start (Using the supplied utilities)
By now, you really should have used BINSTALL.EXE to get these files installed
somewhere on your computer's hard drive system.  Since we cannot know where
you have installed Bölz! on your computer, we created a small batch file in
the root directory of drive C: during installation to automatically load and
run Bölz! for you. ##para

The command you should use to start Bölz! is C:\BOLZ.BAT followed by the Enter
key.  This will tell DOS to execute the instructions located in the file
BOLZ.BAT located in the root directory of your C: drive. ##para

If you would prefer, BINSTALL has an option at the Main Menu to "Create a Boot
Disk."  This is the most reliable and easy-to-use method of running Bölz! on
your computer.  You will need one blank diskette to take advantage of this
feature. ##para

##exact_text
There are two very easy ways to use your boot disk:

    1. Place the disk drive A: before you turn your computer on.
    2. Place the disk in drive A: then reboot your computer.  This is done by
        exiting Windows (if necessary) then pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del all at the
        same time.
##end ##para

In either case above, your computer will start itself using the instructions
stored on the boot disk.  These instructions will:  Load DOS, change to the
drive onto which you have installed Bölz!, change to the subdirectory into
which you have installed Bölz!, run Bölz! ##para

After you are finished playing Bölz! (and have used the boot disk to run Bölz!
according to these instructions), you will want to remove the boot disk from
your A: drive then reboot your computer or turn it off.  This will restore
your computer system to the exact conditions you enjoy day-to-day, and makes
Bölz! non-intrusive to your system. ##para

No part of your system's configuration was changed during the installaton
procedures except for the fact that Bölz! now reliably exists in the path you
specified.
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu



// Uninstalling Bölz!
##text [UNINSTAL] Uninstalling Bölz!
##exact_text
Should you want to remove Bölz! from your computer system:

    1. Insert Disk 1 of your disk set into your diskette drive.
    2. Type the letter of that drive (either A or B) followed by a colon (:)
        then press Enter.
    3. Type UNINSTAL then press Enter.
##end  ##para

You will be prompted if this is what you really wanted to do.  If you answer
Yes then all traces of Bölz! will be removed from your computer.  Should you
wish to play Bölz! again after removing it from your computer, you will,
obviously, have to run BINSTALL again.
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu



// Getting Started

##text [GETTING_STARTED] Getting Started (Running Bölz!)
We understand that DOS can be complicated to PC users, so we have created
several solutions to help you run Bölz! with only a minimal amount of effort.
Bölz! is DOS software for one reason only:  Performance! ##para

The absolute easiest way to run Bölz! is to use BINSTALL to create a boot
diskette which can be used to start your computer any time you want to run
Bölz!  This diskette, when used during bootup in drive A:, will start your
computer then load and run Bölz! automatically.  Refer to the Quick Start
section for the full details of using a boot disk. ##para

The second easiest way to run Bölz! is to start your computer normally (no
boot disk required), exit Windows (if necessary), type C:\BOLZ.BAT then press
Enter.  During installaton, BINSTALL created this batch file in the root
directory of drive C: with all the information you provided in order to run
Bölz! on your system. ##para

Finally, you can type the necessary DOS commands yourself.  This is prefered
by some users who are very familiar with DOS and its commands, but you will
need to know exactly where you have placed Bölz! on your computer system and
how to get there.  Since we do not know where you have placed Bölz!, the only
help we can give you here is that the name of the file you want to execute is
BOLZ.EXE.  It is located in the directory you specified during installation. ##para

Once you run Bölz! by performing one of the three options above, you will
begin to hear some music (sound card owners only).  After a few screens
(shareware/diskette) or animations (CD-ROM), you will be presented with the
Title Screen (displaying the word, "Bölz!" against a 3D rendered background).
When you are ready to enter the world of Bölz!, press any key while viewing
this screen. ##para

##exact_text
NOTE:    From this point forward, some shorthand has been used to keep this
            document more readable.  Please make a note of the following:

            [SELECTOR]  ==  [ENTER KEY], [SPACEBAR] or [FIRE BUTTON 1]
            [MOVEMENT]  ==  [ARROW KEYS], [JOYSTICK DIRECTION]
            [GO BACK]   ==  [ESCAPE KEY], [FIRE BUTTON 2]
##end ##para

The next screen you will see is the Main Menu.  It is from here that you can
perform all actions of the software.  To start a new game, place the cursor
(a soccer ball) next to "Start New Game" (it should be there by default since
this is your first run).  Next, press the [SELECTOR].  Your game will begin
shortly! ##para

##exact_text
NOTE: If you have purchased the CD-ROM version of Bölz!, our animated sequence
        will begin at this point.  Should you wish to skip this animated
        introduction, press the Escape key at any time.
##end
##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Game Menu



// Game Play Options

##text [GAMEOP] Changing Game Play Options
If you want to change the game play options of Bölz!, simply move the
soccer ball to "Game Options" and press the [SELECTOR] key.  The Game Options
menu will appear.  Make your selections by moving the Yellow Arrow up and
down with [MOVEMENT], then press [SELECTOR].  When you are finished with the
Game Options, press [GO BACK] to return to the main Menu. ##para

For example, to adjust the Music Volume, Press [SELECTOR] on Game Options
from the Main Menu.  Move the Yellow Arrow down using [MOVEMENT] until the
Yellow Arrow is pointing directly at Music Volume.  Now, using the left or
right Arrow Keys or left/right joystick movement, adjust the music volume
to a suitable level. ##para
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu


// System Configuration Info

##text [BSETUP] Changing Bölz!'s System Configuration
If you want to change the actual system configuration of Bölz! (sound card
setup, graphics setup, etc.), you will need to run BSETUP.EXE.  This can be
done by either: ##para

##exact_text
        Exiting Bölz! then typing BSETUP.EXE then press Enter; or
        From DOS type C:\BSETUP.BAT then press Enter.
##end ##para

Make your selections for sound card setup, then position the cursor on the
"Done" tab and press either Enter or the Spacebar.  Next, select the graphics
setup options you desire then move the cursor to the "Done" tab and press
either Enter or the Spacebar.  Your configuration options will be saved to
C:\BOLZ\BOLZ.INF and you are ready to begin playing Bölz! again with your
newly selected configuration options. ##para
##end [MAIN_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Main Menu




// Game Play Descriptions

##text [GENERAL_GAME] General Game Play
Game Play in Bölz! appears to be simple at first, but you will soon discover
the complexity of this game.  There are literally hundreds of different
hidden rooms, powerups, bonus items, obstacles, etc. in Bölz! ##para

Bölz! is fast-paced, so keep your eyes peeled at all times!  Pay attention! ##para

You are a ball attempting to rescue your friends from the grip of Billy Bölz,
a spoiled, eight-year-old boy who, one day, decided he would like to have
all the balls in the world. ##para

You must wonder through Billy's ultra-large maze playgrounds looking for
clues as to how to get through to the next part of the maze and eventually
on to the next level. ##para

There are four Zones in Bölz!, each consisting of five levels.  That's 20 huge
mazes to explore!  Hope you have some free time on your hands! ##para

In each maze, there can be up to three different color lazer gates and/or
doors.  The colors are Red, Green and Blue.  There will also be several
Security Switches on the floor.  You must roll over these switches which
will turn them off.  Once you have turned off all Security Switches of the
same color, that color gate and/or door will open, allowing you to pass
through to the next part of the maze/level.  Take note of the locations of
gates/doors as you travel about the mazes! ##para

In Zone 1, The Industrial Zone, you will see mostly blue walls which make up
the maze.  Your ball cannot go through these walls, nor can it jump over them
(they're way too high!).  Be on the lookout, however, for cracked wall
segments!  They're secret passages into hidden rooms and warps and can be
broken through by bumping into them.  They will crumble, allowing you to
pass. ##para

Also, in Zone 1, you will see large areas of rushing water.  Billy went
around the mazes, breaking open the large pipes because he knows that balls
float and have a hard time treading water.  No problem -- he forgot about
the shut-off valves located somewhere in the mazes!  Find them, and you'll
be able to pass where water would normally just rush you down a drain! ##para
##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press spacebar to return to the Game Menu




##text [BOLZ_BALLS] The Balls of Bölz!
You may select to be one of three balls while playing Bölz!  The choices are
as follows: ##para

##exact_text
SoccerBall
    The SoccerBall is a great average ball.  Its acceleration is good, it has
    a normal top speed and corners well.  The SoccerBall's jumping abilities
    are average.

RubberBall
    The RubberBall is good for beginners and younger children.  It has a near
    instant acceleration to its very low top speed.  The RubberBall has the
    best cornering abilities, but has the best jumping abilities of all the
    balls.

BowlingBall
    The BowlingBall is for the expert player!  This is, by far, the heaviest
    ball, and it cannot jump very high.  Also, because of its weight, its
    acceleration is slow - but - the top speed on this ball is the highest
    of all three balls!  Now, combine that extra weight and high speed, and
    you're bound to discover that cornering is less than that of, say, a
    sports car.  Those who master the BowlingBall will enjoy the best maze
    times and usually get the highest scores!
##end ##para

## View the Balls of Bölz! ## ##pic2

##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Game Menu




##text [GAME_ENEMIES] Enemy Robot Balls
Keep your eyes open for the demonic robot balls.  Billy has created these
to stop you as you roam the mazes (hey, he wants to keep what he's got, and
wants to add YOU to his collection!).  They exist in six (6) varieties: ##para

All versions of Bölz! have the following ## enemy characters ## ##pic3 ##para

##exact_text
SpikeBall
    The SpikeBall has four large metallic spikes around it.  It is silverish
    in color, and can be destroyed by jumping on it.  Generally, it will
    either attempt to chase you or run away from you.  Judge your jumps
    carefully, as bumping into this ball will cost you health points rather
    quickly!!

PinBall
    The PinBall is quite unique!  It has four razor-sharp pins around it with
    one pin sticking straight up.  These pins animated in and out.  Only
    when its top pin is retracted may you jump on it.  Otherwise, you will
    be pricked by the top pin, causing a loss of health.

TankBall
    The TankBall is vicious.  It's electrically charged body is hazardous
    to touch from any side.  It can be jumped on, but beware!  It will shoot
    a glowing blue PlasmaBall at you at random!  You cannot jump over or on
    top of these plasmaballs as they are easily attracted to your ball.
##end ##para

The following ## enemy characters ## ##pic4 are in the Registered Versions
of Bölz! only. ##para

##exact_text
SuperSpike
    The SuperSpike behaves much like the SpikeBall, but is much more
    aggressive.  Found in most levels after Zone 1, the SuperSpike will
    charge at you equalling YOUR top speed!  This means that either you
    jump on it or be damaged. . .hint, when you see these -- avoid them!

PlasmaBall
    A much larger variety of what the TankBall uses as a weapon!  This
    large blue ball has arcing lighning bolts around its edges.  Needless
    to say, touching this ball from the side will cause a SEVERE amount
    of damage to your ball, and it is very aggressive!

LightFire
    The LightFire, or FileBall, is hideous!  This is Billy's best creation
    to date!  If it's on the screen, it's chasing you.  Your only hope is to
    time your jump just right to land directly on top of it and disperse
    its gasses.  Best of luck!
##end

There are many other ## obstacles ## ##pic7 located throughout the mazes.
Be careful!
##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Game Menu



##text [GAME_POWERUPS] Powerups!
We've given you several ## powerups ## ##pic8 to help you along the way.  Here's a
listing of some of them: ##para

##exact_text
Mapper
    The mapper is the small, square area located at bottom-center on the
    game play screen.  It displays an area around you that you would not
    otherwise be able to see.  Use this display to your best advantage to
    avoid things like dead-ends, etc.  As you travel about the mazes, this
    display will scroll along with you.
##end ##para

## Finders ## ##pic5
##exact_text
    For each color Security Switch, there is an equal-colored Finder.  The
    Finders, when found, will allow you to see the Security Switches on the
    Mapper.  These become more rare as level numbers increase, and become
    increasingly difficult to find as time passes, but be on the lookout for
    them.  They appear as small boxes in the maze with either a Red, Green or
    Blue dot in the center to indicate which Security Switches they help you
    see.

COGnition Brand Adhesive Strips
    Search for these bandages everywhere in the maze.  When you pick one of
    these up, it will provide a boost to your health.  The size of the boost
    depends on the skill level you have selected before starting the current
    game as follows:

        Easy Mode:        6 health points added
        Normal Mode:      4 health points added
        Extreme Mode:     2 health points added

SuperStrips
    These adhesive strips have a glowing blue border around them, and are
    worth 100 health points regardless of skill level selection.  You can have,
    at maximum, 200 health points in the game.  So, if you already have 175
    points, pass these up and save them for when you really need them,
    remembering where they are as you go!

SpeedBall
    The SpeedBall appears as a large pink ball with a large "S" on it.  It
    will double your speed for about 30 seconds, allowing you to cover more
    maze in a shorter amount of time.  Beware, though, that at these high
    speeds, it's a bit harder to avoid the enemies!  (Especially if the ball
    you selected to use is 'bouncy').

SteelBall
    The SteelBall will encase your ball in a protective steel shell.  This
    will make you invulnerable for about 30 seconds.  You may simply roll
    over any enemy characters you encounter, but beware -- the tank enemies
    can still shoot you!!  Hint:  The SteelBall is of no use against Boss
    Enemies!
##end ##para

There are many other items in the game.  If you need some quick hints
on getting past a certain portion of the game, or would like to discuss
game play strategies with a Bölz! expert (maybe even a member of COGniton
Development Team), please call 1-412-261-9123 during our regular business
hours!  Request "Bölz! Hints and Secrets" from the operator! ##para

If you do not want to call us for help, try playing at a lower skill level
to start.  From the Main Menu, select Game Options.  Next, position the
Yellow Arrow directly next to Skill Level.  Press [SELECTOR] repeatedly to
scroll through the options (Easy (Nice Billy), Normal (Angry Billy) and
Extreme (Red, Upset, and Flaming Billy!)).  Please note -- The "Extreme"
skill level is slightly less than fair to you as a game player!  Enjoy! ##para

Also, keep an eye out for articles featuring Bölz! strategies in your
favorite gaming magazines! ##para
##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Game Menu



// The Bölz! Storyline

##text [STORYLINE] The Bölz! Storyline
The basic story of Bölz! is that, one day, an eight-year-old boy named
Billy Bölz! decided he would like to have all the balls in the world as
his own to play with.  His father, being a millionaire, could easily afford
to buy him all the balls, so Billy went to his father one day. . . . ##para

##exact_text
"Dad, uh, I was wondering, ummmmm. . . ."
"Yes, son," said his father.  "What is it?"
"Well," said Billy, "I was wondering if I could have some balls to
    play with?"
"Sure son," said his father.  "How many would you like?"
"Well," replied Billy, "I was thinking of all of them!"
"Now Billy," said his dad.  "You can't have all of them.  What will all the
    other children play with?"
"NO, NO, NO!" interrupted Billy.  "I want all of them, all of them, ALL OF
    THEM!!"
"NOW BILLY!" exclaimed Billy's father.  "-*-"
"Humph!" replied Billy in a rage, stomping off to his room.

    -= Later That Day =-

Henry, Billy's butler, is shown entering Billy's Room carrying Billy's lunch
on a silver tray.

"Your lunch, sir." says Henry.  "Will there be anything else?"
"Will there be anything else?" says Billy, obviously upset with something.
    "Yes, Henry, there will be!  How about all the BALLS IN THE WORLD!!!"

We now see Billy standing in front of a large projection screen displaying
several images of his designs:

"Since my dad won't buy me all the balls in the world, I'll have to
take them!" says Billy excitedly!  "Now that my Vacuballopter is done,
I can send it out to get ALL THE BAAAALLLS!"
"Then I will use my BolBot to protect them!" says Billy confidently.

"Yes, sir." says Henry without expression.
##end ##para

"Humph!" replies Billy, rolling up the projection screen and darting off to
his supercomputer.  He immediately begins playing with some knobs, and
we can hear the sound of a large helicopter-like device's engine starting up
outside on the Bölz! Mansion lawn. ##para

We watch as the Vacuballopter flies off toward the Chock-Full-O-Fun toy
factory, which is where all the balls in the world are made.  We see through
the cockpit that it has the factory in its sights and is homing in. ##para

From inside the factory, we are looking at the roof of the building.
Suddenly, a large crash is heard as an unbelievably large vaccuum hose
smashes through the roof.  It begins vaccuuming all the balls out of the
factory, storing them inside the Vacuballopter!  Through all the confusion,
you manage to wriggle free and escape. ##para

We watch as the Vacuballopter retracts its hose and flies off, heading back to
Billy's Mansion!  All your friends are gone. . . .the adventure begins!! ##para

##exact_text
NOTE: The CD-ROM version of Bölz! has the above script fully animated using a
        combination of hand-drawn and 3D rendered animation techniques.  There is
        also a five minute animated intro showing Billy's ancestors attempting to
        play with the ball throughout history, segues of Billy designing his
        creations, and much, much more!  Bölz! is more than just an action/
        adventure game, it's an animated story with an excellent plot and moral
        content suitable for the entire family.
##end
##end [GAME_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Game Menu




// A word about shareware

##text [SHAREWORD] A word about Shareware
Shareware.  It's often a misunderstood word.  People have confused this word
to be synonymous with public domain or freeware software.  In fact, shareware
is simply an effective marketing method by which to distribute computer
software.  Think of shareware as being the ultimate in money back guarantees:
If you don't like a particular program, you don't have to pay for it. ##para

You do not have to pay to RECEIVE the software initially.  Shareware authors
allow you to try the software for evaluation purposes before asking that you
pay a registration fee (actually purchase) their software.  This gives you an
opportunity to evaluate the software in a pressure-free environment -- your
home or office!!  Run the software - kick the tires.  If you enjoy using
the software, you should then pay for it by "registering" your copy with
its author. ##para

The "share" in shareware comes from the author allowing you to make copies
of the shareware version and give it to others.  The most common and highly
used method of doing this is to upload the shareware version of the software
to a local bulletin board service (BBS) or the internet.  People from around
the world can then download (receive) the copy of the software for free and
give it a try, thus providing the service of distribution.  Then, only if they
like the software will they actually have to pay for it, and so on, and so
on. ##para

##exact_text
NOTE: YOU SHOULD NEVER UPLOAD OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE ANY COMMERCIAL,
        RETAIL OR REGISTERED VERSIONS OF ANY SOFTWARE!  IT IS ILLEGAL
        AND CARRIES SOME STIFF PENALTIES -- NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH IS A SET
        OF LARGE FINES, POSSIBLE IMPRISONMENT, AND INCREASING SOFTWARE PRICES
        DUE TO THEFT.

        DO YOURSELF AND THE WORLD A BIG, HUGE, IMPORTANT FAVOR:  DON'T COPY
        THAT FLOPPY UNLESS ITS LICENSE AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT YOU
        MAY DO SO!!

        ALSO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING, OR "CHIPPING IN," (MORE THAN ONE PARTY
        CONTRIBUTING TO THE PURCHASE OF ONE COPY OF A GIVEN SOFTWARE PRODUCT)
        IS ALSO ILLEGAL!
##end ##para

Shareware has grown in popularity and dependability.  You can even find
shareware on retail shelves in its unregistered form, mostly on CD-ROMs
filled with hundreds of shareware programs.  The cost of the CD at the store
is NOT the cost of the software -- if you like a particular program on the CD,
you should purchase the fully registered copy from its author. ##para

##exact_text
Question:   So why is the cost of shareware usually lower than a retail version
                of the same or similar software?  Does that mean that it's not as
                good or high quality?

Answer:     By placing the software directly into your hands for
                evaluation, the shareware author can avoid having to pay all
                the necessary distribution fees associated with commercial
                or retail software.  Also, each "stop" the software makes
                between the author and the retail shelf has to be paid for!!
                There are delivery charges, profit markups, etc.  Shareware
                is not, in most cases, inferior software by comparison to
                equivalent retail software.  In fact, most shareware is actually
                SUPERIOR to its retail competition -- it has to be, or you
                wouldn't consider buying it!
##end ##para

Finally, Bölz! is marketed as shareware.  The version you have received
(Zone 1) may be freely copied and distributed (with certain minor limitations.
Read VENDOR.DOC for more information).  But, if you enjoy playing Bölz! and
plan to continue using it beyond 45 days, you must purchase a registered copy
from COGnition Development Team as outlined below.  When you register, you will
receive the full version of Bölz! containing the rest of the Zones of Bölz!
(Zones 2, 3 and 4) and much, much more on one CD-ROM or seven diskettes. ##para

Please note that COGnition Development Team takes extreme pride in the fact
that this version of the game is not "crippled" in any way.  You can save/load
your games, experience the wonderful soundtrack, and use/play all features of
Zone 1.  This allows you to experience every aspect of Bölz! at home except
for the animation, but please encourage the development of more excellent,
family-oriented, easy-to-install games like Bölz! by registering! ##para

If you have already purchased a registered copy of Bölz!, thank you for
supporting the shareware marketing method!  Your purchase will help to
guarantee that more quality shareware games like Bölz! will continue to be
produced!
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu



// The CD Registered Version

##text [CDREG] CD-ROM-based Registration  Price:  US $29.95
##exact_text
Zone 1   Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 2   City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 3   Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 4   Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)

Each zone has five 16-channel songs composed by ParadigmPC.  This
is guaranteed to be some of the best music you've heard in a computer
video game - ever!

MORE enemies and boss enemies

Over twenty minutes of hand-drawn and 3D Rendered cinematic
animation sequences interspersed throughout the game including an
immense, four minute cinematic sequence!

10 songs from the soundtrack on the same CD which you may use in your
audio CD player at home or in your car or anywhere to enjoy the fantastic
soundtrack of Bölz!
##end
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// The Diskette Registration Descriptor

##text [DISKREG] Diskette-based registration.  Price:  US $29.95
##exact_text
Zone 1   Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 2   City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 3   Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 4   Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)

Each zone has between three and five 16-channel songs composed
by ParadigmPC.

MORE enemies and boss enemies

Stills from the animation sequences with text to convey storyline!
##end
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// How to order!

##text [HOW_TO] Here's how to register!
To order your copy of Bölz!, call today!  Visa, Master Card, American
Express, Discover, Personal Check or Money Orders accepted.  All checks must be
drawn on a United States bank.  Do not send cash.  Foreign orders welcomed - prompt
service GUARANTEED! ##para

##exact_text
**    COGnition Development Team, as an incentive to its customers, will
        pay shipping and handling for any Bölz! package if shipped within
        the Continental United States before June 1, 1995.  Orders to be
        shipped outside the Continental United States or after June 1, 1995,
        are subject to normal shipping and handling costs.
##end ##para

From inside The United States, please call 1-800-734-8031 to order.
From outside the continental US, please call [phone] (voice) or order
by fax at [phone].  Please use the included FAXORDER.DOC file
included for fax orders.  Please use MAILORDR.DOC for mail orders (any
country).  When ordering by phone, please have your credit card ready! ##para

To order by mail, please print the text file ORDER.FRM, fill in the requested
information and mail it to: ##para

##exact_text
        Straffan Production Company, Limited
        P.O. Box 12546
        Pittsburgh, PA  15241-2546
        USA
##end ##para

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!!
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu.



// Credits and Acknowledgments block

##text [CREDITS] Credits and Acknowledgments
##exact_text
For COGnition Development Team:
Programming:         Robert Colbert
Graphics Design
and 3D Animation:    Joseph Sells
Character Design
and Cartooning:      John Mirenzi
Level Design:        Joseph Sells and Robert Colbert

For Straffan Production Company Limited:
Executive Producer:  Kevin Vaughn

Contracted Work:
Music Composition:   Mike Genato of Paradigm PC
Digital Sound and
Music Interface:     Otto Chrons, Virtual Visions Software Company, Finland
Voice Talent:        Amy Hartman is:
                                Billy Bölz! and his ancestors
                                The Queen of Spain
                            David Fielding is:
                                Billy's Father, Henry the Butler, Christoper
                                Colombus, Innocent Egyptian

Real-World Beta Testers (in alphabetical order by last name)

        Lance Ambuehl                       Amit Arora
        Jim Brown and Family                John Butler
        John Chichilla                      Jim F.
        Drax Felton                         Mike Egenlauf
        Charles Gaefke                      Sal Giallanza
        Carl Hayden                         Grey Hodge
        Tyler Hughey                        Sean Kinsella
        Arthur McMahon                      Mario Melendez
        Jayson Notaro                       Jayson Pappas
        Rik Pierce                          Chris Prendergast
        Robert Ridley                       Bill Rowley
        Elijah Sarver                       James Scouten
        John Schmidt                        Michael Sidoni
        Kevin Snyder                        Wade Thrower
        Peter Vanderborght

-
Special Thanks to all of our "Real-World" Beta Testers.  This game wouldn't
be what it is today if it weren't for your valuable input during those
critical stages of development!
-
Bolz! was developed and compiled using Watcom C version 10.0 "a-level"
patch.  COGniton Development Team endorses the Watcom line of development
tools for 32-bit DOS and Windows development.
-
DOS/4GW Protected Mode Run-Time System version 1.97 provided by Rational
Systems/Tenberry Systems, Canada.  DOS/4GW is a registered trademark of
Rational Systems/Tenberry Systems.
-
The Music in Bolz! was composed by Paradigm Recordings, PC division, using
Scream Tracker version 3.01 "beta" from The Future Crew, Finland.  Scream
Tracker can be downloaded from most bulletin board systems around the world,
and has quickly become a standard, high-quality computer music format.
-
The Digital Sound and Music Interface used under license from Virtual
Visions Software Company, Finland.  Programmer:  Otto Chrons.  Bölz! just
wouldn't sound quite so great without it!
##end
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// Technical Support Block.

##text [TECHSUP] Technical Support.  Price:  Phone Call
Our toll-free phone number is _not_ for technical support.  It is set up to
handle orders only, and the persons operating that phone line do not have
the technical knowledge necessary to answer your questions.  They will refer
you to our toll number. ##para

COGnition Development Team offers technical support for all versions of
Bölz! (both shareware and registered) at [phone] between the hours
of 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (East Coast, USA). ##para

Please have a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing ready
and be in front of your computer when calling (if possible).  This will help
us answer your questions as quickly as possible, saving you long distance
charges. ##para

We also offer a fax-back technical support option to all users of Bölz!  Our
faxback phone number is [phone], and is available 24 hours per day,
Monday through Friday.  A reply will usually be sent within a few hours. ##para

Finally, the most preferred method of technical support would be to use
internet email services.  You may send your email to [e-mail].
Please expect a reply within 24 hours, or on Monday if you email us over the
weekend.
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