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Labrynth of Zeux- Unregistered ver 2.01
        Copyright (C) 1993 by Software Visions
        All Rights Reserved
        Special thanks to Robin Rudge and Edward Stagl


  REQUIREMENTS:
        IBM PC compatible computer
        400k free RAM
        EGA display adapter
        SoundBlaster optional
        Hard drive w/700k free

  Zeux is being distributed as Shareware. If you enjoy Zeux or play it for
  a period longer than two weeks, you must register. To register Zeux, send
  the registration fee of $10 + $2.00 shipping & handling (U.S. funds)
  to Software Visions. (make out checks to Gregory Janson or your order
  will be returned)

  Benifits of registration:
  1) You get the full 50 levels, including the ending. Some VERY toughies
     are included here! Each level has a small hint that scrolls along the
     bottom.
  2) You get the level editor, with which you can edit all 50 levels!
  3) You get the cheat code, if you include a note asking for it.
  4) You get an updated catalog (with digitized music!) and you are eligible
     for bi-yearly mailings. (free)

  See ORDER.FRM for details. Our address:

        Software Visions        Phone: [phone]
        4875 Sunset Ave.        Prodigy: PJTK93B
        La Crescenta, CA
                   91214

  The game package, which MUST include the files listed below, may be
  freely copied and distributed by individuals not charging any fee for
  the copying or distributing.  All other distribution is governed by the
  License in Section II.

  Included files:

  ZEUX.EXE
  ZEUX.DOC
  ZEUX.DAT
  ZEUX.CHR
  DEFAULT.CHR
  AMADAUS.CMF
  DRDOOM1.CMF
  DRDOOM2.CMF
  DRDOOM3.CMF
  CROWLEY.CMF
  DARKMOON.CMF
  DRIZZLE.CMF
  ELECROCK.CMF
  ZARDOZ.CMF
  DUNGO.CMF
  PARADE.CMF
  VERYBUSY.CMF
  FILELIST.DOC
  FILE_ID.DIZ
  DESC.SDI

  Catalog files: (not necessary to include)

  ORDER.FRM

Zeux --- Table of Contents

  Section

      I.  Definition of Shareware
     II.  Disclaimer, License Agreement, and Support
    III.  Installing and Starting the Program, Command Line Options
     IV.  Getting Started
      V.  The Story
     VI.  Basic Gameplay
    VII.  Basic Objects
   VIII.  Items
     IX.  Enemies
      X.  Other Dangerous Things
     XI.  More Stuff
    XII.  Saved Games
   XIII.  Yet More Stuff
    XIV.  Trouble Shooting
     XV.  Register!


I. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

  Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before
  buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you
  are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some
  request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum
  trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right
  to continue using the software to receiving an updated program with
  a printed manual.

  Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
  copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as
  stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like
  commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In
  both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference
  is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the
  right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or
  to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permiss-
  ion before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.

  Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should
  find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's com-
  mercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs
  easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead
  is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
  guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.


II. DISCLAIMER, LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUPPORT

 --- DISCLAIMER ---

  Users of Zeux must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

  "Zeux is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties,
  expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of
  merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no
  liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from
  the use of Zeux"

 --- LICENSE ---

  --- USE AND DISTRIBUTION BY INDIVIDUALS:

  Zeux is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to
  the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your friends, but
  please do not give it away altered or as part of another system.  The
  essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer
  users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide
  incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.  If you
  find this program useful and find that you are using Zeux and
  continue to use Zeux after a reasonable trial period, you must
  make a registration payment of $10 (plus $2.00 shipping/handling) to
  Software Visions. The applicable registration fee will license one copy
  for use on any one computer at any one time.  You must treat this game
  just like a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any
  number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to
  another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one
  location while it's being used at another.  Just as a book cannot be
  read by two different persons at the same time.

  You are encouraged to pass an unregistered copy of Zeux along to your
  friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their copy if
  they find that they use it.  All registered users will receive a copy of
  the commercial (registered) version of Zeux.

  Site-Licenses and quantity discounts may be arranged by contacting
  Software Visions.

  --- DISTRIBUTION BY BBS'S AND DISK VENDORS:

  Anyone distributing Zeux for any kind of remuneration must
  first contact Software Visions at the address above for authorization.
  This authorization will usually be granted to BBS's and
  "traditional mail-order shareware distributors". You must still contact
  Software Visions, so we may supply you with the lastest shareware version
  of Zeux. "Traditional mail-order shareware distributors" are those
  offering disks of shareware programs for little more than the normal cost
  of running such a business (usually no more than $5 per disk), usually
  from a printed or on-disk catalog.  It does NOT include any sales through
  retail locations.

  --- DISTRIBUTION BY ALL OTHER MEANS:

  All other forms of distribution require the express written permission
  of the copyright holder before distribution may begin.  These include,
  but are not limited to, CD-ROMs, racks, bins, and any other forms of
  "retail sales".  If you're interested in distributing Zeux
  by one of these (or other) means please contact Software Visions.
  We'll be glad to discuss your distribution idea with you.  This
  restriction is to ensure that our software is distributed in fashions
  which we find acceptable to us and our customers.

  --- SUPPORT ---

  Support for products from Software Visions is available via phone, mail,
  and Prodigy email at least until the end of 1994, and very likely longer.
  See the first page of this document for phone number, mail address, and
  Prodigy email address.  Updates for Zeux are available to registered
  users for a $4 fee to cover costs of labor, materials, shipping, and
  handling.  Bug fixes for major bugs will be shipped free to registered
  users for a period of three months after the date of registration.


III. INSTALLING AND STARTING THE PROGRAM, COMMAND LINE OPTIONS

  It is recommended that you install Zeux in its own sub-directory
  on your hard disk. Do NOT run the program directly from a distribution
  disk, as disks sometimes fail.  Always make a copy and run the program
  from it!

  To create a sub-directory for Zeux, you might type one of the
  following commands:

          MKDIR \ZEUX
      or  MKDIR \GAMES\ZEUX

  These are only examples, and you'll have to decide upon a sub-directory
  path that makes sense given the structure of YOUR hard disk.  Once the
  sub-directory has been created, you're ready to install Zeux into
  that sub-directory.  If you received the files on a floppy disk, as
  separate files, you would do something like:

        COPY A:\*.* C:\ZEUX
    or  COPY A:\*.* D:\GAMES\ZEUX
    or  COPY B:\*.* C:\GAMES\ZEUX

  If the game came as an archive file of some sort (.ZIP, .ARC, .LZH,
  etc), you will need to copy the archive file into the sub-directory
  that you created (using the COPY command), then type something like:

        PKUNZIP ZEUX.ZIP
    or  LHARC x ZEUX.LZH

  Once the program is installed, you can change to that sub-directory at
  any time and run the program.

  Zeux is started by typing

        ZEUX [option ...]

  The allowable command line options for ZEUX are: (Limit four)

        /? /H   List these options
        /E      Ega graphics
        /V      Vga graphics
        /N      No soundblaster music
        /P      No PC speaker sound effects
        /+      Begin at a slower speed
        /-      Begin at a faster speed
        /F      Disable fancy fades
        /A      Disable game animations
        /L      Enable left-handed keyboard setup

  The options may be preceded by a dash instead of a slash.


IV. GETTING STARTED

        At the main menu, press:

                I for instructions (a condensed form of these)
                S for the story
                H for high scores
                Q to quit
                O for an options screen
                P to play

        The story screen, instruction screens, quit, and high score screens
        should be self-explanatory.

        The options screen has another menu... Press:

                S to toggle sound effects
                M to toggle FM music
                + and - to change the overall game speed
                F to toggle fancy fades
                A to toggle animations (like sparkling gems)
                K to toggle between a right-handed keyboard layout and
                        a left-handed keyboard layout

        Pressing P (from the main menu) begins the game.

V. THE STORY

        You are Vince M. Louis, A famous theologist.  You have uncovered and
        studied every mystical and religous item ever mentioned in legend.
        Except one- the magical Silver Staff of Zeux.  Going on rumors and
        legends alone, you enter the mystical Labrynth of Zeux in search...

VI. BASIC GAMEPLAY

        You must note that Labrynth of Zeux utilizes an uncommon keyboard
        layout to move the player. You must press:

        Alt        : To go left.
        Ctrl       : To go right.
        Left-Shift : To jump. (hold it down for higher jumps)
        Space      : To drop a bomb. (if you have any)
        A          : To climb ladders and vines.
        Z          : To descend ladders, poles, and vines.

        If you press 'K' at the options menu, it will switch the Alt and
        Ctrl keys and make Right-Shift for jump, to facilate left-handed
        playing.

VII. BASIC OBJECTS

        You have a variety of objects to grab, avoid, utilize, or dodge,
        depending on the object. The simpiler ones follow with detailed
        descriptions.

        Air: Well, you, um, move through this stuff.
        Player: This is you.
        Brick: A very basic obstacle that you must go around.
        Rock/Dirt: Another very basic obstacle.
        Exit: This door leads to the next level.
        Grass: This is nothing but decoration.
        Background Brick: Decoration on the walls.
        Cobwebs: This is also decoration, although this and Background Brick
                will often turn around enemies in thier paths.

VIII. ITEMS

        Gem: Worth one gem and ten points. Limit of 999.
        Gold: Worth 100 points.
        Bomb: Gives you one bomb to lay down (to create explosions) and
                five points. Limit of 99.
        Key: Used to open doors, can only be used once. There is a carrying
                capacity on keys, six is the max. Also worth 300 points.
        Door: Open with keys, also give you 500 points.
        1-Up: These orbs bestow upon you a free life, in addition to 1000
                points.

        You get bonus points for items at the end of each level-

                1 Bomb = 25 points
                1 Key  = 2000 points
                Bonus  = 1 point per unit

        The Silver Staff is worth 30,000 points and the end of the game, at
        which time every extra life you have is worth 10,000 points.

IX. ENEMIES

        Walker: Real simple enemy that walks back and forth and climbs
                ladders. He'll blow up if he hits an ameoba.
        Bomb Layer: Walks back and forth, when he turns around he lays a
                bomb. He'll blow up if he hits an ameoba.
        Builder: If he reaches a wall he'll build up... He'll also blow up
                if he hits an ameoba.
        Ameobas: Grow constantly, at varied speeds. They cannot harm you by
                touching, but could trap you. There are four types:
                Green: Slime Ameoba, invincible.
                Red: Blood Ameoba, can be blown up.
                Blue: Rock Ameoba, will turn to rock at any heat contact.
                Yellow: Fire Ameoba, will explode at any heat contact.
        Spirits: Circle around walls and eat through any ameobas.
        Chasers: These'll chase you...A real pain in the neck.
        Bombers: These fly back and forth dropping bombs on you.
        Missle Launchers: Shoot out missles at regular intervals. Can be
                blown up.
        Missles: Go straight, except they turn at corners. Will explode at
                a dead end, you, or any enemy.

X. OTHER DANGEROUS THINGS

        Lit Bomb: Will shortly explode.
        Explosions: Can do a lot of things like kill enemys, destroy crates
                and walls, etc.
        Spikes: Ouch. Don't touch these.
        Stalactites: Ouch again. Don't touch these either. (from ANY angle)
        Fire/Lava: Burn ya to a crisp.

XI. MORE STUFF

        Crates: Can be pushed, will fall. (due to gravity) Can be blown up.
        Metal Crates: Can also be pushed, but cannot be blown up.
        Fading Brick: Can be blown up. Will disinegrate if stood upon.
        Boulder: Like a crate, except round and made of soft rock.
        Splash: This is what occurs when something hits the lava or water.
        Water: This can be swam in. It is just like normal air except you
                can jump all the way to the top of the water and BARELY out.
        Ladder: Can be climbed or descended.
        Vine: Same as a ladder.
        Pole: Can only be descended.
        Conveyor Belt: Will move you in a certain direction, and also cause
                you to push any crates in the way.

XII. SAVED GAMES

        During gameplay, press S to save a game and choose number 1, 2, 3,
        or 4, or press C to cancel. Press R to restore a game and choose a
        number or press C to cancel. Games are saved EXACTLY where you are,
        not at the beginning of the level.

XIII. MORE STUFF

        If you die, your score and items are reset to what they were at the
        BEGINNING of the level. You cannot carry over bombs or keys to the
        next level. Pressing ESC during gameplay will sacrafice a life to
        restart the level. Pressing Q ends game play immediately. Then (or
        if you run out of lives) you will see the Game Over screen, and have
        an opportunity to enter your name if you got a high score. High
        scores are saved from game to game.

XIV. TROUBLE SHOOTING

        Q: The game will NOT start!

        A: Try rebooting and running it first thing. You must run it from
                DOS, if you try to run it under Windows or another system,
                it may not work. You may also have certain conflicting TSR's
                installed, although no conflicts have been found as of this
                release.

        Q: The graphics are wierd looking!

        A: Either you don't have a EGA card or you are trying to run it in a
                window under Windows. You might also have ran it after another
                graphical application. Try the tips for the above question. If
                you have a VGA card but the graphics don't look right, try

                ZEUX1 /E

                to use EGA graphics. If you have a MCGA card then you may
                also have to use EGA graphics. See the section "Installing
                and Starting the Program" for details.

        Q: I get no music.

        A: You need a Soundblaster or 100% compatible to hear the music. An
                AdLib MAY work but has NOT been tested. Also try the
                suggestions for the first question.

        Q: I hear strange taps on the PC speaker.

        A: Turn the M)usic option off in the options menu, or use the /N
                command line option.

        Q: It runs too slow! Help!

        A: Go to the options menu and press - to speed up the game. If it is
                at the fastest speed and it is still too slow, turn off
                A)nimations, S)ound, and/or M)usic to speed it up. You can
                also use the /- command line option.

        Q: How do I speed up those annoying SLOOOOW fades!?

        A: If they get on your nerves, go to the options menu and press 'F'
                to toggle them off. You can also use the /F command line
                option.

        Q: Above you mentioned a CHEAT mode. How do I enter it!?

        A: It has to do with function keys and the options screen...If you
                really need it, there is a hint on how to reach it in one
                of the later levels, somewhere after level 30...

        Q: Are there any other neat things?

        A: There is a Sound Test: Go to the options menu and press Ctrl-F10.


XV. REGISTER!

        Please register! It is only $10 and gets you:

        1) The full 50 levels! Small hints on the scrolly message!
        2) A level editor to create countless more!
        3) An updated catalog and order form!
        4) Future updates bi-yearly!

        See ORDER.FRM for ordering details. Please note that ALL checks must
        be made out to Gregory Janson or your order WILL be returned!



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