TaskMaker v2 is a MAJOR shareware upgrade to the 1989 commercial role-playing adventure game of the same name. In the initial six months, TaskMaker users have registered from nearly every U.S. state and over a dozen different countries worldwide.
TaskMaker features hundreds of monsters and weapons, and over one hundred million pixels of land to explore in the form of eighteen dungeons. It includes an extensive, interactive tutorial that teaches all the basics of the game, so no experience is necessary.
B&W or Color (256 colors preferred, but runs in any mode). For Mac Plus on up, including PowerPC and 68040 based Macs. Minimum 600K free RAM for B&W, 1800K for 256 colors.
In addition to this TaskMaker application, you are highly encouraged (but not required) to copy the “TaskMaker Sounds” file and “TaskMaker Colors” file. Without the additional files, TaskMaker will not play any sounds and will have limited color.
The game begins: “You’ve been on a long voyage from your homeland. You have come to rid this land of its terrors, and to grow to be leader of this world. The elders and citizens are expecting a mighty warrior to attend to their cries. Unfortunately, you are young and inexperienced. However, a powerful man named the TaskMaker has agreed to help you to grow stronger. Follow the cobblestone path south to Castle Hall, where the TaskMaker awaits you.”
Here are actual, unsolicited remarks sent in by TaskMaker users:
* “The first time I played it, I couldn’t stop. I love it! Make more. Make a sequel. Sell the movie rights.”
* “I’m planning on recommending this game a lot. Play value is a big concern to people this year, and TaskMaker has it in abundance.”
* “Love TaskMaker - great PowerBook game.”
* “The manual is really useful. Unlike most manuals that are either too full of information or done in a sloppy way, your manual is clean, easy to read and well-done! I am really hooked.”
* “Thanks for creating such an awesome game!”
* “Maybe a warning should be provided about the addictiveness of the game.”
* “I was wondering what to do tonight, I generally stay up till dawn, and though I just got my girlfriend Simcity and Super Tetris, my heart was dying for TaskMaker.”
*Note*: The remainder of this file contains the same information as TaskMaker’s opening text dialog.
• Give copies to your friends, family, and associates.
• Upload to bulletin boards - a great way to earn download credit.
• Include in local user group collections.
Please! If you like this game, and want to see more, make an effort to give a copy to everyone you know.
Remember…
Copies must be unaltered and complete, that is, make sure to include the application, sound file, and color file. Don’t charge for copies or try to make a profit from TaskMaker or its distribution. See the Legal section of this text for details.
Product Overview:
TaskMaker is an exciting sword and sorcery game where you battle vile monsters and complete tasks under the watchful eye of the TaskMaker. Both beginning and experienced players enjoy exploring over one-hundred million pixels of dungeons and villages. The program begins with an extensive, interactive, graphic tutorial, which teaches all the basics of the game.
Will you escape the clutches of evil by land, sea, or magic?
Can you grow to be leader of the land?
And in case of an untimely demise -- never fear! You can fight your way out of Hell (a randomly generated maze with four possible exits) to restore your player to life.
Upgrade Features:
This version of TaskMaker is a full-color, major upgrade to the 1989 B&W commercial product of the same name.
New features include:
• Color!
• System 7 compatibility
• A built-in, extensive, interactive tutorial
• New weapons and spells
• Five new dungeons with improvements to existing ones
• Built-in virus protection
• Independent sound and color files which can be removed (or not installed) to save disk space; especially nice for Classic or PowerBook users
• Improved interface
• New artwork
• Internal on-the-fly decompression
• Removal of the instruction manual based copy protection
...and more
Technical Specifications:
TaskMaker is not ported from other computers, but written specifically for the Apple Macintosh. It runs on the Mac Plus and up, including 68040 & PowerPC based Macs.
Minimum System 6.0.2. System 7 friendly and 32-bit clean.
B&W or color (256 colors preferred, but runs in any mode). Multi-monitor compatible.
Requires 600K memory free for B&W, 1800K free for color.
1.2MB disk space for B&W, 2MB for color. Less 0.4MB if sound is not desired. Hard disk recommended.
Shareware Mode:
TaskMaker is shareware, and distribution is encouraged.
Play and keep TaskMaker for as long as you’d like. You have unlimited use of all of the features of the game, and access to the tutorial and five villages/dungeons. However, you can only complete up through the second of ten tasks (about 3 to 5+ hours into the game).
If you enjoy TaskMaker, we recommend that you purchase the product, even if just to receive the extensive instruction manual, maps, and hints.
To continue playing TaskMaker beyond the second task,
Order Now!
Click the Create Order Form button and…
• Order by fax or fax modem
• Order by U.S. mail
• Order by electronic mail
You’ll receive a registration number that lets you continue immediately. You’ll also receive an instruction manual (which includes hints and maps), and the complete disk set of the latest version of TaskMaker. Also, you won’t have to see this window pop up each time you run the game.
As always, TaskMaker is backed by a 45-day money back satisfaction guarantee.
This great deal is offered to you for only $24.95.
That’s 50% off the retail price!
And for purchasers of the original TaskMaker 1.0, we are proud to offer you the discounted price of a mere $14.95.
Contact:
Send questions and comments to:
Storm Impact, Inc.
2148 Rugen Road, Suite B
Glenview, IL 60025-5521 USA
America Online: “StormImpac” [no spaces or final ‘t’]
Internet: stormimpac@aol.com
Fax: 708-729-2667
Voice (toll-free domestic): 1-800-786-7696
Voice (domestic / international): 708-729-2666
NOTE: After May 1995, please call (or email) to confirm our current address and/or fax number.
Bug reports:
We welcome bug reports from all users -- shareware, demonstration, or purchased copies. Please let us know about conflicts or any ways in which we can improve the product.
Important Legal Information:
Storm Impact, Inc. offers no warranties, expressed or implied, except for the 45 day satisfaction guarantee. This guarantee is the extent of Storm Impact, Inc.’s liability and limits that liability to replacement of the TaskMaker program or the refund of the purchase price at the customer’s option.
We have worked very hard to try to make TaskMaker compatible and bug-free, but it is impossible to eliminate all errors from software products. This product is provided as-is; use at your own risk.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Storm Impact, Inc. and Apple Computer, Inc. are not affiliated in any way. Really, we’re just good friends.
Commercial distribution prohibited, as is distribution in exchange for compensation or any other consideration, except that acquisition of download time in exchange for uploading this program onto electronic bulletin boards is allowed. De minimus actual costs incurred in distribution, such as disks and postage, may be recouped. Mass duplication and distribution prohibited, except for uploading to electronic bulletin boards, and then only when no consideration passes except for free download time. Under no circumstances may XOR Corporation, or any of its employees, consultants, or former employees, distribute TaskMaker in any form.
Limited permission is provided for person-to-person distribution where no compensation or any other consideration passes.
Storm Impact, Inc. reserves the right to restrict or withdraw permission at any time, for any reason, from any group or persons. If you are unsure, write to Storm Impact, Inc. for express written consent.
All copies must be complete and unaltered.
Distribution of instruction manual and / or registration number under any circumstances is a violation of this copyright and is a violation of federal copyright laws.
