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GroundFire! Sharware version 1.1 Read.me file Copyright (c) 1996 by Ben Page.
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Table of Contents
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* Definition of Shareware.
* Disclaimer.
* GroundFire! v1.1 is Shareware.
* Playing GroundFire!.
* System requirements.
* Installing GroundFire!.
* Problems with Installation & Running GroundFire!
* When you buy the complete GroundFire!
* What's ahead at T.I.S!
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DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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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 an updated program with 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
permission 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 commercial 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.
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DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
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Users of GroundFire! Shareware version must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"GroundFire!" Shareware version 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 GroundFire! Shareware version." The offers in this Shareware version dated
02/013/96 make void any previous offers made in any earlier demo or shareware
versions.
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GroundFire! v1.1 is Shareware.
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GroundFire! 1.1 version 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.Also no one
may decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble this program. The essence of
"user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet still provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop these products.
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Playing GroundFire!
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* All the Instructions for GroundFire! are in the game,but heres how to play
if you feel like reading.
There are 2 rounds in the Shareware version.
You get 3 lives(9 in the complete game) to start and you get 3 continues in
round one. The object of the game.. Simple, shoot everything! And make it
though to the end.
Press these keys on your keyboard to..
Space key = Fire your weapon & resume play after pausing the game.
Left Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit left.
Right Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit right.
Tab Key = Pause the action.
EscKey = Quit the game.
Your score is displayed on the bottom left, with the number of lives you have
left in the middle. The current running High Score is on the lower right
side. To reset the High score simply erase the "score.dat" and the "name.dat"
files. Be careful not to erase any other .dat files.
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System Requirements: To run GroundFire! v1.1 you need at least..
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A). At least a 386/sx, Ibm compatible.(486 recommended)
B). Sound Blaster or Sound Blaster compatible Sound card.
C). V.G.A monitor.
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Installing GroundFire!
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1) If downloaded GroundFire! in the form of a zip file.You just needed to
unzip all the files to the same directory. (And you probably did that
already) Just type gfire to play.
2) If you are loading from the GroundFire! Shareware disk. Insert the disk
in your "A" drive and type Install.
a:\ install
*You may need to change the install.bat to fit your drives.If you us different
drives other than "A" and "C". Basically change the "A" in the "install.bat"
to whatever drive you'll be installing from. Change "C" in the "install.bat"
file to your whatever destination drive you'll be using. ( D,E.. ect.)
**Another way to install Groundfire! is simply make a directory on
your hard drive and then just copy all the files from the shareware disk
to that directory.
To make a directory type from
the c:\ prompt.
md gfire <or whatever>
* To remove GroundFire from your system:
type from the c:\ prompt.
deltree gfire <or whatever>
** GroundFire automatically detects for your sound card settings when you run
it, and does not pollute your hard drive with any scattered files.
To run gdfire type: gfire
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Problems with installation and running the game.
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* Game doesn't run properly.. *
A) You must have at least a 386/sx Ibm compatible,486 to pent/75 recommended,
and a Sound Blaster or compatible sound card. .
B) Unload any T.S.R programs you might have running.
C) If you have been running different applications before running GroundFire!
Reboot your computer and try again.
D) Make sure you are in TRUE Dos and not a Windows dos box.
Type "exit" at the Dos prompt if nothing happens your in true dos.
* Problem with installation.. *
If you ran the "install.bat" on the shareware disk and the game would not
install properly. You either need to change the bat file to fit your drives
or that it is a disk error, and the disk might be bad. We check all disks
before they leave T. I.S to make sure that they are alright, unfortunately
disks get damaged. Keep your disks, in a case, out of extreme cold/heat, and
away from magnets. Even your stereo speakers can wipe out a disk or CD.If you
suspect that you have a bad GroundFire disk. Please destroy it, or return it
to us for our inspection.
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When you buy the complete GroundFire!
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You'll Receive ten very challenging rounds of play ,each with its own original
art work. Unlimited 90 day tech. support. We are also entitling customers of
GF discounts on future games. GF is a game you wont get through in a couple of
days. So, you'll also receive a cheat code that will help you,if you cant make
it all the way through to the ending.
* One last thing you should get is a GOOD feeling, knowing that your helping
to keep this kind of game development and distribution alive!. If you like
these arcade style games like I do. Please show your support for them. Then
we can keep making them. The low price is for you and not a reflection of
quality, or the effort, that went into making this game!
See "order.frm" to order the complete GroundFire!
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What's ahead at T.I.S!
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We got a second commercial GF in the works. This one's is going to be bigger and
better! With more features. We also have a action side scroller in development
and plans for our first 3D game. This one's gonna be cooool!
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GroundFire! was designed,drawn and programmed by Ben Page.
I retain all rights to the GroundFire! demo,shareware,and commercial versions.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of the GroundFire! 1.1 shareware version
along to your friends or upload it to a BBS. So they too,can join the battle!
You can reach me at..
Ben Page, Titan Interactive Systems,
P.O.Box 1402, Rockland, Me, 04841.
Questions? / Tech help? Call 1-207-594-2618
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Thanks to Keith Weiner at DiamondWare, Ltd.
for all your help and advice.
(The DiamondWare's STK Sound Tool Kit, Programming sound library, was used
for handling the sounds in this game)
Those interested in sound programming & the STK can reach
Keith at..
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Keith Weiner Keith@dw.com
DiamondWare, Ltd.
2095 N. Alma School Rd. Voice (602)917-3474
Suite 12-288 Fax: (602)917-5973