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- 1STREAD.DOC
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- DOCUMENTATION
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- All the *.DOC files that come with FRAMED can be
- viewed both from DOS and within the game itself.
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- When viewing the documentation from within the game
- the files are typed out with a 'vidiprinter'
- effect. Press any key to turn this off.
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- Once the first page has been displayed the UP and
- DOWN ARROW keys will scroll the text. Pressing P
- with print the current file and ESC will return you
- to the previous menu.
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- RUNNING FRAMED
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- To run FRAMED Simply execute the file FRAMED.EXE by
- typing its name at the DOS prompt and pressing
- ENTER.
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- FRAMED requires approximately 540K of free base
- memory to run. Usually typing MEM at the DOS prompt
- will tell you how much free memory is available.
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- If you do not have enough memory try editing your
- CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files and inserting a
- REM command at the start of the lines that load
- memory resident drivers such as MOUSE or EMM386.
- Then reboot your computer so that these changes
- take effect. Later you can delete the REM
- statements to restore your old set up.
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- If SMARTDRV or another software disk cache is
- installed we recommend disabling it prior to
- running FRAMED as the delayed write feature will
- cause scrolling to become jerky at certain points.
- Also, we do not advise running FRAMED under
- Windows.
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- Once the game has loaded you will see the front
- screen. Press any key to load the Main Menu.
- Firstly select Configuration and select your sound
- and control devices. We recommend you select
- Keyboard Only as this gives the best control and
- also because the joystick is unable to perform all
- the keyboard functions.
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- If your PC has a 386 processor or better select the
- Fast Machine setting. Some of the faster 286 based
- machines are also fine on the Fast Machine setting.
- If the game suddenly slows down in certain places
- you need to change your setting to Slow Machine.
- The scrolling will be less smooth but it will be
- consistent throughout the game.
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- SHAREWARE
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- FRAMED is released as shareware. This is software
- that you can try before you buy it. FRAMED is a
- platform adventure game with an evolving plot that
- unfolds as you play. This plot spans several
- scenarios. This shareware version contains the
- first scenario which is set in a jail.
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- If you enjoy playing FRAMED you can register and
- receive the remaining scenarios that complete the
- whole quest. However the first scenario is fully
- playable and should take you many hours to
- complete. Indeed it is larger than some full games.
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- For full information on the remaining scenarios and
- how to order, select How to Register from the Main
- Menu.
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- CONTROLS
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- All the controls for FRAMED are shown by selecting
- Help from the Main Menu. We recommend that you read
- and print the file GAMEPLAY.DOC which walks you
- through the beginning of the game.
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- FANCY WORKING IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY?
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- If you are interested in working in the games
- industry yourself read the files PAGE.DOC and
- JOINUS.DOC.
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- Hope you enjoy FRAMED!
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- THE CREDITS
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- JOHN BOYCE
- Graphics Engine, Map Maker, Main Game Code,
- Artwork and Sound Effects
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- RICHARD CASE
- Sound Engine, Sprite Editor, Main Game Code,
- Artwork and Sound Effects
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- With special thanks to our playtesters:
- ADAM HEARN
- STEVE CHILDS
- JANET BAILEY
- CAROL, PETER AND ALAN
- KATIE BAILEY
- LAUREN BAILEY
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- Machination
- PO Box 4242
- Watford Road
- Kings Norton
- Birmingham
- B30 2LW
- United Kingdom
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- Internet: machination@machin1.demon.co.uk
- CIS: 100563,136