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- S h a r e G a m e s
- 3174 Hawthorn Street
- San Diego, CA 92104
- (619) 283-0472
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- Vortex is distributed as shareware on an "I trust you" basis and is not in any
- form to be considered public domain or free. Considerable effort went into
- creating the program and I am retaining full protection under the copyright
- laws. However, I also want you to be able to share my games with your
- friends. So, please feel free to hand on as many copies as you would like, as
- long as you include all of the original files.
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- If you are going to use Vortex for your personal enjoyment, whether you got it
- from a distributor or a friend, please mail a check or money order to me at
- the above address. The registration fee for Vortex is $10. I depend on your
- registering to continue devoting full time to making fun to use programs that
- don't require you to adapt to the program. I'd also like your comments and
- suggestions. In exchange, I'll add your name to the list of those eligible
- for updates, contests, and 24-hour technical support. If you wish, you may
- use the registration form by typing PRINT VORTEX.REG at the DOS prompt.
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- Vortex is compatible with Hercules, MDA, CGA, EGA, and VGA display adapters
- and will run on most PC's and work alikes. There is a provision for disabling
- the game sounds if you prefer the game to play quietly. The built in mouse
- support will work automatically with almost any mouse. If you have any
- problems, let me know.
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- How tornadoes pick things up and drop them inspired Vortex. The object is to
- succeed in trapping as many of the tornadoes as possible. Each tornado picks
- up and drops blocks at random. They can only carry one at a time but you can
- pick up three. The color density of the cursor will increase each time you
- pick up a block. If you have one or more blocks and are not moving you are
- safe. Otherwise, if a tornado catches you, it will pick YOU up and the game
- ends. It's not easy, the tornados you've captured may be set free by the
- other tornados.
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- You may move your marker with the cursor keys or the mouse. The "G" key for
- <G>et or the left mouse button will pick up blocks. <D>rop or the right mouse
- button will let you position the blocks. Your score is based on how many
- tornados and how long you can contain them. To win you must wall in all of
- them so they can't move. Vortex maintains a top ten score file.
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- You may copy the Vortex files into any directory on hard disk or another
- floppy. The only requirement is that all of the files associated with the
- program, except for its BAT file, must be in the same directory. You can
- execute the program directly, with a batch file, or from ActMenu. If you put
- Vortex on your hard disk, the BAT file may need changes for your system.
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- Good luck, and let me know if you enjoy Vortex. Your support for my programs
- is sincerely appreciated.
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- Thanks,
- Chris
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- P.S. Please retain the original files if you are going to pass Vortex along.
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