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- ##first_block [REG_MENU] ##menu
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- // Registration Menu
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- ##menu [REG_MENU] Bölz! Documentation Registration
- ##prompt General Information
- ##choice [SHAREWORD] ##text ##prompt A word about Shareware
- ##choice [CDREG] ##text ##prompt CD-ROM Version
- ##choice [DISKREG] ##text ##prompt Diskette Version
- ##choice [HOW_TO] ##text ##prompt How to register Bölz!
- ##prompt Type the letter of this choice to quit
- ##choice [QUIT] ##text ##prompt Quit
- ##end
-
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-
-
- // Quit!
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- ##text [QUIT]
- Thank you for using this HYPE formatted document to learn about Bölz! We sincerely
- hope that you have enjoyed using this format of documentation and hope that it
- has helped you to understand how to use Bölz!
- ##end [QUIT_COGREAD] ##quit
-
-
- // A word about shareware
-
- ##text [SHAREWORD] A word about Shareware
- Shareware. It's often a misunderstood word. People have confused this word
- to be synonymous with public domain or freeware software. In fact, shareware
- is simply an effective marketing method by which to distribute computer
- software. Think of shareware as being the ultimate in money back guarantees:
- If you don't like a particular program, you don't have to pay for it. ##para
-
- You do not have to pay to RECEIVE the software initially. Shareware authors
- allow you to try the software for evaluation purposes before asking that you
- pay a registration fee (actually purchase) their software. This gives you an
- opportunity to evaluate the software in a pressure-free environment -- your
- home or office!! Run the software - kick the tires. If you enjoy using
- the software, you should then pay for it by "registering" your copy with
- its author. ##para
-
- The "share" in shareware comes from the author allowing you to make copies
- of the shareware version and give it to others. The most common and highly
- used method of doing this is to upload the shareware version of the software
- to a local bulletin board service (BBS) or the internet. People from around
- the world can then download (receive) the copy of the software for free and
- give it a try, thus providing the service of distribution. Then, only if they
- like the software will they actually have to pay for it, and so on, and so
- on. ##para
-
- ##exact_text
- NOTE: YOU SHOULD NEVER UPLOAD OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE ANY COMMERCIAL,
- RETAIL OR REGISTERED VERSIONS OF ANY SOFTWARE! IT IS ILLEGAL
- AND CARRIES SOME STIFF PENALTIES -- NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH IS A SET
- OF LARGE FINES, POSSIBLE IMPRISONMENT, AND INCREASING SOFTWARE PRICES
- DUE TO THEFT.
-
- DO YOURSELF AND THE WORLD A BIG, HUGE, IMPORTANT FAVOR: DON'T COPY
- THAT FLOPPY UNLESS ITS LICENSE AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT YOU
- MAY DO SO!!
-
- ALSO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING, OR "CHIPPING IN," (MORE THAN ONE PARTY
- CONTRIBUTING TO THE PURCHASE OF ONE COPY OF A GIVEN SOFTWARE PRODUCT)
- IS ALSO ILLEGAL!
- ##end ##para
-
- Shareware has grown in popularity and dependability. You can even find
- shareware on retail shelves in its unregistered form, mostly on CD-ROMs
- filled with hundreds of shareware programs. The cost of the CD at the store
- is NOT the cost of the software -- if you like a particular program on the CD,
- you should purchase the fully registered copy from its author. ##para
-
- ##exact_text
- Question: So why is the cost of shareware usually lower than a retail version
- of the same or similar software? Does that mean that it's not as
- good or high quality?
-
- Answer: By placing the software directly into your hands for
- evaluation, the shareware author can avoid having to pay all
- the necessary distribution fees associated with commercial
- or retail software. Also, each "stop" the software makes
- between the author and the retail shelf has to be paid for!!
- There are delivery charges, profit markups, etc. Shareware
- is not, in most cases, inferior software by comparison to
- equivalent retail software. In fact, most shareware is actually
- SUPERIOR to its retail competition -- it has to be, or you
- wouldn't consider buying it!
- ##end ##para
-
- Finally, Bölz! is marketed as shareware. The version you have received
- (Zone 1) may be freely copied and distributed (with certain minor limitations.
- Read VENDOR.DOC for more information). But, if you enjoy playing Bölz! and
- plan to continue using it beyond 45 days, you must purchase a registered copy
- from COGnition Development Team as outlined below. When you register, you will
- receive the full version of Bölz! containing the rest of the Zones of Bölz!
- (Zones 2, 3 and 4) and much, much more on one CD-ROM or seven diskettes. ##para
-
- Please note that COGnition Development Team takes extreme pride in the fact
- that this version of the game is not "crippled" in any way. You can save/load
- your games, experience the wonderful soundtrack, and use/play all features of
- Zone 1. This allows you to experience every aspect of Bölz! at home except
- for the animation, but please encourage the development of more excellent,
- family-oriented, easy-to-install games like Bölz! by registering! ##para
-
- If you have already purchased a registered copy of Bölz!, thank you for
- supporting the shareware marketing method! Your purchase will help to
- guarantee that more quality shareware games like Bölz! will continue to be
- produced!
- ##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu
-
-
-
- // The CD Registered Version
-
- ##text [CDREG] CD-ROM-based Registration Price: US $29.95
- ##exact_text
- Zone 1 Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 2 City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 3 Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 4 Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)
-
- Each zone has five 16-channel songs composed by ParadigmPC. This
- is guaranteed to be some of the best music you've heard in a computer
- video game - ever!
-
- MORE enemies and boss enemies
-
- Over twenty minutes of hand-drawn and 3D Rendered cinematic
- animation sequences interspersed throughout the game including an
- immense, four minute cinematic sequence!
-
- 10 songs from the soundtrack on the same CD which you may use in your
- audio CD player at home or in your car or anywhere to enjoy the fantastic
- soundtrack of Bölz!
- ##end
- ##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu
-
-
-
- // The Diskette Registration Descriptor
-
- ##text [DISKREG] Diskette-based registration. Price: US $29.95
- ##exact_text
- Zone 1 Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 2 City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 3 Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
- Zone 4 Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)
-
- Each zone has between three and five 16-channel songs composed
- by ParadigmPC.
-
- MORE enemies and boss enemies
-
- Stills from the animation sequences with text to convey storyline!
- ##end
- ##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu.
-
-
-
-
- // How to order!
-
- ##text [HOW_TO] Here's how to register!
- To order your copy of Bölz!, call today! Visa, Master Card, American
- Express, Discover, Personal Check or Money Orders accepted. All checks must be
- drawn on a United States bank. Do not send cash. Foreign orders welcomed - prompt
- service GUARANTEED! ##para
-
- ##exact_text
- ** COGnition Development Team, as an incentive to its customers, will
- pay shipping and handling for any Bölz! package if shipped within
- the Continental United States before June 1, 1995. Orders to be
- shipped outside the Continental United States or after June 1, 1995,
- are subject to normal shipping and handling costs.
- ##end ##para
-
- From inside The United States, please call 1-800-734-8031 to order.
- From outside the continental US, please call +1-412-261-9123 (voice) or order
- by fax at +1-412-391-7886. Please use the included FAXORDER.DOC file
- included for fax orders. Please use MAILORDR.DOC for mail orders (any
- country). When ordering by phone, please have your credit card ready! ##para
-
- To order by mail, please print the text file ORDER.FRM, fill in the requested
- information and mail it to: ##para
-
- ##exact_text
- Straffan Production Company, Limited
- P.O. Box 112546
- Pittsburgh, PA 15241-2546
- USA
- ##end ##para
-
- PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!!
- ##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu.
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- ##end
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