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- README file for SCARYFISH Version 2.x, (c) 1993-1994 PMP Software:
-
- SCARYFISH is an exciting, realistic, multi-species fishing game for 1-4
- players. See the first paragraph of SCARY2.DOC and FILE_ID.DIZ for
- description text. SCARYFISH is written by:
-
- PMP Software
- 4021 Meramec St #5
- Saint Louis MO 63116-3559
-
- To run the game, type 'SCARY2'. If you have the 80286 version and the
- appropriate machine, type 'SCARY286'. You only need one of the .EXE files
- in the working directory.
-
- The main documentation file is SCARY2.DOC. You can read it online from
- the game's main menu ("Instructions"). Depending upon where you got the
- game, there might also be a help file (maybe called README1.TXT) with
- installation/startup instructions.
-
- SCARYFISH V2 will run on just about any IBM PC-compatible / MS-DOS
- computer with at least 400K RAM (about 470K required for graphics modes).
- Graphics are not required, but the game supports VGA, EGA, CGA, and
- Hercules graphics modes. SCARY286.EXE (faster and a bit less disk space
- than SCARY2.EXE) requires an 80286 or better processor. Some names in this
- paragraph are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
-
- To print out the order form (a regular text file), type "COPY ORDER.FRM PRN"
- from the DOS prompt, or load into any word processor / text editor with an
- option to print files.
-
- REGISTERED USERS who have the 1st edition of the printed manual:
- The example for entering character names is obsolete for Versions 2.04 and
- later. You now enter character names from a menu.
- When creating a new character, the first 8 letters/digits _can_ contain
- spaces; ignore the Page 3 note that they can't.
-
- The last 11 species (from Ocean Panfish down in the right column) do not
- exist at any of the original 8 worlds. To catch them, order the Sequel
- Worlds and/or the Make Your Own Worlds Utility.
-
- You can load a character from another disk or directory; to do this select
- *From Different Path* from the "select player" menu. When saving a
- transcript file, just press <Enter> for the same directory or give the
- appropriate path such as A:\ or C:\TEMP\ (don't forget the backslash).
-
- Windows users: If you don't want to exit to DOS, you can start the game
- from Windows (it'll be a bit slower). Install the game as instructed. Run
- File Manager, open the directory with the game, and double-click SCARY2.EXE
- or SCARY286.EXE. If you want to access the game from games/applications/etc,
- add it as you would any MS-DOS program (File in Program Manager -> New
- -> Program Item) ; Command Line should be SCARY286 if you have SCARY286.EXE,
- otherwise command line should be SCARY2 ; Working Directory should be the
- one containing the game, e.g. C:\SCARY. Description something like
- 'SCARYFISH Version 2.xx'. When this is set up, double-click the icon to
- start the game. Let go of the mouse; you won't need it in the game.
-
- See "Registration / Ordering Info" or ORDER.FRM for prices of additional
- products: Sequel Worlds, Make Your Own Worlds Utility, Omni Chars, Fish
- Bitmaps, etc.
-
- Another freely-distributable PMP Software program:
- SCHTKR v1.1 - ScaryFish world editing util.
- Many options. Create your own "worlds".
- Stock fishing holes or let computer stock
- them. Worlds can have up to 32 species from
- a list of over 40. Extensive documentation.
- Includes 2 example files, test mode, screen-
- saver, best worlds contest rules, and more!
- Keywords: games sports fishing ScaryFish PMP
- Freeware "lite" version of Make Your Own
- Worlds Util ($15), almost identical.
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- This game is marketed as shareware. It is copyrighted by the author, but
- you can make copies of / distribute it as long as you don't charge anything
- (aside from the cost of copying it), and all the freely-distributable files
- are distributed together unmodified. The file list is:
-
- SCARY2.EXE FILE_ID.DIZ
- SCARY2.DOC CONTEST.TXT
- READ.ME ENTRY.FRM
- HISTORY.TXT ORDER.FRM
- FILE*.SF2 (10 files) README1.TXT (if it exists)
- WORLD1.SF2 WORLD2.SF2 WORLD3.SF2 WORLD4.SF2
- WORLD5.SF2 WORLD6.SF2 WORLD7.SF2 WORLD8.SF2
- RECORDS.SF2 (preferably the one dated 06-04-93)
-
- To make a copy for a friend, move to the directory with the game and
- copy the files from the above list to the destination disk.
-
- If you received the game in a one file archive/compressed/zipped format,
- that is the preferred way to distribute it. Do NOT copy or distribute any
- part of the registered version or its materials; such activity violates
- copyright laws. Don't distribute any .C2 files except to machines where
- you'd be the only one using those files.
- Because of the exciting SCARYFISH Records Contest (see CONTEST.TXT), it
- would be in your best interest to copy the "blank" RECORDS.SF2 (dated
- 06-04-93) instead of your changed one, when making a copy for a friend or
- uploading to a BBS. Otherwise, someone might try to enter the contest with
- one of _your_ records!
-
- BBS sysops: look for file_id.diz
-
- VENDORS: If you're considering carrying this program, good thinking! Send
- a copy of your catalog to the address in ORDER.FRM / "Registration Info".
- Include the address for PMP Software to send the latest shareware version.
- Do not charge your customers more than $6.00 for a 360K or 720K disk; no
- more than $7.00 for a HD disk. Rack or CD-ROM vendors see VENDOR.DOC.
-
- DISCLAIMER: The author of this software will not be liable for any damages
- or losses caused by its use, including but not limited to direct, indirect,
- special, consequential, incidental, or other losses or damages. This
- includes such situations as damage to computer equipment from falling off
- desks in the excitement of the game. The game is extremely realistic, but
- don't blame me if you buy a tackle item similar to one in the game and it
- doesn't work as well in real life as in the game. The worlds represent
- ideal fishing conditions, so don't blame me if the equivalent real life
- fishing areas don't provide action as good as the game's.
-
-
- SUPPORT:
- Hopefully you will not experience any problems with this game. However,
- if you do, read the documentation (this file and SCARY2.DOC; if you're
- registered, the hardcopy manual). The problem might be addressed there.
- If there is still a problem, the author might be able to help. Contact him
- at the address at the start of this file. If you're not registered, the
- author might respond more quickly if you include a SASE. It would help if
- you included system info such as computer brand, processor, DOS version, RAM
- size, etc. You could try calling (314) 776-3065 Mon-Fri between 9AM-9PM CST.
- This is not an order line since credit cards aren't accepted at this time.
-
- Bugs:
- The game is free from angler-annoying bugs such as mosquitoes, blackflies,
- ticks, deerflies, etc. You can use several "bugs" for bait/lure (cricket,
- popper). In terms of computer bugs (errors), they seem to be all gone for
- Version 2.1 or later. A few graphics imperfections exist: huge rainbows
- sometimes look a little weird in VGA 640x480 mode, and when you have your
- line in the water, the water color might occasionally spread a bit outside
- the water's usual "window" (graphics modes only); if this bothers you recast
- to refresh the screen.
-
- If what you order includes a diskette and it's unreadable, return within
- 30 days with an explanation that the disk is bad, and PMP Software will send
- a replacement. Otherwise, shareware lets you "try before you buy", so there
- shouldn't be any other reason for returns/refunds. If the game doesn't run
- on your machine, let me know (see paragraph on support). If you ordered the
- game directly (preregistered) and it's impossible for it to work on your
- machine, a refund can be offered in that special case.
-