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README FILE
WARNING: If you unzipped SW112D.ZIP with the command PKUNZIP *.ZIP, then
you will have unzipped the components of BCFILES.ZIP into the
wrong directory. We suggest you follow the instructions in
GETSTART.TXT or ONESTART.TXT. This will ensure that the correct
directories are created and the files are loaded into these
directories.
BRIDGE CREW WILL NOT WORK UNLESS THE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE IS
CORRECT.
If necessary, the directory structure can be altered, but you must
'tell' Bridge Crew (by setting the DOS environment variable BCREW
and running the program BCREWSET) before it will run. Details
are included in GM.TXT.
The documentation files included with this shareware release of
BRIDGE CREW are:
README.TXT This file.
LICENCE.TXT Licence details
ONESTART.TXT Quick start for one terminal (investigation or training)
GETSTART.TXT Quick start for 4 players
SOUND.TXT Instructions for activating soundblaster cards
NOTES.TXT Important notes PLEASE READ IT !!!!!!!!
DISPLAY1.BMP Description of the fields on the main display
DISPLAY2.BMP
PLAYER.TXT The commands and documentation for players.
BCTERM.TXT The BCTERM and BCTERSET documentation for players.
GM.TXT The commands and documentation for the GM.
PLREF.TXT Quick reference guide for the players.
GMREF.TXT Quick reference guide for the GM.
MISSION.TXT Notes for missions supplied with the shareware release.
SHIPS.TXT Ship stats
AUS.TXT Australian order form.
USA.TXT USA order form.
BRITAIN.TXT British order form.
CANADA.TXT Canadian order form.
NZ.TXT New Zealand order form.
The Program and data files included with this shareware release of
BRIDGE CREW are:
THESE SHOULD BE COPIED INTO C:\BCREW
SW112.EXE The main BRIDGE CREW program version 1.12 E
EGAVGA.BGI Graphics driver
XCREWSET.EXE BRIDGE CREW Setup Program v1.14
BCREW.BAT A batch file to run BRIDGE CREW
BCREWSET.BAT A batch file to run the setup program
BCREWSET.DAT A data file that tells BRIDGE CREW of the hardware
and software environment
The Scenario files included with this shareware release of BRIDGE
CREW are:
These should be copied be added into C:\UNIVERSE
PUB1.SSW For details of contents see MISSION.DOC
PUB2.SSW
PUB3.SSW
PUB4.SSW
PUB5.SSW
PUB6.SSW
PUB7.SSW
PUB8.SSW
PUB9.SSW
PUB10.SSW
COMPUTER.DAT The ships computer data.
Note PUB9.SSW is the only one with zones set up
The Terminal Emulation Software included with this shareware release
of BRIDGE CREW are:
These should be copied into c:\BCTERM
VT100.EXE Simple dumb terminal emulator
BCTERM.EXE Daisy Chaining BRIDGE CREW terminal emulator V1.15
BCTERSET.EXE A setup program for BCTERM V1.14
BCTERSET.DAT A default setup data file for BCTERM
BC1.VOC Sound File for Hit on ship
BC6.VOC Sound File for Condition Green
BC7.VOC Sound File for Condition Red
BC8.VOC Sound File for Condition Blue
BC9.VOC Sound File for Condition Yellow
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Version release Information
SW112 - original release
SW112b - Improved setup files and BCTERM Program
Added GETSTART.TXT
SW112c - Improved BCTERSET.DAT file
SW112D - Improved handiling of Daisychained terminals using BCTERM
Removed .DOC files and replaced them with better
formatted .TXT files
Support added for Sound and daisy chaining BCTERM to BCTERM
sw112e - Better BCTERM.EXE
Startup port messages
### on main display if shields down
Known Bugs
BCTERM occasionaly corrupts a packet of data, when it does it issues
a message 'Packet Deleted' (usualy somwhere unpredictable).
In testing this bug occurs an average of once per 3 hours its caus is
unkown the best remedyy is to exit BCTERM (ALT/X) and restart it.
The DOWN and XDOWN GM Commands do not appear to work in this version.
The GM commands MOVE, RMOVE and DMOVE are unpredictable in effect if you
move a ship outside of the universe (0-999999 in any direction)
In BCTERSET the F9 option is not working properly
if you take it you must enter a chacter followed Enter
you will need to do this twice to get back to the menu,
which will be there but not displayed, then you can select
help sound to refresh the screen
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TO ORDER
To order the registered version of BRIDGE CREW fill out the
relevant order form for your country include a cheque or money
order and send to :
Mithril Software Pty Ltd
PO Box 225
Kippax
ACT 2615
Australia
For other countries, please fill out one of the above and include a
cheque/money order in the given currency. If using the Australian
or New Zealand order form, add $20 extra postage. All orders are
sent via Air Mail and are despatched within 48 hours of
notification of cheque clearance. Barring major currency
fluctuations, prices should valid until 1 July 1996.
For further pricing information contact Mithril Software:
PO Box 225, Kippax, ACT 2615, Australia
or fax us on:
International Access code (61) (6) 254 6280
eg from USA 011 61 6 254 6280
from NZ 00 61 6 254 6280
or contact David Readman on the internet
JAGUAR@WERPLE.MIRA.NET.AU
LICENCE
Licence conditions are included in the file LICENCE.TXT
SUPPORT
This version sw1.12D comes without any official support at all.
David Readman has offered to answer questions and provide some
limited support for this version on the INTERNET but makes it clear
that Registered Customers come first. his internet adress is :
JAGUAR@WERPLE.MIRA.NET.AU
REQUEST FROM THE AUTHORS
If you use this version of BRIDGE CREW for an extended period of time
then it would be polite to consider (and act upon) getting a
registered version. The registered version is superior in many ways
and comes with printed manuals. It is constantly being updated in all
probability by the time you read this it will have a new batch of
features not found in sw1.12.
COPYRIGHT and TRADEMARKS
BRIDGE CREW is a trademark of Mithril Software.
This product is copyright Mithril Software 1994, 1995 All Rights Reserved.
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OTHER NOTES
You can tell the version of BCTERM by pressing ALT/V
To exit BCTERM use ALT/X
If you need to run Bridge Crew in directories other than C:\BCREW
and C:\UNIVERSE then you will need to set the DOS environment
variable BCREW and run the program BCREWSET. Details are included
in GM.TXT.
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