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Arcy 2
by
CAPS Softwaredesign ULM
An MVP Software Production
This game is shareware. You may freely try it. If you like it or
find it useful, then you must register with MVP Software. To
"register" a shareware game means to purchase it directly from the
developer. (Shareware games are evaluation versions only, which
means you have the right to try them, but after trying them you must
either register them with the author or delete them from your
system. It is unlikely that anyone will check up on you, so
shareware works because of the honesty of users.) When you register
you will receive the complete Arcy 2 trilogy.
The Arcy 2 trilogy is just $19.95 plus shipping. So order today!
Registered users receive a special offer on other MVP products.
To order, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a day. Please have
your Master Card or Visa ready when you call. Or fill out the order
form in this manual and fax it to: 616-245-3204. Make sure your
credit card number and expiration date are legible. Or if you
prefer mail the order form and your check to: MVP Software, 1035
Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407.
For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.
How to Register Online and Receive the Arcy 2 Trilogy Immediately!
MVP is pleased that all MVP shareware products can now be registered
online, with immediate download of the registered version. This
service is available to anyone in the world who has a Master Card or
Visa and can call from a modem. To register Arcy 2 or any other MVP
shareware game online, call InterComm at 1-310-286-0881. Once you
are connected, go to the MVP section. There you may download any
MVP shareware program free of charge, or you may order and
immediately download any MVP non-shareware title or registered
title. It's easy and it's fun, so call today.
Download All the Latest MVP Shareware Games FREE
If your favorite BBS doesn't have an MVP file section, then you may
be missing some great shareware. To get all the latest and greatest
MVP shareware releases, call one of the leading boards listed below,
and check out the FREE MVP file area.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan -- Ryan's Bar (616) 456-1845
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Exec-PC (414) 789-4360
In New York, New York -- The Invention Factory (212) 274-8110
In Boston, Massachusetts -- Channel 1 (617) 354-3230
In Kansas City, Missouri -- Sound Advice (816) 436-8029
In Palo Alto, California -- Space BBS (415) 323-4193
In Reston, Virginia -- World Data Network (703) 620-8900
Or call Intercomm Online at (310) 286-0881, the new source for
all of MVP's shareware and registered software.
Even better, tell your favorite sysop about the MVP Distribution
Network and how he can be assured of getting all of the latest MVP
shareware hits as soon as they are released. See the SYSOP.DOC file
for details.
MVP is Now on CompuServe!
You can get all of the latest MVP shareware releases, and discuss
MVP titles directly with the authors on MVP's new section on the
world's largest online information network, CompuServe. Just type
GO MVPSOFT to get to our section! If you are not a CompuServe
member you are eligible to receive a FREE trial membership,
including software and online time worth almost $55! That's right,
you get the CompuServe Information Manager software for DOS or
Windows, which normally costs $29.95. Plus you get a free first
month of online access, worth $9.95. And to top it off, you get a
usage credit of $15 of additional online time.
To take advantage of this free trial membership to the largest
online service in the world, call 800-848-8199. Ask for rep 671.
And then GO MVPSOFT and talk to the MVP team on CompuServe.
MVP is Now on the Internet and the World Wide Web!
You can get all of the latest MVP shareware releases, find out news
of future activities, and give feedback to MVP on the Internet. To
visit our new home page, just set your WWW browser to this URL:
http://www.mvpsoft.com
While there, you can see descriptions of all our releases, download
the shareware versions with a click of your mouse button, and check
out full color screen shots for all of our games. Be sure to leave
feedback telling us how you like our page!
If you prefer using direct ftp to get our files, you can find them
at the following sites:
ftp.mvpsoft.com/pub/mvpsoft
ftp.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
archive.uwp.edu/pub/msdos/games/mvp
ftp.he.net/pub/mvpsoft
These sites also have many mirrors, so just look for a game site
with an MVP directory, and you'll be assured of getting the best
games around!
INSTALLATION
------------
If you downloaded this file from a BBS, you don't need to run
Install. If you purchased an evaluation disk from a shareware
vendor or the story, follow these directions. To install Arcy 2,
place the diskette into the A drive and type A:, or into the B drive
and type B:. When the A> or B> prompt appears on the screen, type
INSTALL. Follow the directions to install the software.
To begin the game type ARCY2.
Note to Windows Users
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Arcy 2 will run as a DOS application, spawned under Windows, but you
may encounter sound card conflicts. The best solution if you run
into conflicts is to completely exit from Windows before starting
Arcy 2. Clicking on the DOS prompt is NOT exiting Windows. You must
actually close your Windows session.
Arcy 2 and Sound Blaster 16
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The Sound Blaster 16 sound card causes special problems, especially
in 486 DX2 systems. If the game locks up, try running it without
digitized sound effects. Another option is to include the following
command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT:
SET SB-SET FM:9,9
This command may also make the music louder if it is too soft on
your SB 16.
Making a clean boot disk
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If you encounter problems running Arcy 2 there may be a conflict
between it and a program resident in memory. Here's a way to avoid
the conflict.
Place a blank, unformatted diskette into drive A of your computer.
Then type
FORMAT A:/S/U
and press enter. When the computer is finished formatting the disk
and copying the system files to it, press the RESET button on your
computer or the ALT-CTRL-DEL keys at the same time. After your
computer has rebooted, go to the Arcy 2 directory and play the game.
If it runs, there is a conflict between a resident program loaded by
your AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS file. Whenever you want to play
Arcy 2, simply reboot your computer with the boot disk you have
created.
Playing Arcy 2
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To begin a new game, from the main menu choose the top selection.
In this shareware version you can only play volume 1; volumes 2 and
3 may be played from the registered trilogy version. Your goal in
Arcy 2 is to manuever your character to get all the keys to open the
door on each level. Some of the levels are quite easy. Others are
quite hard. If you can't figure out how to play, press F1 for help.
Arcy II Trilogy Order Form
Name ______________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _____________
Country (if outside USA) __________________________________________
Price of Arcy 2 Trilogy $19.95
Shipping and Handling (US) 4.00
Shipping and Handling (Canada) 5.00
Shipping and Handling (all other countries) 6.00
Michigan residents add sales tax 1.44
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Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
Card number __________________________________________
Expiration date ______________________________________
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VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS: Please help us determine what features you
==================== would like in future products.
Circle what type of equipment you have: 386 486SX 486DX Pentium
Circle the speed of your computer(Mhz): 25 33 40 50 66 90 ___
Circle any that apply: Joystick Mouse Modem_______ SVGA card
(speed)
Sound Capability: Adlib Sound Blaster SB Pro SB AWE32
PC speaker only Other ____________________________________
Where did you get Arcy 2?
Friend CompuServe AOL Prodigy Channel 1 Invention Factory
World Data Network Ryan's Bar Exec-PC Space BBS Sound Advice
BBS (name): _______________________ phone # _______________________
address ________________________________________________________
Shareware Distributor (name): ______________________________________
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Send this order form and your check to:
MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
Checks must be in US funds and drawn on a US or Canadian bank.
US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684. Fax: 616-245-3204.
Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.