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GroundFire! Demo version Read.me file Copyright (c) 1996 by Ben Page.
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Table of Contents
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* Defintion of Shareware.
* Disclaimer.
* GroundFire! demo is Shareware.
* Playing the GroundFire! demo.
* System requirements.
* Installing the GroundFire! demo.
* Problems with Installation & Running the demo.
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DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
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DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
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Users of GroundFire! demo version must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"GroundFire! Demo version is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
quential, which may result from the use of GroundFire! Demo version."
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GroundFire! Demo version is Shareware.
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GroundFire! Demo version is a "shareware program" and is
provided at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free
to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away
altered or as part of another system.The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
programmers to continue to develop new products.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of the GroundFire! Demo version
along to your friends or to a BBS (that will accept it) for evaluation.
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Playing GroundFire!
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* All the Instructions for GroundFire! are in the game,but heres how to play
if you feel like reading.
There are 2 rounds in the demo.
You get 3 lives to start and you get 3 continues in round one.
Press these keys on your keyboard to..
Space key = Fire your weapon & resume play after pausing the game.
Left Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit left.
Right Arrow = Move your A.D.A.T Unit right.
Tab Key = Pause the action.
EscKey = Quit the game.
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System Requirements: To run the GroundFire! demo you need at least..
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A). At least a 386/sx, Ibm compatible.
B). Sound Blaster or Sound Blaster compatible Sound card.
C). V.G.A monitor.
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Installing GroundFire!
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** If you downloaded this program in the form of a zip file then do not run
the install.bat You should be all set if you unzipped all the files in the
same dir. Just type gfire to play.
To make a directory type form
the c:\ prompt.
md gfire <or whatever>
* To remove GroundFire from your system:
type from the c:\ prompt.
deltree gfire <or whatever you called the dir where GroundFire! is.>
**If you are loading from the GroundFire! demo disk.
Insert the disk in your "A" drive and type Install
a:\ install
** GroundFire! Automaticlly detects for your sound card settings
when you run it and Groundfire! does not pollute your hard drive
with scattered files.
To run gdfire type: gfire
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Problems with installation and running the game.
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* Game wont run..*
A)You must have at least a 386/sx Ibm compatible,486 to pent/75 recommended,
and a Sound Blaster or compatible sound card. .
B) Unload any T.S.R programs you might have running.
C) If you have been running different applications before running the demo,
reboot your computer and try again.
D) Make sure you are in TRUE Dos and not a Windows dos box.
Type "exit" at the Dos prompt if nothing happens your in true dos.
*Installation*
If you ran the install.bat and the GroundFire! demo would not install
chances are that it is a disk error. And the disk might be bad.We check
all disks when they leave Titan Interactive Systems to make sure that they
are alright, unfortunately even a good disk might go bad, there are alot of
things that can cause data to get damaged or wiped out.If you suspect that
you have a bad disk, please destroy it or return it to us for our inspection.
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GroundFire! was designed,drawn and programmed by Ben Page.
I retain all rights to the GroundFire! demo and commercial version.
You can reach me at..
GroundFire!
c/o Ben Page,
Titan Interactive Systems,
P.O.Box 1402, Rockland, Me, 04841.
Questions? / Tech help? Call 1-207-594-2618
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See "order.frm" to order the complete GroundFire!
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Check out or World Wide Web site at..
http://www.midcoast.com/~rickw/page/groundfire.html
for the latest upgrades and product news.
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Thanks to Keith Weiner at DiamondWare, Ltd.
for all your help and advice.
(The DiamondWare's STK Sound Tool Kit, Programming sound library, was used
for handling the sounds in this game)
Those interested in sound programming & the STK can reach
Keith at..
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Keith Weiner Keith@dw.com
DiamondWare, Ltd.
2095 N. Alma School Rd. Voice (602)917-3474
Suite 12-288 Fax: (602)917-5973