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Cannon Fodder
An MVP Software Shareware release
of a game by
Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Before beginning Cannon Fodder for the first time, please run the INSTALL.EXE
program. This will setup your sound card properly.
If you encounter problems running Cannon Fodder there may be insufficient low
memory available. Cannon Fodder requires 580K free RAM. Here's a possible
way to solve the problem. Place a blank diskette into drive A of your computer.
Then type:
FORMAT A: /S /U
and press enter. When the computer is finished, type:
EDIT A:\CONFIG.SYS
and press ENTER. Then type the following lines:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
DOS=HIGH
Then press the following keys: ALT, F, X, Y. Reboot your computer leaving the
disk in the A: drive. Load your mouse driver. Go to the Cannon Fodder
directory and type INSTALL to install the game. After installation, type
CANNON to play the game. Whenever you want to play Cannon Fodder, simply
reboot your computer with the boot disk you've created.
NOTE: You may encounter problems with the Diamond Stealth Pro VLB video card.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
CANNON FODDER, WINDOWS, AND MOUSE DRIVERS
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Although you may be able to run Cannon Fodder under Windows by opening a DOS
window, the software is designed to run under DOS. We recommend that you
exit Windows completely before running the software. If you do run Cannon
Fodder from Windows, please note that the DOS mouse driver must be loaded.
DOS requires that a mouse driver is loaded before any program can recognize
the mouse. Windows has a built-in mouse driver, but this will not work in
DOS. Before you attempt to run Cannon Fodder make sure the MOUSE.COM or
MOUSE.SYS file is loaded. These files are provided on a disk that came with
your mouse. Check your DOS manual if you don't how to load either file.
INSTALLATION
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First, make sure you have the following files:
CANEXIT.COM
CANNON.COM
CANNON.DOC (This file)
CFODDER.EXE
CF_ENG.DAT
FILE_ID.DIZ
INSTALL.EXE
LICENSE.DOC
ORDER.FRM
READ.ME
SETUP.DAT
SYSOP.DOC
VENDOR.DOC
Before beginning Cannon Fodder for the first time, type INSTALL from your
Cannon Fodder directory at the DOS prompt. You MUST have a mouse on your
system and a mouse driver loaded in memory. Choose CONFIGURE from the menu
to change settings for sound, and other options. Save the settings
and exit the install program.
Type CANNON to run Cannon Fodder.
Cannon Fodder is shareware. Please read this page to find out how to register
with MVP Software. Thanks for playing Cannon Fodder and for supporting
shareware. Your honesty pays.
To register Cannon Fodder, 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 at the end of 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.
When you register Cannon Fodder you can get the mega-cool CD-ROM version for no
additional cost! That's right, Cannon Fodder is the first shareware game that
offers a CD version to registered users! If your system has a CD-ROM drive, be
sure to specify that you want the CD version. The CD version includes a killa
8-minute video not seen on the disk version. If your system does not have a
CD-ROM drive, be sure to specify that you want the 3.5" disk version. The CD
version is available beginning in November 1994.
For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.
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
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| ____|__ | Association of
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|___|___| MEMBER
MVP Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are
unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting
the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you
resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide
technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman
at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman at 70007,3536.
GAME PLAY
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All the action takes place in the play field which takes up most of the
screen. On the screen you will see the Status Panel in the upper left
and the Map icon in the lower left.
You begin at Boot Hill with recruits lining up to join your efforts. This is
also where you can load or save a mission, and see how to register Cannon
Fodder (By pressing F1). Click anywhere on Boot Hill to start your mission.
Once in your mission, use the mouse to guide your pointer around the screen.
Press the left mouse button to move your troop to the end of the pointer.
Move the mouse to guide the pointer to an enemy and press the right mouse
button to change the pointer into a cross-hair cursor and shoot your guns.
Your bullets are "smart" and will not harm allies; however, grenades and
bazookas will.
In later missions, you might find grenades and/or bazookas. To fire these,
move the pointer to the upper left of the screen (over the status panel). If
you have any grenades or bazookas, there will be a quantity below their
respective icon. Click on that icon to highlight it. Now move the pointer
to where you want to fire your weapon. Press and hold the right mouse button.
Press the left mouse button, then let go of both buttons. Be careful where
you aim!
There are times when the strategy dictates that the troopers split up. So
long as you have enough troopers, you can make a maximum of two new troops.
- Select the name(s) of the troopers you'd like to form a new troop
(the names will highlight when you click on them).
- Select the troopers logo (above the grenade & bazooka stats) to
form a new troop with the troopers you highlighted.
But Wait! Who gets the weapons when you split up? When you begin to split a
troop, grenades and bazookas are outlined. By clicking on these icons, you
determine who gets what.
- The solid outline represents all quantities of that weapon.
- The dotted outline represents half the quantities of that weapon.
- No outline represents none of that weapon.
To regroup troops, simply walk them into each other. They will automatically
regroup.
The following keys are active during gameplay:
P - Pauses and unpauses the game.
M - Views the map during a phase.
F1 - Shows ordering information (From Boot Hill).
ESC - Surrenders and restarts current phase (only press this if
you're giving up and want to start this phase over).
Pressing ESC again will take you to Boot Hill.
ALT-Q - EXITS the game! Only press this if you want to exit to DOS.
CANNON FODDER ORDER FORM
Name ________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State ______ ZIP _______________
Country (if outside USA) ____________________________________________
IMPORTANT (CIRCLE ONE) CD-ROM version - or - 3.5 disk
Price of Cannon Fodder registered version $34.95
Shipping and Handling (US) 3.00
Shipping and Handling (Canada) 4.00
Shipping and Handling (all other countries) 5.00
Michigan residents add sales tax 2.28
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Make check payable to "MVP Software" Total enclosed: $
Master Card/Visa information (credit card orders only)
Card number __________________________________________
Expiration number ____________________________________
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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: 8088 286 386 486 Pentium
Circle the speed of your computer(Mhz): 12 16 20 25 33 40 50 66 ___
Circle any that apply: Joystick Mouse Modem_______ SVGA card____________
(speed) (type)
Sound Capability: Adlib Sound Blaster SB Pro SB 16 SB AWE32
PC speaker only Other ____________________________________
Where did you get Cannon Fodder?
Friend CompuServe AOL Prodigy Ryan's Bar Exec-PC Channel 1
Invention Factory Space BBS Sound Advice World Data Network
BBS (name): _______________________
Shareware Distributor (name): _________________________________________
Are you a game player? Please answer the following questions about what you
like and don't like in computer games.
Approx. # of retail games owned: ____ #Registered shareware games: ____
Circle preference: Beautiful Graphics Game Complexity
Circle preference: Solo against computer -OR- Modem 2-Player
Circle preference: Strategy Action Simulation Other_________
Long term game playability: Few Levels w/ hard difficulty Lotsa Levels
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Send this order form and your check to:
MVP Software, 1035 Dallas S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407
US or Canada 24-hour order line: 800-968-9684. Fax: 616-245-3204.
Tech support, information, or overseas order line: 616-245-8376.