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I N S T R U C T I O N S for P O D
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The POD program and all documentation is Copyright (c) 1993 by SwordSoft.
All Rights Reserved.
INTRODUCTION:
The idea of POD is very simple: move your "POD" around the network of
coloured tracks to remove them without falling off. Different colours
require multiple passes, which makes life that more interesting, and
other pieces do even more interesting things! Like throwing you half
way across the board, for instance! Using the cursor keys the game is
easy to play, yet the levels can be very challenging for even the most
dedicated puzzle freaks. Children will find the colours amusing, and the
simplicity of the game will enable them to play it almost immediately.
The game comes with online help, as well as a demo mode which goes through
the basics of the game while you watch. 20 levels are issued with the
shareware version, while registered users will enjoy a further 60 levels,
plus a utility that enables them to create their own POD levels. This
utility can be fully mouse or keyboard driven, and also has online help.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Requires 256K memory and EGA graphics.
INSTALLING THE GAME:
POD may be run directly from diskette or hard disk.
To install the program onto a hard disk, put the Install disk into drive
A: or B: and enter either
A:INSTALL
or
B:INSTALL
as appropriate.
LOADING THE GAME:
Ensure all files are in the current directory. See end of this
document for a list of all the files in the POD package.
To load the game, change into the POD directory, eg
CD \POD
Now run the program by entering
POD
Do not type "\POD\POD" to run the program. You must be logged into the
POD directory for the program to work.
PLAYING THE GAME:
Watch the demonstration to see how to play. The idea is to move your
"POD" around a series of tracks, which removes them. However, you must
be careful not to fall off, or leave yourself stranded with nowhere to go.
To start, press any key.
From the title screen, press CTRL plus a letter between A and T to start
the game on the corresponding level (1 through 20. Eg CTRL+M will start
the game on level 13).
Press + to change the operation mode from 386, to 286, and XT modes
(only from the title screen). Each mode is slightly faster than the
previous, and the XT mode increases speed by reducing the number of
images between moves of the POD craft.
Press ESC during play to return to the title screen, and press ESC from
the title screen to exit the game.
Press P or SPACE during play to pause the game.
Press F1 at any time for online help on how to play.
This game operates without sound.
SUPPORT:
This program is Shareware, and may be tried out for up to 60 days
without charge. See REGISTER.DOC for further details and conditions.
Support is given to unregistered users during the 60 day trial period,
and to registered users for 12 months. Assistance may be obtained
by mail, phone and fax. Registered users also receive notification
of fixes and new releases, plus other bonuses.
Author: Nick Rogers, SwordSoft
Distributor: ARK ANGLES
Address: 24 Alexander Ave
Hazelbrook NSW 2779
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (047)588100 or Intl+61-47-588100
Fax: (047)588638 or Intl+61-47-588638
FILES ON THE INSTALLATION DISK
The Shareware Install Disk contains the following files. No copy of the
program may be distributed unless all files are included.
POD .EXE The main program
POD .ICO Windows icon
SERIES1 .POD The main set of 20 levels
HISCORE .DAT High scores
POD .DOC Product and installation information
ORDER .DOC Order Form
REGISTER.DOC Registration and support information
VENDOR .DOC Vendor and distribution information
FILE_ID .DIZ Program description for bulletin boards
The Registered Install disk also includes the following files.
SERIES2 .POD The second set of 20 additional levels
SERIES3 .POD The third set of 20 additional levels
SERIES4 .POD The fourth set of 20 additional levels
PODMAKE .EXE Program to make your own levels