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ISOLATE
Version 2.80
Copyright (C) 1993 Mark Ham
All Rights Reserved
Layout: The game board consists of an 11x11 square grid (That's 121 squares
for all you math wizards out there!)
Instructions: ISOLATE is a basic strategy game that poses you against the
computer (Chips). Your piece (a yellow block) starts on the
left side of the board while the computer's piece (a cyan block) starts on
the right. The game begins with a flip of a coin to decide honors. When
it's your turn, you will first destroy a square. You will not be able move
to a destroyed square at any time during the game, for that point, neither
will the computer. The whole idea behind the game is to trap the computer
between destroyed squares. You move the cursor via the numeric keypad as
such:
7 8 9
\ | /
4 --X-- 6
/ | \
1 2 3
Pressing [ENTER] selects the square that the cursor is on for destruction.
Be careful, don't end-up trapping yourself. Try to limit the area that the
computer can move to by blocking his exits. You will only be able to destroy
one square per turn. When it's time to move, think ahead, give yourself as
many exits as possible in case you need to make a sudden change in strategies.
You will use the keypad to move your piece just as you used it before. You
may move one space in any direction (much like the King moves in Chess). You
can only move to a Blue or White square. Play for the computer is exactly
the same as for you except for one small detail. It will destroy up to 4
squares per turn instead of your mere one square. The amount of squares to
be destroyed is up to you.
Level 1 - This is a one for one battle. The computer will only destroy one
square per turn. This level is suggested for beginners.
2 - The computer will destroy three squares on its turn. You will
definetely need a strategy for this level.
3 - This is a combination of levels 1, 2, and 4. The computer will
destroy from one to four squares per turn.
4 - Definetely not for the meek! You better have a great strategy to
get far on this level! Four squares WILL be destroyed by the
computer every turn.
Scoring is computed as follows:
Score = Total # of blocks destroyed * 5 * Level - Turns Used
NOTE: If the computer isolates you first, you will only get credit for half
the number of squares destroyed.
If at any time you are lost, refer to the comments on the bottom line of the
screen for further play instruction.
Function Keys: [F1] Boss DOS - This is handy for those people who like to play
games at work. When the boss walks by or happens to look
over your shoulder; mash [F1] to jump into fake DOS.
[F2] Restart Game - This function was added for those who don't
like to finish games they are destined to lose.
[F3] Quit to DOS - Enough said on this key.
[F4] Sound Toggle - For those with a sleeping spouse in the
room or just don't like the crude sound FX.
Remember, greed is a many splendored thing. Just don't go over-board!
NOTE: Version 1.00 First release - Rather crude but it worked
1.50 Supports a mouse! Much easier to play now
2.00 Fixed bug in shooting algorythm - Improved window routine
Addition of crude sound - Improved game board graphics
2.15 Minor bug fixes
2.30 Added sound toggle for those who like to play at work! :)
2.50 Changed some colors for ease of game play
2.60 Fixed bug in the shading routine
2.61 Minor changes to mouse routine
2.75 Changed Borders For A "3-D" Effect
2.80 I needed upload credit :)