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┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Color Cross Game v1.04 │
│ SEE BELOW FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a VENDINFO Product Information Record │
│ │
│ This record is a means of conveying information about a software │
│ product from the author to distributors and users. It contains a │
│ normal, "human-readable" section (you're reading it now), followed │
│ by a compressed data record. The data record contains a great │
│ deal of information in a form useable by automated tools. This │
│ allows BBSes, disk vendors, etc. to test automatically for │
│ permission to distribute, and to automatically extract product │
│ information for use in BBS files databases, vendor catalogs, etc. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO file standard is published and is freely useable. │
│ │
│ The VENDINFO toolset includes a free end-user viewer, processing │
│ tools for use by distributors (BBSes, shareware disk vendors, │
│ etc.), and the editor used by author/publishers to produce these │
│ records. These tools are either free or very-low cost shareware. │
│ The toolset can be obtained from many sources, including the │
│ originators of VENDINFO: │
│ │
│ Rams' Island Software Voice: 303-841-2848 CompuServe: 76244,324 │
│ 7644 E. Lakecliff Way BBS: 303-841-6269 FidoNet: 1:104/333 │
│ Parker, CO 80134-5904 USA RIME: RAMSISLE │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
VENDINFO standard v1.00, produced by VendEdit v1.00, 31-Jul-1994
===== Product Information ==============================
Product: Color Cross Game
Version: 1.04
Version Date: 2-Aug-1994
Product Type: Software
Basic Distribution Policy (see License, below, for details):
Shareware, freely distributable by all channels
Product Description: Color Cross v1.04 is a unique, abstract and
kinetic two-player color strategy game whose
objective is to freeze all of your opponent's
pieces. Requires: 8086 series CPU, 300K free
RAM, VGA color graphics, and a Microsoft
compatible mouse and DOS resident driver.
Category: Strategy/simulation
Keywords: Color Cross, strategy, board, two-player
Required Packages: CLX104
This Package: CLX104
Required Configuration
Processor Family: Intel 80x86 (minimum 8086/8088)
Minimum OS: MS-DOS 2.0
Standard RAM: 300K
Hard Drive Space: 220K
Required:
Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Color monitor
Mouse
Won't Work With:
Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA)
Hercules Graphics Card
Color Graphic Adapter (CGA)
Enhanced Graphic Adapter (EGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array (MCGA)
Multi-Color Graphics Array 256 (MCGA 256)
Monochrome monitor
Orders:
Address: Gene Brown
Cold Water Software
P.O. Box 44421
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-1421
Phone: (612) 946-1987
CompuServe: 73423,3415
Internet: 73423.3415@compuserve.com
Support:
Address: Gene Brown
Cold Water Software
P.O. Box 44421
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-1421
Phone: (612) 946-1987
CompuServe: 73423,3415
Internet: 73423.3415@compuserve.com
===== Information for Users ("READ-ME") ================
COLOR CROSS 1.04 <ASP>
Copyright 1993, 1994 by Gene Brown
Shareware fee $12
COLOR CROSS is a DOS based two-player strategy game requiring an
8086 series CPU, 300K of free RAM, VGA color graphics, and a
Microsoft compatible mouse and DOS resident mouse driver. Because
piece selections in COLOR CROSS require nimble mouse dexterity, you
may want to reduce your mouse's acceleration and sensitivity
settings before playing.
CLX.EXE is the only essential file, and it will run from either a
floppy disk or hard drive. The file CLXSMPL.CXC may be opened from
within the game as an example of an initial board. REGISTER.DOC is
the program registration form; it may be opened and printed using
any text editor.
When CLX.EXE is started, the user enters a character based shell
with two menus: »File« and »Game«. The menu items under »File«
enable you to open a board file, save a game in progress, or exit
the program. Under the »Game« menu, selecting the item »Play«
begins a new game or returns to the one in progress, and selecting
the item »Help« provides a detailed set of directions and
registration/copyright information.
Note: If you run COLOR CROSS from MS Windows 3.x and find that you
lose your mouse cursor, you must add a statement to your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file to load the MOUSE.COM driver from your Windows
directory. For a directory named WINDOWS on drive C, the statement
would be:
c:\windows\mouse.com
Comment out any other mouse drivers in AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS
and reboot your computer. For more details, see your Windows
manual.
Although it has no direct analog I know of, COLOR CROSS is a kind
of abstract board game. Like most abstract games, there is only a
small set of properties involving piece selections, motions, and
interactions to learn; but you must know them in order to play.
In conjunction with reading the directions carefully, I suggest
demonstrating the properties for yourself by running through
situations on the game board, which is fully editable. Generally,
someone who already knows the game can teach you very quickly.
A few of the game properties such as the number of pieces on the
board, the initial board configuration, and the number of pieces
moved during a turn have been left open. See the section
RECOMMENDED PLAY in the »Help« window, which outlines a recommended
play scheme.
COLOR CROSS is the first in a trilogy of two-player strategy games
together with BATTLE CHARGE and TUNNEL WAR (currently unfinished).
If you enjoy COLOR CROSS, you can not lose trying the others. Write
with any questions, observations, or suggestions to:
Gene Brown
Cold Water Software
P.O. Box 44421
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-1421
CompuServe: 73423,3415
Phone: (612) 946-1987
Member ASP
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Version History:
Version 1.01:
--Added ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals) designation to
Info and Help files. Re-wrote initial portion of Help file.
--Save File warning dialog is no longer presented in the game shell
following a Revert to Saved <R> and Exit <X> from the game screen.
Version 1.02:
--Fixed bug that kept program from initializing some mouse drivers.
--Added MS Windows mouse driver info and other changes to
README.DOC.
--Changed business address in Help file and other relevant
documents. Minor Help file corrections.
Version 1.03:
--Added VENDINFO.DIZ file; changed restrictions on non-ASP vendor
distribution.
Version 1.04:
--Update business address. Minor documentation improvements.
===== Packing List =====================================
As released by the author or publisher, this package contained the
following files in addition to this VENDINFO.DIZ:
Filename Size Date Time CRC32
CLXSMPL.CXC 928 24-Jul-1993 06:50a 9974BD39
FILE_ID.DIZ 273 31-Jul-1994 10:47p C3445100
README.DOC 4040 2-Aug-1994 03:33a 55943A0B
REGISTER.DOC 2604 2-Aug-1994 03:38a EF448369
VENDOR.DOC 7312 2-Aug-1994 04:28a FB513A08
CLX.EXE 214986 2-Aug-1994 10:49p C33B1497
CLX.PCX 108550 31-Dec-1993 02:07a 04A91BBA
===== Warranty =========================================
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NEITHER THE PUBLISHER NOR ITS DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS ASSUMES LIABILITY
FOR ANY ALLEGED OR ACTUAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM
OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PROGRAM. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).
THE PERSON USING THIS SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota
and shall insure to the benefit of Cold Water Software and any
successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding
brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to
this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of
competent jurisdiction located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The parties
hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.
===== License for Use and Distribution =================
TRIAL USE LICENSE
COLOR CROSS is NOT a public domain program. It is copyrighted by
Cold Water Software. This software and accompanying documentation are
protected by United States copyright law and also by international
treaty provisions.
Cold Water Software grants you a limited license to use this software
for evaluation purposes. If you enjoy this program, please make a
registration payment to: Gene Brown
Cold Water Software
P.O. Box 44421
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-1421
You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed
program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use
shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. All
rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Cold Water Software.
LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
Please reference the attached data record for distribution requirements,
which is hereby incorporated by reference. Any distribution satisfying
all the distribution requirements expressed in that data record is
hereby authorized.
Permission to distribute COLOR CROSS is not transferable, assignable,
saleable, or franchisable. Each vendor wishing to distribute the
package must independently satisfy the terms of this limited
distribution license.
U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the
U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to
commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of
the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is Cold
Water Software, P.O. Box 44421, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-1421.
Cold Water Software may revoke any permissions granted herein, by
notifying you in writing. All rights not expressly granted here are
reserved to Cold Water Software.
===== Compressed Data Record Follows ===================
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