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                RENJU for WINDOWS
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    Copyright PC SOLUTIONS 1991-1994, All rights reserved.

  To run RENJU, type:     WIN RENJU11 [RETURN]    from DOS,
when you are in the directory which has RENJU11.EXE and its files,
or select RUN from the Windows program manager File menu, then
type in the filename & path of RENJU11.EXE to run it. You can
make a permanant icon for RENJU - first go to the folder where
you want to place RENJU - the GAMES folder is a good idea. Then
Double-click the mouse while holding down the ALT key, then enter
the program Description & File name/path in the prompted fields
- use the browse option if you want.

  RENJU is a variant of GO-MOKU and GO, the japanese board games,
and is normally played on a 19x19 GO board - although you can vary
the board size. Each side takes turns to place a stone on the board
and the first player to get a line of five wins. In RENJU you can
change the win-line count, but for clarity, lets use 5. Game-play
HINTS:- When playing, you will notice that when you get a line
of four pieces WITHOUT any obstruction at either end, you will win
on your next move - unless your opponent is able to make five
straight away and win. For similar reasons, making two open ended
3-in-a-row lines usually forces a win, since your opponent cannot
prevent one of them becoming an open-ended 4-in-a-row line. You
can also see that making an open-ended 3-in-a-row line forces your
opponent to make a blocking move, and it is often a series of such
threats that win the game. Learning to spot the threats is the key!
  Unlike other versions of GO-MOKU you may have seen, RENJU plays a
decent game, because it uses proper alpha-beta tree-search methods.
When the set a response time, the computer searches deeper and deeper
until it runs out of time. The IQ factor tells you the depth - an IQ
of 10 means it is searching up to 10 moves ahead. The Score printed
on the side indicates how well it thinks it is doing - if the score
is +v, White is doing well, if -ve, Black is doing well. When the
score reaches about +/- 2000, a forced win is in sight!
NOTE: When playing, the A1 square is at bottom left of board.


 ESC - Abort back to main menu.
 -,+ - Alter average response time in seconds. (Zero for EASYMODE)
 F1  - Get a HINT from the computer.
 F2  - Make me take your go, swapping sides.
 F5  - Toggle TWO-PLAYER/SET-UP mode, Enter moves without comp reply.
 F7  - Toggle SOUND off and on.
  u  - Undo a move - do this TWICE to get back to your last move.
  v  - View - Load and Replay a sample game from disk.
     + many more on full version!

  PLEASE remember that if you got this program from a magazine, you
have not actually brought it! We don't see any of that money, and rely on YOU
to register for the full version of our programs. You will find the full
version of RENJU on Games-Pack-2 allows play levels above 10, and full
game save/print and annotation. Please support the Author and buy it!

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In either case, easy WINDOWS install is provided for all programs.
SPECIAL OFFER - Buy two or more packs, and P & P is free! Please specify disk
size when ordering. Remember - our programs come with high quality packaging
and printed documentation. Each pack also comes with several extra
PC Solutions shareware 'new releases' for free! For instance, our
Games-pack 3 has over 20 programs..

If the total order amount is less than 10 pounds (or $20 US) please add
1 pound  UK postage/packaging/handling, or 3 pounds overseas airmail (USA $7)
For orders which total above 10 pounds (or $20 US) there is no extra charge
- ie P & P is FREE. If you want overseas recorded/registered delivery,
add 3 pounds (USA $5).
  Send Cheques/P.O.'s to:-
    PC SOLUTIONS, Dept  XX , P.O. Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND.

          US orders
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  We now have a service for US customers to place VISA/ACCESS orders - note
this is for CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY in the US only! Do NOT send credit
card orders to PC SOLUTIONS - we cannot process them. US customers can
also order direct from PCS with thier normal dollar cheques.
  You can order with MC, Visa, Amex or Discover from the Public (software)
Library, by calling 713-524-6394 (speech) or by FAX to 713-524-6398
or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit orders to PSL at
PO Box 35705, Houston, Texas 77235-5705
  THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR US ORDERS ONLY.
When you order, PSL pass the order onto us to ship - so, please allow 2-3
weeks for processing and air-mail delivery. All enquiries about the status
of shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details,
technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, etc, must be directed
to PC SOLUTIONS, Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND.

          TELEPHONE and TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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  This is always a tricky subject for Shareware authors. Now it is important
to remember that when you buy Shareware from a library, or purchase a magazine
disk with Shareware on, the Authors (ie me!) see NOTHING of the money you have
paid - it all goes to the magazine/library concerned. Now considering that
the number of Shareware copies of PC SOLUTIONS programs runs into MILLIONS
- we have worked this out - you will understand that if we publish a phone
number, we would need an operator full time just to deal with enquiries
about software we have not been paid a cent for! In addition, at this stage
we are not able to take VISA/ACCESS orders, so the principle advantage
is lost anyway. For this reason, phone support is only available on
request for REGISTERED USERS - ie. people who have brought our software.
We have made arragements for US customers to place VISA/ACCESS orders
over the phone with a third party (see above) - however this is
strictly sales and orders only - any technical questions MUST
be mailed direct to us. In fact, if you think about it, how often can
you get technical phone support for free anywhere? You usually can't get
through to someone who knows what they are talking about! If you do have
a problem or question, you are welcome to write to us - but do check
things through first - 99% of problems are due to user errors rather
than problems in our programs. When you write to us, include your own
phone or fax number if you wish - if it is important, we can contact you.


          PC SOLUTIONS CDROM OFFER
          ------------------------
  We now stock a superb CDROM shareware collection, with literally thousands
of superb quality Windows and DOS programs - games, utilities, buisiness
software - you name it, its here! This collection contains the
latest offerings, only off the press a few months, with many new programs
that you will not find on other collections. Of course, you will find all the
latest PC Solutions shareware offerings on there as well!
  This CDROM costs only 15 pounds (fully inclusive), or a fantastic
12 pounds if brought at the same time as another PC Solutions package.
This is probably the best value for money around - remember that other
CDROM retailers have hidden extras like VAT and postage - we include those
in our price!


                      GAME-PACK-1

CHESSMATE-2600 - New version of our excellent chess program. Now has very
        nice shaded effect color pieces, plus full game store/replay
        features, and more..
SAGE-DRAUGHTS-2700 - Probably the worlds strongest draughts program, new
        graphics, mouse & many features. Forget those other weak
        shareware programs, and learn how to REALLY play!
ADDIX-II - Great educational strategy game - an addictive two player game
        (Computer plays one player) also helps with Maths skills.
BLITZ - Innovative Checkers game on Vari-size board- many added functions!
        Both DOS and WINDOWS versions supplied here - for even more
    advanced versions of SAGE and BLITZ, see the PROFESSIONAL
    version below..
DROP-IT - Variant on CONNECT-4 theme, with re-sizeable board & more..
        Windows and DOS versions..
FALLZONE-II - Action - help ERIC battle through a multi-level game..
        both DOS & WINDOWS versions, super graphics.
RANGER - ERIC takes on more aliens.. other great strategy/mind games..
    GAMES-PACK-1 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds !! (USA $15)


                      GAME-PACK-2

FLIPIT - Very strong REVERSI/OTHELLO game, many features, such as
         re-sizeable board, full game store/replay options, and an
         extensive tutorial on playing the game. Also includes OCTOTHELLO
         - othello on an octagonal board! Forget all those other
         weak programs, this one can REALLY play!
JAX - Addictive little brain teaser.
RENJU - Fiendish japanese board game - based on GOMOKU, easy to learn, hard
        to beat. Both DOS/WINDOWS versions, full game save/annotate feature.
MINEZONE-II - Neat deduction game - another outing for ERIC.
CASCADE-II - Drop marbles & collect targets in this addictive game!
STELLAR-COMBAT - A neat shoot-em up - includes source code!
DECODE - Crack the code! + More great games.
    GAMES-PACK-2 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15)


                      GAME-PACK-3

CAPTAIN ERIC-II - ERIC has to find his way through a dangerous landscape
      with monsters lurking all around, and many problems to solve.
      He must also find ammo for his gun, as well as the keys for the next
      level. Excellent graphics, fast and furious fun!
ERICS-REVENGE   - Further levels for ERIC to beat - many new puzzles to
       solve, and many new monsters to beat.
FALL-ZONE-II - Another fine action/strategy game - ERICS out again!
BOMB-RUN - Bomb strategic targets in this super arcade game. (CGA/VGA)
WALL-RUN - Try to out-wall your computer opponent - addictive action!
ELEPHANT - Neat 'hunt the elephant' logic game - with source code!
RACER - Fast Car-racing game... + many more great games..
    GAMES-PACK-3 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15)


                      GAME-PACK-4

DYNAMO DRAUGHTS - Play the EUROPEAN 10x10 game, with sweeping KINGS & MEN
   jumping backwards! Very Strong player, Full Game edit/replay + more..
   Also plays SHASHKI (RUSSIAN), SPANISH and AMERICAN POOL draughts!
   Includes tutorial texts on these fascinating games - as played by
   hundreds of thousands of players across Europe & America.
   For an even more advanced version, see PRO version below..
BLOCKADE - An exciting new OTHELLO-ish board game, many features.
   Its a sort of two-player version of LIFE - you play the computer
   and try to capture his cells, while generating new ones of your own.
   you score points for capturing key areas. A truely innovative game,
   invented by PC SOLUTIONS!
CONTAX - Another PC Solutions invention! A fine strategy game (CGA/VGA).
   The traditional GOMOKU/RENJU type game, but with a twist - you can only
   occupy cells already adjacent to both one of yours and an opponents
   piece. This simple rule radically alters the topography of the game,
   considerably sharpening tactical play. DOS & WINDOWS versions, full
   game edit/store featues..
SOLO - New twists to SOLITAIRE game... + all our new releases!
    GAMES-PACK-4 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15)


                      X-WORD

For Crossword & Scrabble enthusiasts! Solve complex anagrams, search for
letter patterns, with a dictionary of over 140,000 words and phrases.
It can solve partial anagrams, or find words within words - very
good for 'Countdown' addicts!
    X-WORD (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15)


                      UTILITY PACK

Sprites'n'Fonts - Mouse driven sprite/font/graphics designer, with built-
      in screen designer.
C-Tools - Sprites/Fonts library,+ other I/O - make small EXE. (C source)
    Includes example C code to use graphics from SPRITES'n'FONTS.
    and example C programs - including a complete 8x8 GO/OTHELLO board demo.
XCELCOPY  - Fast Disk-Copy utility, better than DISKCOPY, many features!
LIFEPIX - Fractalish generator picture generator with C source.
BATFX - Menus for BATCH files.
MACLAN - Structured Assembly language for the A86 assembler. (with source)
CGA Enhancer & PC-XT Speedup (for older machines)
DMOUSE screen designer,       CBM64 to IBM BASIC Converter.
Easy-Ed - a simple line editor, with source.
Phonetic Word-Finder - Demonstrates Phonetic word-matching - with C-source.
Flexi-Label (Mail list & labels..) + more..
    UTIL-PACK 1 (5.25 or 3.5 disk) costs only 8 pounds!! (USA $15)



                      PCS PROFESSIONAL EDITIONS

   In addition to the standard versions you have just seen listed,
PC SOLUTIONS now also market special PROFESSIONAL versions of SAGE DRAUGHTS,
DYNAMO DRAUGHTS and DAMA ITALIANA. While the Standard versions you have seen
are superb programs, with infinite play-levels, superb graphics, full game
store/edit/replay, board position/problem edit and solve, and an enhanced
playing power that equals or surpasses any other program - up to grandmaster
level, the PROFESSIONAL editions of DYNAMO, SAGE and DAMA ITALIANA have even
more features. To start, you have even larger opening and endgame databases,
for more accurate and stronger play - with the option to extend the database
yourself. There are also database search options - for instance, you can
search for all game-lines in the book that transpose into a particular
position - users of CHESS-BASE programs will know how useful that is!
  The play is so strong that even the World Draughts Champion uses
our program to help with analysis! There are advanced game annotation
features, with the ability to output the resultant game or board position to
a word processor. SAGE PROFESSIONAL also comes with the PRO version of BLITZ.
 Also included with each of the PROFESSIONAL editions of our programs is
BASIC CHECKERS - a simple 8x8 english draughts program WITH ITS BASIC SOURCE
CODE - so you can have a go at writing your own program! This program will
run under the QBASIC interpreter supplied with MSDOS 5/6, so no other purchase
is necessary to use it. The code is heavily annotated - you do not need a
high level of programming skill to start learning! Each PRO program comes
with both DOS and complimentary WINDOWS versions - ie. SAGE PRO comes with
BLITZ for WINDOWS.
 The PROFESSIONAL versions of SAGE DRAUGHTS, DYNAMO DRAUGHTS or DAMA
ITALIANA cost 29 pounds sterling EACH, or $49 (USA) or 72,000 lire (Italy)
or 255 francs (France) or 75 Dm (Germany) or FL 79 (Netherlands) - pay with
a normal cheque in your currency. The price INCLUDES first-class/air-mail
postage cost.

    PC SOLUTIONS, Dept  XX , P.O. Box 954, Bournemouth BH7 6YJ, ENGLAND.


        AND FINALLY..
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  People often ask how we generate such small, fast programs - well special
thanks must go to Borland and their excellent Turbo-C compiler - which
we use to generate both DOS and WINDOWS versions of our programs. Together
with our special tools and graphics libraries (see our Util-Pack) we can
generate very efficient code. Overall we find the Turbo-C compiler to be
superior to other comparable C/C++ compilers - especially at the price they
are sold for! We have also just got the Borland C 4.0 compiler for WINDOWS
/DOS - and again we can recommend this Rolls-Royce of languages. If you
have had to put up with the large overheads imposed by Visual and Quick
Basic, we can strongly recommend the Borland option.
Contact Borland UK on Freephone 0800 212727 (or 0734 321150) for further info.