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               OPERATION "JUST BECAUSE"
        COPYRIGHT (C) 1994 ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
             "If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL"

             Table of contents

             1. Game features
             2. System requirements
             3. Registration
             4. Registration Benefits
             5. Printing a Registration Form
             6. Installation / Set up
             7. Game Startup
             8. Start Up Options
             9. Scenario
            10. Main Menu
            11. Player Interface
            12. Setting Up The Battle
            13. Fighting The Battle
            14. Quitting The Battle
            15. Scoring
            16. Strategy
            17. Trouble Shooting
            18. Use with Windows
            19. Other Accidental Games

To PRINT A COPY OF THIS MANUAL, you can load this file "MANUAL.TXT" into
your word processor (this file is ASCII text with no embedded characters).
You can can redirect the manual to your printer by typing the following
at the DOS command line.  "TYPE MANUAL.TXT > PRN" then push ENTER or select
REGISTER from the main menu of the program when it is running.

               GAME FEATURES

This manual is written for the registered version of this game.  To
save disk space and provide an incentive for registration to those who
consider this game to be a worthwhile investment, some game options
are not available in the unregistered (shareware) version of this game.

1.  Provides a Classic Battle Ship type game.
2.  Play with one of 3 computer generated players.
3.  Play against another "Human" player if desired.
4.  Use Infrared technology to help seek out your enemy.
5.  Use your jet fighter to help kill your enemy in the quickest fashion.
6.  Access game information on line.
7.  Set up your options for battle and the game will save your options.
8.  Sound Blaster voice files are available to registered users who
order them.

             SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.  IBM or 100% compatible computer.
2.  EGA or VGA compatible display with 256K RAM on the video card.
3.  Hard disk.
4.  520K of free RAM (530k with Sound Blaster)

Desired equipment:

1.  Mouse.
2.  Sound Blaster.

                REGISTRATION

1. The game supplied is an unregistered version.  This version is
   provided as a demonstration of the game capabilities and provides
   a functioning game.  Some game enhancements are reserved
   for those users who find this game to be a worthwhile investment.
   Shareware is a try before you buy marketing method. If you make
   regular use of this software, you are expected to "purchase" it by
   paying the registration fee. Registered users will receive a disk
   with the most current version of this game.  The registered
   version has several game enhancements not available in the shareware
   copy.  These features are listed below.

             REGISTRATION BENEFITS

1. Your registered version implements all 3 computer generated opponents.
2. Your registered version implements the 2 player option.
3. Your registered version will save game options and recall them for
   follow on games.
4. Sound Blaster support is provided.  If you have a Sound Blaster or 100%
   compatible system, you can order the optional voice pack for this game.
   These files will allow you to hear digital recordings for some computer
   generated opponents.
5. Registered users can order additional Accidental Software games at a
   discount.  If you order the Voice Pack for OPERATION "JUST BECAUSE",
   you will receive the Voice Pack for any other games you purchase free.
   If these games are ordered at one time, you need only pay one shipping
   and handling fee for the entire order.  See "OTHER ACCIDENTAL GAMES"
   at the end of this file for a description of these games.

             PRINTING A REGISTRATION FORM

A registration / order form can be printed out from the game by selecting
"REGISTER" from the main menu.  The form is ASCII text and should print
on most printers.  If you can't print out of copy of the registration
/ order form, just send us the information above.  The file name for the
order form is "ORDERFRM.TXT", you can load this file into your word
processor for print out if desired.  Please include the type of disk
desired.  Better yet, call us a call at 1-800-771-6746 and charge it.

Type "OJB.EXE" to start the game once it has been properly installed.

             START UP OPTIONS

     NO EXPANDED MEMORY:  Type "OBJ NOES" to start the game with
     no expanded memory calls.  If the game behaves erratically
     or locks up your computer, there may be a problem with your
     expanded memory manager and this game.  If this is the case,
     attempt to run the program without expanded memory calls by
     using this option.

     SILENT MODE: Type "OJB SILENT" and the game will start
     without any sound effects being heard.  This will turn off
     the Sound Blaster interface.  The only way to get the Sound
     Blaster back after starting the game with "OJB SILENT" is
     to start the game with "OJB BLASTER".  (Registered Version
     Only)

     SOUND BLASTER: To restore sound blaster function after starting
     the game with "OJB SILENT", type "OJB BLASTER". (Registered
     Version Only)

              SCENARIO

You command an allied fleet charged with defending your area of
responsibility (GRID SQUARE).  You have 5 ships plus an addition-
al cruiser/command ship.  Your aircraft carrier is capable of
launching one fighter attack aircraft equipped with radiation and
infrared missiles.  You have electronic counter measure jamming
and infrared jamming available to spoil the enemy's air power
attacks. Your infrared jammer will also jam his infrared detec-
tion equipment (IR SCOPE).  You may play against another person
or against one of the enemy's top commanders.  You will have to
contend with his relentless shelling and possible air attacks.
Beware, the waters may be mined.  Your mission is to sink all of
the enemy ships before he sinks yours.

              MAIN MENU

When the game starts, you are presented with the MAIN MENU listed
below. The first 4 menu selections provide much important infor-
mation concerning game play.  Please familiarize yourself with
each of these selections before starting the battle.

     1.  OPTIONS
     2.  DETAILS
     3.  SHIP INFO
     4.  OPPONENTS
     5.  START BATTLE
     6.  QUIT
     7.  REGISTER (shareware version) or HERO LIST (registered version)

1.  OPTIONS - This menu selection allows you to change several
features of the game, as desired.  They are:

     KEYBOARD/MOUSE                DAY/NIGHT
     FIGHTERS/MINES                1 OR 2 PLAYERS
     IR SCOPES

Each of these is documented as it is selected.  Different game
options will dramatically change the intensity of the game.  With
all options selected, the game can be very fast paced and the
outcome will be determined to a large extent on how well you can
use your equipment.  Any desired game options must be selected
before START BATTLE.  All game options are OFF unless selected,
and are reset to OFF any time the MAIN MENU is entered in the shareware
version of this game.  In the registered version, all game options
are saved and reloaded with each new game.

To play against another person, select 1 OR 2 PLAYERS and chose
the desired options from the menu presented.  One player will
play for the ALLIED FORCES and one player will play for the ENEMY
FORCES.  NOTE: Two the two player option is not implemented in
the shareware version of this game.

2.  DETAILS - Five pages of game information are presented in
this menu choice.

3.  SHIP INFO - A list of the ships available to each side is
shown.  Information concerning the number of hits required to
sink a ship and its function in the battle can be found in this
selection.

4.  OPPONENTS - This item presents a short biography and picture
of each computer o