INTRODUCTION        
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        Welcome to the world of Declaration of War. This readme.txt file
contains information on how to install the demo program, playing the demo 
game, and ordering the commercial version. Remember that this program runs 
under Microsoft Windows.


INSTALLATION
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        STEP ONE: To install the game, a directory must be created or 
selected. If the game is already in a suitable directory skip to STEP THREE. 
If there is a suitable directory already in existance on the hard drive, 
proceed to STEP TWO. Otherwise create a subdirectory for it. For example:

                c:
                cd \
                md demwar

        STEP TWO: Copy the files demwar.exe, demwar.hlp, and readme.txt to
the desired directory. For example:
        
                copy c:\xtalk\fil\demwar.exe c:\demwar

        STEP THREE: Start Microsoft Windows and select the 'Games' program 
group in the Program Manager. Use the menu command File-New... to create a 
new program item. Enter "D.O.W. Demo" in the Description box and enter the 
subdirectory that was used in STEP ONE followed by \demwar.exe in the Command 
Line box, then select OK. For example:

                Description   D.O.W. Demo
                Command Line  c:\demwar\demwar.exe

        STEP FOUR: Start the game by double-clicking on the tank icon.


PLAYING THE GAME
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        The demo game is played on a 30 x 20 square grid. There are various 
islands throughout the grid with cities, forests, and mountains. You start 
the game with one city and the computer player starts the game with another 
city.
        The object of the game is to build up your forces, and capture cities
until you are strong enough to attack the computer player. To win the game
you must capture all of the computer player's cities and destroy all of 
the computer player's pieces. You are called player #1 and have the blue 
pieces, the computer is called player #2 and has the red pieces.
        You begin the game by selecting the type of piece that you want to 
start building in your city. We recommend that you begin with an armored 
piece as they can both explore, and take cities fairly well. When your first 
piece has been built, you will see it on top of your city and you will also 
be able to see the map one square in all directions. The rest of the squares 
on the map are black This is because you haven't explored yet. To explore, 
use the mouse to drag the first piece one square in any direction. This will 
allow you to see more of the map because any square within one of your piece 
will become uncovered. Each uncovered square will remain so until the end of 
the game. Continue moving around until you have found a city (a white 
L-shaped structure within a square). To capture it, move ontop of it. Two 
things may happen: you might be destroyed or you might take the city. If you 
take the city, it will turn blue and your piece will disappear, becoming a 
garrison force inside the city. You will also be prompted to select what this 
city will start to build. 
        Meanwhile your other city is building a second piece. To change the 
type of piece that is being built in a city, double-click on that city. A
dialog-box will pop up allowing you to change the piece. Any turns that went
into building the original piece will be lost if it is changed. If you are
stuck on an island, build a transport ship or a cargo plane to get off. Move
an armored piece or an infantry piece on top of the transport to load it. 
Then move the transport over the sea to a new island.

        This is a brief introduction. To get more help about the rules of the 
game use the extensive on-line help by pressing F1.


ORDERING THE COMMERCIAL VERSION
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        This is the demo version. It is a shareware program and may be 
enjoyed and distributed freely. If you do enjoy playing this demo game then
consider ordering the full commercial version. 
        The commercial version of Declaration of War has a powerfull scenario
generator that allows the creation of maps from 20 x 20 to 150 x 150. The 
scenario creator also allows from 2 to 6 players, each of which can be human 
or computer. The player's strength levels also can range from 0 to 23. The 
many optional rules include: wrap-around map and multiple attacks. Every 
piece can also be edited, allowing for strange and interesting combinations. 
Many pre-configured scenarios are include or you can create, save, and load 
your own favorites. There are also a few historical games that are included. 
One that simulates World War II is one of the favorites.
        To order the game send a check or money order for $39.95 including
shipping and handling (Illinois residents add sales tax for a total of 
$43.15) to:

        Burnham Park Software, Inc.
        P.O. Box #814
        Chicago, IL 60690-0814
        (312) 922-1326