*************************************************************************** * CHAMP Pac-em, ver. 1.0 * * Shareware version * * Copyright 1996 CHAMProgramming * * 2/11/96 * *************************************************************************** ---------------- | INTRODUCTION | ---------------- CHAMProgramming is proud to present our latest release, CHAMP Pac-em!! Based on CHAMP Pacman, this version offers superb graphics, Soundblaster support and enhanced gameplay that truly makes you feel like you're in an arcade! A completely re-designed user interface is now easier and more powerful than before. A complete remake of the look and feel has created a truly enjoyable game. We hope you enjoy the results. ----------- | CREDITS | ----------- CHAMP Pac-em is a result of almost 3 years of hard work. The following people have had significant contributions to the making of this game: John Champeau - Game Design, Programming & Sound. Dan Van Buskirk - Game Design, Graphics and the CHAMP Sidebar. Paul Champeau - Game Design and the creator of CHAMP Cable! ---------------- | DISTRIBUTION | ---------------- This is the shareware version of CHAMP Pac-em. It can be freely distributed to any other BBS or online service. It cannot be sold for profit either individually or as part of a bundle. Though every effort has been made to ensure that CHAMP Pac-em will operate with any PC that meets the requirements specified, CHAMProgramming is not responsible for anything that may occur as a result of the use of this program. --------------------- | REGISTRATION INFO | --------------------- The full version of CHAMP Pac-em includes: - All the arcade levels! - Invisible mazes! - Turbo speed patches! - Two new ghosts, and new bonus prizes! To register your copy of CHAMP Pac-em, send a check or money order for $12.95 plus $2.00 shipping to: CHAMProgramming 34-3 Shunpike Road Cromwell, CT 06416 You may print out the text file ORDER.TXT, or select 'P' from the ending text screen when exiting the game. ** UPGRADES ** Registered owners of CHAMP Pacman can upgrade to CHAMP Pac-em for the special price of $5.00, which includes shipping. Be sure to specify your selection on the order form provided. ---------------- | REQUIREMENTS | ---------------- CHAMP Pac-em requires the following to run: * 386/25Mhz or better IBM PC or 100% Compatible * DOS ver. 3.1 or better * VGA Graphics * 420K of free conventional memory CHAMP Pac-em also supports the following: * 1 or 2 analog joysticks * Soundblaster card or compatible * Microsoft compatible mouse * Digital joystick using CHAMP Cable(tm) The following configuration is recommended to play CHAMP Pac-em: * 486/33 or better * Soundblaster 16 * VESA compatible VGA card * 550K of free conventional memory * Digital joystick using CHAMP Cable(tm) or Gravis Gamepad ----------------------- | RUNNING THE PROGRAM | ----------------------- The following are the files CHAMP Pac-em needs to run. CHAMP Pac-em will NOT run unless these three files are found: * PACEM.EXE - This is the program. * PACEM.BIN - Contains necessary graphics and sounds. * PACEM.HLP - Contains on-line help for CHAMP Pacem The following files are created after running CHAMP Pac-em: * PACEM.CFG - Configuration file. * PACEM.HOF - Top ten hall of fame. * JOYSTICK.CFG - Joystick calibration values. To run CHAMP Pac-em, switch to the directory where you have copied the program and type 'pacem' and press ENTER. If you have trouble running CHAMP Pac-em, see the Troubleshooting section. Once the program loads, you will see the CHAMP Intro screen. Next, the CHAMP Pac-em title screen will be shown: * START GAME (1P/2P): Press ENTER to play the game; use the arrow keys to change between 1 and 2 players. * OPTIONS: Choose this to view the many options available for CHAMP Pac-em. * EXIT GAME: Choose this to exit CHAMP Pac-em. NOTE: You can press F1 at any time to get context-sensitive help. WINDOWS USERS: CHAMP Pac-em will run under Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, and OS/2, though it is recommended that the game be run under DOS. A file called PACEM.ICO has been included if you wish to make an icon to run it directly from these operating systems. Please consult your Windows manuals for help setting up program items. -------------------- | PLAYING THE GAME | -------------------- The object of CHAMP Pac-em is to eat as many dots and prizes you can while avoiding the four ghosts. With each maze you clear, the ghosts become faster and more difficult to avoid. In the corners of the mazes are power pills. If Pac-em eats one, the ghost will turn blue for a few seconds, at which time he can eat them! Be careful, though, because once the ghosts flash back to normal they'll be after him again! After certain levels, an intermission screen will be shown which tells the story about Pac-em and his encounters with the ghosts. During the game, you can press any of the following keys: * F1 - Brings up the help screen. * F4 - Disables all joysticks. * F5 - Brings up the Controller options. * F6 - Brings up the Sound options. * F9 - Toggles the sound on and off. * F10 - Resets the game. * F12 - Pauses the game. Press the spacebar or tap a button to resume. * Esc - Brings up the Options menu. Press ESC to resume the game. -------------------- | TROUBLE SHOOTING | -------------------- The following switches are used from the command line to disable certain auto-detection features of CHAMP Pac-em if you are experiencing problems running the program: -s : Disable the auto detection of the sound card. -j : Disable any analog joysticks that are being used. -d : Disable any digital joysticks that are being used. -m : Mute all sounds. -3 : Disable the auto-detection of a 386. Use this ONLY if you have a 386 PC or better! For example: To disable the sound card detection, you would type: pacem -s Sound Card problems You must have a 100% compatible Soundblaster card. To manually configure your sound card, choose Configure Sound Card in the Sound menu (from the Options menu). You will be prompted for the PORT, IRQ, and DMA of your sound card. Please consult your user's manual of your sound card for these values. You can always select Auto Detect and let the program try to determine the values, though this may lock up your computer. If you continue to experience problems, please Email CHAMProgramming's technical support at: support@champgames.com Also, other technical support is available at the CHAMProgramming web site, located at: http://www.champgames.com --------------- | CHAMP CABLE | --------------- Play our games the way they were meant to be played! What is CHAMP Cable? CHAMP Cable is a 3-foot cable that allows you to plug a standard 9-pin digital joystick (from the Atari 2600) into a parallel printer port and play all CHAMP Games!!! * Digital response -> faster response than analog * NO CALIBRATION!! * Works on LPT1, LPT2 and LPT3 * Supports joysticks from the Atari 2600/7800/400/800/1200/130xe, Commodore 64/128, and Colecovision. Also supports digital Wico joysticks. * Lifetime warranty!! Where can I get those old joysticks? * Your attic * Your cellar * Your friend's attic or cellar * Garage and yard sales * For-sale sections of magazines To order your CHAMP Cable, send a check or money order for $17.95 plus $2.00 shipping to: CHAMProgramming 34-3 Shunpike Road Cromwell, CT 06416 Please allow 2 weeks for shipping. Joysticks not included. --------------- | OTHER GAMES | --------------- CHAMProgramming is currently working on or has released the following games: * CHAMP Ms. Pac-em * CHAMP Kong * CHAMP Pac-em * CHAMP Galaxia (available July 96) * CHAMP Centipede (available July 96) * CHAMP Asteroids (available August 96) * CHAMP Galagon (available August 96) * CHAMP Frog-em (available August 96) * CHAMP Invaders (available August 96) * CHAMP Burger Chef (available September 96) For more information on these games, please visit our web site at: http://www.champgames.com If you have any comments or any suggestions for future CHAMP games, feel free to contact us at: comments@champgames.com jwc 6/18/96