Introduction Welcome to WARS (Wargaming Analysis & Recommendation System). WARS is a system used to assist World War II wargamers in creating more realistic wargaming scenarios by using a comput- er program to implement table based calculations and rules that are too cumbersome for normal games. The program also contains a complete set of rules for World War II infantry and armor warfare as a supplement to or a replacement for a user's current gaming rules. Lastly, the program contains information on almost every vehicle, weapon, and shell used in the war. This information is available as a single reference. System Requirements - PC DOS/MS DOS 3.2 or greater - 2 Mb of RAM - 1 Mb of EMS memory - 5 Mb of disk storage - VGA monitor (50 line capability) - printer (preferably Toshiba or HP LaserJet compatible) What This Version Contains This program is a shareware version of WARS. It is complete in every detail to the commercial version. It is provided in this form so that the user can "test drive" the program before buying it. The data files for the shareware version contain two armored vehicles and all equipment associated with those vehicles. The data files also contain personnel equipment for the crewmen of the armored vehicles. The data in the data files is sufficient for the user of the shareware version to try out every aspect of the commercial version. The documentation file of the program contains a slightly condensed but very complete set of documentation for the program. The size of the documentation is 170+ pages or 545K of text. The shareware documentation does not contain figures, table of cont- ents, expanded appendices, and special typesetting codes. The user is free to print the documentation or use a text browser to view the documentation. The GIF graphic file contains a sample of different camouflage nets used by different armies. The numbers beside each item is the corresponding index in the WARS Equipment System. The commer- cial version has a number of these pictures covering boxes, camouflage nets, blankets, and packs. The resolution of the picture (all pictures in the commercial version) is 640x480 by 256 colors. What the Commercial Version Contains The commercial version contains the following capabilities: - latest version of WARS program - complete typeset manual ready for 3-ring binder (includes) examples figures table of contents table of figures expanded/annotated version of GIF files complete appendices - complete data files for 155+ vehicles & associated equipment 130+ weapons 172+ shells 277+ weapon shell combinations 1396+ types of equipment (both vehicle & personal) - customer support (SASE) to questions about program - periodic updates of questions & answers section - 12 color GIF files of equipment and equipment indices - updates to program when released - CALCMENU - analyzes data files for missing information How to Order Print the file ORDER.FRM, complete the information on the form, send the order form and payment to the address listed on the order form. Technical Support WARS is supported in two ways. The first is a periodic update of Chapter 7 Questions & Answers. All questions by users (unless otherwise indicated by the user) will be placed in this chapter for public consumption. Currently the update occurs on a quarterly basis. When the user receives the update, they can replace the chapter in the documentation with the new chapter. The periodic update will also include the latest list of updates to the program. If you are interested in an updated, send a letter stating your request and an update will be promptly mailed postage paid. The second method is a more expedient method. If you require an answer faster than the periodic update, then you can enclose an SASE (self addressed stamped envelope with proper postage) with your question. The answer will be sent within 3 working days. Please enclose your name, change of address, and serial number. Questions without this information will not be answered although the SASE will be returned with an explanation. Questions will only be accepted by the owner (and owner's address) of the software. "Features" As with all software, bugs may occur (commonly called "features" by the trade). If you find such a problem, mail as much information as you can about the problem, what you were doing, and the configuration of your system. An update will be made to the program and the update will be mailed as soon as the fix is made. Regarding Data on the Databases Occasional you may find data in the databases that you disagree with. This could include areas such as weapon's veloci- ty, shell penetration amounts, vehicle speeds, etc.. If you find such information, please contact us with your concerns. The data for the program took six years to compile and some of the infor- mation came from single sources and could not be collaborated. Please send the following information regarding data dis- crepancies: - name of data source - publisher - date published - copy of information (page or pages showing data) If we find that your information is correct (some sources are known to be false or misleading), we will add your data to the appropriate database. We will also send your data out with the next periodic update along with acknowledging your contribu- tion as the source. Please do not worry if the source is in a foreign language. The staff knows 7 different languages, although, please make your requests in English. If the information is not added to the appropriate database, an explanation will be mailed describing the reason for the information's status.