Roids 2.1 Beta README.TXT

NOTE:  Please read this entire file before installing Roids, lest you make
       a mistake you might regret.

First of all, this is a beta release.  That means it has bugs.  I'm unable to test 
Roids on any other computers, so you get to do that for me.  PLEASE notify me 
if you find any bugs!  That way I can ensure that the final product has as few 
problems as possible. 

I.  Description

  Roids is an arcade-style space demolition game for the OS/2 2.x Presentation
  Manager.  Fly your spaceship around blasting Bad Guys and hapless chunks 
  of rock into nothingness.  Very socially redeeming stuff, but hey, it's fun!


II. Installation

  A. Current Users:

    First of all, DON'T DELETE THE OLD ROIDS.INI FILE!  The new version will 
  work with the old ROIDS.INI file, although some options may be reset 
  due to changes in they are saved in the .INI file.  Just copy the contents 
  of ROIDS21.ZIP over the old files, and make sure the old ROIDS.INI is in the 
  same subdirectory as ROIDS.EXE. 

  B. New Users:

    OK.  To install Roids, copy ROIDS.EXE, ROIDS.HLP, and all the associated 
  .WAV files to the same subdirectory.  (I.E. C:\OS2\GAMES\ROIDS)  Create an 
  object for Roids using the Program template.  Activate the Program tab in the 
  Settings notebook for the new object, and under "Path and file name:" enter the 
  path and filename of Roids (I.E. C:\OS2\GAMES\ROIDS\ROIDS.EXE).  Under 
  "Working directory" enter the Roids subdirectory (I.E. C:\OS2\GAMES\ROIDS).
  That's all there is to it.


III. Troubleshooting

  If Roids starts behaving strangely or stops working, there are a few
  things you can try:

  A.  In the Options menu, select "Defaults".  This resets the
      ROIDS.INI file.

  B.  If that fails, delete the ROIDS.INI file.  The file will be
      recreated next time you run Roids.

      BE CAREFUL!  If your copy of Roids is registered (and I certainly hope
      it is!), make sure you write down your name and User ID EXACTLY as they
      appear in the Product information window.  Once the ROIDS.INI file has
      been deleted, your registration information will be lost.  Re-enter your
      name and User ID in the Register dialog to restore Roids' record of your
      registration.

  C.  And if THAT fails, ROIDS.EXE is probably corrupted.  Re-install it
      from the .ZIP file or get another copy somehow.  The latest version is
      usually available on CompuServe.

  If you're getting errors regarding the Help system, make sure that
  ROIDS.HLP is in the Roids Working directory (see above).

  If you're having problems with MMPM sound, consult the on-line help.

  See the Roids Help screens for further information.


IV.  Contacting the Author

  If you have have something to say about Roids (be it suggestions, gripes,
  bug reports, fan mail, or whatever), please contact me via:

  CompuServe E-mail:	73544,1154
  Internet E-mail:	73544.1154@compuserve.com

  Snail-mail:		Leonard Guy
			3415 Bangor Pl.
			San Diego, CA
			92106
			USA

V.  Nag

  This game took many months and cost many hundreds of dollars to 
  program.  If you find yourself enjoying this game, please register it.  
  Don't think that it's not worth registering, because it's "just a game".  
  It's more than that: it's my livelihood.

VI.  Files list

	Program and documentation files:
		README.TXT 
		ROIDS.EXE
		ROIDS.HLP

	Sound effect files:
		BOING.WAV
		CANNON.WAV
		EXPLODE.WAV
		EXPLODE2.WAV
		GAMEOVER.WAV
		IMPACT.WAV
		LEVEL.WAV
		LIFE.WAV
		NEXTLIFE.WAV
		PAUSE.WAV
		POP.WAV
		SHIELDOF.WAV
		SHIELDON.WAV
		SNIPE.WAV
		SPIN.WAV
		SPLIT.WAV
		THRUST.WAV

I hope you enjoy Roids!

Leonard Guy, 5/17/94.



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