R E N E G A D E R O B O T R E T A L I A T I O N Unregistered Version 2.0 Just For Me Software, Inc. Author Member: Association of Shareware Professionals December 26, 1995 RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------- o An installation program is provided to assist you in loading RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION on to your hard disk. For this program to work, please enter the following command at the DOS prompt: INSTALL C: where C: = hard drive on which the program is to be installed o Substitute other drive letter as appropriate. Please note you must have 1.4 Megabytes free on your hard drive for the program to load properly. o This installation program will create a directory named c:\JUST4ME\RRR on your hard drive and store all the needed files in it. o If you prefer, you can also run the program directly from a floppy disk or CD-ROM by typing GO at the DOS prompt. Please note that the program will proceed at a slower pace due to the slower transfer times of these media. o Please do not try to save your game if operating from the CD-ROM as this media does not allow such operation. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ---------------------- o Due to the graphics and computational intensive nature of this program, we recommend the following minimum equipment for running RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION: -- IBM (or compatible) 486 DX4 with 50 MHz clock speed or faster -- At least 1.0 Megabyte of video RAM o Movement speeds within the maze are automatically adjusted to the speed of the processor used. Please note that animation will be even smoother with faster processors due to their more frequent screen updates. o Mouse, sound card, and joystick support are also provided to make your game playing more realistic and enjoyable. o You will be asked to select NO SOUND, PC SOUND, or SOUND CARD at the beginning of the game. We suggest you select the best - 1 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- possible alternative consistent with your equipment. o RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION automatically detects what sound card you are using -- i.e., there is no need for you to enter input ports, IRQ's, or DMA. If your machine locks up for any reason, your sound card is not supported. Please reboot and select either PC SOUND or NO SOUND. o Next, you will be asked to select how you want to control your game -- i.e., keyboard, mouse, and/or joystick. If you have a joystick, we suggest you use it since it offers the best possible control over your remote control tank. o If a joystick is selected and our software confirms that it can find and operate with it, you will be asked to calibrate the joystick. Because of the wide variety of joysticks, each with their own particular characteristics, this step is necessary to ensure proper operation. Please follow the on-screen instructions. OVERALL OBJECTIVE ----------------- o To protect the underground complex by "taking out" as many renegade robots as possible with your remote control R3 squad tank. LEVELS ------ o There are ten (10) levels within the R3 underground complex. It is easier to survive in the lower levels than in the higher levels. o You can choose to enter any level as many times as you want. o To succeed, you must conserve your energy and health so that you can reach the pickup point in the Southeast corner of each level. o At the end of each level, your health and energy will be restored. SCORING/EARNINGS ---------------- o You earn money by taking out robots. o Since robots on the higher levels are more difficult to kill, you earn more for them than the lower level robots. - 2 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- o After you lose your R3 robot (by running out of energy or health) or choose to exit (by hitting ), your earnings and the value of your purchased equipment are totalled into a final score. EQUIPMENT --------- o Your R3 tank comes equipped with a standard vaporizer, battery, and armor. o At the end of each level, you can choose to upgrade these. In addition, you can purchase shields and/or sensors. o Payment for these upgrades will be withdrawn from your earnings. You will be promptly informed if you have insufficient funds. o You can return purchased equipment for credit at the end of each level. o This money can then be used to make alternate equipment selections. OPERATION --------- o To move through the opening screens more quickly, hit the key repeatedly. o To move your tank, use the arrow keys, roll your mouse, or tilt your joystick. o To open doors, hit the space bar, click the left mouse button, or push button two on your joystick. o To use your laser, hit the key, click the right mouse button, or push button one on your joystick. o To activate your shields (if already purchased), hit the "S" key. o If you forget how to operate these controls, use the key to call a HELP screen. o While in the maze, you can call a map to the screen by hitting the button. Your return from the map by hitting the button. - 3 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- o You can call a summary of your present equipment to the screen by hitting the button. o Toggle sound on and off by pressing the button. o You can adjust the speed (fore/aft and rotational) of your tank by hitting the button. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Slow down the rotational speed if you are having any difficulties aiming your tank's laser. LOADING/SAVING GAMES -------------------- o At the beginning of each level, you will be given an opportunity to either load or save a game. o You can save your game in or load your game from five different slots. o We suggest you save your game frequently. SHAREWARE VERSION INFORMATION ----------------------------- Shareware is an exciting marketing method which allows you to try top-quality software before you pay the author. With shareware, you won't be disappointed paying lots of money for a program that's not right for you. If you continue to use this program beyond a 15 day trial evaluation period, you must register the program as shown below. Additional benefits of registration include: -- MANY MORE WEAPONS -- MORE THAN DOUBLE AS MANY ROBOT TYPES -- A TOTAL OF FORTY (40) LEVELS -- ABILITY TO ACCUMULATE MUCH HIGHER EARNINGS (In the shareware version, you win when you accumulate 15,000K in earnings. In the registered version, you must accumulate 150,000K before winning). -- HINTS AND CHEAT CODES -- UNLIMITED PHONE AND MAIL SUPPORT If you thought this unregistered version of Renegade Robot Retaliation is tough, just wait until you play the registered version. - 4 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- PROGRAM REGISTRATION -------------------- This is an unregistered copy of RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION Registered copies of this program can be obtained for a price of $10.00 (payable on a U.S. bank) from: JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, Inc. P. O. Box 531 Novi MI 48376 USA Telephone: (810)-348-6697 Registered copies make an IDEAL holiday or birthday gift. If you intend to give a registered copy as a gift, you may want to consider including another $2.00 to purchase a floppy disk jewel case, suitable for wrapping. Please include an additional $3.00 to cover shipping and handling if the order is to be sent outside of North America. A blank order form is included in a file named ORDRFORM.TXT to assist you in ordering the registered version. Please note that JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. is an author member of the Association of Shareware Professionals and that RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION is an ASP-compliant product. Additional information on ASP requirements is contained in a file named ASPINFO.TXT. YOUR COMMENTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ---------------------------------- Please also do not hesitate to write us at the above address if you have any questions or comments concerning RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION. Alternatively, you can reach us on the Compuserve Information Service at User I.D. <71150,1305>. Registered users are entitled to unlimited telephone and mail support. - 5 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- WARRANTY INFORMATION -------------------- THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS-IS. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT, SHALL JUST FOR ME SOFTWARE, INC.'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. Some states do not allow the exclusion of the limit of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and shall inure to the benefit of Just For Me Software, Inc. and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a STATE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction located in Oakland County, Michigan. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts. COPYRIGHT NOTICE ---------------- The software and this manual are copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Just For Me Software authorizes the owner to make a backup copy of the software for the sole purpose of protecting your investment from loss. You may not sell these disks or gives copies of them away to anyone else. - 6 - RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION -------------------------- PROGRAM REMOVAL --------------- Consistent with ASP requirements, a program removal program is provided to assist in removing this program if you choose not to register it. To use it, simply move to the DOS prompt for the directory containing RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION (usually C:\JUST4ME\RRR if you used our installation program) and type: REMOV_R3 This program will remove all of the files installed for this program on your hard drive with the exception of REMOV_R3.BAT. To finish the clean-up of your hard drive, please enter the following commands at the DOS prompt. DEL REMOV_R3.BAT CD\ RD\JUST4ME\RRR RD\JUST4ME WE HOPE YOU ENJOY RENEGADE ROBOT RETALIATION!!! ----------------------------------------------- Please let us know if you experience any problems with this game. Copyright 1995 Just For Me Software, Inc. P. O. Box 531 Novi, MI 48376 USA - 7 -