DCGAMES 4.0 - September 1995 1995 (c) DC Software, 7908 Kettlewood Ct. , Plano Tx 75025 This game was created using DCGAMES, the graphics adventure/role-playing game system. You can use the DCPLAY.EXE program to play this game, use the DCWORLD.EXE program to edit and modify the game, and use the DCC.EXE program to re-compile the scripts if you modify them (using a plain text editor). This is a SHAREWARE product. You can copy and distribute this game according to the limitations listed in the LICENSE.DOC file (license agreement). If you register this product (see file INVOICE.DOC), you will receive the latest version of the game system including tons of utilities to help you create your own games, for example: - A graphics tile editor to create your own graphics tiles - Utilities to manipulate tile files (export/import from PCX, extract, etc.) - Utilities to manipulate and create sound and music files - Other games written using this system. - A set of professional images created by Beatrice Sodero (from Canada) - Full printed documentation with graphics - Free upgrade on the next mayor release - Free technical assistance over the phone - Anything else I can think of :) If this shareware product is incomplete or you want to see if there are any new versions, other shareware games written with this product or public domain or shareware utilities that complement it, your best bet is: Software Creations BBS / Home of the Authors WEB Access: http://www.swcbbs.com Internet Access: Telnet BBS.SWCBBS.COM BBS DIAL In Public Access: (508) 368-7036 2400/9600/14.4 USR HST/Dual Std (508) 368-6604 2400/9600/14.4/28.8 USR V.Everything BBS DIAL In Member Access: (508) 368-7139 2400/9600/14.4 USR HST/Dual Std (508) 368-3424 9600/14.4/16.8/28.8 USR V.Everything For more information, e-mail me at 'davidh1@iadfw.net' or visit my home page at 'http://www.iadfw.net/davidh1/index.html' This product consists of 3 set of files --- GAME SYSTEM FILES --- DCWORLD.EXE: The game builder program (used to create this game) DCWORLD.DOC: The game builder's documentation DCPLAY.EXE: The game driver program (used to play the game) DCPLAY.DOC: The game driver's documentation DCC.EXE: The script compiler DCSCRIPT.DOC : Script Language User's Guide DCSCRREF.DOC : Script Language Reference Guide PACK.EXE: Program to maintain the sound resource files (*.RSC) --- GAME FILES --- *.SCR: Script Files *.SCO`: Compiled Script Files DCCTOKEN.DAT: Tokens used by the game WORLD.IDX Information about the worlds in the game WORLD.nnn Landscaping for each world PLAYER.DTA Character Statistics and Backpacks PARAMS.DTA Game parameters TEXT.DTA Text blocks (16 lines of 64 chars each per block) HINT.DTA Hints (for bartenders) (one liners) --- GRAPHICS FILES --- DCFONTS.7x5 An ugly looking font. I'll replace it next time. ;) DCBLOCKn.VHI Landscaping tiles DCOBJECT.VHI Object tiles DCPEOPLE.VHI Character tiles DCSYSTEM.VHI System tiles (icons, etc) --- MISCELLANEOUS FILES --- INSTALL.DOC: How to install this example INVOICE.DOC: How to register and get the latest copy and other stuff. LICENSE.DOC: Shareware License Agreement UPDATE4.DOC: Instructions to upgrade an old games README.TXT: This file I hope you enjoy this game system, Remember that any game you create using DCGAMES belongs to YOU, I charge no royalties and you are free to re-use and distribute any piece of the shareware package with your own game. Sincerely, David H. DBA, DC Software