Shooting Gallery Release 3.1 March 9, 1994 Nels Anderson 92 Bishop Drive Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A. DESCRIPTION: Shooting Gallery is an arcade game with multiple rounds to challenge your reflexes and aiming skills. To get started either read the complete instructions file "SHOOT.DOC" or just start up the game and view the help screens to learn how to play. REQUIREMENTS: Shooting Gallery runs in 320x200, 256 color MCGA graphics, thus an MCGA or VGA video card and monitor is needed. It also requires a mouse. SoundBlaster and compatible sound cards are supported for digitized sound effects. About 495,000 bytes of free conventional memory is required to use all features including digitized sound. SHAREWARE: Shooting Gallery is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15 (#12.95 in the U.K.; see "UKORDER.TXT" for details); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program with the shareware reminders removed and including a larger digitized sound effects library. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed manual is available for $22. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your payment, or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please note that prices are U.S. dollars. Software distribution companies may include Shooting Gallery in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author; please see the file "VENDOR.TXT" for complete requirements. FILES: The files included in Shooting Gallery v3.1 are as follows: SHOOT.EXE Shooting Gallery program VGA256.BGI Video driver SHOOTLIB.GXL Sound effects library (registered version) SAMPLE.GXL Sound effects library (shareware version) SHOOT.DOC Documentation (instructions) SHOOT.TXT This file ORDERFRM.TXT A ready to print registration form UKORDER.TXT Order form for U.K. users SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware *.PCC Background pictures *.PIC Target pictures VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors, etc., on distributing Shooting Gallery CATALOG.EXE Runnable catalog of other Arcanum Computing products All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name "SHOOTG31.ZIP" (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate). SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious BBS. Call 508-875-3618 (300 thru 16800 bps, HST/v.32, 8N1) and leave a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available there first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with your request. Finally, you can contact the author through CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or contributed to: EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using hi-res graphics. Based on the classic minicomputer game, including maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988 software contest. "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and strategic challenges." -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8 "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade." -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990 MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game options including timed games, different layouts, etc. Also allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included). Supports VGA, EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional. "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play." -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988 "...a visual feast and a mental workout." -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989 TMATCH: Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or "memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four players) or play against the computer. Many scoring and difficulty settings allow use by any age player. Uses the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the tile editor. TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later or any version of Tile Match. CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics to run (mouse optional). Also will run in color text mode. Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your own already encrypted puzzles and additional puzzles are available. SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to play. Requires VGA or MCGA. "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!" -- Patrick Grote "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed and challenging games I have seen." -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990 SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the flies and other insects through twenty different rounds. Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell to DOS, etc. "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic maneuvering." -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91) "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating) -- Patrick Grote MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs. Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics. BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the utilities from MOUSTOOL. BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided. These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use the form in the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.TXT") which is all ready to print. The "deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-875-3618. Use the command CREDIT to order. - - - - - Shooting Gallery is copyright (c) 1994 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved. _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER