3D Cyber Puck readme files
CYBER.DOC
3d Cyber Puck
Dungeon Entertainment
Introduction:
It is the far future where all competive energies are channeled into
sports. CyberPuck is one of the new sports, it is a one-on-one soccer
game where the player is in a small hovercraft and this complete protects the
player from harm.
The object of the game is to score 5 goals by shooting the magnetic floating
puck into the opponents goal. Goals shot from a greater distance will earn 2
points.
To create a further challenge the arena that the game is played in is
an irregular shape.
Every game must be completed in a limited time. The quicker the game is
completed the more your earnings. These earnings can be used to purchase
enhancements to you hovercraft, or obstacles that can be dropped in the
arena to obstruct the opponent.
Once you pick up the puck you slow down and the opponent can "punch" the
ball away from you by shooting magnetic pulses at you. You can increase
your punch strength and your shield by buying power-ups.
Shareware:
The shareware version includes 5 different arenas with the first ones
being very easy and the latter becoming harder. You are also restricted
to having only 4 different "weapons", ie. land mines, gravity wells,
walls and turbo-boosters. There are also 4 power-ups, namely: increased
ball catch radius, increase punch power, increase shield and decrease
ball drag.
Registered Version:
The registered version will allow playing over the network where
2 people can play against each other. It will include background music and
many more weapons and power-ups.
The registered version will also include 50 levels, 20 of which will
have a computer opponent and the other 30 will be for the 2 player
network games.
Win a Free Copy of the Full Version:
To win a free copy of the full version send us a design for a level.
If the level gets used we will send you a free version of the full
game. The design can be sent to us in electronic format or through
snail-mail. Our addresses are at the end of this file.
PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU HAVE
AGREED TO BY SUBMITTING LEVELS TO US. WE DON'T WANT ANY NO FUTURE
MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT THE REVIEWS YOU SUBMIT TO US.
Briefly stated, you give up all rights to the level, Ticsoft
becomes the owner, we can make changes, we don't have to include it
in CyberPuck, and you won't be paid for your work. You will,
however, get a free registered version (not necessarily including
your level!)
We will delete any and all of your levels at your request.
We have some special walls that can be included these are:
1. Speed up and Slow down walls:
The walls speed up and slow down the ball by any fixed amount.
2. Teleport walls
These walls teleport the ball from one teleport wall to another.
If the ball goes in A and comes out B, this does not mean that
if it goes in B it will come out of A. This can give some
confusing effects. :->
3. Gravity Wells
These objects attract the ball to themselves. This can cause the
ball to curve. The radius of influence can be set.
4. Mines
Mines will explode when the ball comes near them and send it in a
random direction.
Other effects are walls that are visible that the ball can pass through,
the goal can rotate and bounce, and anything else you can think of (well
almost!).
Installation:
CyberPuck comes with an installation routine. Just run INSTALL
and answer all questions. You'll than find CyberPuck ready installed
on your HD.
System Requirements:
The basic system requirements are:
* 386DX40
* 2Mb of Ram
* 540Kb free Base memory
* 4Mb of Harddisk space
* VGA Card and Color display
* SoundBlaster or compatible (optional)
In addition the config.sys file must contain the lines.
device = himem.sys
files = 30
buffers = 20
Dungeon Entertainment
Introduction:
It is the far future where all competive energies are channeled into
sports. CyberPuck is one of the new sports, it is a one-on-one soccer
game where the player is in a small hovercraft and this complete protects the
player from harm.
The object of the game is to score 5 goals by shooting the magnetic floating
puck into the opponents goal. Goals shot from a greater distance will earn 2
points.
To create a further challenge the arena that the game is played in is
an irregular shape.
Every game must be completed in a limited time. The quicker the game is
completed the more your earnings. These earnings can be used to purchase
enhancements to you hovercraft, or obstacles that can be dropped in the
arena to obstruct the opponent.
Once you pick up the puck you slow down and the opponent can "punch" the
ball away from you by shooting magnetic pulses at you. You can increase
your punch strength and your shield by buying power-ups.
Shareware:
The shareware version includes 5 different arenas with the first ones
being very easy and the latter becoming harder. You are also restricted
to having only 4 different "weapons", ie. land mines, gravity wells,
walls and turbo-boosters. There are also 4 power-ups, namely: increased
ball catch radius, increase punch power, increase shield and decrease
ball drag.
Registered Version:
The registered version will allow playing over the network where
2 people can play against each other. It will include background music and
many more weapons and power-ups.
The registered version will also include 50 levels, 20 of which will
have a computer opponent and the other 30 will be for the 2 player
network games.
Win a Free Copy of the Full Version:
To win a free copy of the full version send us a design for a level.
If the level gets used we will send you a free version of the full
game. The design can be sent to us in electronic format or through
snail-mail. Our addresses are at the end of this file.
PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENTATION ABOUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU HAVE
AGREED TO BY SUBMITTING LEVELS TO US. WE DON'T WANT ANY NO FUTURE
MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT THE REVIEWS YOU SUBMIT TO US.
Briefly stated, you give up all rights to the level, Ticsoft
becomes the owner, we can make changes, we don't have to include it
in CyberPuck, and you won't be paid for your work. You will,
however, get a free registered version (not necessarily including
your level!)
We will delete any and all of your levels at your request.
We have some special walls that can be included these are:
1. Speed up and Slow down walls:
The walls speed up and slow down the ball by any fixed amount.
2. Teleport walls
These walls teleport the ball from one teleport wall to another.
If the ball goes in A and comes out B, this does not mean that
if it goes in B it will come out of A. This can give some
confusing effects. :->
3. Gravity Wells
These objects attract the ball to themselves. This can cause the
ball to curve. The radius of influence can be set.
4. Mines
Mines will explode when the ball comes near them and send it in a
random direction.
Other effects are walls that are visible that the ball can pass through,
the goal can rotate and bounce, and anything else you can think of (well
almost!).
Installation:
CyberPuck comes with an installation routine. Just run INSTALL
and answer all questions. You'll than find CyberPuck ready installed
on your HD.
System Requirements:
The basic system requirements are:
* 386DX40
* 2Mb of Ram
* 540Kb free Base memory
* 4Mb of Harddisk space
* VGA Card and Color display
* SoundBlaster or compatible (optional)
In addition the config.sys file must contain the lines.
device = himem.sys
files = 30
buffers = 20
DESCRIBE.DOC
- 3D CyberPuck - Version 1.00 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
3D C Y B E R P U C K
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Version 1.00
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D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
--------------------------------
A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
--------------------------------------
Last updated: March 1995
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the 3D CyberPuck package.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
file.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Program Information:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
File Name(s) for BBSs:
----------------------
For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
following file names:
3DPUCK10
If the programs and documentation are contained within a single
archive file, please use the following name:
3DPUCK10.ZIP File/Program Title and Version Number
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "FileName" with the appropriate
extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
BBS SYSOP Information Page 1 of 3
- 3D CyberPuck, Version 1.00 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
Keywords:
~~~~~~~~~
adlib,action,arcade,combat,game,Ticsoft,vga,hockey,3D
Category:
~~~~~~~~~
games
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
---------------------------------
3D CyberPuck arcade game. Keywords: adlib,action,arcade,
combat,game,Ticsoft,vga,hockey,3D
Short Description:
------------------
3D CyberPuck distributed by Ticsoft Software is an incredibly
fast paced game of skill and technique - best described as some
sort of hockey derivative. Features multiple technical devices and
power-ups to maintain control over the ball and keep the opponent
in check.
Requires: 386+, 540kB base RAM and 2MB total RAM, VGA. Adlib(tm)/
Soundblaster(tm) optional. (v1.0)
Long Description:
-----------------
3D CyberPuck distributed by Ticsoft Software. Best described as a
hockey derivative, this game is based on an incredibly fast 3D engine,
which allows for natural looking grafics - effects. In this man vs.
machine battle multiple features help the player maintain control over
the magnetic ball and keep the opponent in check. Among these are:
portable walls, gravity wells, boosters, landmines etc. The registered
version features network mode and many more useful tools.
Requires: 386+, 540kB base RAM and 2MB total RAM, VGA. Adlib(tm)/
Soundblaster(tm) optional. (v1.0)
BBS SYSOP Information Page 2 of 3
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Registration Information:
-------------------------
Registered users get the latest version of the complete 3D Cyber
Puck game where you have several more levels, and a two player
network mode. More levels and coole graphics.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
ORDER.DOC text file.
Publisher Information:
-----------------------------
HomeBrew Software was started by two programmers who used to work at
Epyx. Some commercial titles we have worked on are: "California
Games", "The Games: Summer Edition", and "Defender Of The Crown" for
the IBM PC; "Rescue On Fractalus" and "Koronis Rift" for the Tandy
Color Computer; "World Games" for the Apple ][.
At HomeBrew Software we believe that the PRIMARY purpose of business
is service, not profit. This concept is fundamental to our approach
to product development, production and marketing.
HomeBrew Software has been producing top quality computer software at
reasonable prices since 1992.
Please feel free to contact me (Ken Rogoway) at any time if you have
any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at
the following address:
Ken Rogoway
HomeBrew Software
P.O. Box 1593
Vacaville, California 95687
U.S.A.
I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:
Voice: (707) 451-9653
FAX: (707) 451-2500
CompuServe: 74150,3523
Internet: hbsoftware@aol.com
ticsoft@jecalpha.ka.sub.org
GEnie: K.ROGOWAY2
AOL: HBSoftware
BBS SYSOP Information Page 3 of 3
3D C Y B E R P U C K
--------------------
Version 1.00
--------------
D E S C R I P T I O N A N D
--------------------------------
A U T H O R I N F O R M A T I O N
--------------------------------------
Last updated: March 1995
This file includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the 3D CyberPuck package.
Disk Vendors and Distributors please refer to the VENDOR.DOC text
file.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Program Information:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
File Name(s) for BBSs:
----------------------
For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use the
following file names:
3DPUCK10
If the programs and documentation are contained within a single
archive file, please use the following name:
3DPUCK10.ZIP File/Program Title and Version Number
If the program is compressed using some other file compression
method, then please use the name "FileName" with the appropriate
extension (PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.).
BBS SYSOP Information Page 1 of 3
- 3D CyberPuck, Version 1.00 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
Keywords:
~~~~~~~~~
adlib,action,arcade,combat,game,Ticsoft,vga,hockey,3D
Category:
~~~~~~~~~
games
Program Name, Category, Keywords:
---------------------------------
3D CyberPuck arcade game. Keywords: adlib,action,arcade,
combat,game,Ticsoft,vga,hockey,3D
Short Description:
------------------
3D CyberPuck distributed by Ticsoft Software is an incredibly
fast paced game of skill and technique - best described as some
sort of hockey derivative. Features multiple technical devices and
power-ups to maintain control over the ball and keep the opponent
in check.
Requires: 386+, 540kB base RAM and 2MB total RAM, VGA. Adlib(tm)/
Soundblaster(tm) optional. (v1.0)
Long Description:
-----------------
3D CyberPuck distributed by Ticsoft Software. Best described as a
hockey derivative, this game is based on an incredibly fast 3D engine,
which allows for natural looking grafics - effects. In this man vs.
machine battle multiple features help the player maintain control over
the magnetic ball and keep the opponent in check. Among these are:
portable walls, gravity wells, boosters, landmines etc. The registered
version features network mode and many more useful tools.
Requires: 386+, 540kB base RAM and 2MB total RAM, VGA. Adlib(tm)/
Soundblaster(tm) optional. (v1.0)
BBS SYSOP Information Page 2 of 3
- 3D CyberPuck, Version 1.00 - DESCRIBE.DOC -
Registration Information:
-------------------------
Registered users get the latest version of the complete 3D Cyber
Puck game where you have several more levels, and a two player
network mode. More levels and coole graphics.
For complete user registration information please refer to the
ORDER.DOC text file.
Publisher Information:
-----------------------------
HomeBrew Software was started by two programmers who used to work at
Epyx. Some commercial titles we have worked on are: "California
Games", "The Games: Summer Edition", and "Defender Of The Crown" for
the IBM PC; "Rescue On Fractalus" and "Koronis Rift" for the Tandy
Color Computer; "World Games" for the Apple ][.
At HomeBrew Software we believe that the PRIMARY purpose of business
is service, not profit. This concept is fundamental to our approach
to product development, production and marketing.
HomeBrew Software has been producing top quality computer software at
reasonable prices since 1992.
Please feel free to contact me (Ken Rogoway) at any time if you have
any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at
the following address:
Ken Rogoway
HomeBrew Software
P.O. Box 1593
Vacaville, California 95687
U.S.A.
I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows:
Voice: (707) 451-9653
FAX: (707) 451-2500
CompuServe: 74150,3523
Internet: hbsoftware@aol.com
ticsoft@jecalpha.ka.sub.org
GEnie: K.ROGOWAY2
AOL: HBSoftware
BBS SYSOP Information Page 3 of 3