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Readme.txt --- Adventures With Chickens
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1. Shareware Notice
2. Requirements
3. Installation Notes
4. Quick Instructions
5. Tech Support and Bug Reports
6. Version History
7. Additional Ordering Information
8. Legal Stuff

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Shareware Notice
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This game is distributed as shareware. The shareware concept is based
on "trying before you buy." If you like this game you are asked to
please register it. Upon registration you will receive an unlock code
by e-mail within 48 hours* that unlocks the features of the registered
version. There is no need to download a new version or receive a disk
in the mail. That means shipping and handling is free!

The shareware version of this game contains the first five levels of
the epic Adventures With Chickens. Registering the game unlocks
twenty-five more action-packed levels for play!

Registration is simple, efficient, and fast. Register now using your
modem by running the file "RegNet.exe," register now by calling the
toll free number 1-800-WWW2REG, or register now on-line at
http://www.swregnet.com. The registered version is only $19.95.
For more ordering methods see the section "Additional Ordering
Information."

Support the effort for Christian games and shareware!

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Requirements
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Adventures With Chickens for Windows 95 requires:

PC running Windows 95
Pentium CPU
8.0 Mb RAM Minimum
VGA compatible display or better
DirectX 5.0

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Installation Notes
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Adventures With Chickens requires DirectX 5.0 drivers. If the game
gives you the error "Missing required DLL file: DDRAW.DLL." Then
you must install DirectX 5.0 drivers. Go to RockSolid Software's
download page and download the version of Chickens that includes
the drivers. (http://www.rocksolidsoftware.com/downloads.html)

Adventures With Chickens may not run on some older computers. If
Chickens does not run on your computer contact RockSolid Software
and describe your problem. Also, the game may not run under Windows
NT 4.0 unless you have the most current service pack.

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Quick Instructions
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Catch all chickens in level with your grappling arm by pressing
SPACE bar.

To get rid of aliens, honk your horn by pressing the "H" Key, then
while adjacent to the alien, press CONTROL to short-circuit it.

When you have caught all the chickens in the level, find the bomb,
press down on it, then run for the exit.

Press TAB to see your radar which displays you, chickens, aliens,
asteroids, and the exit.

Press SHIFT to make your ship fly in turbo mode.

See game for more detailed information with pictures.

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Tech Support and Bug Reports
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For tech support or to report a bug contact:

RockSolid Software
1502 Hollyhock Drv. No. 3
Medford, OR 97504
USA
tech@rocksolidsoftware.com
http://www.rocksolidsoftware.com

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Version History
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v1.00 - This version was started in early 1995 and took 14 months to
        complete. A robust DOS version was born February 1996.

v1.20 - New graphics were added May 1997.

v1.91 - The game was completely re-written for Windows 95. This
        version took three week to finish and shows how much God
        works. Finished August 21, 1997.

v1.97 - The game was updated for DirectX 5 and included an installer.

Coming Soon - Support for Joysticks, and level editor.

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Additional Ordering Information
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For your convenience, you may order by credit card in any of the
following ways:

  1. Online: RegNet at http://www.swregnet.com
     You can order over the World Wide Web using a secured form. All
     information sent this way is encrypted for your protection. This
     is the fastest way to order.

When ordering by phone, FAX, e-mail, or regular postal mail please
provide the information requested below.

  2. Telephone: 1 800 WWW2REG (1 800 999 2734) *
     International: +1  (805) 288-1827 *

  3. FAX: (805) 288-1867 *

  4. E-mail: wintronix@swregnet.com *

  5. Postal Mail: *
     RegNet (Wintronix, Inc.)
     21200 Trumpet Drive #201 
     Santa Clarita, CA 91321-4441
     USA

     Order by check, money order, or credit card by postal mail. Fill
     out the form below and send it to the address above.

Required Order Information

* When ordering by phone, FAX, e-mail, or regular postal mail, you must
provide the following information. If you are paying by check or
money order, you do not need to provide credit card information.
Orders placed by phone, FAX, and e-mail may take up to three business
days to be verified and fulfilled. Orders placed by postal mail may
take up to three business days from the day we receive the order to
be verified and fulfilled.

Your Name:

Billing Address (the address your credit card bill is sent to)
Street:
City:
State:
Zip-Code:
Country:

Mailing Address (if different than billing address)
Street:
City:
State:
Zip-Code:
Country:

Home Phone Number:
Work Phone Number:
E-mail Address:

Credit Card Information
Type (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
Account Number:
Expiration Date:

Software to Order
Title: Adventures With Chickens for Windows 95
Quantity:
Total Dollar Amount ($19.95 ea.):

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If FAXed or e-mailed, please include the following language (and sign
if FAXed):

I authorize Regnet to bill my credit card and agree to pay the total
amount according to card issuer agreement.

___________________________________Signature ___________________Date

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Legal Stuff
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE PROGRAM.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

This is a license agreement between you (either an individual or an
entity), the end user, and RockSolid Software. ROCKSOLID PRODUCT
LICENSE.

1. COPYRIGHT. This Software and associated files (collectively
'Software') is owned by RockSolid Software and is
protected by the United States copyright laws and international
treaty provisions. RockSolid Software retains all rights not
expressly granted. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any
other copyrighted material (e.g. a book or musical recording) except
that you may either (a) make one copy of the Software solely for
backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the Software to a single
hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or
archival purposes. You may not copy any written materials
accompanying the Software.

2. ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION (SHAREWARE VERSION ONLY). You may
electronically distribute the shareware version of this Software,
provided that (a) you distribute only the main executable file, (b)
you in no way distribute an unlock code of any sort, (c) you acquire
the written consent of RockSolid Software to distribute the shareware
version of the Software via CD-ROM or via diskette in excess of 10
recipients, and (d) you notify RockSolid Software via e-mail of any
uploads to ftp archives or any other sort of redistribution site.

3. GRANT OF LICENSE (REGISTERED VERSION ONLY). This License Agreement
('License Agreement') permits you to use one copy of this Software on
any single computer system.

4. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. This License Agreement is your proof of
license to exercise the rights granted herein and must be retained by
you. You may not loan, sell, rent, lease, give, sublicense or
otherwise transfer the Software (or any copy). Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in one case you may transfer your rights under this
License Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer this
License Agreement, the Software, and all accompanying written
materials, retain no copies, and the recipient agrees to the terms of
this Agreement. You may not modify, adapt, translate, create
derivative works, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse
engineer or attempt to reverse engineer or derive source code from,
all or any portion of the Software or anything incorporated therein
or permit or encourage any third party to do so. If the Software is
an update, any transfer must include the update and all prior
revisions.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

USE THIS SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

ROCKSOLID SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, 
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE,
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PRODUCTS LIABILITY AND TORT, EVEN IF ROCKSOLID SOFTWARE KNOWS OR
SHOULD KNOW OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES.

These limitations and exclusions shall apply notwithstanding any
failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy. No dealer,
distributor or retailer of RockSolid Software is authorized to make
any modification or addition to this warranty. Some
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warranties or liability for damages, and therefore the above
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This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon.

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