MECHWARS BETA RELEASE 12/18/90  (C) 1990 Shane Chambers  V 1.4
          
          Mechwars is a multi-player game that was designed to be played
via modem in conjunction with BBS software.  Mechwars is similar to
most of the existing space trading games, but more destruction
oriented.  The player plays on a 125 x 125 matrix, totaling 15,625
sectors.  Contained in the sectors are drones (enemies) in which
the player is to destroy.  Upon destroying these drones, the player
receives a bounty and salvages materials to finance his/her
weapons.  The player can sell/buy/trade these salvaged metals at
one of the 1,000 ports situated throughout the universe. The player
not only faces the menace of these drone enemies, but also other
players which in most cases are the worst.  Universal natural
forces and space shrapnel will also damage the player's mech, but
in most cases they do not inflict serious damage.  Equipped with a
powerful robot and gun, with a few expansion slots, the player
roams throughout the universe in search something to destroy or
exploit.  Players can team up with other players to share resources
or spy for another team.  Not only is sheer force a factor in the
players success, but also his skill level and ability troubleshoot
and plan out strategy.  The universe never gets boring because the
enemies are always moving and ports are always changing.  Every
time the player attacks a drone, other drones start to 'home' in on
the action and possibly enter into the sector in which the player
is in.  Every so many moves, every enemy in the universe comes
after the player...and sometimes they scatter.    Ultimately, the
player wants to gain universal domination, in which he is the most
powerful player via military might or alliances formed with other
players. Efficiency and strategy are the key in this game and it
may take weeks to effectively dominate the universe, even then the
player's power can be challenged and overthrown.  

In order to play Mechwars, you must have a color monitor with ansi
support. It would be nice if you had a 2400 with EGA or better
graphics.

CREDITS :

SHANE CHAMBERS . 4705 NORTH OLD RANCH ROAD . TUCSON, ARIZONA  85743
          (602)623-7445  . GAME PROGRAMMER                          

SCOTT BAKER . 6433 TIERRA CATALINA #48 . TUCSON, ARIZONA  85718
          DOORDRIVER PROGRAMMER

DERRICK PARKHURST
          CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DOORDRIVER

CARL EVANS
          ADDITION OF PC-BOARD 14 SUPPORT TO DOORDRIVER                                                       











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