Pendulous Version 1.2 Copyright (C) 1992,1994, Kamyan Software. 1228 Narragansett Drive Carol Stream Il. 60188 All rights reserved (708) 372 - 6134 CompuServe (73447,1114) Index for Pendulous 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Disclaimer 3.0 Registration Information 4.0 Distribution Information 5.0 Program list 6.0 Revision History 7.0 Other Notes 1.0 Introduction Pendulous is a Windows 3.1 strategy game based on warfare. Here are some features: - Simple fast moving play system. - Allows for wide variety of strategies. - Average game length between 15 to 30 minutes. - Variety of well balanced scenarios included. - Build in scenario editor. - Up to 4 players. - Any combination of human or computer players. - Extensible computer player system which allows computer players to be developed by other programmers and added to the game. 2.0 Disclaimer Kamyan Software makes no representations or warranties with respect to this software or documentation, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantablilty or fitness for any purpose. Further Kamyan Software reserves the right to make changes to any and all parts of the software, at any time, without obligations to notify any person or organizations. Kamyan Software will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of data or any other reason, even if Kamyan Software or an agent of Kamyan Software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Kamyan Software's liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software, regardless of the form of the claim. 3.0 Registration Information Pendulous is a shareware product which has a five day free evaluation period after which a payment of $20.00 is required. Your payment will make you a registered user of Pendulous. When you register Pendulous you will receive the following items: - The latest full functioning version of Pendulous. ( the unregistered version does not support any saving ) - All available scenerios. ( Current total scenerio count is 5 ) - All available computer players. ( Current total computer player count is 3 ) - Information on creating your own computer players. ( for experienced C programmers only ) Calculate your payment as follows: $20 * number of units needed. Shipping is included in the $20. Indicate 3.5" or 5.25" media. Send payments to: Kamyan Software 1228 Narragansett Drive Carol Stream Il. 60188 If you like, use the registration form in file "pend.reg". For further information contact Ken Carlino on Compuserve (73447,1114) or at (708) 372-6134 4.0 Distribution Information Kamyan Software allows the unregistered version of Pendulous be freely copied and distributed in its unmodified form via electronic means or other shareware distribution methods. You are specifically prohibited from charging or requesting donations for any copies made or distributed with the exception of organizations which distribute shareware software for a small fee ( less then $5.00 per disk) to cover distribution costs. Pendulous can not be distributed with any retail product without the express written consent of Kamyan Software. 5.0 Program list pend.doc - this file pend.reg - The registration form manual.wri - Pendulous Instructions and Rules pend.exe - Pendulous program support.dll - additional Pendulous program bwcc.dll - Borland custom controls program r_front.scn - Russian Front WWII. counter.scn - Hypothetical scenario. ww2.scn - World War II scenario : ( Great 3 player Registered version ) mass.scn - Hypothetical scenario ( Registered version only ) bulge.scn - Battle of Bulge scenario ( Registered version only ) pendbal1.cpu - Balance computer player ( Best ) pendatt1.cpu - Aggressive computer player ( Registered version only ) penddef1.cpu - Defensive computer player ( Registered version only ) 6.0 Revision information Version 1.2 - February 5, 1994 Fixed score rollover bug in long games. Added replay feature. Version 1.1 - October 8, 1992 Changed name from High Command to Pendulous Version 1.0 - October 2, 1992 Initial full release. Version 0.1 - Apirl 4, 1992 Initial demo version. 7.0 Other Notes Please feel free to send me comments, suggestions and Scenarios. :-) Scenarios have been tested and balanced for human players, after some experience with playing the computer player(s) you will want to handicap yourself, do this within the scenario editor. Enjoy Pendulous.