____-----------------------------____ __ S.S. BattleShip for Windows __ ____-----------------------------____ Version 1.1a by SimoneSystems Software Copyright (C) 1992-1993 Frank L. Simone Introduction ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for trying S.S. BattleShip for Windows, the classic game of Battleship, with a twist! S.S. BattleShip is distributed as ShareWare so you can try-it-before-you-buy-it, and save money too! S.S. BattleShip also takes advantage of the Windows user interface, and provides VGA high resolution graphics. The twist? S.S. BattleShip adds another level of strategy to the game with these special game features: Mines! ---------------> With mines, you can get a head start on your opponent by exposing part of their navy without firing a shot. You can also help guard your ships from enemy attack. Islands! * -----------> The virtually unlimited combination of screen layouts make each game different! Submerge Submarine! * --------> Just when the enemy starts aiming at your sub, give the order to dive! Submerge your submarine to a depth even the computer can't hit! Move Spy Ship! * -----> Secretly move your spy ship to a new location after the game has already started! But watch out for those enemy mines! Minesweeping! * ------> Use your minesweeper to locate and destroy enemy mines! The Admirals Hall of Fame! * ------> Make your mark in the International Admirals Hall of Fame! See how your best score fares against BattleShip Admirals from around the world. (*) These features are only available in the registered version. However, this ShareWare version does include BONUS games which allow you to try these features! See the help file for further details. Requirements ___________________________________________________________________________ S.S. BattleShip requires the following: Microsoft Windows 3.x. A mouse or compatible pointing device. A monitor and video board supporting VGA graphics. Installation Instructions. ___________________________________________________________________________ To install from a floppy diskette: 1. Insert disk in drive A. 2. In Program Manager, or File Manager, choose run from the File menu. 3. Type a:setup and press ENTER. To install from hard drive: 1. Unpack archived file to a work sub-directory on your hard drive. 2. In Program Manager, or File Manager, choose run from the File menu. 3. Type C:\WORK\setup and press ENTER, where C is your hard drive and WORK is the work directory where you unpacked the archived file. Complete game instructions are included in the Windows help file and can be accessed with the Help menu option from within the game. Packing List ___________________________________________________________________________ This package includes the following files: FILE_ID.DIZ ..... S.S. BattleShip for Windows description. README.TXT ...... Instructions and packing list (this file). SSBREG.TXT ...... Registration form. (See Registration below.) SETUP.EXE ....... Installation program (Windows version). SETUP.LST ....... Required for installation program. SSBSETUP.EX_ .... Required for installation program. SSBATLS.EX_ ..... S.S. BattleShip program (ShareWare version). SSBATLS.HL_ ..... S.S. BattleShip Windows Help file. SSBSITE.CU_ ..... Custom cursor. BATLS.HO_ ....... The International Admirals Hall of Fame list. Custom controls and dynamic link libraries: CCFCURS.DL_ ..... Custom cursors. MDICHILD.VB_ .... Child windows. SETUPKIT.DL_ .... Installation. VBRUN200.DL_ .... Visual Basic. VER.DL_ ......... Version checking. DDEML.DL_ ....... Windows DDE. Notes: 1. Files with the an underscore in the extension (EX_) are in compressed format and must be installed with the SETUP.EXE program. Distribution ___________________________________________________________________________ You are encouraged to copy and distribute this software as long as the following restrictions have been met: 1. When distributing this software, you must include this entire package, in its original unmodified form, including the help file and this text file. Please make sure the name of the archive file contains the version number. Example: SSBATL11.ZIP (where 11 is the version.) 2. Prior written consent from SimoneSystems Software must be obtained before a fee or charge is made for copying or distribution. 3. This software shall not be included with other programs, goods, services, etc. without prior written consent from SimoneSystems Software. Registration ___________________________________________________________________________ S.S. BattleShip is distributed as Shareware. This allows you to try-it- before-you-buy-it, but if you continue to use the game after the trial period of 21 days, you must register. When you register, you will receive the latest version of S.S. BattleShip on diskette. The registered version allows you to select each of the game options (Islands, Mine Sweeping, Submerge Submarine, Move Spy Ship) in any combination, and save the configuration. Watch for the BONUS games in this ShareWare copy to try these options! Registered users are also eligible for entry into the International Admirals Hall of Fame! Select the Register menu option from within the game to register with the easy on-line screens. Just fill in the required information, and press the print button. Or use the SSBREG.TXT text file included with this package. Mail the registration form along with the registration fee $20 (US Dollars) to the address listed below (See Support). SimoneSystems accepts the following methods of payment: 1. Checks in US Dollars drawn on a US Bank. 2. US Dollars Cash (please send Certified mail). 3. VISA or MasterCard (Include credit card number, expiration date, effective date (if any), and your signature). Register on-line with Compuserve! Type GO SWREG and search for Registration ID (#985). You will receive your S.S. BattleShip diskette via US Mail. Revisions ___________________________________________________________________________ Version 1.1a Recompiled program with Visual Basic 2.0 for performance and resources. Version 1.1 Initial release for public distribution. Disclaimer of Warranty ___________________________________________________________________________ This software is sold "as is", without any warranty as to performance or any other warranties whether expressed or implied. Because of the many hardware and software environments into which this program may be used, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is offered. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. Any liability of the seller will be limited exclusively to product replacement or the refund of the registration fee. Support ___________________________________________________________________________ If you encounter any problems with S.S. BattleShip for Windows, please contact me. I will do my best to resolve any problems reported. I would also like to hear from you if you have any suggestions or comments. I can be contacted at this address: SimoneSystems Software 3096 Dell Drive Hermitage, TN 37076 USA Or you can send me E-mail on Compuserve. My CSID is 71461,1704. 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