GateWorld: Volume One -- "The Seed Ship" Copyright (c) 1993-1994 HomeBrew Software 807 Davis Street Suite E Vacaville, California 95687 707/451-9653 707/451-2500 FAX Published by HomeBrew Software "Get our Latest releases from Software Creations BBS" "Home of the Authors" 1200/2400 V.42/MNP 5 - (508) 365-2359 2400 - 16.8k HST US Robotics - (508) 368-4137 2400 - 14.4k V.32/V.32bis Hayes - (508) 368-7036 System Requirements ------------------- You will need 560K free RAM to play GateWorld, so make sure you have enough RAM before running GateWorld (use DOS's MEM command to see the size of the largest executable, it needs to be at least 560000 bytes). If you do not have enough RAM you can remove unnecessary TSR's from your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, or add an EMS or UMB manager to load required TSR's high (see your DOS manual on how to do this). You will also need a VGA system. Joystick and keyboard are both supported, but not the mouse. Some joysticks do not work with GateWorld (yes, we are working on fixing this), so if GateWorld either locks up your system at the title screen, or IMMEDIATELY goes past the title and menu screens into the game try using the /NOJOY command line option. For a list of command line options and how to use them type: GTWRLD1 /HELP or GW1HELP Technical Support ----------------- If you are having problems with GateWorld that cannot be solved with the notes below (See GateWorld Notes) you can call the HomeBrew Software technical support line at: (707) 451-9653 from 9:00am to 6:00pm PST. You can also reach us via CompuServe mail at User ID: 74150,3523. GateWorld Notes --------------- Certain VGA cards do not support one of the techniques that GateWorld uses called Color Cycling. Because not everyone will read this text file, Color Cycling defaults to off. You can turn it on by toggling "Color Cycling" support from the CONFIGURE menu. If a black horizontal line or "snow" appears when playing the game then turn Color Cycling back off. If you set the option once it will be stored permanently in the configuration file. There are a number of command line options that can be used to disable some, or all, of the optional configurable items (such as turning off the music). To see a list of these items and how to use them type: GW1HELP at the DOS prompt. These options can be added to the GW1.BAT file, or you can add them to the command line after typing GW1 to start the game. Example to turn off joystick and music support: GW1 /NOJOY /NOMUSIC For problems on systems that do not have a sound card try the /NOCARD command line option. GW1 /NOCARD If you have had problems with the game hanging after the player dies when using a saved game, then install this version on top of your previous version (selecting overwrite when PKUNZIP prompts you), run GateWorld, load the saved game and immediately save it back out. This will fix the problem. To get GateWorld to run acceptably on slow computers you can adjust the size of the Viewport. This is done by selecting "Size view" from the MAIN GAME menu. When you change the view port size it will be stored permanently in the configuration file. Pressing F1 from anywhere in the game will provide you with detailed help. If you are having ANY problems with the game please contact HomeBrew Software at the numbers listed above (See Technical Support). We believe in supporting our users. Order Information ------------------- An order form is included in the text file ORDER.DOC. There is also order information in the game accessible from the MAIN MENU. When placing orders please specify if you require 5¬" or 3«" disk size. (All foreign orders must be made in U.S.A. funds, and add $2 extra shipping.) COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION You can order the complete GateWorld Trilogy from CompuServe via the Shareware Registration forum (GO SWREG). Do the following: 1 ) Log onto CompuServe. 2 ) Go to the Shareware Registration Forum - GO SWREG. 3 ) Select "Register Shareware" from the main menu. 4 ) Select Registration ID from the "SEARCH BY" menu. 5 ) When prompted for the ID, enter 901. 6 ) This will bring up a description of GateWorld. Enter "Y" to charge payment to your CompuServe account. 7 ) Complete the order by answering the remaining questions when prompted. 8 ) Send an email with the disk format desired to 74150,3523. CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public (software) Library by calling 800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 or by FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705. THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order, refunds, registration options, product details, technical support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc, must be directed to: HomeBrew Software 807 Davis Street Suite E Vacaville, California 95687 707/451-9653 707/451-2500 Fax To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the day of your order and we will ship the product directly to you. 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