STARDATE 2140.2: CRUSADE IN SPACE (CRUSADE) Copyright 1994 Glacier Edge Technology An MVP Software Production CRUSADE is a game of spaceploitation, with you as the Emperor of the galaxy, commanding a force of powerful starships and land units to help to exercise your will. Your objective ... is simply to conquer or colonize every planet in the galaxy! CRUSADE is shareware. You are free to evaluate this software for 30 days, after which you must either register with MVP Software or delete the software from your system. Thanks for playing CRUSADE and for supporting shareware. Your honesty pays. This is volume one of the Stardate 2410.2: Crusade in Space saga. To order the registered version, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a day. Please have your Master Card or Visa ready when you call. Or fill out the order form at the end of this file and fax it to: 616-245-3204. Make sure your credit card number and expiration date are legible. Or if you prefer mail the order form and your check to: MVP Software, 1035 Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407. For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376. Download All the Latest MVP Shareware Games FREE If your favorite BBS doesn't have an MVP file section, then you may be missing some great shareware. To get all the latest and greatest MVP shareware releases, call one of the leading boards listed below, and check out the FREE MVP file area. In Grand Rapids, Michigan -- Ryan's Bar (616) 456-1845 In Milwaukee, Wisconsin -- Exec-PC (414) 789-4360 In New York, New York -- The Invention Factory (212) 274-8110 In Boston, Massachusetts -- Channel 1 (617) 354-3230 In Kansas City, Missouri -- Sound Advice (816) 436-1492 In Palo Alto, California -- Space BBS (415) 323-4193 In Reston, Virginia -- WorldNet (703) 620-8900 _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER MVP Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman at 70007,3536. TUTORIAL There is an on-line tutorial available to you once you execute CRUSADE from Windows. It is located within the HELP information which can be accessed by selecting the "Help" menu item. Installation instructions are provided later in this file. The crusade contained in CIS107.ZIP is called "sharstar.g" and takes place within the SharStar Galaxy. It is the first crusade you should play with this version of CRUSADE. Instructions for loading the crusade can be found within the tutorial. A more difficult crusade is provided called "hardstar.g" which you should play after completing the "sharstar.g" crusade. CRUSADE COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The CRUSADE game requires MS Windows 3.1 or greater to run. Your computer should be an IBM PC Compatible 386, 486 or Pentium that operates at 25Hz or faster, and contains at least 4MB of Memory. CRUSADE needs 4MB of free hard disk storage to uncompress and operate. If you have a 386 based computer, then you should play CRUSADE at the 640x480x16 resolution to obtain the best game performance. If you have a 486 based computer, then you can play CRUSADE up to the 800x600x256 resolution for the best performance. CRUSADE can play at higher resolutions. However, CRUSADE will perform better at the lower resolutions. If you have a Pentium based computer, then you should enjoy excellent performance from CRUSADE at any supported resolution. SOUND CARD SUPPORT Sound Support is provided through the use of MPC2 Compatible Soundcards. Most of the popular soundcards (SoundBlaster, Pro Audio, Turtle Beach, etc.) are MPC2 Compatible. The soundcard package typically contains a symbol that indicates MS Windows compatibility, which often, but not always, means the soundcard is MPC2 Compatible. If you have a question regarding your soundcard, then contact the dealer where you obtained the soundcard, or better yet, contact the manufacturer of the soundcard. INSTALLATION CRUSADE can be installed using a "setup.exe" program contained within the zip file or by using the Program Manager in Windows. You should place the CIS107.ZIP file in a directory of its own, and use PKUNZIP to unzip it. USING "SETUP.EXE" TO INSTALL CRUSADE After unzipping the CIS107.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows to run the installation setup program, "setup.exe". From the Program Manager menu: 1) Select FILE/RUN. 2) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents of CIS107.ZIP currently reside. 3) Select "setup.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS107.ZIP and click OK. 4) Follow the prompts provided by the setup program to move CRUSADE to another disk/directory, and to create a program item to execute it. USING PROGRAM MANAGER TO INSTALL CRUSADE After unzipping the CIS107.ZIP file, use the Program Manger in Windows to create a program item for CRUSADE, which should execute the "star.exe" program. From the Program Manager menu: 1) Select FILE/NEW. Accept the "Program Item" setting and click OK. 2) Enter "Crusade in Space" in the "Description" field. 3) Select BROWSE. Select the disk/directory where the unzipped contents of CIS107.ZIP currently reside. 4) Select "star.exe" from the list of files extracted from CIS107.ZIP and click OK. 5) Enter the complete path (disk/directory) where the unzipped contents of CIS107.ZIP currently reside, in the "Working Directory" field. 6) Select CHANGE ICON, select the CRUSADE icon. 7) Click OK to complete the creation of the program item. REGISTRATION When you register CRUSADE you will receive the CRUSADE GENERATOR which will allow you to create an unlimited number of variably sized and populated galaxys with the "Galaxy Generation Feature"; and will allow you to create an unlimited number of games of various difficulty, alien mix and to even customize the complement of forces each side receives with it's "Game Generation Feature". You also will receive the licensed version of the CRUSADE PLAYER (which does not have finite stardates); which can play the games you generate, and the four (4) SPECIAL CRUSADES that are offered below. SPECIAL CRUSADES "The Terrans Emerge!" - As the Terran Emperor, you will control the development of the Terrans out into the KausKais Galaxy. What lifeforms will you encounter? What challenges face you? "Zardulan Quest" - You command the most powerful lifeform in the universe .... the mighty Zardula. All others bow before you ... or will they? Try to conquer the De'atar Galaxy if you dare. "A Tioran Test" - As the leader of the timid Tiorans, can you still manage to conquer the KausKais Galaxy against great odds? "The Cassian Challenge" - The most agressive and powerful lifeform of the universe awaits your puny empire. Ha! Ha! You will not win this crusade into the De'atar Galaxy. GAME HINT This is a very complex game, that plays in a simple manner. It is critical to your success as an Emperor to read the on-line HELP and TUTORIAL from the Main Map Menu. Each important control panel, also contains specific on-line HELP that is available by selecting the QUESTION MARK button. "PKUNZIP" is copyrighted by PKWARE, Inc. "Windows" is copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation. Ordering Information The Crusade registered version is available from the following authorized distributors: In the United States: -------------------- MVP Software 1035 Dallas SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407 phone: 800-968-9684 24-hour order line only (616) 245-8376 information, technical support, or orders. fax: (616) 245-3204 order price: $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping in the US, $4.00 shipping to Canada, $5.00 shipping everywhere else. Michigan residents please add appropriate sales tax. 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