##HYPE_document

##first_block [REG_MENU] ##menu


// Registration Menu

##menu [REG_MENU] B”lz! Documentation Registration
##prompt General Information
	##choice [SHAREWORD]    ##text   ##prompt A word about Shareware
	##choice [CDREG]        ##text   ##prompt CD-ROM Version
	##choice [DISKREG]      ##text   ##prompt Diskette Version
	##choice [HOW_TO]       ##text   ##prompt How to register B”lz!
##prompt Type the letter of this choice to quit
	##choice [QUIT]         ##text   ##prompt Quit
##end




// Quit!

##text [QUIT]
Thank you for using this HYPE formatted document to learn about B”lz!  We sincerely
hope that you have enjoyed using this format of documentation and hope that it
has helped you to understand how to use B”lz!
##end [QUIT_COGREAD] ##quit


// A word about shareware

##text [SHAREWORD] A word about Shareware
Shareware.  It's often a misunderstood word.  People have confused this word
to be synonymous with public domain or freeware software.  In fact, shareware
is simply an effective marketing method by which to distribute computer 
software.  Think of shareware as being the ultimate in money back guarantees: 
If you don't like a particular program, you don't have to pay for it. ##para

You do not have to pay to RECEIVE the software initially.  Shareware authors
allow you to try the software for evaluation purposes before asking that you 
pay a registration fee (actually purchase) their software.  This gives you an 
opportunity to evaluate the software in a pressure-free environment -- your 
home or office!!  Run the software - kick the tires.  If you enjoy using 
the software, you should then pay for it by "registering" your copy with 
its author. ##para

The "share" in shareware comes from the author allowing you to make copies
of the shareware version and give it to others.  The most common and highly 
used method of doing this is to upload the shareware version of the software 
to a local bulletin board service (BBS) or the internet.  People from around 
the world can then download (receive) the copy of the software for free and 
give it a try, thus providing the service of distribution.  Then, only if they 
like the software will they actually have to pay for it, and so on, and so 
on. ##para

##exact_text
NOTE: YOU SHOULD NEVER UPLOAD OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE ANY COMMERCIAL, 
		RETAIL OR REGISTERED VERSIONS OF ANY SOFTWARE!  IT IS ILLEGAL
		AND CARRIES SOME STIFF PENALTIES -- NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH IS A SET
		OF LARGE FINES, POSSIBLE IMPRISONMENT, AND INCREASING SOFTWARE PRICES
		DUE TO THEFT.

		DO YOURSELF AND THE WORLD A BIG, HUGE, IMPORTANT FAVOR:  DON'T COPY
		THAT FLOPPY UNLESS ITS LICENSE AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT YOU
		MAY DO SO!!

		ALSO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING, OR "CHIPPING IN," (MORE THAN ONE PARTY
		CONTRIBUTING TO THE PURCHASE OF ONE COPY OF A GIVEN SOFTWARE PRODUCT)
		IS ALSO ILLEGAL!
##end ##para

Shareware has grown in popularity and dependability.  You can even find
shareware on retail shelves in its unregistered form, mostly on CD-ROMs
filled with hundreds of shareware programs.  The cost of the CD at the store
is NOT the cost of the software -- if you like a particular program on the CD,
you should purchase the fully registered copy from its author. ##para

##exact_text
Question:   So why is the cost of shareware usually lower than a retail version 
				of the same or similar software?  Does that mean that it's not as 
				good or high quality?

Answer:     By placing the software directly into your hands for
				evaluation, the shareware author can avoid having to pay all
				the necessary distribution fees associated with commercial
				or retail software.  Also, each "stop" the software makes
				between the author and the retail shelf has to be paid for!!
				There are delivery charges, profit markups, etc.  Shareware
				is not, in most cases, inferior software by comparison to 
				equivalent retail software.  In fact, most shareware is actually 
				SUPERIOR to its retail competition -- it has to be, or you 
				wouldn't consider buying it!
##end ##para

Finally, B”lz! is marketed as shareware.  The version you have received
(Zone 1) may be freely copied and distributed (with certain minor limitations.
Read VENDOR.DOC for more information).  But, if you enjoy playing B”lz! and 
plan to continue using it beyond 45 days, you must purchase a registered copy 
from COGnition Development Team as outlined below.  When you register, you will 
receive the full version of B”lz! containing the rest of the Zones of B”lz! 
(Zones 2, 3 and 4) and much, much more on one CD-ROM or seven diskettes. ##para

Please note that COGnition Development Team takes extreme pride in the fact
that this version of the game is not "crippled" in any way.  You can save/load 
your games, experience the wonderful soundtrack, and use/play all features of 
Zone 1.  This allows you to experience every aspect of B”lz! at home except 
for the animation, but please encourage the development of more excellent, 
family-oriented, easy-to-install games like B”lz! by registering! ##para

If you have already purchased a registered copy of B”lz!, thank you for
supporting the shareware marketing method!  Your purchase will help to 
guarantee that more quality shareware games like B”lz! will continue to be
produced!
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu



// The CD Registered Version

##text [CDREG] CD-ROM-based Registration  Price:  US $29.95
##exact_text
Zone 1   Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 2   City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 3   Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 4   Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)

Each zone has five 16-channel songs composed by ParadigmPC.  This 
is guaranteed to be some of the best music you've heard in a computer 
video game - ever!

MORE enemies and boss enemies

Over twenty minutes of hand-drawn and 3D Rendered cinematic 
animation sequences interspersed throughout the game including an
immense, four minute cinematic sequence!

10 songs from the soundtrack on the same CD which you may use in your 
audio CD player at home or in your car or anywhere to enjoy the fantastic 
soundtrack of B”lz!
##end
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu



// The Diskette Registration Descriptor

##text [DISKREG] Diskette-based registration.  Price:  US $29.95
##exact_text
Zone 1   Industrial Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 2   City Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 3   Cavern Zone (5 levels, one boss fight)
Zone 4   Fortress Zone (5 levels, one extreme boss fight!)

Each zone has between three and five 16-channel songs composed
by ParadigmPC.
		  
MORE enemies and boss enemies

Stills from the animation sequences with text to convey storyline!
##end
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu.




// How to order!

##text [HOW_TO] Here's how to register!
To order your copy of B”lz!, call today!  Visa, Master Card, American 
Express, Discover, Personal Check or Money Orders accepted.  All checks must be 
drawn on a United States bank.  Do not send cash.  Foreign orders welcomed - prompt
service GUARANTEED! ##para

##exact_text
**    COGnition Development Team, as an incentive to its customers, will
		pay shipping and handling for any B”lz! package if shipped within
		the Continental United States before June 1, 1995.  Orders to be 
		shipped outside the Continental United States or after June 1, 1995, 
		are subject to normal shipping and handling costs.
##end ##para

From inside The United States, please call 1-800-734-8031 to order.
From outside the continental US, please call +1-412-261-9123 (voice) or order
by fax at +1-412-391-7886.  Please use the included FAXORDER.DOC file
included for fax orders.  Please use MAILORDR.DOC for mail orders (any 
country).  When ordering by phone, please have your credit card ready! ##para

To order by mail, please print the text file ORDER.FRM, fill in the requested
information and mail it to: ##para

##exact_text
		Straffan Production Company, Limited
		P.O. Box 112546
		Pittsburgh, PA  15241-2546
		USA
##end ##para

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH!!
##end [REG_MENU] ##menu ##prompt Press the spacebar to return to the Registration Menu.

##end
