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 Tanks v0.939 by Andy Dufilie (^Andy@ircnet) August 24th 2000 7:57pm EST
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 this is an addon made for mIRC32 v5.7+
 homepage:  http://come.to/andys.site/  or  http://pages.cthome.net/pdufilie/
 send bug reports, comments, and suggestions to:  a_s_d@snet.net
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 To install this addon:
   files needed:  tanks.mrc, tanks.bmp, tanksb.bmp, tanksr.bmp
   move all these files into a common directory
   If you put them in the same directory as your mirc32.exe, type this:
        /load -rs tanks.mrc
   If they are in a different directory, include the path in the /load command.
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 To start the game:
   type "/tanks <nick>" to start the game with another person,
   or type "/tanks" to play against the computer.
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 Note:  Tanks was made and tested using an AMD 350mhz cpu;
        it might run too slowly on some machines.
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 ==============
  Introduction
 ==============
    Tanks is a game for one or two players.  The object of the game is to win
   the most rounds.  You win a round if your opponent's tank is destroyed.  You
   take turns picking the angle and power to get your missiles through the wind
   and past the scenery to hit your opponent's tank.

    You lose shield points according to the number of the missile that hits
   your tank.  As your tank gets damaged, your maximum power level decreases.
   It will not go below 50.  You can buy a shield item to repair your tank and
   increase your maximum power level.

    Both players start the game with 400 credits. You get credits at the end
   of your turn, between rounds, and when you damage your opponent's tanks.
   Credits are used to repair your tank and buy missiles.


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  How to play
 =============
    Start the game by typing "/tanks" for a one player game against the AI,
   or "/tanks <nick>" for a two player game against a friend who has also
   installed Tanks.

    When the game is started, there will be a title screen shown.  Text with a
   blue background can be clicked on like a button.  The buttons at the bottom
   let you check for a new version and install it.

    If you are playing against the computer, there will be numbers to click on
   for selecting the skill level.  The next thing you can choose is the number
   of rounds to play.  After you're done choosing those options, click on the
   color that you want for your tank.  After both players have picked their
   color, the first round starts.

    When it is your turn, click on the up and down arrows at the left of the
   window to change power, and click the left and right arrows to change the
   angle.  The [1] and [5] buttons in the lower-right corner change the
   increment used when changing angle and power.  Remember to account for the
   wind when picking angle and power.

    The up and down arrows on the right select a missile.  The number of the
   missile is how many shield points it takes off when it hits a tank.  Click
   on the missile button to fire and end your turn.

    A shield bar for a tank will turn red when the opposite player can destroy
   it on their next turn if they hit the tank with the biggest missile they
   can afford.  As your tank gets damaged, your maximum power level decreases.
   Use the repair button to raise your maximum power level and protect your
   tank.

    Both players start the game with 400 credits.  After each round, both
   players' credits are raised to 250 if they have any less.  See the list of
   items and prices below.  The game ends after round 3, and the final scores
   are displayed above the tanks.


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  Buttons
 =========
   [Up] and [Down] arrows on the left = change power

   [Left] and [Right] arrows = change angle

   [1] and [5] buttons = change increment for angle and power

   [Up] and [Down] arrows on the right = change missile

   [Repair] = repair tank

   [Missile x] = fire missile


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  Keyboard controls
 ===================
   You can also play Tanks using the keyboard.

     [Up] and [Down] = change power

     [Left] and [Right] = change angle

     [Tab] = change increment for angle and power

     [PgUp] and [PgDn] = change missile

     [Space Bar] = repair tank

     [Enter] = fire missile


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  Item list:
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     ----------+------------
      Item     | Price
     ----------+------------
     Shield +1 |  30 Credits
     Missile 1 |     Free
     Missile 2 |  50 Credits
     Missile 3 |  75 Credits
     Missile 4 | 100 Credits
     Missile 5 | 125 Credits
     ----------+------------

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