README.TXT

Included in this file, along with tips for playing this game, is a brief
biography on Won Liu and descriptions of his adversaries.

MASTER WON LIU 3-D is designed for playing on any 386 or better (486
preferred) IBM/compatible.  It requires 500K of conventional memory and
1 Meg of Extended memory.  (If you run Windows, you probably have the
Extended memory.)  For sound and music, you will need a sound card or you 
can use the PC internal speaker.

WHO IS MASTER WON LIU?
        
        His physical traits:
                Child of a Chinese woman and an unknown European (most
                likely British or Russian) man, Won Liu's medium stature
                and dark coloring allows him to blend inconspicuously into
                a group.  Only when you are presented with the challenge of
                staring into his nearly azure, blue eyes, do you realize
                the clear-headed intenseness and strength emanating 
                from his clean-shaven, pony-tailed face. 
                
        His background:
                It has been 25 years since Won Liu's mother fled China with
                her baby in order to escape the persecution and slaughter
                ravaged during the Cultural Revolution on those who were
                questioningly not "pure of blood, body and thought."

                Utilizing the advantage of the turmoil reigning in China,
                Won Liu's mother managed to slip a step ahead of the
                authorities and settled herself and her child in the "safe"
                lands of Tibet where she placed Won Liu in a monastery at
                a very early age.  At this spiritual institution, she felt,
                Won Liu would be secure in a life of quiet contemplation.

                Won Liu thrived on his schooling.  He absorbed the teachings
                of the monks - and excelled in all areas - recognizing "the 
                sound of one hand clapping," learning to listen to the grass
                grow, contemplating the patience of the planet ... and, of
                course, he excelled in and relished the intense discipline of
                the martial arts which was taught by the older monks to their
                youthful, exuberant novices.

                With his sharp mind and lithe, powerful body, Won Liu quickly 
                developed into the youngest noviate to be handed the coveted
                position of personal bodyguard to the High Lama - the 
                monastery's "head" monk.

        
        The present:
                Won Liu has recently received word of his mother's 
                disappearance.  After intense soul-searching, he has chosen
                to depart his beloved home in an attempt to locate her.
                Pure of heart and purpose, sharply attuned to his surroundings
                he has journeyed throughout China and Tibet on his quest.
                Until a month ago when he discovered her being held prisoner
                in Hong Kong in the lair of Dr. Chang.

                Dr. Chang - business tycoon, martial arts expert, and all-
                around evil dude, had intently absorbed the tales of Won
                Liu's progress and prowess.  With his background in 
                the martial arts, his monk-trained, clear-headed thought,
                and his peaceful, Zen-influenced soul, Won Liu is Dr. Chang's
                unwitting chosen candidate for his personal bodyguard.  Dr. 
                Chang, who is a martial arts master himself, has made many 
                enemies. Because of this, he fears for his life.  He also
                senses that employing someone of Master Won Liu's stature
                will not only aid his own ego and feed his lust for power, 
                but will cause his enemies to cringe.

                Dr. Chang, knowing that very few events would force Won Liu
                to leave the sanctity of the monastery, has engineered the
                abduction of Won Liu's mother.  This act, Chang comprehends,
                will indeed force Won Liu into departing the security of the
                monastery to commence a search for her.

                For the ransom of Won Liu's mother, Dr. Chang has devised
                an exchange -- Won Liu's services as a participating member
                of "Chang's Minions" -- the gang which has been terrorizing
                much of Hong Kong and Chinese enclaves the world about  --
                for his mother's release.

                Won Liu has chosen to accept Dr. Chang's "deal" -- temporarily.
                Upon assurance of his mother's escape and her safety, Won Liu
                has rebelled against the evil Dr. Chang.  Unfortunately, Chang,
                an expert in trickery and deceit, has succeeded in trapping 
                and imprisoning Won Liu.  He will be held as a example to
                the rest of "Chang's Minions."

                Won Liu must find an escape.


CHANG'S MINIONS

        Dr. Chang:
                Sly, crafty, evil -- Chang is the embodiment of nasty.  
                Directly, he controls billions of dollars and tens of thousands
                of people.  Indirectly, he influences nearly every Asian outside
                of China and Japan and a large percentage of the world's
                currency.

                Unable to be satisfied in his greed, Chang craves more power -
                the power of money, the power of control -- and because of this
                craving, it is presumed that Dr. Chang will want to participate
                in Won Liu's capture.  Therefore, expect to encounter him in
		your travels.  He will be dressed in brown, his favorite color.

                But be aware -- he's good, very good, at being bad.  He has
                cornered the market on bad.  And he is as bad as Won Liu is
                good.

        Senior Guard:
                Outfitted in green, these opponents are Dr. Chang's "old guard."
                They are Dr. Chang's most experienced soldiers and are proven
                martial arts fighters.  Referred to as "officers," the Regular
                Guard are subordinate to them, and they will be directing the
                effort of the Regulars to keep Master Won Liu imprisoned.

        Regular Guard:
                Dressed in blue, most of these opponents are young and
                ambitious.  Although not as skilled or experienced as the
                Senior Guard, they remain a challenge because they have the
                ambition to be recognized as "Master Won Liu's executioner."
                They are quick, although somewhat untempered in their
                devotion to Dr. Chang.


THE DUNGEON     
        The dungeon imprisoning Won Liu is deceptive.  Constructed of stone,
        the halls and rooms are seemingly strewn with wooden packing crates.
        As Won Liu races toward one, it disappears and he uncovers something --
        either a stone wall, a guard, food, medical supplies, a potion, or...
        nothing.


YOUR TASK
        There is only one.  Get Won Liu out!!!
        The dungeon is a maze.  Won Liu is in the middle.  Somewhere, in the
        maze is the exit.  Won Liu is at your disposal and
        direction.  He has two punches -- a normal one and a "power" punch.
        Both use strength.


HINTS AND TIPS
        General:
                Punch first in order in minimalize any damage to
                Won Liu's health.  If Won Liu is "hit" it will reduce his 
		Health points. When HEALTH reaches zero, Won Liu dies.

		Punching requires Strength.  If STRENGTH reaches zero, Won
		Liu dies.

                Take any item found.  It will increase Won Liu's strenth 
                and health.

                Use the Map (TAB) to keep track of Won Liu's position.

        Secret Codes:
                There are several codes ...
                        One will increase Won Liu's Strength; another will
                        produce a super-human mode where he will take no
                        damage.  Yet another will do double damage to his
                        enemies.  All of the codes start with the letters
                        MT...  Just type in the code.  If it's the correct
                        one, you will see a message.  If it is incorrect,
                        no message.

                        The one code that will be provided is MTKAW.  This
                        code "Kills All Walls."  It removes the "wooden walls."
                        The advantage to this is that you are provided with
                        a view of the entire maze and down all long hallways
                        and into every room.  However, be prepared, there are
                        two distinct disadvantages:  one is that every one of
                        "Chang's Minions" will seek out Won Liu.  The other 
                        is ... uh, well, why don't you just give it a try
                        and find out for yourself.

                
                Meanwhile, ENJOY.


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