README File for Crawly-Pede - by PLBM Games
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File Updated:  January 17, 2004


Registration information located at the bottom of this file.

You can register at:  http://www.plbm.com

Cheat Mode is Alt-F3 (registered version only).


System Requirements:
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This program requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least VGA.

In general, faster systems will run the program more efficiently.

If the game is running too slow, press F4 to toggle on and off
frame dropping, which will improve performance on slower systems.


Sound Blaster Notes:
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This program contains routines to play digital sound on a Sound
Blaster or compatible card.  However, this program does NOT
contain autodetection routines.  This program relies upon the
BLASTER= variable being set appropriately in your environment.
If the BLASTER= variable is set incorrectly, the program may
crash.  If the BLASTER= variable is absent the program will
NOT attempt to use Sound Blaster sound.

Additionally you will need to have free EMS memory to hear
all digital sounds (they're too big to fit in conventional
memory).  The sounds deemed "most important" to game play
will be loaded into conventional memory on a first-come, first-
served basis.  To hear ALL sounds you will need enough EMS
free to fit the file CPDSFX.DBO.  Check free EMS with the
MEM command under DOS.


Primary Controls:
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Mouse:  Move around and shoot!

Joystick:  Move around and shoot!

Keyboard:  Cursor keys to move, CTRL or SPACE to fire

*** NOTE!  By popular demand, the CTRL and SPACE keys will work
			as the FIRE key with Mouse and Joystick as well!


Additional Keys:
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[P] - pause the game ([P] or enter to restart)
[Ctrl-J] - calibrate joystick
[J]  - Toggle Joystick On/Off
[F1] - Review this file (HELP)
[F2] - Display high score chart
[Alt-F3] - Enable cheat mode (registered version only)
[F4] - Toggle frame dropping (for slower computers only)
[F5] - Toggle sound on/off
[F10] - Quit game, go to menu
[ESC] - Quit game, go to DOS


Scoring
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Points are added to the score in Crawly-Pede for destroying
various insects and nasties in your garden:

Some score values are listed below:

	Crawly-Pede Head Segment			 100
	Crawly-Pede Body Segment			  10
	Flea								 200
	Mushroom							   1
	Damaged Mushroom (when you die)		   5
	Spider								 ???

	<there may be other alien types, including secret ones
	 and bizarre combinations of two or more aliens!!!>


Play Notes:
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Your goal is to kill all the nasties in your garden to make it safe
for the people to play in and have their picnic.


Internet Support:
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Contact support@plbm.com for support via email.  You may also check
the following site for upgrades:

		http://www.plbm.com


Credits:
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Crawly-Pede was created by Kurt W. Dekker exclusively
for PLBM Games, at http://www.plbm.com

Crawly-Pede is Copyright (c) 2004 PLBM Games and Kurt W. Dekker.


Acknowledgements:
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This game is dedicated to SLB, the sweetest girl in the world.
You will always have my love and support and warm thoughts.  :)

Special thanks to JR who showed me all the subtleties of the
original arcade game.  Thanks Slice!!  I tried to capture at
least a FEW of them in here...


Ordering Information:
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To order the full version of this game, send $9.95 registration fee
plus your email address to:

	PLBM Games                                   <sales@plbm.com>
	PO Box 10342                                 <http://www.plbm.com>
	Costa Mesa, CA  92627
	USA
    
You may also visit our website and order online with a credit card.

Include your name, address, phone number and email to ensure rapid
delivery.

All orders are fulfilled VIA EMAIL ONLY - NO DISKETTE WILL BE SENT!
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