README file for Spaced-Out Invaders - 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


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.


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 KSISFX.DBO.  Check free EMS with the
MEM command under DOS.


Key Controls:
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Left/Right cursor (or [K]/[L] keys) (or [S]/[D] keys) - Move Left/Right
Up cursor (or Space key) (or [A] key)- Fire laser
Ctrl - Speed up your horizontal movement (sorta cheating, but it's cool)


Joystick Control:
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When joystick control is enabled (press [J] to toggle), the
joystick buttons function as follows:

 Button 1 - Fire
 Button 2 - Speed up horizontal motion


Additional Keys:
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[P] - Pause game
[J] - Toggle Joystick control on/off
[Ctrl-J] - Calibrate Joystick (follow calibration instructions)
[F1] - Review this file (HELP)
[F2] - Display high score chart
[F3] - Options (only from main menu screen)
[F5] - Toggle sound on/off
[F7] - Toggle to black and white display (good for LCD/Plazma displays)
[F10] - Quit game, go to menu
[ESC] - Quit game, go to DOS


Scoring Table:
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Invaders                               10, 30, 50, 70, 90 points
Saucer                                                ??? points

Extra laser cannon awarded for first 10,000 points.


General Game Play Notes:
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Shoot all the Invaders while hiding behind the bunkers to help
protect you.  You have a total of four laser cannons ("lives").

Each time you shoot all the Invaders in a given attack wave,
a fresh attack wave will appear.

Each new wave features slightly faster Invaders, and they start
a little closer to your planet each time.

If any aliens touch down on your planet, you have been INVADED,
and you lose the game at that point.

Saucers appear from time to time and can have VERY high score
values, depending on your skill in shooting them.  Remember how
the original game did it?  :)  Just don't get too distracted
shooting at the Saucers...

Some higher attack waves will bombard your planet's visual sensors
and make it difficult for you to see the Invaders.  Be careful!


Credits:
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This program was written by Kurt W. Dekker and is distributed
by PLBM Games.  You may contact Kurt via email at kwd@plbm.com

Spaced-Out Invaders is Copyright (c) 2004 PLBM Games and Kurt W. Dekker.


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


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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