README file for Nitro - 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 NITSFX.DBO.  Check free EMS with the
MEM command under DOS.


Primary Controls:
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  Keyboard:
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	Cursor keys move you in 4 directions (north, south, east, west)
	Space (or Ctrl) places a bomb where you currently are
  Joystick:
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	Stick:  move you in 4 directions
	Button 1:  places a bomb where you currently are


Additional Keys:
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[F1]     read this file
[F2]     review the high score list
[Alt-F3] cheat mode (registered version only)
[F4]     toggle frame dropping on/off
[F5]     toggle sound on/off
[P]      pause the game
[F10]    game over - return to main menu
[ESC]    exit to DOS immediately


Main Menu:
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At the Main Menu you can select either Regular ("campaign") or
Combat ("versus") mode.  Note that Combat mode is only available
in the registered version.

To change the number of kills required for Combat victory,
use the Left/Right keys.


Input Selection:
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From the input selection screen you can select which players
are active and what control devices they use.

If you select COMP. for any players, the computer will play
those players.  If you are playing the Regular game, the
computer players will attempt to kill the various enemies that
appear, to help you out.

If you select the Combat game, the computer players will
attempt to get YOU and other computer players, where the
fun really begins!


Scoring: (only applies to Regular game play)
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	Action                                  Points
	~~~~~~                                  ~~~~~~
	Picking up goodies:                        1
	Picking up a disease:                      5
	Killing a ghost:                          10
	Killing a tank:                           25
	Killing a yellow gobbler:				  50

All points are multiplied by the wave number (1x, 2x, etc.)

You will be awarded an extra life according to the following
table of scores:

		 1000 - first extra life awarded
		 2000 - second extra life awarded
		 4000
		 7000
		11000
		16000
		22000, etc.


Game Notes:
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Picking up extra "bomb" powerups will enable you to drop more
than one bomb at a time.

Picking up extra "flame" powerups will give your bombs
additional range.

Skulls give you some kind of disease.  Some diseases are
listed below:

	Molasses:  slows you down
	Crack:  speeds you up
	Poops:  you spew bombs uncontrollably
	Constipation:  you cannot lay bombs
	Short Fuze:  your bombs go off quicker than normal
	Short Flame:  your bombs are very weak
	Crack-Poops:  both crack and poops simultaneously


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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Nitro was created by Kurt W. Dekker exclusively for
PLBM Games, at http://www.plbm.com

Nitro is Copyright (c) 2004 PLBM Games and Kurt W. Dekker.


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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