README file for ROXX - 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.


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


Key Function:            Possible Keys To Use
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Rotate Ship To Left:     [K]       [Z]     [,<]  [Left Arrow]
Rotate Ship To Right:    [L]       [X]     [.>]  [Right Arrow]
Fire Laser Cannon:       [Ctrl]    [:;]    [S]   [Up Arrow]
Fire Thruster Rocket:    [Alt]     ['"]    [A]   [Down Arrow]
Emergency Hyperspace:    [Space]   [Enter]

NOTE:   ALL of the above keys are active all of the time, allowing
		a wide range playing combinations.  Experiment to find what
		works best for you.

Hint:   I recommend using the [Z] and [X] keys for rotation,
		the [Alt] key for thrusters, and the [Ctrl] key for firing,
		leaving [Space] handy for hyperspace when needed in an
		emergency.

JOYSTICK PLAY:
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You can use a standard IBM PC Joystick to play ROXX, by selecting
JOYSTICK play from the input selection screen that appears before
each game.

You may also select Calibrate Joystick by pressing CTRL-J at any
time during the game or main menu.

MOUSE PLAY:
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You can use the standard IBM PC mouse to play ROXX, by selecting
MOUSE play from the input selection screen that appears before each
game.

Mouse controls are left/right mouse to rotate, Left-Click to fire,
Right-Click to thrust.  These controls are only recommended for
advanced ROXX players.

SIMULTANEOUS KEYBOARD OPERATION:
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The keyboard keys are always active for spaceship control, even if
you are playing with Mouse or Joystick.  Often it is helpful to
use a combination of Keyboard controls and Joystick/Mouse controls.

To use Hyperspace, you will still need the keyboard (SPACE) if you
are using the Mouse or Joystick!!


Additional Keys:
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[P] - Pause game
[CTRL-J] - Calibrate Joystick
[F1] - Review this file (HELP)
[F2] - Display high score chart
[F5] - Toggle sound on/off
[F7] - Toggle Score Display On/Off (turn OFF for slow machines)
[F10] - Quit game, go to menu
[ESC] - Quit game, go to DOS


Game Notes:
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Your mission is to maneuver through the hostile Roxx belts and
destroy as many Roxx as you can.  Hindering your efforts will
be enemy craft which navigate the Roxx belts and take shots at
your ships, as well as at nearby Roxx, in an attempt to destroy
your space ship.  They are worth a lot of points if you shoot
them.

Note that due to a bizarre space warpage, travelling off the
edge of the universe will cause objects to reappear on the
opposite side of the universe.  This may be used to great
advantage in ambushing enemy space ships, which are immune
to this bizarre warpage.

Hint:   By shooting many SMALL enemy ships in a row, you may be
		able to earn a MORE POWERFUL WEAPON!  Try it out...


Scoring Table:
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		Item:              Points
		~~~~~~~            ~~~~~~
		Large Roxx:            20
		Medium Roxx:           50
		Small Roxx:           100
		Large Enemy:          200
		Small Enemy:         1000

Bonus ship are initially awarded for every 10,000 points scored.
Later in the game the spacing of ships gets a little wider:

	   10,000 -    20,000 -    30,000 -    40,000 -    50,000
	   70,000 -    90,000 -   110,000 -   140,000 -   170,000
	  210,000 -   260,000 -   320,000 -   390,000 -   470,000
	  570,000 -   690,000 -   830,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,210,000
	1,460,000 - 1,760,000 ... etc.  How far can you go???


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

Roxx 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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