Roketz - The Full Version 1.0 (Dec. 8, 1994) The ultimate PAL AGA only shoot-em-up/racer ---------------------------------------------- For those who normally don't read ReadMe's! Read it - it's only 2 pages! First things first, this version of Roketz is NOT freeware, unauthorized distribution is NOT ALLOWED by any means! Make a backup copy of your oringinal Roketz disks and use the copies instead the "Master Disks" - we really can't afford to send you replacement disks so in your best interests BACKUP THEM NOW! Yes ... the Roketz has been released! But thats not all - Roketz is not born perfect ... so we thought: There is a roketz data disk (free upgrade) coming some time in the 1995... It will feature more levels, ships, gameplay and so on (maybe even a serial-link play option). The problem is that we have drained our brains during a year and we are totally out of megacool ideas (for now ;) that is). So if you want the data disk to feature things you like best, you could support us not only with your hard cash but with superb ideas and additional work too. You could provide us with: 1. New weapon descriptions. Bullets will be white pixels forever, important is how they should act (You may also send a picture how the weapon should look in EQUIP, Real3Dv2.47 or better objects only). 2. New ships together with tech info and little historical background. (R3D2.47 or better projects only). 3. Levels. But... only very good ones! Only rendered 24bit stuff wanted! X*Y may not be greater than 412672. They should not be too colourful (we have to downgrade them from 24 bit) They should look like... Cool or sth. There should be much space to fly Some history about battlefield should be provided. +Small 24bit 78*62 icons for level selection screen. 4. Interactive objects. We already have forcefields, extra landing/refueling places, cannons, teleporters. What else? No "aliens who're stomping around and shooting at you" stories, please. 5. Crazy Ideas! 6. Photos of your girlfriends, your girlfriend wannabees or the girls you want to be your girlfriend. And you, female ROK fans, your piccys too 8). NOTE. There will be a Miss ROKETEER chosen 25 June each year during 1995-1999 and the lucky sender of da photo will get a ROKETZ XL T-Shirt or maybe two. Your digital donations to the game will be mentioned in credits and thats about it. No copyrights to the donators though :(. If you think you have made a really big score, reached elite status to 100% or made a mega cool speed record then send it us (e-mail preferrably) we are setting up somekind of a Hall-Of-Fame of the World...if you want to be famous that is ;) Note! If you want to enter the big hall of fame then your better send us your Pilot file - so The Jury can check that you are not bluffing. Now for those who have got their version from some illegal channels: Don't you think this piece of gameware is worth something, isn't it worth registering? If you think it's cool then check out the following how to get your personal copy of Roketz: Registration fee for the Roketz full game is 10 UK pounds, 15 US Dollars or 25 DM (that's German currency you know). Visit your local bank to convert your money into any of the above mentioned currencies. Due to outrageously big amount of money banks charge for international transactions, the only sane way to send the registration fee is cash via mail. We strongly advise you to camouflage the money so it can not be detected before the lawful owners (i.e. us) open it. Otherwise it's rather likely that we don't receive it at all. The best way is to put the money between a christmas card and stick it in an envelope. The cuter card the better :). And remember - NO COINS. State your full name (or the name you want the ROKETZ registred to) and your postal address so we can send the full release directly to you. We are also interested to know the configuration of your machine. You could include your e-mail address if you have one. Bug reports, suggestions etc. are welcome too. And don't forget that snailmail is not instantaneous. The Farm HQ's addres: P.O. Box 410 Tallinn EE0090 Estonia (Europe;) Fastest way to contact us is e-mail: ott@ml.ee We have official distributors in UK and USA also. So if you don't have any special stuff to send us, better contact them - its faster for you. In the UK the FULL version of Roketz is available ONLY from EXCLUSIVE PD. Send cheques, UK postal orders (payable to Exclusive PD) or cash (If you are particularly brave) to the value of £10 + 50p to cover postage and packing costs to: Exclusive PD (Roketz) 7 Beresford Close Waterlooville Hants PO7 5UN Phone:(01705) 642-409 Visa/Access facility may be available - phone! In USA the FULL version of Roketz is avilable ONLY from NORTHWEST PD. So send $15 USD to: NorthWest Public Domain P.O. Box 1617 Auburn, WA 98071-1517 Phone: (206) 351-9502 Visa/MasterCard available Eesti Roketzi fännid otsige üles mõni Farm'i liige - saad Roketzi true alega (100 EEku esialgu)! What was that? You guessed it folks...a bit of estonian... 8) Last minute notes: Roketz can be installed to HD using HD installer which can be found on Disk 1. Important! When playing from disk remember to unprotect Disk 2 and keep it in disk drive while playing if you want the status and scoring system to work properly. When started from HD then no assigns must be made, just make sure all data files are in same directory with Roketz, also make sure that diskfont.library and mathtrans.library are present in your libs: - these are needed too. If you use the HD installer then it'll copy all necessary stuff (except libs, you should have them on your HD anyway) to your HD so you don't have to worry about anything. If you have HD and no fastmem then you MIGHT have problems running Roketz - it eats a lot memory so disable all external hardware and/or boot without startup-sequence. Floppy users, if tired of intro watching, can remove the Intro line from s:startup-sequence. About the gameplay: If you seem to die more then three times in a minute, read the docs and practice a little with the slowest engine. The game will not be true fun before you have really mastered the skill of flying. You should read the ingame docs (at least once ;) to get the most out of the Roketz! Now some legal stuff: Amiga, AmigaDOS, Workbench 'n stuff are registered trade marks of Commodore-Amiga Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Roketz, Roketz logo and The FARM logo are registered TM of The FARM. CocaCola is the registered trademark of the Coca Cola Company. SAAB is the registered trademark of SAAB-SCANIA INSTALLER software is provided "as is" and subject to change; no warranties are made. All use is at your own risk. No liability or responsibility is assumed. You may: Either (A) make one copy of the Program solely for backup or archival purposes provided that you reproduce all information (including copyright notices) wich appeared on the original disk(s), or (B) transfer the Program to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original disk(s) solely for backup or archival purposes. Play the Roketz game to your hearts content. You may not: Use the same registered version on more one computer at the same time. Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of the Program, Finally: The FARM won't take any responsibility for damages resulting in extensive Roketz playing. Ok, thats about it, CU on the circuit! Sincerely yours, The FARM