Short:    HD Installer for No Excuses
Author:   girv@girvnet.org.uk (John Girvin)
Uploader: girv@girvnet.org.uk (John Girvin)
Type:     game/patch
Requires: Installer 43.3+, WHDLoad 14.0+


TITLE

    WHD_NoExcuses release 2

    Changes for this release:
      - after many complaints:
        - new, braindead simple release numbering system
        - standard distribution archive contents
        - standard installation script
      - fixed crash bug in keyboard handler patch
      - supports a second version of the game


DESCRIPTION

    This is release 2 of a hard drive installation package for the
    Arcana game "No Excuses".


REQUIREMENTS

    Requires an original copy of the game.

    Requires version 43.3 or later of the standard Amiga "Installer" program
    or a compatible equivalent.

    Requires version 14.0 or later of the WHDLoad package by Bert Jahn.
    WHDLoad is available from:

            http://www.whdload.org

    Please consider registering this fine package to help support future
    development of hard drive installers for your favourite Amiga games!


INSTALLING THE GAME

    Extract all files in the product archive to your system.
    They will be extracted to a drawer called "WHD_NoExcuses"

    If you have an installation of the game created with version
    0801.1 of the installer, it is recommended that you delete
    this installation completely and reinstall the game from scratch
    using the latest version of the installer.

    Double click on the "Install" icon present in the extraction
    directory and follow the instructions given by the Installer
    program.

    The game will be installed to a directory you select on your
    hard drive. You will be alerted if installation fails for any
    reason.


PLAYING THE GAME

    Open the game drawer created during installation and click on the
    "No Excuses" icon. The game will then start.

    The following keys may be used while the game is running:

      1  : toggle infinite lives trainer
      2  : toggle infinite shields trainer
      F10: quit game and return to Workbench


BUGS/CAVEATS

    This product is provided "as is" and is used at your own risk.

    The author is not liable for any loss or damage caused by the
    use or misuse of this product.

    When running the installer it is advisable to disable any virus
    checking or debugging software you may have running.


AUTHOR

    John Girvin

    E-Mail: girv@girvnet.org.uk

    WWW:    http://www.girvnet.org.uk

    ICQ:    15651883


HISTORY

    0801.1  08/2001
            - first release
            - added trainers
            - added high score loading/saving
            - added level designer loading/saving
            - fixed cpu dependent delay loops
            - fixed keyboard decoder

    R2      10/2001
            - after many complaints:
              - new, braindead simple release numbering system
              - standard distribution archive contents
              - standard installation script
            - fixed crash bug in keyboard handler patch
            - supports a second version of the game


LICENCE

    This product is copyrighted freeware.

    No payment is required to use this product, although donations
    of any kind are always welcome!

    © 2001 Halibut Software. No modifications may be made to any
    files or data that comprise the product without the express
    consent of the author.

    Freely distributable, provided other licence requirements are
    adhered to. No charge may be made for this product except for
    reasonable handling and/or media costs.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    "No Excuses" is © 1988 Arcana Software Ltd.

    WHDLoad is © Bert Jahn

    Thanks to Chris Vella and Carlo Pirri for supplying disk images,
    bug reports, testing and infinite patience.