Christopher G. Gunn
3174 Hawthorn Street
San Diego, CA, 92104
(619) 283-0472


AxTrons is not for sale through retail facilities. It is distributed as
shareware on an "I trust you" basis and is not in any form to be considered
public domain or free. Considerable effort went into creating the program and
I'm retaining full protection under the copyright laws. However, I also want
you to be able to share my games with your friends. So, please feel free to
hand on as many copies as you would like, as long as you include the original
BAT file and all of the document files.

There are no set prices for my games. I leave their value up to you. If you
are going to use AxTrons for your personal enjoyment, whether you got it from
a software distributor or a friend, please mail a check to me at the above
address. Your donation towards each programs creation is appreciated. In
exchange, I'll add your name to the list of those eligible for updates,
contests, and additional games. For example, I hope soon to have a joystick
added to many of them. I'd also like your comments and suggestions. If you
wish, you may use the registration and order form by typing PRINT SHAREME. REG
at the DOS prompt.

Like all of my games, AxTrons is designed for full color with high resolution
displays and should run on most PC's and work alikes. AxTrons is compatible
with MDA, CGA, and EGA. The AxTron arena uses the full screen width in CGA
and EGA. MDA display adapters only allow a half screen. If you have any
problems, please let me know. There is a provision for disabling the game
sounds if you prefer the game to play quietly.

AxTrons combines a simple arena style game board with a fun introduction that
sets the scene. The object is to eliminate your opponents by setting traps or
direct combat based on the opponents energy level. Even if you try to stay
out of their way, the ClyAxistrons are very good at tracking you down. To add
to the scene, the crowd around the arena toss "power coins" which are picked
up to add strength. All of the rules are explained inside the game.

Press a cursor key to start your player in the desired direction. You can
change your direction by pressing another cursor key. The corner keys on the
number keypad will let you move diagonally. Press the <SPACE> bar if you want
to stop. You can use the <TAB> or <SHIFT> and <TAB> keys to speed up or slow
down the action.

Your best defense and offense is to drop a pattern of Grids as quickly as
possible by pressing the <G> key. The ClyAxistrons will usually go after the
Grids instead of you. Don't forget the ClyAxistrons can also move diagonally.
If you succeed at doing in all of the aliens, you'll start the next round with
more energy and be able to get a higher score. It takes a little practice to
figure out when it's safe to engage in hand-to-hand combat. I built the game
and I still lose a lot. Read the rules in the game carefully the first couple
of times you play. It will help you get started.

You may copy the AxTrons files into any directory on hard disk or another
floppy. The only real requirement is that all of the files associated with
the game, except for the BAT file, must be in the same directory. You may
activate the program directly, with a BAT file, or from ActMenu. If you put
AxTrons on your hard disk, you may have to adapt the BAT file for your system.

If you get a really high score, send me a screen print and a registration form
indicating which game disk you would like. I'm in the habit of sending a free
game disk to the top score holders.


Good luck, and let me know if you enjoy AxTrons,
Chris




P.S. You can disable this message by removing the 'TYPE' and 'PAUSE' entries
from your personalized BAT file. Please retain the original BAT file if you
are going to pass AxTrons along.



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