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


OutFox 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 OutFox for your personal enjoyment, whether you got it from a
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
would 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, OutFox is designed for full color with high resolution
graphics and should run on most PC's and work alikes. OutFox is compatible
with MDA, CGA, and EGA display adapters. Only half of the screen is used for
MDA displays. The built in mouse support should work for any mouse. There is
a provision for disabling the game sounds if you prefer the game to play
quietly. If you have any problems, please let me know.

OutFox is a computerized version of the old "Fox and Hounds" game. The big
difference is the Fox, which is guided by the computer. It's not the smartest
fox, but it takes some careful planning to 'out fox' the fox and keep it at
bay so it doesn't reach safety at the base of the screen. The object is to
completely surround the fox so it cannot move. To assist you, the country-
side is furnished with randomly placed fences, hedges, trees, and rocks.

Look out for the rocks! When the fox is not sure which way to move, rocks
will disappear and reappear at random. Sometimes they will plop down on top
of one of your hounds. It might even be the hound you were about to move.

You can use the <SPACE> bar or <ENTER> when prompted for a key. The left
mouse button serves as both and answers questions with yes. The right button
serves as No. The cursor keys allow you to move up, down, left, and right.
The corner keys on the keypad will let you make diagonal moves. The fox can
also move diagonally. You really have to surround it to make a capture.

You may copy the OutFox 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 its BAT file, must be in the same directory. You may
activate the program directly, with a BAT file, or with ActMenu.

Good luck, and let me know if you enjoy OutFox,
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 OutFox along.



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