EGA Trek

 

                                EGA TREK

                      Version 3.0  January 22, 1992

                              Nels Anderson                                 

                             92 Bishop Drive

                       Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.

DESCRIPTION:  EGATrek simulates the captains console of a starship, and

places you in command during an invasion by enemy ships.  Your task is

to conquer all enemy ships in your assigned portion of the galaxy, using

your ship and its weapons as efficiently as possible.

You are scored on the time you take to complete your mission (IF you

complete it!), plus other bonuses such as rescues, number of enemy ships

destroyed, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:  EGATrek runs in 640x350, 16 color EGA graphics, thus an

EGA or VGA card and monitor are required.

SHAREWARE:  EGATrek is distributed as Shareware.  You are free to try the

game and make copies for others.  If you continue to use the game,

however, you are asked to pay the author the registration fee of $15

(#12.95 in the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details) to support continued

development of this and other software; in return you'll receive a copy

of the latest version of the game.  A "deluxe" version with binder,

printed manual and quick reference card is available for $22.  Please

include $2 shipping/handling with your payment, or $4 for deluxe

versions or shipping outside the U.S.  Disk vendors may include EGATrek

in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the

author.

FILES:  The files included in EGATrek v3.00 are as follows:

  EGATREK.EXE     EGATrek program

  EGATREK.DOC     Documentation (instructions)

  EGATREK.REF     Quick command reference

  ORDERFRM.TXT    Registration form ready for printing

  UKORDER.TXT     Order form for U.K. users

  EGATREK.TXT     This file

  VENDOR.TXT      Information for disk vendors, user groups, BBS sysops

  FILE_ID.DIZ     Standard program description for BBS use

All these files MUST be included when distributing this program.  If you

archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name

EGATRK30.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).

SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS.

Call 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322 (300/1200/2400/9600/HST/v.32, 8N1) and

leave a C)omment for the sysop.  The latest version will always be

available there first.  Mail support is also available; please include

an SASE with your request.  Finally, you can contact the author by

CompuServe's email system.  Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613].

AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:  Other software which I've either written or

contributed to:

EGATREK:   Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.

           Based on the classic star trek type games, including

           maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside

           the ship.  Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988

           software contest.

           "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and

           strategic challenges."

             -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8

           "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have

           EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."

             -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990

MAHJONGG:  Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.  Very

           easy to learn but always a challenge to win.  Many game

           options including timed games, tournaments, etc.  Also

           allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).

           Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.

           "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."

             -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988

           "...a visual feast and a mental workout."

             -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989

TILESETS:  Several collections of tile sets created by various

           Mah Jongg fans are available.  Each collection includes

           at least ten tile sets.  Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later.

CIPHER:    A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics

           to run (mouse optional).  Also will run in color text mode.

           Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes

           with over 200 additional puzzles.  You can also enter your

           own already encrypted puzzles and additional puzzle disks

           are available.  A Windows version is also available.

SHOOT:     "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several

           different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including

           skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild 

           west shootout.  Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to

           play.  Requires VGA or MCGA.

           Selected as one of the top ten EGA/VGA shareware games

           of all time.

             -- PsL News, Public (software) Library, October 1990

           "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"

             -- Patrick Grote

           "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed

           and challenging games I have seen."

             -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990

SUPERFLY:  An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics.  Chase the

           flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.

           Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell

           to DOS, etc.  Keyboard, mouse or joystick control.

           "...so habit forming you'd better not start playing if

           you have anything else to do."

             -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)

           "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)

             -- Patrick Grote

BASSTOUR:  (Written by Dick Olsen).  Game that simulates a fishing

           tournament, including rod and lure selection.  Runs in

           EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes.

BASSMAP:   Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be

           created or modified.  EGA and CGA versions provided.

These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from

your favorite disk vendors.  To register them or to order direct, use

the form in the file "orderfrm.txt" which is all ready to print.  The

"deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a

binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference

cards).  The standard version includes just the diskette with the

registered software.  You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to

order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-875-3618.  Use

"DOOR 15" to order.

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  EGATrek is copyright (c) 1988-1992 by Nels Anderson.  All rights reserved.

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