Index of /beachware/GAMES/BDD

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[DIR] Parent Directory        11-Jan-2006 05:13      -  
[   ] BDD.EXE                 10-Nov-1994 10:29   200k  
[TXT] BDD.INI                 10-Nov-1994 10:29     1k  
[TXT] BDDHLP.HLP              10-Nov-1994 10:29    17k  
[TXT] BDDHLP.PH               10-Nov-1994 10:29     2k  
[TXT] BDDSAVE.ALL             10-Nov-1994 10:29     1k  
[   ] BERMBUST.DLL            10-Nov-1994 10:29   139k  
[TXT] BERMBUST.HLP            10-Nov-1994 10:29    16k  
[TXT] BERMBUST.PH             10-Nov-1994 10:29     1k  
[TXT] BERMBUST.STC            10-Nov-1994 10:29    18k  
[TXT] BERMBUST.TXT            10-Nov-1994 10:29     1k  
[VID] BERMBUST.WMF            10-Nov-1994 10:29    15k  


	             	  * * * SHAREWARE * * *

                   BATTLES IN A DISTANT DESERT

	               Release 1.5 - September 23, 1993


    DISTRIBUTION

    BATTLES IN A DISTANT DESERT (BATTLES) and all additional scenarios are 
    Copyright 1993 - Glacier Edge Technology - All Rights Reserved.

    This basic game and the "Berm Busting" scenario, included in 
    bdd100.zip are distributed as shareware.  
    
    Please make copies of bdd150.zip, and give to your friends or upload 
    to other BBS.  Only the basic game and the "Berm Busting" scenario 
    are shareware.  All additional scenarios and the registered version 
    of the game are not shareware.

    Please copy or upload only bdd150.zip and not the individual files.
    This file which is included in bdd150.zip, must be retained in
    any copies distributed.



    INSTALLATION

    BATTLES is a Windows 3.x application and must be installed
    on a hard disk drive.  You should copy the bdd150.zip file to
    a new directory, preferably called \DESERT, before unzipping
    the file.

    BATTLES will expect to find it's initialization file, "bdd.ini",
    in the default Windows directory, which is usually C:\WINDOWS.

    You should copy the "bdd.ini" file to the default windows 
    directory.

    Refer to your Windows 3.x User's Guide for the procedure to
    install the BATTLES application and icon in the program group
    of your choice.

    The User Manual is on-line, via the HELP menu item of the main
    menu, and you should read it before attempting to play the game.
    Also each scenario has both INFORMATION and HISTORY, which should
    be read before attempting to play a scenario.



    SOUND SUPPORT

    BATTLES will provide sound support for the standard PC speaker
    or for Microsoft Multimedia Audio compatible sound boards under 
    Windows 3.1 or greater.
    
    If you have Windows 3.0, you should upgrade to Windows 3.1 to
    receive the best sound effects.



    SHAREWARE

    If you do not wish to register your copy of this game, but enjoyed
    BATTLES IN A DISTANT DESERT: Berm Busting, and wish to support the
    production of games of this quality made available as shareware,
    so that you may have available such low cost entertainment, then we
    request that you send $5.00 (US) to the Glacier Edge Technology 
    address you will find below.

    If you wish to register your copy of this game, you can do so
    and receive ONE or THREE scenarios depending on how you register.
    
    Send $15.00 plus shipping and receive:
    
	   "The Streets of Khafji" - Command the infantry and artillery
	   defense of this northern Saudi resort town as the Iraqis attempt
	   to storm and take control of the town.  Or control the Iraqi
	   attack and see if you can take Khafji.

    Or send $25.00 plus shipping and receive "The Streets of Khafji"
    scenario and:
    
	   "The Al Zibayir Road" - The war is lost for the Iraqi Army in
	   Kuwait, and the escape is underway.  Led by elements of the
	   armored divisions occupying Kuwait, the Iraqi Army attempts to
	   return to Iraqi with great amounts of equipment and plunder.

    plus you will also receive the bonus VETERAN'S DAY SCENARIO
    which is described below.  (Only when ordering both scenarios)
    
    All registrations must be either in the form of a check drawn on
    a USA bank or in USA dollars.
    
    Shipping add $3.00 for USA destinations or $5.00 for outside the USA.
    
    Send your registration to:

		Glacier Edge Technology
		4820 East Kentucky Ave. Suite E
		Glendale, Co.  80222

    Please indicate 5.25 inch disk or 3.5 inch disk preference and 
    capacity with your order.

    The additional scenarios and the registered version of the game 
    are not SHAREWARE, and may not be copied or distributed.



    $$$$$ DONATION TO THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION $$$$$

    Also, for each registration received between now and November 11,
    1993 (Veterans Day), the author will contribute $1.00 US to the 
    Disabled American Veterans Association.  Also, shortly after that
    date, an update disk will be sent to all registered users which
    will contain the VETERAN'S DAY scenario:

	   "Kuwait Beach Party" - Marine amphibious landing on the beaches	
	   south of Kuwait City, opposed by Iraqi Infantry and Armor.
  
    And, included with the update disk, will be a description of the
    number of registrations received, the amount of the donation made
    to the DAVA and the address to which the donation was sent.


        
	     **** SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS - PLEASE NOTE ****

    If you are a shareware distributor, and would like to distribute
    BATTLES on disks which you resale.  You MUST register a copy of
    the BATTLES game in order to obtain permission to distribute the
    BATTLES game on your disks.  The registration amount is $25.00 plus
    shipping.  For your registration you will receive a special version of
    the shareware BATTLES game (unregistered version) which includes an 
    advertisement for your distribution service which will be displayed 
    at the end of a game.
   


    
    TECHNICAL SUPPORT

    BATTLES is a huge Windows application, and accordingly so, places
    a large demand on your system.  We recommend that you have a minimum
    of 4MB of RAM, and nothing else running (just Windows 3.x) at the
    time, also we recommend running BATTLES from a hard disk.
    
	If you experience any problems with the game or scenarios, please
	write down the configuration of your system, the scenario you were
	playing, what you where trying to do when the problem occurred,
	and a detailed description of the problem as best as you can,
	and send it to the Glacier Edge Technology address.  If possible
	save the game (*.svg) and mail it on a disk or E-Mail it.

	If you have any questions or comments about Battles, you can send
	them to the Glacier Edge Technology address above or if you prefer, 
	you can send E-Mail to:

	   Compuserv - 70621,160

    Those who develop SHAREWARE products need the support of the
    users of the SHAREWARE products in order to continue developing
    new SHAREWARE products for users to use.  This particular product
    took well over a year, full time, to develop and become available 
    for your enjoyment.  
    
    Your support of this SHAREWARE product will be greatly appreciated.

    We hope you enjoy playing BATTLES IN A DISTANT DESERT!