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Welcome to Patriot Command!
Copyright (c) 1992-93 Timber Valley Software
P.O. Box 80301
Portland, OR 97280-1301
CompuServe: 73073,2304
Table Of Contents
Section 1.................Getting Started
Section 2....................Instructions
Section 3...........Command Line Switches
Section 4........................Ordering
Section 5...................List Of Files
Section 6................Shareware Notice
Section 7........Contacting Timber Valley
******* **** FLASH **** *******
Now you can register Patriot Command through CompuServe.
The shareware registration number is 1553. For details,
see Section 4, Ordering.
--------- Section 1.................Getting Started ---------
Patriot Command is distributed on one or two disks in a
zipped format. Merely copy all the files from each disk
to a directory on your harddrive. Then type UNZIP. This
will unpack all the Patriot Command files and then cleanup
the directory by removing unneeded files. To run Patriot
Command, type "PATDEMO" for the Unregistered Shareware
version or type "PATCOM" for the registered version of
the game.
Here are step-by-step installation instructions. For
these instructions, we'll use the example of installing
from two 5.25 inch floppies on the A drive to the harddisk,
the C drive.
Step 1: Create a directory on your harddrive for Patriot
Command. Change to desired harddrive, move to the
root directory, create the new directory, then
move into the new directory.
Type: C:
CD \
MKDIR PATCOM
CD PATCOM
Step 2: Copy files to the new PATCOM directory. For each
disk, insert the disk into the appropriate floppy
drive, then copy all the files to the PATCOM
directory.
Insert Disk #1 into drive A
Type: COPY A:*.*
Insert each disk and copy all the contents. You
may only have one disk.
Step 3: Unzip the packed files and clean up the new
directory by deleting files not needed to run
Patriot Command.
Type: UNZIP
This batch file will automatically unzip all the
files necessary to run Patriot Command and then
will delete the zipped versions and the unzipping
utility.
All the files are installed into a single directory.
Step 4: Run your new game!
For unregistered shareware versions:
Type: PATDEMO
For registered versions:
Type: PATCOM
Note: While running Patriot Command, you can press the <F1>
Function Key or the <ESC> Escape Key to get the menu
bar to appear at the top of the screen. This is a
good way to pause the action.
To use the menu bar, press down on the right mouse
button, hold the button and slide it over the menu
bar. Popdown selections will appear. Continue holding
down the mouse button and slide down the selections.
To make a selection, highlight the selection and then
release the mouse button.
Another Note: Some shareware vendors may have their own
installation process. Refer to other text files on this
disk if you did not attain Patriot Command directly from
Timber Valley Software.
--------- Section 2....................Instructions ---------
Patriot Command is a fast-paced war game where you are
in charge of an air defense system. Your job is to
protect potential ground targets from air bombardment
by targeting and launching ground-to-air missiles.
Missiles explode near falling bombs and other ordinance -
the blast and shock of the explosion destroys the in-
coming threat.
Bombs fall from orbit or are dropped from delivery vehicles
such as F-14s, Mirages, F-117s, and helicopters. They will
try to impact your cities and missile bases. Once all of
your cities and other ground targets have been destroyed,
you lose the attack and the game is over.
Targeting of ground-to-air missiles is done by moving the
target designator (the red cross) around the screen with
the mouse. To launch a missile, press one of the mouse
buttons. Each button corresponds to a different missile
base. A small blue cross will mark the point of missile
detonation. The trick is to time the detonation so the
resulting blast will destroy the incoming threat.
Delivery vehicles can also be destroyed but they can take
several hits and tend to dodge launched missiles.
Watch out for "stealth bombs" dropped by delivery vehicles.
These stealth bombs are difficult to see, difficult to kill,
and often times require more than one hit to neutralize it.
As launch commander, bear in mind that you have a limited
amount of missiles and once all ground targets have been
destroyed, you are most likely to be reassigned to Barrow,
Alaska. But as time goes by (really, as points are accumu-
lated), cities will rebuild which offers you continued
opportunity to prove your prowess under heavy battle
situations.
Just a few reminders from your training:
First, to get command line switch info, type this at the
DOS prompt:
C:> PATCOM /HELP
If the battle seems to slow down (or your battlefield computers
run too slow), there are several things you can do to keep the
speed up. The blast shape can be changed from the default
Circle Blast to the quicker Square Blast. The Debris option
can be set to OFF from the Blast Shapes popup menu. The Use
Symbolic Bombers option can be set to ON from the Patriot
Command popup menu. After that, you will have to make an
emergency wartime funding request for faster battlefield
computers.
Assuming that attacks will occur around the clock, multiple
launch commanders can be accommodated by a registered version
of Patriot Command. Add launch commanders (multiple players)
from the Add Player option under the Players popup menu. A
commander can be removed from the battlefield at any time. A
commander can also be re-instated at any point during the game
by skipping to that commander by using the Skip Player option
from the Players popup menu. Each commander plays (typically)
for 5 minutes and then the next commander will get a turn. This
time length can be changed from the Time Per Player option of
the Patriot Command popup menu.
Important to recall, but not recommended for use, is the Panic
Launch mode. A panic launch can be signaled by pressing the
Space Bar. Also recall the enormous amounts of paperwork
required after using the panic launch mode...
Latest intelligence reports:
A ground target will be rebuilt after each 10,000 points.
Ground targets can be stocked up if not used.
For registered copies of Patriot Command, a commander's skill
level will increase each 100,000 points since his last skill
increase. For higher skill levels you can expect more bombs,
faster bomb drops, bombers coming in low using nap-of-the-earth
approaches, jink quicker, and in the Totally Insane Level, a
skilled commander will face 5 bombers simultaneously! Skill
levels can be adjusted from the Skill Level popup menu.
Field reports indicate that as skill level increases, the
velocity and number of bombs increases. Delivery vehicle's
velocity, number, and aggressiveness (lower drop altitude)
all go up quickly as skill level increases.
An optional playing mode, use of the theoretical Unlimited
Missiles, can be used. But launch of a missile costs points
and battlefield results are somewhat inconclusive. But there
is a degree of training value using the unlimited mode (found
under the Patriot Command popup menu).
Backgrounds can be changed or turned off at anytime. Additional
backgrounds, ground targets, and delivery vehicles can be
ordered from Timber Valley Software. Check out the Read Me
popup menu for info on how to order backgrounds and other
Timber Valley Software games.
Lastly, a commander or a Patriot Command defense group can
surrender (or Quit) by typing 'Q' during active play or when
the menu bar is displayed.
--------- Section 3...........Command Line Switches ---------
Patriot Command has a few DOS Command Line Switches that
you can use to change some features of the game. To get
the information below, type "PATDEMO ?".
/HELP or ?
Patriot Command hardware requirements:
2 or 3 button mouse.
AT compatible (Any of 80286, 80386, 80486, Pentium).
VGA graphics card.
640K convention memory.
Expanded memory optional but recommended.
Mouse button switches:
/BUTTONS=2
/BUTTONS=3
Some mouse drivers incorrectly report the number of
actual buttons on the mouse. Using this switch you
can specify how many missile bases are tied to the
mouse.
Expanded memory switches:
/NOEMS
Using this switch will forego the use of Expanded
Memory even though it may be available.
Alternate directory switches:
/DATA=directory_path
This switch can be used to specify a directory where
the optional data files used by Patriot Command are
located (if other than the current directory).
Optional data files have the following file name
extentions:
.LTR, .RTL, .AST, and .BKG
Example use of command line switches:
PATDEMO /BUTTONS=2 /NOEMS
This will start up Patriot Command with two missile bases
and prevent the use of Expanded Memory.
--------- Section 4........................Ordering ---------
Additional backgrounds, ground targets, and bombers can be
ordered from Timber Valley Software by writing to:
Timber Valley Software
Ordering Department
P.O. Box 80301
Portland, OR 97280-1301
The "Order Form" menu option can be used to order additional
backgrounds, ground targets, and bombers as well as other
computer games. You can also printout the ORDRFORM.TXT file
and handwrite your order.
Addition backgrounds available include:
Space Backgrounds features high resolution images of
the US Space program from Project Mercury, Gemini, the
Apollo moon landings, and the Space Shuttle.
Gulf War Backgrounds include images from the recent
conflict in and near the Iraqi desert. Grizzly...
World War II Backgrounds will remind through startling
photos about the scope and destructiveness of WWII.
Scenic Backgrounds offer quality images that contrast
the destructive nature of nuclear devastation.
Famous City Backgrounds places you around the world to
defend populations from various nations.
Assorted Ground Targets/Bombers is a package of high-
tech delivery vehicles as well as additional ground
targets to protect, such as houses, political leaders,
etc. You decide what to protect...and watch out for the
Stork Delivery System.
- - - - -
* Please make payment in U.S. Dollars *
Checks from foreign countries must be drawn on a U.S. Bank.
Make checks payable to: Timber Valley Software
- - - - -
CompuServe members can now order Patriot Command through
CompuServe's Shareware Registration. Patriot Command's
Registration ID number is 1553.
When you register Patriot Command through CompuServe, you
will enter your name and mailing address which will be
forwarded to Timber Valley Software. CompuServe will charge
your account the $20.00 registration fee automatically. Then
Timber Valley Software will mail you a new registered copy of
Patriot Command. It's that simple.
Here are few steps to help you registered through CompuServe.
A. Starting at the Top Menu, enter the (11) Computer/Technology
section.
B. From the Computer/Technology Menu, enter the (6) Shareware
Registration section. This will take you out of Basic
Services.
C. From the Shareware Registration Menu, choose the (2) Register
Shareware options. Read the shareware notice presented by
CompuServe.
D. You will be presented with a choice of program identification
methods. Choose the (1) Registration ID option.
E. Enter: 1553
F. CompuServe will then show you a description of Patriot
Command. Verify that you have identified the correct program.
G. CompuServe will then ask you "Would you like to Register?"
Type 'Y' for 'yes'.
H. CompuServe will then prompt you for your name, company name,
mailing address, and phone number. Enter this information
carefully.
I. CompuServe will then verify that you have entered all of your
information correctly and that you would still like to register.
Answer yes and your new registered version of Patriot Command
will arrive in the U.S. Mail.
J. Then type 'T' or 'BYE' to return to Basic Services.
--------- Section 5...................List Of Files ---------
README.TXT This text file which describes how to install
Patriot Command, instructions for the game,
describes command line switches, lists files,
the shareware message, and how to contact
Timber Valley Software.
ORDRFORM.TXT This text file is a blank order form that can
be printed on any printer, filled out, and
mailed to Timber Valley Software to register
Patriot Command and to purchase additional
backgrounds for Patriot Command.
VENDORS.TXT This text file contains information for
shareware vendors, BBS manager, etc that wish
to distribute Patriot Command.
PATCOM.EXE This is the registered version of Patriot
Command.
PATDEMO.EXE This is the unregistered shareware version
of Patriot Command.
CITY.BKG These are backgrounds used by Patriot Command.
KNIGHT.BKG The backgrounds will change every few minutes
OILFIELD.BKG between rounds. These files are supplied with
UNKNOWN.BKG the registered and unregistered shareware
versions of Patriot Command. They are optional,
one background is included with the executable.
DINO.AST These are Patriot Command ground target images
GONEWIND.AST (assets) that you are protecting from nuclear
HUSSIEN.AST destruction. These files are supplied with the
NUKESITE.AST registered and unregistered shareware versions
LIBERTY.AST of Patriot Command. They are optional while
other assets are built into the executable.
AIRBRASL.LTR These are image files of bombers that fly
F-16.LTR across the screen and release bombs and
MIG-31.LTR stealth bombs. These files are supplied with
SCRAMJET.LTR the registered and unregistered shareware
SHUTTLE.LTR versions of Patriot Command. They are also
SR-71.LTR option while some bombers are built into
V-22.LTR the executable.
AIRBRASL.RTL
F-16.RTL
MIG-31.RTL
SCRAMJET.RTL
SHUTTLE.RTL
SR-71.RTL
V-22.RTL
--------- Section 6................Shareware Notice ---------
"Shareware" is computer software written by creative
individuals or groups that do not charge for or sell
their programs in the normal sense.
"Shareware" is meant to be copied and shared with other
computer users, and Timber Valley Software would like you
to do the same with this Patriot Command shareware program.
"Shareware" writers are not directly paid for their efforts
and rely on computer users (like you) to "register" their
"shareware" for a minimal appreciation fee.
If you enjoyed the challenge of this game, please order a
"registered" (non-shareware version) of Patriot Command.
You can print a computerized order form from the "Order
Form" menu option. We are asking for a $20.00 registration
fee.
Patriot Command, additional backgrounds, and MiniHEX plus
other software are available from Timber Valley Software.
-- And more coming soon!!
* Vendors should read the VENDORS.TXT file to learn about
attaining permission for distributing Patriot Command.
--------- Section 7........Contacting Timber Valley ---------
Getting in contact with Timber Valley Software is very
easy. Just write to the department and address given
below that is appropriate for your needs. In all cases,
allow 2-4 weeks for a response.
In all correspondence, include your name, company name,
full address, a phone number (optional), the product
name, a serial number and version number, and if you
have either, a CompuServe or Internet E-mail address.
Customer orders, write to:
Timber Valley Software
Ordering Department
P.O. Box 80301
Portland, OR 97280-1301
Vendors, inquiries, et al, write to:
Timber Valley Software
Marketing Department
P.O. Box 80301
Portland, OR 97280-1301
Customer support, write to:
Timber Valley Software
Customer Support
P.O. Box 80301
Portland, OR 97280-1301
CompuServe: 73073,2304
Customer support is available only to verified owners
of "registered" Timber Valley Software products. The
serial number of the registered product is required.