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                                README.TXT
                       Adventure Bob in Aztec Maze
                                    By
         Outhouse Software (c) Copyright 2000 All rights reserved.



Minimum Requirements:

     *  256 colour display
     *  8 megs RAM 
     *  486DX2/66 or faster processor 
     *  DOS 6.1

Recommended Requirements:

     *  256 colour display
     *  32 megs RAM 
     *  Intel Pentium 166 MMX  
     *  Windows 95 / Windows 98 


Also supports:

     *  Sound Blaster or Gravis Ultra Sound compatible music cards 

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Contents
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Introduction.......................1
Story..............................2
About the demo.....................3
Keys and Controls..................4
Trouble shooting...................5
Previews...........................6
Using the Sound Setup..............7
About Outhouse Software............8
Contacting Outhouse................9 
Lastwords.........................10
Notices...........................11


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= (1) Introduction                                                          =
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Congratulations! You have just downloaded the Shareware version of Adventure
Bob in : Aztec Maze. This is the first public release version of Adventure Bob 
in : Aztec Maze. The purpose of this version is to allow the public to "try" 
Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze before they "buy" it. If you enjoy this version
of Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze then please register it! If you have and 
comments regarding Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze you can contact us either 
from our website or via e-mail both email and website address are listed 
elsewhere in this readme.


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= (2) Story                                                                 =
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You play international archaeologists super star, Adventure Bob! Its your goal
to steal all of Zulu Zengwas idols. As you creep into Zulu Zengwas crypt
you awake his evil spirits. The evil spirits guard Zulu Zengwas treasure.
It's your job to steal all of his treasure without getting hit by the evil
spirits.  


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= (3) About the demo                                                        =
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This Shareware version of Adventure Bob in you must collect all the coins 
on screen, while avoiding Zulu Zengwas evil spirits. If you collect a giant
coin then all the bad guys turn blue and you can kill then. Also on each 
level an Idol appears if you collect the Idol you will get a serious bonus!
The Idols are different colours on different levels. Once you collect all of
the coins you will be transported to the next level. The bad guys will move
faster and the bonus's do not last as long. The Shareware version of Aztec Maze
only contains 2 levels! Fullversion contains 10 levels! 


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= (4) Keys and Controls                                                     =
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Keys                         Action

UP Arrow Key.................Move Adventure Bob Up
Down Arrow Key...............Move Adventure Bob Down
Left Arrow Key...............Move Adventure Bob Left
Right Arrow Key..............Move Adventure Bob Right
Space Key....................Make Adventure Bob Run

Escape Key...................Exit to the main menu
Alt and X....................Return to Dos 
Pause/Break..................Pause the Action


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= (5) Trouble shooting                                                      =
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Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze has been tested through and through for Bugs 
during all stages of its development but there are a few issues that need 
addressing.

Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze known bugs..

1) On some Pc's the lives in the top right hand side of the screen just 
   disappear for no reason. This doesn't effect the game but you don't know
   how many lives you have.


Problems running the game...


Because of the way Aztec Maze was made, Aztec Maze relies mostly on memory 
under DOS. Aztec Maze requires over 550k of conventional memory to run and 
above 600k of conventional memory to run at a reasonable speed! The bad news 
is if you are running Aztec Maze under Windows 95/98 then your Pc may not be 
setup for maximum memory. To solve this problem we recommend you Shutdown your 
Pc and Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode. This should give you the maximum 
amount of conventional memory.


Problems running on Windows 2000 / Windows Me platforms...


Adventure Bob in : Aztec Maze has NOT been tested on a Pc running Windows 2000 
or Windows ME Therefor it is highly unlikely that Adventure Bob in : Aztec 
Maze will run at a satisfactory level or worst comes to worst Adventure Bob in
: Aztec Maze may NOT RUN AT ALL!

 
* If your problem is sound related then refer to (7) Using the Sound Setup *  


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= (6) Previews                                                              =
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Coming Soon from Outhouse Software is a action packed shoot em up called :
BLAST'EM! You play commander Jake Blastem, its your job to stop the entire
Divortan fleet from invading Earth!

Blast'em Features:
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* Scanned 256 backgrounds
* 60 levels!!
* Thumping drums Sound track
* Cool Story

Also Coming Soon is a Catalogue of all our latest products this will be
available from our website soon.


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= (7) Using the Sound Setup                                                 =
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Music and Sound FX will Only play if your Sound card is 100% Sound Blaster or 
Gravis Ultra Sound compatible. If your sound card is not compatible then the  
only option is to play with NO SOUND. The Sound Setup Program has been made   
to automatically detect your sound cards settings. But if it doesn't then try 
one of the following...


[MS-DOS]


Problem : I do not know my settings but I do know my cards a Sound Blaster.
Answer  : The general settings for a Sound Blaster would be,

        Select Card: Sound Blaster 
        Port       : 0x200
        IRQ        : 5
        DMA1       : 1
        DMA2       : 5

        Run the setup program by typing "setup.exe" and select the options
        so that they match up with the options above. Once this is done click
        on the TEST button if no sound plays try changing the name of your 
        card. If a sound did play then Save and Exit.

Problem : Sound plays distorted 
Answer  : If sound plays distorted there are two possible reasons
          1) Your sound card is not setup correctly
          2) Your Pc has less that 600k of conventional memory free.
 

[Windows 95/98]


Most Sound Cards installed under Windows 95/98 are 100% Sound Blaster 
compatible but if your sound card is installed on your motherboard as oppose 
to a PCI slot then chances are you wont know your settings. To find out your 
sound cards settings try one of the following,

Method 1) You can try the same method as MS-DOS. This would mean selecting the
          most common settings for a Sound Blaster.
 
          Select Card: Sound Blaster 
          Port       : 0x200
          IRQ        : 5
          DMA1       : 1
          DMA2       : 5

          Run the setup program by typing "setup.exe" and select the options
          so that they match up with the options above. Once this is done 
          click on the TEST button if no sound plays try changing the name of 
          your card. If a sound did play then Save and Exit.

Method 2) This method requires a pen, pad and some technical know how.

Step  1) On the Windows Desktop Close all programs that are currently running. 
Step  2) Click on the Start button.
Step  3) Goto and click on the Settings/Control Panel tab.
Step  4) Once the Control Panel Window is open Click on the System Icon.
Step  5) On the System Properties Box click on the Device Manager tab.
Step  6) Go down the list and double click on the Sound video and game 
         controllers
Step  7) Now highlight your Sound Card.
Step  8) Once highlighted click on the Properties button.
Step  9) Now your Sound Cards Properties box should pop up
Step 10) Once popped up click on the Resources tab
Step 11) This page will give you all the information you need so get
         out your pad and write down  your Sound Cards make(the following
         sample will be based on my Sound Card)
         Example:
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         Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or AWE-32

Step 12) Now write down everything in the Resource Settings List
         Example:
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         Input/Output Range   : 0220 - 022F
         Input/Output Range   : 0330 - 0331
         Input/Output Range   : 0338 - 038B
         Interrupt Request    : 5
         Direct Memory Access : 1
         Direct Memory Access : 5

Step 13) Converting all that mumbo-jumbo:
         Example:
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         Port = Input/Output Range   : 0220 - 022F 
         IRQ  = Interrupt Request    : 5
         DMA1 = Direct Memory Access : 1
         DMA2 = Direct Memory Access : 5

Step 14) Now you have the correct information for the sound setup.
         Close all the windows and run "setup.exe"

Step 15) Select the following options,
         Example:
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         Select Card: Sound Blaster 
         Port       : 0x200
         IRQ        : 5
         DMA1       : 1
         DMA2       : 5

Step 16) Test the sound then Save and Exit and run Aztec Maze!


[Windows 2000/Windows ME]

Please refer to section (5) Trouble shooting for more information regarding
running sound setup under Windows 2000 or Windows ME.


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= (8) About Outhouse Software                                               =
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Here at the Outhouse offices we are always trying to "push the packet" by this 
we mean that we are always looking to push the boundaries of the shareware 
market so that one day shareware becomes a more than viable alternative to the 
often high prices of commercial games. We are on a mission and that mission is 
to provide the gamer with new experiences that other software companies don't 
even attempt. We want to embers the player in a rich interactive world. We aim 
to do this with every product which is more than, what can be said for larger 
profit minded corporations. So we hope you enjoy our games and in doing so 
help us "push the packet" for you, the gamer.

                          Outhouse Software are..

                      - = Programming & Graphics = -

                           Heydar Daneshdjoyan

                        - = Music & Game Design = -

                            Karim Daneshdjoyan


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= (9) Contacting Outhouse Software                                          = 
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If you have any comments about this Product then please feel free to visit the 
official Outhouse Software website at:

 http://www.outhousesoftware.co.uk/

Or E-Mail us any comments or Bug reporting at:

 outhousesoftware@hotmail.com

For all the latest demos/shareware releases from outhouse software check out:
 
 http://div-arena.com/


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= (10) Lastwords                                                            =
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Karim Daneshdjoyan:- " Enjoy the Music's! " 
                                                                                                        
Heydar Daneshdjoyan:- " Watch out Adventure Bob, its behind you! "


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= (11) Notices                                                              =
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All of Outhouse Software's products have been virus-checked, however
Outhouse Software can't be deemed liable for any problems that may arise
from using this Product. Aztec Maze is copyrighted By Outhouse Software.
Outhouse Software. (c) Copyright 2000 All rights reserved