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                                 README.TXT
                         -= Darkernoid version 1.22 =-
                                     By
           Outhouse Software. (c) Copyright 2000 All rights reserved

Requirements:

* 256 or higher VGA colour display
* P100 or faster processor 
* P133 processor recommended
* DOS / Windows95 or Windows98 (recommended)

Also supports:

* Sound Blaster / Gravis compatible sound cards 

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CONTENTS
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Intro......................(1)
Starting Darkernoid........(2)
GamePlay...................(3)
Keys.......................(4)
Trouble Shooting...........(5)
Previews...................(6)
Contacting Us..............(7)
About Outhouse Software....(8)
Notices....................(9)


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1) Intro
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Darkernoid is a fast paced puzzle game with bright visuals , awesome dance 
music loads of power ups, 36 levels and (REGISTERED VERSION ONLY) a cool level 
editor DARKED(tm)!!


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2)How to start Darkernoid
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Darkernoid should install on your machine with no fuss but if for some reason 
your having trouble running Darkernoid then the follow the examples below.


Windows ME users...

Darkernoid has NOT been tested on Windows ME during any part of its 
development! So it is unlikely that it will work to a satisfactory level or in 
the worst case it may no work at all! We just don't know!


Win95/98 users...

Once you have installed Darkernoid there should be a Darkernoid icon on your 
Windows desktop as well as in your Start Bar. If for some reason there is no
logo then follow the example below
1)Click on the MY COMPUTER icon on your Desktop
2)Then go to the OUTHOUSE folder 
3)And from there to the DARKERNOID folder 
4)Then click on the file "START.BAT"
If there seems to be any problem's with the software not 
running correctly please feel free to skip straight to the TROUBLE-SHOOTING 
part of this file.


Dos users...

Skip straight to the TROUBLE-SHOOTING section.

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3) Game Play...
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The idea of the game Darkernoid is to demolish the bricks at the top of the 
screen by hitting a ball at them with a bat. Once you have destroyed all the 
bricks on screen you will be transported to the next level. Some of the bricks 
are tougher than others and require two or more hits to destroy. Some bricks 
contain icons which are released when the brick is hit. To catch an icon, 
simply run into it with the bat. Most icons are useful, but others are best 
avoided.


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4) Keys...
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Here is a list of Keyboard Keys and there actions. For more info select 
READ THIS! from the Darkernoid MENU
Keys Action
Right Arrow Key.............. Move the bat Right
Left Arrow Key............... Move the bat Left
Space Bar or Control Key..... Shoot
Pause Key.................... Pause the Game
Escape Key................... Return to Demo Screen
Alt & X...................... Return to Main Menu


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5) Trouble Shooting..
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Darkernoid has been tested through and through for BUGs during all stages of
development but there are a few issues that need addressing.

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Sound issues
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Darkernoid's sound will work on a Sound Blaster or Gravis compatible sound 
cards. Most soundcards running under Windows are Sound Blaster compatible. 
Darkernoid supports the following soundcards..
No Sound
Sound Blaster 1.5
Sound Blaster 2.0
Sound Blaster Pro
Sound Blaster 16
Sound Blaster AWE
Gravis Ultra Sound
Gravis Ultra Sound MAX

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What can I do if no sound or music plays?
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1) If you have one of the above sound cards then run "SETUP.EXE"Once the SOUND 
SETUP has loaded look through the list until you find your soundcard select 
the appropriate properties then Save and Exit.
2) If your card isn't on the list above run "SETUP.EXE" select No Sound then 
Save and Exit.

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Manually setting up your sound card.
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1) Run the "SETUP.EXE"
2) Select a Soundcard (e.g. Sound Blaster 16)
3) Select a Port (e.g. Port = 0x220
4) Select a IRQ (e.g. IRQ = 7
5) Select a DMA1 (e.g. DMA1 = 1
6) Select a DMA2 (e.g. DMA2 = 7
7) Put all the volume settings to the MAX
8) Click on the TEST SOUND button
9) If no sound plays then try a different SOUNDCARD and follow the five steps 
again and if no sound plays again we recommend you select The No Sound option.

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General issues
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Here are a list of issues we have come across...

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My computer crashed while playing Darkernoid
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If your computer crashed while you were playing Darkernoid and once you 
restarted your machine and ran Darkernoid but it didn't work then follow the 
examples below

1) Simply UNINSTALL Darkernoid and then install it again. This should solve the
problem
2) If you don't want to uninstall then reinstall Darkernoid then you can fix the
problem like this...
a) search for the file "menu.cfg" in the Darkernoid directory
b) rename "menu.cfg" to "menu.dat"
This should solve the problem

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Running Darkernoid in DOS
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We have only encountered this problem on a Pc with no Windows installed but
if you do have win95/98 installed then you can also do the following...
PROBLEM:
If the Menu reloads itself when you select EASY or MEDIUM or HARD but is fine 
with the other options then you will need to bypass the menu.
FIX:
a) enter dos prompt
b) change directory to where you have installed Darkernoid
c) if you want to play easy mode then type "GAME01.EXE"
d) if you want to play medium mode then type "GAME02.EXE"
e) if you want to play hard mode then type "GAME03.EXE"


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6) Previews
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Just as you thought things couldn't get any better after Darkernoid. Here at 
Outhouse Software we never stop trying to create better quality games! Watch 
out for Super Roco Bros an awesome platform adventure where you play Roco Roco 
and must save your brother Pepe Roco from the Evil Peano. This shareware 
classic will include:

* Super smooth scrolling
* Awesome Music
* Great Variety in bad guys
* Crazy Sound FX

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7) Contacting Outhouse Software
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If you have any comments on any of our products please feel free to visit the 
official Outhouse Software website at:

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

Or e-mail us at:

outhousesoftware@hotmail.com

For all the latest demos/shareware releases from Outhouse Software check out:

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

or

http://div-arena.com/

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8) About Outhouse Software
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Here at Outhouse Software we are dedicated to creating awesome games! Our aims 
at Outhouse Software are simple, we aim to create a fully emersive gaming 
experience and push both the technical and artistic boundaries future than any 
other Shareware Games developer. We can boast about pushing boundaries because 
unlike many other games developers we at Outhouse Software both develop and 
publish our Games. This means we can bring you high quality software at 
reasonable prices.

We can only continue to produce Top quality titles with your support!


                        Outhouse Software are
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                     -= Programming and Graphics =-
                         Heydar Daneshdjoyan

                     -= Music and Level Design =-
                          Karim Daneshdjoyan



Heydar Daneshdjoyan :-" Three balls for the price of one!"
Karim Daneshdjoyan :-" Indeed "


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9) 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 disc. Darkernoid is copyrighted By Outhouse Software.
Copyright Outhouse Software 2001(c) All rights Reserved.
