README file for STALACTITES ... by Kurt W. Dekker
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File Updated:  November 30, 1994

System Requirements:
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This program requires an IBM PC or compatible with at least VGA.
In general, faster systems will run the program more efficiently.

Distribution:
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Freely distribute this game under the following condition:  always
distribute the following files, contained in the original upload ZIPfile:
None of the following files may be modified!

		STAL.EXE        (main program)
		STALTTL.CRX     (greeting picture)
		ORDER.TXT       (shareware registration form)
		README.STA      (this file)

Key Usage:
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Use cursor arrow keys for side-to-side and up-and-down movement.
CTRL - increases horizontal motion to maximum (be careful!)

Additional Keys:
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[P] - Pause game
[F1] - Review this file (HELP)
[F2] - Display high score chart
[F5] - Toggle sound on/off
[F10] - Quit game, go to menu
[ESC] - Quit game, go to DOS --- IMMEDIATELY!

Game Notes:
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Move the blue "paddle" around, and avoid contact with everything.

DO NOT TRY TO CATCH THE BALLS!  THEY ARE *DEADLY!*

Push the Stalactites back up to the ceiling simply by going
underneath them.

At the end of each wave, you will have a short period of time when
there is a pink shield behind your blue paddle.  Use this shield
to try and pick up some of the wandering balls.

AGAIN, DO NOT LET THE BALLS TOUCH YOUR PADDLE!

Scoring:
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Stalactites awards you points for how much "work" you do pushing
up the Stalactites that are falling from the ceiling.  The more
work you do, the more points you get.  You also get unspecified
bonus points for "catching" the balls near the end of each wave,
using the PINK SHIELD ONLY!

Additional Notes:
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This software is provided "as-is," and I sincerely hope that you
enjoy playing the game.  If you feel it is worthwhile, please
send your $10 shareware contribution to:

		Kurt W. Dekker <kwd@netcom.com>
		P.O. Box 10342
		Costa Mesa, CA  92627

Internet Support:
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Contact kwd@netcom.com for support via email.  You may also check
my Anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) site for upgrades:

		ftp.netcom.com
		/pub/kw/kwd/games

Author's Comments:
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I designed this game in 1984 while attending High School at
Punahou High School in Honolulu, Hawaii.  It was first written
for an Apple ][+ computer under AppleSoft Basic and compiled with
TASC for extra speed.  Now it is written entirely in C and assembly
for maximum performance.

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