Mattress Warrior
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Created by: DarkDread

http://welcome.to/DarknessEthereal
darkdread@indierpg.net
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1.0 INTRO
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Mattress Warrior is a side quest in the Secret of Cooey world.  Take on
the role of Mattress, and set out on a quest to find a great treasure.

This game was created for the first RPGDX 48 hour, mini RPG competition.
You can find more info about this competition at http://indierpg.net/rpgdx

Since, this game was created in just a few short days... there are some
things which I couldn't do.  The main one being, perfect monster balance.
As it stands, the game should give you a decent challenge... but, it will
likely get much easier as you level up.

To run the game: use the MW.EXE file.  You can try running MWMUSIC.EXE to
                 play the game with music... but, it may not work
                 properly on Win2K, and WinXP machines.

1.1 CONTROLS
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Arrow keys -- move Mattress/move hand pointer
Enter key  -- talk to people/open the menu
Esc key    -- cancel out of menu and battle selections

1.2 ITEMS AND SKILLS
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Potion     -- Restores 100 HP
Ether      -- Restores 25 MP
Doll       -- Use this during a battle, and if you die, the doll will take
              the final hit for you, and revive you with full HP.

Note: Certain monsters will drop items.  This is the only way to get them
      in the game.

Double     -- hit twice as hard.  Uses 2 MP
Cure       -- restores some HP.  Uses 4 MP
Fire       -- magical flame attack.  Uses 4 MP
Triple     -- strike three times.  Uses 6 MP
Quadra     -- hit four times.  Uses 16 MP
Life       -- same effect as using a Doll.  Uses 24 MP
Fury       -- strike a powerful deathblow.  Uses 49 MP
Omen       -- summon a great power.  Uses 80 MP

Note: After battles, you will gain skill points.  You will learn new skills
      as your skill points increase.

1.3 FAQ
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Q: Why am I having problems with sound?

A: With some configurations, the game may not function properly.  If you
   cannot play the game with sound, please run the NOSOUND.EXE to play
   Mattress Warrior.  You will not hear any music, but you should be able
   to play the game.

Q: How do I beat the <insert boss>?

A: If you can't seem to beat a boss, try 'powering up' by fighting regular
   enemies, and gaining a few levels.  Then, try the boss again.

Q: What do I do after beating the Green Troll in Rumo cave?

A: Seek more map pieces! Specifically, journey south of Rumo, to the
   Darklands Cave.

1.4 CREDITS
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SoC Team:
DarkDread - code, graphics, story, music, maps
Tyranny   - additional maps

Additional Credits:
Lithium   - DS4QB++ sound engine
The_Brain - GSLib graphics library
Joe Huber - MultiKey keyboard handler

1.5 LEGAL
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(C) 2002, M. ZUCHOWSKI.  THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE
    OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE.  USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.  Of course,
    the chances of anything bad happening, are slim to none. ;)
