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  DUFF infofile (version 1.10)
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Copyright 1995,1996 by inTech.
Copyright 1995,1996 by Pepe Taskinen and Jetro Lauha.

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        Table of contents

            1.0     Description
            2.0     Starting Duff
            3.0     Troubleshooting
            4.0     Playing the Game
            5.0     Requirements
            6.0     Copyright License and Disclaimer

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1.0     Description

        Duff is an arcade game which has both action and strategy
        features. It features also 256-colour VGA graphics. There
        is 16 standard levels but you can have thousands of levels
        in custom level packets.

        This is the Shareware Version - please give copies
        of it to all your friends.

        Register now and you will receive a registration keyfile and
        a cool level editor and level packer. With those you can
        create levels and level packets yourself and use them in
        the game under Custom Levels -menu.

        Registration costs very little - look at DUFFREG.TXT which
        contains the registration form, fill it and choose a
        registration method and follow the directions in that file.
        (DUFFREG.FIN has special registration offer for Finns.)
        We don't take responsibility if the diskette containing
        registered version is broken (if using normal registration).

        The low-cost registration is meant only for private
        persons. If you want some other way of registration,
        contact us.

        If you enjoy playing Duff, please register now and support
        the shareware concept.

        InTech Developers

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2.0     Starting Duff

        To start Duff:

        1. Change to the drive and subdirectory where the game is installed
        2. If you are playing first time, type DUFFSET first and choose
           the soundcard (only Gravis UltraSound is supported now).
        3. Type DUFF

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3.0     Troubleshooting

      * If the graphics appear to be either too dark or too light, just
        adjust the settings on  your monitor.

      * If the game runs slowly on your computer..
         1. Try to switch off the music and sound. This can help a much
            at least if you are using Sound Blaster. On Gravis UltraSound
            this shouldn't affect the speed much but you can always try it.
         2. Buy a faster computer (and/or graphics adapter).

      * If you experience the game accessing hard disk while playing (and
        jerking because of that), you should turn write-cache off from
        your disk cache program (for example, if you use smartdrv, type
        SMARTDRV /X before you play). Although turning off write-cache
        can make the loading pauses longer.

      * If you are running Duff under Microsoft Windows and experience
        problems, try to run Duff from DOS without Windows in the
        background.

      * If the game just doesn't work..
         1. Try to increase the amount of base memory
         2. If you are using Sound Blaster be sure to have
            enough EMS-memory available.
         3. Have at least 250k (or more) free space on your
            hard disk for swapping
         4. Try to get a new copy of Duff from a reputable
            source and try again.

      * If you still have some problems, you can write to our Internet
        E-mail address (tonic@triplex.fipnet.fi) - Try to give as much
        information as possible about your computer and the reactions
        of the game.
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4.0     Playing the Game

        The object of the game is to collect needed amount of skulls
        in each level and proceed to the exit before time runs out.
        You have to avoid dangers like spinning blades and dropping
        rocks or skulls.

        When you pick up some other obstacles, you'll usually receive
        some points. Every time when you have gathered little more
        than 2500 points you receive an extra life.

        There is no saving feature in the game but if you get really
        bored on playing the first levels again and again, you can
        start the game directly at some level by typing "level ???"
        as the parameter (put the number of level you wish to ???).
        For example, if you start the game like this: "DUFF LEVEL 10"
        you'll start immediately in the level 10.
          Warning! Do not enter bigger number than there are levels
          since it may crash the game or do some other unexpected
          things!

        The keys are :

        Left Arrow      -   Move to left
        Right Arrow     -   Move to right
        Up Arrow        -   Move to up
        Down Arrow      -   Move to down
        Space           -   Drop a bomb if you have one
        Ctrl            -   Hold down and press arrow key
                            at the same time to "eat" a block.
        Backspace       -   Kill the guy
        Esc             -   Quit the game
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5.0     Requirements

      * Standard 100% VGA compatible graphics adapter
      * About 250k free disk space for swapping
      * Requires at least 386 - 486dx recommended
      * Some base memory :)
      * Gravis UltraSound highly recommended for music and sound

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6.0     Copyright License and Disclaimer

      This material is not freeware. You are allowed to copy it without
      restrictions for non-commercial use. You are not allowed to modify
      the product. You may copy only the original packet containing
      all the files.

      No payment of any kind may be charged for this product or any
      combination of products or services including this product without
      our authorization and official written license.

      Commercial use, especially the industrial manufacturing on any data
      storage media and their distribution without the expressed permission
      of the producer, is strictly prohibited.

      You take full responsibility for the operation of this software and
      any consequences thereof. We the creators can not accept liability
      for damages or failures arising from the use of this software.
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