Title of Game  : Star Quest I in the 27th century
Type of Game   : Full 3D Space Combat and Race Simulator
Operating Sys  : MS-DOS
Requirements   : 386 DX 33 Mhz minimum (486 or faster recommended)
         VGA
         4 MEG RAM
         7 MEG Free Hard Disk Space
Uploader Email : info@virtuadv.com
Short Descrip. : A Full 3D Space Combat and Race Simulator
Long Desc      : Take command as a high level officer giving orders to a
squadron of ultra-fast wing ships with high fire power.  Order the fleet to
follow and protect you while you destroy hundreds of enemy ships.  Don't miss
this amazing experience of flying with a team of top notch fighters.  Imagine
arriving from deep space, closing in on a solar system, circling around a moon
to finally blast a base protected by ground cannons on the planet's surface.
Start playing the incredibly realistic missions to sense the ultimate fear of
destruction in ap bombarded by fire power so intense that your head will be
spinning.  Wipe out space mine fields to protect your Star Cruisers while an
armada closes in on you...  The ultimate real-time space flight environment.
Running on state of the art algorithms, Star Quest I allows you unlimited
freedom of movement and control around full 3D planets.  FEATURES:  3D mapped
stars for a total feeling of immersion.  Full 3D Gouraud shaded planets with
atmosphere simulation.  Texture mapped objects with real-time shading by
sunlight.  Mixed missions:  deep space, air and surface.  Over 60 different
spaceships.  Space racing with weaponry.  Full 360 degree 3D movement including
light speed, reverse and stop.  Layered sound effects with volume that
decreases with distance.  General MIDI music output.  Animated texture mapping.
Exploration mode to plan your attack and strategy.  10 levels of difficulty per
mission.  Stunning explosions with flying debris.

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Everyone can copy, upload to BBS, FTP, etc. and generally pass around this
shareware version without charging for it.  YOU MAY ONLY SELL AND/OR DISTRIBUTE
THE GAME COMMERCIALLY AFTER OBTAINING A WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM Virtual
Adventures Inc. (of Canada).  Fax or write to obtain a copy of the license.

How to install this SHAREWARE (Make sure it is installed from the DOS prompt):

   If you received the 2 original 'Star Quest 1 in the 27th century' disks or
   a copy of it.
     - Type 'A:INSTALL [ENTER]' to install to your hard disk.

   Otherwise, if you downloaded the file SQ101.ZIP from a BBS or an internet
   site you can either:
      1.  Create the 2 original Star Quest 1 in the 27th century disks.  Then,
      install to your hard disk using the original disks.
     - Type 'PKUNZIP SQ101 [ENTER]' to extract SQ101.ZIP.
     - Type 'PREPARE A: [ENTER]' to prepare the 2 original disks.
   Or:
      2.  Install directy from SQ101.ZIP to your hard disk.
     - Type 'PKUNZIP SQ101 [ENTER]' to extract SQ101.ZIP.
     - Type 'INSTALL [ENTER]' to install directly from the hard disk.

How to order the COMPLETE version:

   Complete version available in some stores or order it directly from us by
   calling: 1-800-956-8340  (VISA/MASTER CARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS).
   or fill in the file 'ORDER.FRM' and mail or FAX it to the address below.
   (We accept checks and money orders sent by mail in US or Canadian funds)

   Price: $23.95 US  ($31.95 CAN) for 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM please specify
      (note: Price is subject to change without notice)

Special notes:

   A list of the keyboard controls is listed in file 'KEYBOARD.TXT', this is
a text file that you can print for quick reference.

   The User's manual is contained in text file 'SQ1BOOK.TXT', you should to read
the section: "WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO ENJOY THE GAME".  There is some good tips!
You must read the section "VIRTUAL ADVENTURES SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT" before
using this software.

   Some third party (other than Microsoft) EMS Memory managers have been found
to REBOOT your computer when you try to run the game.  To correct the problem
either remove the line "DEVICE = EMM386..." from your config.sys file and
REBOOT your PC (if you do not use any program that requires EMS memory)  or
create a BOOT disk (see the game user's manual on how to create a BOOT disk).

   You should install and run this software from the DOS prompt, not from
Windows (tm).  To get out of Windows (tm), select File Exit or ALT-F4.  For
Windows 95' (tm), you can click on the Start button in the the bottom left-hand
corner of the Windows 95 Taskbar, select the Shut Down, and pick Restart in
MS-DOS Mode.

   Some VGA cards show a flickering screen with dark bars if you have the
'COLOR CYCLING' option set to ON in the page IMAGE DETAIL/QUALITY of the GAME
OPTIONS menu.  You can turn this option OFF to eliminate the problem.

   If you have a system, a VGA or a sound card that is not compatible with our
product, we would be interested in knowing it.  Please fill in the problem
report sheet at the end of your user's manual and FAX it or mail it to the
address below.

   If you set the Collision detection to OFF, some games may not work properly
like 'protect from asteroid' which will not work at all (the base never gets
destroyed by the incoming asteroids).  Other games may look funny (moving
spaceships may pass through planets, buildings).

Undocumented features :
   You can restore the default settings of the game by pressing [ALT] & [R] at
the same time while in the main menu.  This may be useful if you had your turbo
switch OFF when you installed the game or if you just bought a joystick or
sound card.

   You can freeze the game display by pressing [CTRL] & [S] at the same time.
To unfreeze it, just press [CTRL] & [S] twice or [CTRL] & [Q].


Have fun !

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           Virtual Adventures Inc. (of Canada)
             P.O. BOX 60091, Boisbriand, P.Q.
             Canada     J7G 3G4
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