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 GemTron 	version 1.0
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 Copyrights 1995 Oskar Glauser, written with HiSoft BASIC 2.1 and WERCS.


	 		THIS GAME IS PUBLIC DOMAIN
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	Summary
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	1. Compatibility
	2. Introduction
	3. Inventory
	4. Gameoptions
	5. Ingame controls
	6. Future improvements of GemTron
	7. Adress
	

1. Compatibility
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GemTron uses the VDI and AES for all output and should therefor work 
with most setups, but if it doesn't work on your computer even after that 
you have removed all AUTO programs and ACC's then contact me.


2. Introduction
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The original idea of this game is very old and probably originates 
from the Commodore 64 sometimes in the early 80's but i hope that wont 
stop you from liking this game.
GemTron is a game for 2 players. You are in control of one line each 
and the rules are simple. Try to avoid everything until the other player
crashes and victory is yours.


3. Inventory
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You should find these files on the disk/in the folder/in the archive:

- GEMTRON.TXT		This text file
- GEMTRON.PRG		The program file (Double-click to open)
- TRON.RSC		The resource file needed by the game
- TRONICON.IB3		A TOS 4 Color icon file
- TURN			The Swish sound in the game 
- MUSIC			A sample of some music

(The samples are Only available if your computer has STE sound hardware)

If you'r going to copy this game then please include all the files. 


4. Gameoptions
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If you click on the menu option "Preferences" a dialog with these 
options will appear:

- Speed  - The speed of the lines (Don't use the Slow mode unless you 
	   have a really fast computer or you want the game to be 
	   boring).
	   
- Rounds - The number of rounds in which you will compete with each other
	   at one time.

- Level  - The level number that you want to play at.
	   
- Sound  - Click on this button to get in game sound.
	   Only works if you have STE sound Hardware as in these 
	   computers:
	   
	   - Falcon 030
	   - STE
	   - TT
	   - Mega STE
	   
- Small Screen - This will make the play field half as small as 
		 before.
		  

5. Ingame Controls
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- [Q] to quit

- [P] to Pause

- [4] to turn red player left

- [6] to turn red player right

- [A] to turn green player left

- [D] to turn green player right


6. Future improvements of GemTron
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- More samples
- better designed levels
- You will be able to save the options
- Perhaps some bitmapped graphics and sprites
- Bonus items
- Maybe a Human versus Computer option


7. Adress
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Contact me at this adress:

Oskar Glauser
sgatan 74
118 29 Stockholm
Sweden

Voice (In Sweden): 08 - 658 54 57

