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README.DOC
Dragons Shard Role Playing Game. Version 2.0 August 1992
Programmed by Michael Ramsey.
Copyright 1992. All Rights Reserved.
Bit Brother Software.
Congratulations! You have just acquired your own personal
copy of the DRAGONS SHARD role playing game. You are provided
with an intricately drawn game, with beautiful coloring
and smoothing. Simply the best on the shareware scene!
In this epic RPG, you play the part of a lone character, sent
by his king to rid the kingdom of the evil monsters! This
RPG features superb detail, gorgeous bit tiled graphics and an
absorbing story and plot to boost!
Explore huge dungeons, packed with treasure, npcs and all
sorts of hideous monsters. Search ruins and obtain some of
the most powerful weapons on DRAGONS SHARD.
So grab your sword, grimoire and enter the magical realm of
DRAGONS SHARD, where the creatures are mean, where the magic is
ancient and powerful and where only the wise and thoughtful
survive! Play it to the max!
If you any questions at all or comments on the software write to:
Michael Ramsey
# 2 Winged Foot Way
Littleton CO 80123
or call Mountain Standard Time after 5 PM (303)-973-5606. (voice!)
BBS NUMBER BBS NUMBER BBS NUMBER BBS NUMBER BBS NUMBER BBS NUMBER
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Copies of the NEWEST shareware versions of all our software is online
at the following BBS : 303-422-7122. 1200,2400,9600/v.32/v.42
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Installation instruction and misc. notes about DRAGONS SHARD 2.0
FIRST TIME PLAYERS TAKE NOTE!
If this is the first time your playing DRAGONS SHARD, then at
the main menu, click on the Begin Adventure option,
then finally click on the Save Game A option. You will now
see an introduction to the story, this will be the only time
you will see the intro. If you choose any of the other save
games, you will not be able to see this introductory story.
Other Notes...
To create your own personalized character run the, CREATE program.
You will be able to choose a class, race and other attributes
of your persona!
RUNNING THE CREATE PROGRAM :
Charedit.EXE
Quest notes.
There are a total of FIVE different quests you can complete for the
king in this version (2.0) Though, there are many side quests
and little deeds to perform. To give you a quick start the first
two quests are, 1.) Kill the monsters in the Haskan dungeon and
2.) Retrieve a knights piece of armor.
The king will assign you these quests in order of completion.
** STONE MIST VOLUME 2! ** STONE MIST VOLUME 2! ** STONE MIST VOLUME 2! **
Available WINTER of 1992 there will be a deluxe version of
STONE MIST 2 available! It will feature the NEW game system
with more graphics, bigger worlds and other enhancements! The deluxe
version will come in a binder with an enhanced printed manual with
pictures, maps and other notes. Also a HUGE campaign (30+hours.)
Longer songs, better sound effects and alot more sounds!
Printed paragraph books, reference card and more. Plus the program
on 5.25 or 3.5 diskettes.(specify) All the above for $45!
Enjoy,
Michael Ramsey
REGFORM.DOC
LATEST SHAREWARE VERSIONS AVAIABLE.
Shareware versions of our software are available upon request.
Send us $10.00 and the title you want. We'll mail you out the newest
version of that shareware product!
REGISTERING DRAGONS SHARD
All money recieved goes to the continous support of similar
shareware products. All people registering the DRAGONS SHARD RPG
will recieve upgrades as soon as they are finished. Quality
and detail is of the greatest importance!
Features of DRAGONS SHARD.
a.) Complete and detailed FRP enviroment with a full world
to explore and conquer!
b.) Beautiful 640*200 VGA graphics!
An enhanced SOUND BLASTER musical score!
c.) Registering DRAGONS SHARD, will give you
access to a 50+ page book detailing the game. Covering
such essential material as, character generation, weapons,
spells, castles and dungeons.
Your also given crucial character generation material! Hone
your fighter to the best of his ability with these notes
and tips of character generation!
The printed documentation provides you with material not
included in the beginners version. It goes into detail
about the land, where to go, where not to go, where to
get that magical +5 sword, and lots of other comprehensive
material.
Also provided are detailed monster notes that you just
can't get anywhere else. All their stats and notes on
how to beat them in combat.
Also a seperate HINT BOOK is provided at no extra charge,
just in case you need that special push!
This book is a must have for the serious role player.
d.) A special note, all adventures require more than just a hack
and slash expedition. The quests involve talking to the
inhabitants of the world. Of course monster hacking has
been included for the violent passions in all of us! So
go out in DRAGONS SHARD, crusade and conquer of the Demons,
Dragons, and other evils that plague your realm!
e.) The ability to achieve higher level characters! Crusade
to the highest of you abilities.
g.) NEW graphic tiles are added to the ADVANCED VERSION of
DRAGONS SHARD. Prettier homes, monsters and much more!
h.) COMPLETELY mouse driven! No typing. Gameplay has never
been this easy before.
REGISTRATION PACKAGE AVAILABILITY :
1.) The REGISTERED VERSION of the DRAGONS SHARD
RPG. A larger world with more dungeons and lands
to explore!
The user recieves an entire world to adventure on, new
dungeons, towns and lots of extra features not seen in
the shareware version. You'll be able to venture into
some of the foulest, monster inhabitants on the planet!
Lots of NEW quests to complete! A fully printed and illustrated
players guide to the game.
A reference card. A total of 2 disks of zipped
graphics, data and AWESOME SOUND BLASTER MUSIC!
All this and FREE updates for only $ 25.00.
2.) "The Adventurer" package.
The user recieves the entire world to adventure in, as
mentioned above. A total of 2 disks worth of
game playing material! No printed material except for
the UPDATED reference card is include. Cost: $ 20.00.
3.) Bit Brothers Journal.
A quarterly journal that provides you with insides of
Bit Brother Software. With any registration, you get
information on the newest versions, upgrades, add-ons,
new products and special discounts on new Bit Brother
Software.
Inside will be comprehensive sections on the game
worlds in which, our games are placed. Detailing
the complex lore and histories of the people.
Well researched and documentated notes on how to
design your own computer games. Plus more.
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
CITY__________________STATE_______ZIP____________________________
PHONE_(____)__________________________
WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR VERSION OF DRAGONS SHARD ?
( ) BBS :
NAME__________________ NUMBER___________________________
( ) FRIEND
( ) DISTRIBUTOR :
NAME_______________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________
CITY__________________STATE_________ZIP____________
PHONE NUMBER_______________________________________
( ) OTHER : PLEASE SPECIFY.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY (Third Quarter 1992) :
CHECK WHICH ITEMS APPLY. ( All the below items are explained
above.)
( ) The Advanced Version ............$25.00
( ) The Adventurer Package ..........$20.00
( ) Printed Documentation ONLY!......$10.00
( ) BB Journal. Free with any registration
for 1 year (see above for description)
.................................$10.00
( ) Stone Mist Volume 2..............$45.00
* This system is huge with tons of
extra features; skill system,
animated NPCS, digitized artwork
and much, much more!
Available Christmas 1992!
Disk Size: ( ) 5.25 360k
( ) 5.25 1.2m
( ) 3.5 1.44m
( ) 3.5 720k
Computer Type: Brand_____________________________
Monitor___________________________
Display Adapter___________________
Hard Disk (yes or no)________Amt of mb__________
Form of Payment:
Make all checks payable to "Michael Ramsey"
( ) Check
( ) Money Order
( ) Cash
Are there any enclosures in the package you sent ie. disks, notes...
( ) Yes
( ) No
Mail to:
Michael Ramsey
#2 Wingfoot Way
Littleton CO 80123
VER20.DOC
Version 2.0
- SOUND BLASTER support added. Has an intro theme and
great sound throught the entire game!
- Libraries added so you can do research on items or
people or just about anything. This is good because
sometimes the citizens don't exactly give you real
complete info.
- All input is now done with the left mouse button.
Helps alleviate some of the confusions.
- No problems with the royal purchaser.
Version 1.8
- Problems with reading in the proper icon caused
players much grief in battling the evil end
monsters!! But I've wiped out any trace of that
buggy little critter. (how embarassing!)
- Problems when you fought monsters with your hands
has been eradicated.
- Boss creature databases where corrupt, fixed that.
- Better looking graphical tiles.
- Difficulty levels added (yay!)
Version 1.5
- Totally reprogrammed user interface. Everything
is completely mouse-driven. The only time you
have to touch the keyboard is when you run
the program. Makes it much easier to play and
get into, you DON'T have to worry about all
the different keys!
- Lots of more original monsters to deal with.
- You can now bribe and talk to creatures not just
attack them.
- Levers allow you open and close doors further down
in the dungeons.
- More modular layout allows easier inclusion of
player enhancements and monster additions.
- Monsters are better balanced.
- Eliminated problems with the weapons data base.
- Easier quest layout for the player.
- Character creation allows for multiple characters
to be used, in different quests.
Version 1.0
- Initial release.
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║ <<<< PC-SIG Disk #3508 DRAGON SHARD >>>> ║
║ Disk 2 of 2 (also #3206) ║
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║ To install the program to your hard disk, type: ║
║ [hard drive letter]: (press Enter) ║
║ CD\ (press Enter) ║
║ MD DRAGON (press Enter) ║
║ CD DRAGON (press Enter) ║
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║ Insert disk 2 (#3508) in drive A (or B) and type: ║
║ A:PKUNZIP A:DRAGON (press Enter) (use B: if using B drive) ║
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║ To start the game, type: RUNME (press Enter) ║
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║ (C) Copyright 1993, PC-SIG Inc. ║
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Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #3508
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DRAGON ZIP 76243 3-22-93 2:04p
GO TXT 1386 3-22-93 2:28p
GO BAT 31 6-04-92 2:25a
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