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                 #           AlienTic 2.00 for Windows        #
                 #            Written By: Sean Bishop         #
                 #        Copyright (C) 1992 Shortdog Inc.    #
                 #           THIS PROGRAM IS FREEWARE         #
                 #               For Windows 3.10             #
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                 # ANOTHER QUALITY PROGRAM FROM SHORTDOG INC. #
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  ALL THE MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THIS FILE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILE(S) ARE
  COPYRIGHT (C) 1992 SHORTDOG INC.. YOU MAY FREELY DISTRIBUTE THE FILE(S)
  CONTAINED IN THIS ARCHIVE PROVIDED THAT ALIENTIC.EXE IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY
  WAY. SHORTDOG INC. CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM 
  THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY. THIS PRODUCT (V1.00) IS FREEWARE AND 
  NO FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL USAGE BEYOND ANY TIME AS IS SHAREWARE.
  
  INTRODUCTION:
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   This program is just a computerized version of the old game everyone has
  played a few times in their lives, except this version uses the alien 
  cartoon characters of Trab and Asil instead of X's and O's. Just to make 
  sure you know the rules, I will give you a short explanation. The object 
  of the game is to place either Trab or Asil in one of the spaces and try
  to get three of them in a row either horizontal, vertical or diagonal. 
  
  HOW TO PLAY:
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   Player 1's character is Asil and Player 2's character is Trab. To place a
  character into a space on the board you just click on the box that you want
  it placed in. If you are using the keyboard then please see later section
  entitled USING KEYBOARD.
   
   If you get tired of the current game you are playing then you should click
  on the command RESTART on the Options menu bar and you will be asked if you
  would like to start over, click on YES or NO. Choosing YES will reset the 
  number of won games and start over. 
   
   In the lower left part of your screen you will see another form with the
  current players character and score. The top one tells you whose turn it 
  is, the bottom one tells how many games each player has won. This form will
  always stay on top of all other Windows programs until it is closed.
  
  USING KEYBOARD:
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   Here is the keys used for keyboard operation (NUM-LOCK MUST BE ON):
   ex. 7 is upper-left, 3 is lower-right...
    
   |---|---|---|
   | 7 | 8 | 9 |
   |---|---|---|
   | 4 | 5 | 6 |
   |---|---|---|
   | 1 | 2 | 3 |
   |---|---|---|

  RESIZING ALIENTIC:
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   You can resize the main form to a size you like the same way you do a 
  normal window like Program Manager. The characters will resize to fill the
  form and look great at large sizes.

  COMMANDS:
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   The menu command ABOUT just gives you a little information about the 
  program. 
  
   If you wish to reset the scores and start over then click on the menu
  command named RESTART and you will be asked to confirm this action. If you
  answer Yes then the scores will be reset and a new game will begin.

   Selecting EXIT from the menu will pop-up a small window asking if you are 
  sure you wish to quit. 
  
   If the score and player form ever hides from you then click the menu
  command called INFORMATION and it will be restored to normal operations.

  CLOSING:
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   If you use this program and like it a little bit or have some comments or
  problems then either send me a letter with your name, address and phone 
  number or call me at my home number which is listed at the closing of this
  document and from then on you will be informed of new versions and new
  programs. 
    
  Sean Bishop c/o 
  Shortdog Inc.
  241 Eversole st.
  Hazard, KY 41701
  (606) 439-0609