Phoenix for Portfolio
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	System requirements:
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	This game only runs correctly on the Atari-Portfolio palmtop-
	computer. Mine came with DIP 2.11 v1.072. I hope that there
	aren't any problems with other versions.
	However, please backup important data before starting the
	program. I assume no liability for any damage which may result
	from the use of this software, even if your display suddenly 
	melts.

	Disk space: at least 7 KBytes (uncompressed)
	free RAM-memory: at least 6320 Bytes

	Notes:
	- The directory from which Phoenix.exe is started must contain
	  the file font.dat.
	- If Phoenix.sco does not exist yet, it will be created in the
	  current directory.
	- In the System/Display menu, "Refresh" and "Speed" should be set
	  to normal.
	- In the System/Sounds menu, "Key Click" should be switched off.
	- When the game is interrupted, switch off sound before turning
	  off the Portfolio.
	- If an alarm goes off during the game you will probably (not
	  necessarily) hear the tone but not see the message.


	How to play:
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	Cursor left     =       Move left
	Cursor right    =       Move right
	Cursor up/down  =       Use shield (if available)
	S               =       Sitch sound on/off
	P               =       Pause
	ESC             =       Exit to system
        H               =       display help
	other keys      =       display info

	By pressing any key directly after starting phoenix.exe, sound
	is switched off.

	In every level several fleets of enemy spacecrafts have to be
	destroyed. In the last stage of every level the big spaceship
	must be hit four times in the center. If you don't have 4 spare
	lives yet, you will get a bonus life before entering stage 1
	of the next level.
	The number of levels is not limited, but difficulty increases.
	Every 1000 points you receive a shield that can be used once.

	Scoring:
	hit small enemy aircraft                 =        10 Pts
	hit big enemy aircraft at hull           =         1 Point
	hit big enemy aircraft at first shield   =         3 Pts
	hit big enemy aircraft at second shield  =         5 Pts
	hit big enemy aircraft at the center     =       100 Pts


	How to pay:
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	This game is shareware and may be copied and distributed freely.
	It may be copied only completely and unmodified. It contains the
	following files:

	  Phoenix.exe     -     program-code
	  Phoenix.doc     -     this text
	  Phoenix.fnt     -     character-set
	 [Phoenix.sco]    -     highsores (not necesserily contained)

	If you like to keep the game, please register. Thank you!
	The payment should come to $10 (or $5 if copied and given to another
	Portfolio user).
	Please send the money to one of the below adresses. Every currency
	is accepted.
	If you let me know your E-mail adress, I will acknowledge and send
        you a useful utility (uuencoded) to install an ALARM-TONE which is
        at least TWICE AS LOUD as the original sound.

	  Germany:
	  Preis: 10000 DM oder 1000 DM (falls an einen Portfolio-Nutzer
					weitergegeben)
	  Obige Betraege sind Dualzahlen, also sechzehn bzw. acht DM.
	  Bankverbindung: Deutsche Bank Ingolstadt (BLZ 721 700 07)
			  Konto-Nr. 2712040

	
	adresses:
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	valid in 1994 and 1995:

	  Klaus Peichl
	  Ratiborer Str. 2 / 020203
	  91058 Erlangen
	  Germany

	valid after 1995:

	  Klaus Peichl
	  Oestliche Ringstr. 7
	  85113 Boehmfeld
	  Germany
	
	electronic mail:
	  kspeichl@e-technik.uni-erlangen.de

	Please contact me if you find any bugs. Try to find out under which
	circumstances and in which level and stage it emerges.
	Generally, every comment is welcome. Tell me if you find the game
	too easy or too difficult. What is your highscore?

	That's all.
	Enjoy!