As of 7-1-89, "THE PILOT" was written for use
only on the Atari ST Computer
HI THERE, GAME LOVER
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Take a couple of minutes here to read this brief list of comments
and instructions. It will make playing the accompanying game more
enjoyable for you.
1.- We have enclosed a public domain RamDisk ACC for your use.
The game will play off of the floppy disk, but reaction time
can sometimes be quite slow, particularly in getting into
the game. Transferring RUN.TTP and the game files to a
RamDisk makes it run swiftly and silently. If you have a
hard disk drive, the files can also be transferred to and
played from there.
The RamDisk window with 500K reserved will automatically appear
if you boot your computer with this disk. This will work with
a 1040ST. Simply transfer RUN.TTP and all the files entitled
"PILOT" to the RamDisk window and play the game from the "D"
window. Remember to transfer any SAVEd positions back to the
floppy disk (A) before turning your computer off since all
information on a RamDisk is lost when power is turned off.
2.- Not everyone likes blue (in this case: cyan) text. If you
wish to change the text colors, wait until you get the first
blinking cursor; then to change the colors type:
COLORS YELLOW CYAN to reverse the default colors, or
COLORS YELLOW YELLOW to get all yellow text, or
COLORS LIGHTGRAY LIGHTGRAY to get all lightgray text, or
COLORS YELLOW RED to get, you guessed it, yellow and red, or
Other combinations of the above, or
COLORS DEFAULT to get back to what the game started with, or
COLORS MONO if you like black and white.
3.- A partial list of the verbs understood by "THE PILOT" include:
OPEN CLOSE LIFT LOCK
TAKE GET GIVE UNLOCK
PUSH PULL TURN LIGHT (Turn On)
YELL PUT INSERT EXTINGUISH (Turn Off)
REACH TOUCH PLUG SMELL
MEASURE TIE CLIMB JUMP
STRIKE FIND LISTEN FEED
SHOOT POUR KICK KISS
SHAKE DRIVE FEEL BURN
EAT DRINK PLAY WEAR
REMOVE ATTACK STAB SCREAM
Directions: N-E-S-W-NE-NW-SE-SW-UP(U)-DOWN(D)-ENTER-EXIT
Shortcut commands:
EXAMINE (EX) LOOK (L) AGAIN (G) INVENTORY (I)
THROUGH (THRU) QUIT (Q) LIGHT (LT) EXTINGUISH (EXT)
Other commands:
SCORE (to show current number of points out of maximum score,
and other activities related to the game)
SCRIPT (to print out screen activity)
UNSCRIPT (to end above)
SAVE (to save a position; you must name the Save)
RESTORE (to restore a saved/named position)
If at any time during the game you get the response:
"You see nothing unusual." or "Sorry, you can't do that ...."
you can be sure that what you just tried is of no importance
to the outcome of the game. In addition, the program will
tell you if it doesn't understand a verb or a noun; again,
this means that it has no effect on the game. Sometimes you
may need to phrase your command differently in order to do or
obtain something.
4.- To get into the game, double click on RUN.TTP, type PILOT
on the line in the dialog box, and push RETURN.
5.- You might want to print this READ_ME so that you can refer to
list of commands, shortcuts, etc. while you play "THE PILOT."
6.- "THE PILOT" was written using the "ADVENTURE GAME TOOLKIT," a
program by David R. Malmberg and Mark J. Welch, which was adapted
for use with the Atari ST computer by Harry L. Callesis.
Neither "THE PILOT" nor the "ADVENTURE GAME TOOLKIT" are public
domain or free software, but are distributed as "Shareware."
If you are a regular user of a "Shareware" program you should
pay for your copy and become a registered user. It is the income
from your registration fees that enables authors to continue to
provide product support, create new products or enhancements to
old ones, and stay in business. You will find that "Shareware"
programs are generally lower in cost and substantially equivalent
in quality to those sold in conventional stores or through
mail-order houses.
7.- To order a complete game disk (the one you have here ends about
one-third of the way into the game), complete the following form
and mail it with TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) in check or money order
(please don't send cash...we're honest, but it may get lost) to:
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ADVENTURE GAME JOCKEY
9620 Wildwood Drive
River Ridge, LA 70123
Name ______________________________________________________
Street Address ____________________________________________
City _______________________ State _______ Zip __________
"THE PILOT": Number of Disks _____ @ $10.00 ea. = ________
("THE PILOT" Copyright 1989 by the Adventure Game Jockey)
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The complete game disk (3-1/2" DSDD) will be mailed to you first-class
fourteen days after receipt of check, or immediately upon receipt of
money order. Have fun!
The Adventure Game Jockey