Roketz - PD Version 2.25 (Jan. 27, 1995)
                The ultimate PAL AGA only shoot-em-up/racer
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For those who normally don't read ReadMe's! Read it - it's only 2 pages!

First things first, this version of Roketz is freeware, unauthorized 
distribution is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

If you have older PD version than 2.25 then here's list of what's the 
difference between 1.x and 2.25:

* Should not crash (i.e. many lame bugs fixed)
* Improved gameplay
* CPU player's AI upgraded
* Eats a bit less memory - so it should work with large HD no fastmem combo
  (best is still to boot without startup-sequence to gain free mem)
* Sounds should be ok on every machine now (even on 40 MHz MC040)
* Keyboard controls should work fine now
* You can quit back to Workbech pressing Ctrl+Escape in main menu
* Loads a bit faster
* HD installer included
* User selectable control method (keyboard, joy)
* Now even works on CD32 ;)

Now, if you find this piece of gameware entertaining, tension-breaking and
FUN, then check out the following how to get your personal copy of the
full version of Roketz including:

  - 6 worlds of raytraced battlegrounds featuring active background elements as
    cannons, teleporters, forcefields etc.
  - 4 customized roketz
  - lots of different weapons and upgrades
  - totally non-raytraced intro
  - chance to win a Roketz T-Shirt

Registration fee for the Roketz full game is 10 UK pounds, 15 US Dollars
or 25 DM (that's German currency you know ;). Visit your local bank to 
convert your money into any of the above mentioned currencies. 
Due to outrageously big amount of money banks charge for international 
transactions, the only sane way to send the registration fee
is cash via mail. We strongly advise you to camouflage the money so it can
not be detected before the lawful owners (i.e. us) open it. Otherwise it's
rather likely that we don't receive it at all. The best way is to put the
money between a christmas card and stick it in an envelope. The cuter card
the better :). And remember - NO COINS. State your full name (or the name
you want the ROKETZ registred to) and your postal address so we can send
the full release directly to you. We are also interested to know the
configuration of your machine and where did you get the PD version from.
You could include your e-mail address if you have one.
Bug reports, suggestions etc. are welcome too. And don't forget 
that snailmail is not instantaneous. 
The Farm HQ's addres:

                              P.O. Box 410
                             Tallinn EE0090
                                Estonia
                               (Europe;)

Fastest way to contact us is e-mail: ott@ml.ee

USA and UK Roketz fans can contact our official distributors there.
If you don't have any special stuff to send us, better contact them -
its faster for you.

In the UK the FULL version of Roketz is available ONLY from EXCLUSIVE PD.
Send cheques, UK postal orders (payable to Exclusive PD) or cash (If you
are particularly brave) to the value of £10 + 50p to cover
postage and packing costs to:

                              Exclusive PD
                                (Roketz)
                           7 Beresford Close
                              Waterlooville
                                 Hants
                                PO7 5UN
                         Phone:(01705) 642-409
		 
              Visa/Access facility may be available - phone!

In USA the FULL version of Roketz is avilable ONLY from NORTHWEST PD.
So send $15 USD to:

                         NorthWest Public Domain 
                              P.O. Box 1617
                          Auburn, WA 98071-1517
                          Phone: (206) 351-9502
          
                        Visa/MasterCard available
         
Eesti Roketzi fännid otsige üles mõni Farm'i liige - saad Roketzi
true alega (100 EEku esialgu)!

What was that? You guessed it folks...a bit of estonian... 8)

Last minute notes:

Roketz can be installed to HD using script for Commodore's HD installer
(Installer itself is not included with this archive)

Important! When playing from disk remember to unprotect it and keep 
it in disk drive while playing if you want the status and scoring system 
to work properly.
When started from HD then no assigns must be made, just make sure all
data files are in same directory with Roketz, also make sure that
diskfont.library and mathtrans.library are present in your libs: - these
are needed too.
If you use the HD installer then it'll copy all necessary stuff (except 
libs, you should have them on your HD anyway) to your HD so you don't 
have to worry about anything.

If you have HD and no fastmem then you MIGHT have problems running Roketz
- it eats a lot memory so disable all external hardware and/or boot without
startup-sequence. 


About the gameplay:

If you seem to die more then three times in a minute, read the docs 
and practice a little with the slowest engine. The game will not be true
fun before you have really mastered the skill of flying.

You should read the ingame docs (at least once ;) to get the most out of
the Roketz!

Now some legal stuff:

Amiga, AmigaDOS, Workbench 'n stuff are registered trade marks of 
Commodore-Amiga Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.

Roketz, Roketz logo and The FARM logo are registered TM of The FARM.

INSTALLER software is provided "as is" and subject to change; no warranties
are made. All use is at your own risk. No liability or responsibility is
assumed.


Finally: The FARM won't take any responsibility for damages resulting in
extensive Roketz playing.

Ok, thats about it, CU on the circuit!

Sincerely yours,
The FARM