***************************************************************************
* CHAMP Pac-em, ver. 1.5 *
* Registered version *
* Copyright (C) 1996, 1997 *
* CHAMProgramming Corporation *
* 10/11/97 *
***************************************************************************
----------------
| INTRODUCTION |
----------------
CHAMProgramming is proud to present our latest release, CHAMP Pac-em!!
Based on CHAMP Pacman, this version offers superb graphics, Soundblaster
support and enhanced gameplay that truly makes you feel like you're in an
arcade! A completely re-designed user interface is now easier and more
powerful than before. A complete remake of the look and feel has created
a truly enjoyable game.
We hope you enjoy the results.
============================================================================
-----------
| CREDITS |
-----------
The following people have had significant contributions to the making
of this game:
John Champeau - Game Design, Programming & Sound.
Paul Champeau - Game Design and Testing. Also the creator of CHAMP Cable!
---------------------
| LICENSE AGREEMENT |
---------------------
This is the full version of CHAMP Pac-em. As the user, you are entitled to
make a backup copy of this program for archival purposes only.
Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this product is strictly
prohibited.
Though every effort has been made to ensure that CHAMP Pac-em will operate
with any PC that meets the requirements specified, CHAMProgramming is not
responsible for anything that may occur as a result of the use of this
program.
CHAMP Pac-em is sold "as is". Though comments and suggestions are welcomed,
CHAMProgramming cannot promise that any changes will be made to this
product at any time.
----------------
| REQUIREMENTS |
----------------
CHAMP Pac-em requires the following to run:
* 386/33Mhz or better IBM PC or 100% Compatible
* DOS ver. 3.1 or better
* VGA Graphics
* 450K of free conventional memory
CHAMP Pac-em also supports the following:
* 1 or 2 analog joysticks
* Soundblaster card or compatible
* Microsoft compatible mouse
* Digital joystick using CHAMP Cable(tm)
The following configuration is recommended to play CHAMP Pac-em:
* 486/33
* Soundblaster 16
* VESA compatible VGA card
* 550K of free conventional memory
* Digital joystick using CHAMP Cable(tm) or Gravis PC-Gamepad(tm)
--------------------------
| INSTALLING THE PROGRAM |
--------------------------
To install CHAMP Pac-em, first insert the CHAMP Pac-em disk into drive A.
The following instructions will be determined by the operating system
you are using:
DOS Users:
1) From the command line, type A:\INSTALL and press ENTER. Follow the
on screen prompts to install the program.
Windows 3.x Users:
1) Start Windows.
2) Select File, Run.
3) Type A:\SETUP and press ENTER. Follow the onscreen prompts.
Once the installation is complete, a group called "CHAMP Arcade" will be
created with an program item called "CHAMP Pac-em".
Windows 95 Users:
1) Click on Start.
2) Click on Run.
3) Type A:\SETUP and press ENTER. Follow the onscreen prompts.
Once the installation is complete, a group called "CHAMP Arcade" will be
created with an program item called "CHAMP Pac-em".
CHAMP Pac-em has been successfully tested under the following
operating systems:
- DOS 3.1 and greater
- Windows 3.x and greater
- Windows 95
- OS/2 and OS/2 Warp
Note that although CHAMP Pac-em will run under Windows 3.x, Windows 95,
OS/2 and OS/2 Warp, you should run the game under DOS for optimal
performance.
-----------------------
| RUNNING THE PROGRAM |
-----------------------
The following are the files CHAMP Pac-em needs to run. CHAMP Pac-em will NOT
run unless these three files are found:
* PACEM.EXE - This is the executable program.
* PACEM.RES - Contains necessary graphics and sounds.
* PACEM.HLP - Contains on-line help for CHAMP Pac-em.
The following files are created after running CHAMP Pac-em:
* PACEM.CFG - Configuration file.
* PACEM.HOF - Top ten hall of fame.
* JOYSTICK.CFG - Joystick calibration settings.
DOS Users:
To run CHAMP Pac-em, switch to the directory where you have copied the program
and type 'PACEM' and press ENTER. If you have trouble running CHAMP Pac-em,
see the Troubleshooting section. By default, CHAMP Pac-em is installed in
the directory C:\CHAMP\PACEM.
A batch file has also been set up in the \CHAMP directory. To run the
program from this directory, switch to the directory, type 'PACEM' and
press ENTER.
Windows 3.x Users:
1) Open up the CHAMP Arcade group.
2) Double-click on the CHAMP Pac-em icon.
Windows 95 Users:
1) Click on Start.
2) Select Programs.
3) Select CHAMP Arcade.
4) Select CHAMP Pac-em.
Once the program loads, you will see the CHAMP Intro screen. Next, the
CHAMP Pac-em title screen will be shown:
* START GAME (1P/2P): Press ENTER to play the game; use the arrow keys to
change between 1 and 2 players.
* OPTIONS: Choose this to view the many options available for CHAMP Pac-em.
* EXIT GAME: Choose this to exit CHAMP Pac-em.
NOTE: You can press F1 at any time to get context-sensitive help.
-----------
| OPTIONS |
-----------
There are several options available in CHAMP Pac-em:
* GAME SETTINGS
* CONTROLLERS
* SOUND
* HIGH SCORES
* INSTRUCTIONS
* REGISTRATION
* ABOUT PAC-EM...
GAME SETTINGS
-------------
Choose this option to set the number of players, difficulty level, game
mode and game speed. Note that there are two different game modes:
CLASSIC
Classic Mode plays more like the arcade, with arcade levels and bonuses.
CHAMP
CHAMP Mode includes the Classic Mode with more enhancements, including
more levels and bonuses!
CONTROLLERS
-----------
Choose this option to set the controllers for both players. Selections
include Joystick (A or B), Keyboard (1 or 2), Mouse, or CHAMP Cable. Note
that each controller has it's own option:
Joystick A or B: Enable/Calibrate
Keyboard 1 or 2: Define Keys
Mouse: Adjust sensitivity
CHAMP Cable: Choose the port it's connected to (LPT1, 2, 3, or none)
Navigating menus: Once a control is active, you can use it to navigate
through the menus. Unfortunately, if you don't calibrate your joystick
correctly, this could cause problems.
If this occurs, press F4 to disable all joysticks.
SOUND
-----
This option allows you to turn sound on and off and choose the way sounds
are played during the game, as well as adjust the volume (Soundblaster
only). You can also disable and configure your sound card here.
HIGH SCORES
-----------
This will display the top 10 scores and the names of the players who
accomplished the feat. Press F4 to reset the Hall of Fame back to it's
default scores.
INSTRUCTIONS
------------
Choose this to view the instructions and scoring for CHAMP Pac-em.
Different instructions are provided for the 3 game modes.
REGISTRATION
------------
This will display registration information and contact information for
CHAMProgramming.
ABOUT PAC-EM
------------
Choose this to view the names of the people who made CHAMP Pac-em
possible, as well as version information.
--------------------
| PLAYING THE GAME |
--------------------
The object of CHAMP Pac-em is to eat as many dots, and prizes you can while
avoiding the nasty Gobl-ems. With each maze you clear, the goblins become
faster and more difficult to avoid. In the corners of the mazes are power
pills. If Pac-em eats one, the Gobl-ems will turn blue for a few seconds,
at which time you can eat them! Be careful, though, because once the goblins
flash back to normal they'll be after her again!
After certain levels, an intermission screen will be shown which tells
the story about Pac-em and his encounters with the Gobl-ems.
CHAMP Mode Enhancements
-----------------------
Playing Pac-em in CHAMP Mode is similar to Classic mode, with these
additions:
Light switches
--------------
In the maze you'll see anywhere from 1 to 4 light switches. If a ghost
moves over a light switch, the maze will turn 'off' and become invisible!
To turn the maze back 'on', move Pac-em over all light switches that are
'off'.
Transporters
------------
Scattered throughout the maze will be 2 to 4 transporters that Pac-em can
use to avoid the Gobl-ems. When there's more than 2 transporters, Pac-em
is moved to the 'safest' transporter. Once a transporter is used, you
must wait 5 seconds to use the transporter again.
Speed Patches
-------------
Speed patches are located in some tunnels and allow Pac-em to move twice
as fast. Pac-em only moves twice as fast when moving in the direction of
the patch. Patches change direction during the course of the level.
Dopey Gobl-em
-------------
After Level 2 Pac-em will be introduced to Dopey. He's the famous 'fifth'
Goblem who's not as bright as he looks. He may be slow and not too
aggressive, and he may even stop sometimes to get his bearings, but he
always mananges to get it the way somehow. Pac-em can go through Dopey
unharmed if Dopey is stopped.
Super Gobl-em
-------------
Starting on Leve 6 Pac-em is introduced to his match - SUPER Gobl-em!
Unlike Dopey, Super is fast, aggressive and very smart.
More Prizes
-----------
CHAMP Mode also offers more prizes for Pac-em to eat. Burgers, fries,
pizzas, hotdogs - even ice cream!
Game Notes
----------
During the game, you can press any of the following keys:
* F1 - Brings up the help screen.
* F5 - Brings up the Controller options.
* F6 - Brings up the Sound options.
* F9 - Toggles the sound on and off.
* F10 - Resets the game.
* F12 - Pauses the game. Press the spacebar or tap a button to resume.
* Esc - Brings up the Options menu. Press ESC to resume the game.
--------------------
| TROUBLE SHOOTING |
--------------------
The following switches are used from the command line to disable certain
auto-detection features of CHAMP Pac-em if you are experiencing problems
running the program:
-s : Disable the auto detection of the sound card.
-j : Disable any analog joysticks that are being used.
-d : Disable any digital joysticks that are being used.
-m : Mute all sounds.
-3 : Disable the auto-detection of a 386. Use this ONLY if you have a
386 PC or better!
-a : disable soundcard autodetection. Use this if the autodetection routine
is incorrectly identifying your sound card. You should manually configure
your sound card under the SOUND menu prior to disabling autodetection.
-t : disables the CHAMProgramming opening sequence.
For example: To disable the sound card detection, you would type:
PACEM -s
Sound Card problems
-------------------
You must have a 100% compatible Soundblaster card. To manually configure your
sound card, choose Configure Sound Card in the Sound menu (from the Options
menu). You will be prompted for the PORT, IRQ, and DMA of your sound card.
Please consult your user's manual of your sound card for these values. You
can always select Auto Detect and let the program try to determine the values,
though this may lock up your computer. To keep these manual settings, use the
-a switch when running the program (see above).
If you program stops working for some reason, you may need to delete the
configuration file (PACEM.CFG). Consult your operating system's manual
for help on deleting files.
If you continue to experience problems, please Email CHAMProgramming's
technical support at:
support@champgames.com
---------------
| CHAMP CABLE |
---------------
Play our games the way they are meant to be played!
What is the CHAMP Cable(tm)?
CHAMP Cable(tm) is a 3-foot cable that allows you to plug a standard
9-pin digital joystick (from the ATARI (R) 2600) into a parallel printer
port and play all CHAMP Games!!!
* Digital response -> faster response than analog
* NO CALIBRATION!!
* Works on LPT1, LPT2 and LPT3
* Supports joysticks from the ATARI (R) 2600/7800/400/800/1200/130xe,
Commodore (R) 64/128, and Colecovision (R).
Also supports digital Wico (R) joysticks.
* Lifetime warranty!!
Where can I get those old joysticks?
* Your attic
* Your cellar
* Your friend's attic or cellar
* Garage and yard sales
* For-sale sections of magazines
To order your CHAMP Cable(tm), send a check or money order for $17.95 plus
$2.00 shipping to:
CHAMProgramming Corp.
34-3 Shunpike Road, #187
Cromwell, CT 06416
USA
Please allow 2 weeks for shipping. Joysticks not included.
---------------
| OTHER GAMES |
---------------
CHAMProgramming is currently working on or has released the following games:
* CHAMP Kong Released 3/9/96
* CHAMP Ms. Pac-em Released 11/9/96
* CHAMP Pac-em Released 12/16/96
* CHAMP Galaxia Released 12/24/96
* CHAMP Invaders Released 8/5/97
* CHAMP Galagon Available 11/97
Please note that CHAMP Centiped-em and Asterocks are no longer for sale and
they cannot be distributed in any way.
For more information on these games, please visit our web site at:
http://www.champgames.com
If you have any comments or any suggestions for future CHAMP games, feel free
to contact us at:
comments@champgames.com
