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-             ║   N E M E S I S   ║██   Game: Nemesis  version 0.94.1004 BETA!
-             ║───────────────────║██   By:   SHIAR  shiar0@hotmail.com
-             ║ 0.94BETA by SHIAR ║██                ICQ #43840958
-             ╚═══════════════════╝██                http://come.to/shiar
-               █████████████████████   Calc: TI-86 only, for now..
-                                       Size: 3549 bytes on calc
-                          Description: Arcade-game based on an old MSX-game.
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+ Title                         : Nemesis
+ Version                       : 0.99.810 Beta
+ Release Date                  : 10.VIII.00
+ Filename                      : nemesis.86p (size 7kB)
+ Author(s)                     : Shiar
+ Email Address                 : shiar0@hotmail.com
+ ICQ                           : #43840958
+ Web Page                      : http://www.shiar.org
+ Description                   : cool arcade-shoot-em-up-game
+ Where to get this game        : www.shiar.org | ticalc.org
+ Other games by author         : Worm

 
 
 
 

+>>>>>>> NOTE ON V.99 ---------------------------------------------------------

 
 

->>>>>>> NOTE ON V.94 ---------------------------------------------------------
-
-  The 0.94 version took a bit longer because I'm a very busy at school.
-Anyways, here it is. You might've noticed the game's now in TWO versions:
-normal black on white, and a new *WHITE on BLACK* (like real space) version.
-
-  PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK: is this better or should I stick to B on W??
-I've included a short version history in this readme so you can see what's new
-and what's not (TI-News hadn't got a clue last update).
+  [Under construction]

 
 
 >>>>>>> INTRO TO NEMESIS -----------------------------------------------------
 
 
 
 >>>>>>> INTRO TO NEMESIS -----------------------------------------------------
 

-  Nemesis is an old arcade-game for the MSX. It was a really good game,
-that's why Konami made not only the three Nemesis games for the MSX
-(Nemesis I (1986), ][ (1987) and III ('88)) but also four more Nemesis-clones
-for the MSX (Salamander, Parodius, Space Manbow and Life Force) as well as
-versions for the: ZX Spectrum (2 versions); MSX (4x); Comodore 64 (2x);
-arcades (2x); PC Engine (4x); Game Boy (3x); NES (4x); SNES (4x); and
-Play Station (11x) (as far as I'm aware of).
-
-
->>>>>>> CONTROLS -------------------------------------------------------------
+  Nemesis is an old arcade-game for many platforms, originally for arcades.
+I first played Nemesis III for the MSX (1988), but Konami made at least
+41 Nemesis-games - named Nemesis=Gradius, Salamander=LifeForce, Parodius -
+for systems including the Game Boy, (S)NES and Play Station.

 
 

-  You control a hi-tech upgradable vessel (storyline coming soon) and you have
-blast 'n evade your way through a lot of enemies. Some enemies leave pickups
-which you can collect in order to power-up your ship. Keys* are:

 
 

-Arrow keys: stupid question, self-destructs your ship of course
-2nd: fire your weapon(s) (disruptor as default, upgradable to laserbeam)
-ALPHA: enable the currently selected upgrade
-MORE: pause, press Enter to continue
-EXIT: resets your calc and clears your ROM memory (just keep playing :)
+>>>>>>> THA GAME -------------------------------------------------------------

 
 

-                               * tried to use the universal TI-86 key meanings
-
-
->>>>>>> PICKUPS AND SO -------------------------------------------------------
+  ARROWS : move
+     2nd : fire
+   ALPHA : select powerup
+    MORE : pause (change contrast, toggle B<>W)
+   GRAPH : teacher/boss! (press graph again to resume)
+    EXIT : whooo, what does _this_ button do?

 
   Collect the pickups enemies leave after they're destroyed to upgrade your
 ship. The highlighted icon in the score bar (bottom) can be activated by
 
   Collect the pickups enemies leave after they're destroyed to upgrade your
 ship. The highlighted icon in the score bar (bottom) can be activated by

-pressing ALPHA. The number in the first icon shows your shield-points left.
-This icon can be chosen more than once, to increase your shield-points.
-
-  Other upgrades:  _____________________________________________
-                  | ARMOR | TORPEDO | EMPTY | LASER | MULTIPLES |
-                  `~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'
-  All upgrades and pickups will be lost when your ship is destroyed!
-
-
->>>>>>> HISTORY --------------------------------------------------------------
-
-Some version changes (not all) from version 0.61.
-
-  Version 0.7 Beta  Size:2303  02.IX
-
-* contrast is increased at startup
-* invulerable when entering the game (your ship looks different too)
-* hitpoints/shield. some enemies leave pickups which increase your shield
-* fixed the fake bullets-bug
-
-  Version 0.8 Beta  Size:2433  03.IX
+pressing ALPHA.

 
 

-* enemies move individually, not all at the same time
-* enemies fire once every x time instead of randomized
-* changed: enemies removed correctly, screen cleared at quit, enemies don't
-  move off screen (above or below edge), levels rebuild
+  Upgrades: ARMOR | TAIL-BEAM | WEAPON-UPG | LASER | MULTIPLES

 
 

-  Version 0.9 Beta  Size:2693  04.IX   (first major release)
-
-* multiple pickups can be collected, and activated by pressing F2
-* two pickups select torpedo, one selects shield increase
-* you have 4 lives. Dieing will decrease lives and restart in the same level
-* fixes: pickups no longer fire bullets, randomizer fixed, game over quits
-
-  Version 0.91Beta  Size:2797  05.IX
-
-* fourth icon selects laser
-* fifth icon selects multiples (like the shadow multiples in Nemesis)
-* most data no longer stored in program, saving a lot of bytes
-
-  Version 0.92Beta  Size:2831  08.IX
-
-* Laserbeam lasts for five turns, making it more powerfull
-* Bullets and enemies are removed at the beginning of a level
-* Pickups don't appear random anymore, but after destroying x enemies
-* Bugs fixed: fifth icon select, firing bullets, invulerability
-
-  Version 0.93Beta  Size:3098  11.IX   (second major release)
-
-* Pickups move slower
-* Keys changed to 2nd and Alpha
-* Counts score and saves highest score
-* Multiples move only when you move (like in MSX-Nemesis)
-* A lot of small fixes and changes (really a lot of them)
-
-  Version 0.94Beta  Size:4456  08.X    (yet another release)
-
-* Two-layer starfield scrolling in the background
-* Some enemies aim their bullets towards you
-* Bugfixes etc. (like the fire-when-already-destroyed-bug)
-* Enemies can move at different speeds or move patterns
-* Ground scrolling at bottom and ceiling scrolling at top
-* Tunnel effect in some levels
-* Main menu (choose continue or start new game)
-* Levels changed, bugs fixed, enemy firing rate differs, and more
+  The upper bar on the left shows your hitpoints left (armor). The bar below
+that shows the current power of your weapon.

 
 
 >>>>>>> BETA STUFF -----------------------------------------------------------
 
 
 
 >>>>>>> BETA STUFF -----------------------------------------------------------
 

-  There are just seven levels for now, don't try to get to level eight.
-Things to come:
+  There are just five levels for now, don't play beyond there. In future
+versions I'll add more levels and enemies, maybe obstacles, and I'll release
+the source code. I don't think I will add greyscale, sound or a multiplayer
+option.

 
 

-* more LEVELS!! more enemies more upgrades
-* maybe obstacles?
-* storyline
-* save game
-* save names with hi-score
-* source code release
-* bosses at the end of a level!
-* different enemies in one level
-- NO greyscale
+  Continue to send me any IDEAS and BUGS found!! Or send me you like this
+program, or even send me something if you don't. Again: shiar@mailroom.com,
+or ICQ #43840958! PLEASE!

 
 

-  Send me any IDEAS and BUGS found!! Or send me you like this program, or even
-send me something if you don't. Again: shiar0@hotmail.com, or ICQ #43840958!
-PLEASE!
-
-  Tested on TI86es (and emulators) with ROM 1.4 and 1.6 using YAS, Rascall and
-Asm(.
-
-  BUG: When you go to the next level, and you are running under RASCALL with
-the memory LOCKED, you lose all upgrades and go to level 3. Thanks to TomTTBH!
+  Tested on TI86es and emulators with ROM 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 using YAS,
+Rascall and Asm(. Nemesis will NOT run correctly under RASCALL with the
+memory LOCKED! Besides that there shouldn't be any bugs.

 
 
 >>>>>>> CREDITS --------------------------------------------------------------
 
 
 
 >>>>>>> CREDITS --------------------------------------------------------------
 

-  SHIAR                programming and everything else. SHIAR0@HOTMAIL.COM
-> PATRICK DAVIDSON        wrote GALAXIAN, nemesis uses the same gfx-engine
-  KONAMI           for writing the original Nemesises and more great games
-  FRAGGIE            beta tester #1 and being very positive about the game
-  FREE BIRD             beta tester #2, will help me writing the storyline
-  ELEANOR GILES     for sending me mail / reporting a bug / making my day!
-  JAMES RUBINGH                          sent me an ICQ message, thank you
-  TOMTTBH                            another ICQ message and a BUG report!
+  Programming/levels/gfx - - - SHIAR
+  Official betatesters - - - - DAVE -- BLACKBELT -- MATTHEW DALE
+  Support (advise/ideas/etc) - JONAH -- SCABBY -- BRIAN KOROPOFF -- CULLEN S
+  Original engine (Galaxian) - PATRICK DAVIDSON
+  Original Nemesises - - - - - KONAMI
+
+Also alot of thanks to EVERYBODY WHO SENT ME SOMETHING and everybody I forgot.

 
 
 
 

->>>>>>> DISCLAIMER AND END ---------------------------------------------------
+>>>>>>> RULEZ AND REGULATIONS ------------------------------------------------

 
 

-  Take any program and read the disclaimer. The same thing applies here. Now
-go and play Nemesis and SEND ME SOMETHING!
+* Damage to you, your calc, or anything else was not caused by Nemesis
+   and I am certainly not responsible
+* Thou shalt NOT release an altered version of Nemesis
+* Thou shalt include this documentation with distribution (except calc2calc)
+* Thou shalt not ask money for this program
+* Thou shalt eat plenty of vegetables every day

 
 
 
 

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