Warcraft 2 Game Converter Shareware v1.3 Readme File

CONTENTS

(1)   INTRODUCTION
(2)   USAGE AS A MULTI-PLAYER CHEAT
(3)   USAGE AS A WARCRAFT 2 TRAINER / GAME EXTENDER
(4)   WHAT ELSE CAN THE WARCRAFT 2 GAME CONVERTER DO?
(5)   WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.3
(6)   INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
(7)   SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
(8)   HOW TO REGISTER
(9)   SHAREWARE / DISTRIBUTION NOTICE
(10)  COPYRIGHT NOTICE
(11)  DISCLAIMER

INTRODUCTION

The Warcraft 2 Game Converter is a program that allows you to do
many things with your Warcraft 2 game that you cannot normally do.
It in my words allows you to be the ultimate cheater in the game
of Warcraft 2.  Why is that you may ask?  The reason is because
this program allows you to convert any multi-player game into a
single player game be it an IPX network saved game, modem saved
game or serial saved game.  You may think, how is that cheating?
So read on my friend and you will understand...

USAGE AS A MULTI-PLAYER CHEAT

You are in the middle of a Warcraft 2 multi-player game.
As you know, the majority of the time, multi-player games
take more than a day's play and you are required to save the game
and then load it at a later occasion.  So, using that fact, you
save the game, and then quit the multi-player game.  You then
find yourself sitting down wondering about where your opponent's
units and buildings are on the map and how much gold he has etc.
But of course, there is no way of telling of this unless you are
actually playing the multi-player game...unless you use the
Warcraft 2 Game Converter!  Just load the Warcraft 2 Game
Converter, choose the multi-player game you want to convert to a
single player game, choose Convert from the Game menu and then
that's it!!!  That multi-player game you were just playing with
your friend is now a single-player game!  Now, just load up
Warcraft 2 and then load the saved game that matches the multi-
player description you gave it.  If you want to see the whole
map press ENTER while playing and type the cheat code ON SCREEN.
WOW!  You can now see all of your opponents things on the map!
The next day (or whenever) you play your opponent, you'll know
where all of his units and buildings are etc. and your opponent
will have NO IDEA that you cheated because the program never
changes the multi-player game, it simply converted it into a
playable single player game.  Now is that a great cheat or what?

USAGE AS A WARCRAFT 2 TRAINER / GAME EXTENDER

For those of you who do not like to cheat, you can use this program
to also help you devise more advanced strategies against your
opponents.  All you have to do is go back to a previous multi-player
saved game where you were defeated, convert it to a single player
game, and then replay the entire thing.  When the game is converted,
the opponent you faced is now controlled by the computer, and all
computer opponents still remain computer opponents.  Keep playing
until you defeat the computer.  You'll see that this will help you
devise your own strategies.

WHAT ELSE CAN THE WARCRAFT 2 GAME CONVERTER DO?

Although the Warcraft 2 Game Converter was created for the purpose
of converting multi-player games into single-player games, there
are several other added features like the ability to change the
description of a saved game as well as the ability to delete old
saved games that you do not want anymore.  In addition, you can
quickly execute the Warcraft 2 Map Editor that came with the
Warcraft 2 CD as well as the Warcraft 2 Sound Editor that also
came with the CD.  Finally, I threw in the complete list of
cheat codes as well as my very own Warcraft 2 Ultra FAQ which
tells you tons of strategies and rates each individual unit.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.3

1.  The program will now work on any hard drive.  This was the most
    major error in v1.2 and has been completely fixed.

2.  The program will now work on versions 1.0, 1.12, 1.2, and 1.3 of
    Warcraft 2 - Tides of Darkness.  It works fine in conjunction
    with the Expansion Set.

3.  Easier to read help file added.  The help file colors were very
    annoying looking in v1.2 and have been fixed.


INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

If you received this program from a BBS, online service or CD-ROM
you should have received WAR2GCSW.ZIP.  In order for this program
to work properly, decompress the archive WAR2GCSW.ZIP in your
Warcraft 2 directory (example C:\WAR2).  When you first start the
program you will see a registration reminder as well as a message
saying that the program is not properly configured.  To remove
this message at startup, choose the Configuration option under
the Game menu.  There you should enter your CD-ROM drive path
(example D:\) as well as your Warcraft 2 path (example C:\WAR2\).
If you receive any other error messages, please consult the
online help by choosing the option Contents from the Help menu.
If that doesn't help, you probably did not follow the
steps above and should re-install the program.  If you can't
seem to solve the problem whatsoever, please contact the author
of the Warcraft 2 Game Converter, Jason Clay.  (See the HOW TO
REGISTER section below for the author's e-mail addresses).

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

386 or better CPU
VGA monitor capable of displaying 16 colors
Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or Windows NT
Any version of Warcraft 2 - Tides of Darkness

Note:  This program has been thoroughly tested with English versions
1.0, 1.12, v1.2, and v1.3.  It should work with the German version etc.,
but I am not 100% sure.  If the other features work, then the conversion
part will work too in the registered version.

HOW TO REGISTER

Ok, you've seen the shareware version and now you really want that
Convert feature enabled now don't ya?  The only way you are going to
be able to do that is if you register.

To register the Warcraft 2 Game Converter, please send $5 to:

Innovative Tech Inc.
4108 Dilts Lane
Bridgewater, NJ  08807

Note:  For any orders on 3.5" disk, please enclose an additional $2
for shipping.

Then, print and fill out the registration form (ORDER.FRM)
or simply write down and enclose with your payment the following
information:

Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Phone Number
Fax Number
Method of Payment
Method of Delivery

After I receive your payment, you will be immediately sent on your choice
of either 3.5" disk or attached e-mail on CompuServe or any other online
service that supports attached files, the registered version of the program.
Here are the features of the registered version:

(1)  No more registration reminders!
(2)  All of the features enabled! (especially the ability to convert
     your multi-player games into single player games)
(3)  Complete Warcraft 2 cheat codes!
(4)  The Warcraft 2 Ultra FAQ containing tons of strategies and ratings!
(5)  A Warcraft 2 Icon Library to decorate your Windows desktop!
(6)  Unlimited technical support from the author.

If you have an e-mail address, it is best for you to notify me at one
of the following e-mail addresses:

CompuServe:  75453,3331
Internet:  75453.3331@compuserve.com

SHAREWARE / DISTRIBUTION NOTICE

The Shareware Edition of the Warcraft 2 Game Converter is freely
distributed.  You may use it over a ten-day period to determine if
it is suitable to your needs.  If you decide you like the program,
then please register.  If you go over the ten-day trial period,
you are required to register the Warcraft 2 Game Converter.

If you want to distribute the Warcraft 2 Game Converter Shareware v1.3
on CD-ROM media, then you will need written consent from the author,
Jason Clay.  You can contact him at one of the following e-mail
addresses:

CompuServe:  75453,3331
Internet:  75453.3331@compuserve.com

Note:  Registration fees are the only compensation the programmer
receives for the work and expense of writing this program.  Please
support the shareware concept of quality, "try-before-you-buy"
software.  Also note that I need EVERY Warcraft 2 user to register
this program.  Everyone wants an advanced map editor that allows
for the coding of scenario objectives etc.  The more people that
register this program, the more effort and research that will be
put forth towards that advanced map editor.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Warcraft 2 Game Converter Shareware v1.3
Programmed By:  Jason Clay
Copyright 1996 Innovative Tech Inc.

Warcraft 2 is copyrighted under Blizzard Entertainment Inc. and is
in no way affiliated with Innovative Tech Inc.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS".  INNOVATIVE TECH INC., BLIZZARD
ENTERTAINMENT INC. OR ANY OF THEIR CLIENTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE OF THIS PROGRAM.  YOU,
THE USER ARE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES OCCURING
TO YOUR SYSTEM WITH THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.

(In other words, you can't sue us for anything, no matter what!)
