 

                                   
                             
                                         
                                         
                                   
                             Version 1.20

          The Ansiterm program for Operation: Overkill v1.20



   [  TERMS AND CONDITIONS  ]
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 This product is completely copyrighted by Dustin Nulf.  Ideas and actual
 mechanics based on the concept of Operation: Overkill II (which include
 the main scenario, the Complex layout, the Infrared Scanner, Action
 Combat, combat descriptions, all text files, and self-evident ideas) are
 fully copyrighted and registered with the Library of Congress.

 In no way should the object code be modified and redistributed.  This
 could result in an abnormal function with the program, in which the
 authors bear no responsibility from the Sysops.

 No exterior programs should interfere with the normal registration
 process.

 This program is presented on an "as is" basis with no guarantee to the
 system operator or liability against the authors.



   [  WHAT IS A TERM PROGRAM?  ]
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 Introducing with the Operation: Overkill game, a color terminal
 program, with sound, OOTERM.

 What is a "term" program exactly?  In Overkill's case, OOTERM is a
 separate program that can be used by remote players when they are 
 playing Overkill on a BBS.  OOTERM is called a "terminal" program because
 of its ability to communicate with the BBS and acts in a similar fashion
 to other terminal/communications programs.  However, OOTERM doesn't have 
 all of the fancy gadgets that the full-fledged communication programs do.
 Instead, OOIITERM simply communicates and interprets any special commands
 that the Overkill game sends out.

 The main reason a remote player would want to use this OOTERM program
 when playing Overkill is for speed.  However, the OOTERM also adds 
 sound effects which greatly enhance the gameplay.

 This package should be available for all of users where an Overkill game
 on a BBS is found.  It also might be beneficial for Sysops to post a
 message in an Overkill game (NEWS.ASC or in the Communications Post)
 directing them to the files section where OOT_120.ZIP is avaiable.
 
 Also, please note that the Overkill Ansiterm can not be used for local
 mode play.  The Ansiterm only works remotely from a player's system.
 For local players, the Overkill program automatically interprets the
 text in Ansiterm mode (even though no remote caller is conneted) for
 for increased speed and local sound.


   [  SETTING UP OOTERM  ]
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 If you're an Overkill fan and an avid player, you are probably reading
 this portion of the document file after skipping the above sections! <g>

 To set up OOTERM, create a new directory and unzip all of the files to
 that directory.  Be sure that OOTERM.EXE and OOTERM.PAK are in the same
 directory as these two files are required for proper operation of the
 term.

 At this point you can double click on the OOTERM.EXE to launch the
 Ansiterm!  If you'd like you may change the properties to increase
 the window size of the term to use more than 25 lines.


 To check to see if your sound card is compatible with the Overkill Ansiterm,
 load up the term.  Next, press F10 to activate a sound.  You should hear:

 "Welcome to Operation: Overkill!"

 If you don't hear anything, make sure that the volume on your sound card
 is turned up.  If you press F10 again and still don't hear anything, your
 sound card may not be compatible with the Ansiterm.


   [  LOADING OOTERM  ]
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 You can load up OOIITERM in many different ways.  The most simplistic way
 is to double click on the OOTERM icon.  You can also run the term from
 any command prompt.  If you wish to run with more than 25 lines be sure
 to set your screen settings before you start the term.

 There are also a few options you can pass on the command line.  The basic
 usage is:

	ooterm [options] host port

  Valid Options are:

	-v, --version		print version and exit			
	    --nosound		run without sound


  [  OOTERM SUPPORT  ]
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 If you have any trouble with the OOTERM please visit the Operation: Overkill
 webpage.  This will give you access to the latest updates, message board
 discussions, and the official Vagabond Software mailing list.  You will
 also find e-mail addresses where you can contact us.

 Operation: Overkill II Webpage
 http://ooii.vbsoft.org


 Please spread this file around as much as possible, and I hope you
 enjoy the Overkill Ansiterm!

 Operation: Overkill and the Overkill Ansiterm are copyrights and licenses
 of Dustin Nulf.


 