Category : A Collection of Games for DOS and Windows
Archive   : BIG3.ZIP
Filename : README.DOC

BIG THREE copyright (c) 1989 by SDJ Enterprises, Inc.

Version 1.02
I. GETTING STARTED

Printing the Rules:

The complete BIG THREE rules (v.102) are included in the
file RULES102.DOC. They are in standard ASCII format and
may be printed out using any word processing program or
with the following directions:

1) Boot up DOS version 2.0 or higher.
2) Put Start-Up Disk into default drive.
3) Turn on printer and align paper to top of page.
4) Press the Ctrl and Print Screen keys simultaneously
to activate printer.
5) Key in TYPE RULES102.DOC at the DOS prompt.
6) Press Enter.

The rules fit nicely onto standard 8.5 by 11 inch paper.

Reading the Rules:

The rules are 28 pages long but experienced wargamers
shouldn't have any trouble reading through them quickly.
For less experienced players, I suggest skimming the
rules first then playing the game, then reading the rules
more carefully. Keep in mind that you don't have to
remember all the rules, the computer will. The rules are
more or less for documentation and reference purposes.

Single and Double Disk Drive Users:

1) Boot up DOS version 2.0 or higher.
2) Put Start-Up Disk into default drive.
3) Type BIGTHREE. Press Enter.
4) See RULES102.DOC, section 1.2 to continue.

Hard Disk Users:

1) Boot up DOS version 2.0 or higher.
2) Copy Start-Up and Game Disk onto hard disk.
3) Make sure hard disk is the default drive.
4) Type BIGTHREE. Press Enter.
5) See RULES102.DOC, section 1.2 to continue.

II. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

IBM(tm) PC and 100% Compatibles
CGA, EGA or VGA graphics card
512K memory
Mouse and/or Joystick(s) are recommended but not required.

III. REGISTRATION

For your convenience, a blank registration form is included
in the file REGISTER.DOC. It is in standard ASCII format
and may be printed out using any word processing program or
with the following directions:

1) Boot up DOS version 2.0 or higher.
2) Put Start-Up Disk into default drive.
3) Turn On Printer. Align paper.
4) Press the Ctrl and Print Screen keys simultaneously
to activate printer.
5) Key in TYPE REGISTER.DOC at the DOS prompt.
6) Press Enter.

Your generous contributions help ensure a steady flow of
new shareware products into the marketplace.

IV. DEBUGGING

We appreciate your help in tracking down unsightly bugs in
this program. Please send a complete description of the
error and how it occurred to:

SDJ Enterprises, Inc.
1551 Fawn Valley Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63131

or call (314) 966-5602.

V. FILES

On the Start-Up Disk:

README .DOC ASCII Documentation program
RULES102.DOC ASCII BIG THREE rules
REGISTER.DOC ASCII Blank registration form

USERLIB .EXE executable Library of common programs
BRUN20 .EXE executable Microsoft (tm) library program
BIGTHREE.EXE executable Notice of Copyright
ONETIME1.EXE executable Data program

MISC1 .BIN binary Data file
ALPHA1 .BIN binary Data file
UNIT1 .BIN binary Data file

COVER1 .PIC binary Picture file
DONATE1 .PIC binary Picture file

On the Game Disk:

STARTWW2.EXE executable Main Menu program
BORDSET1.EXE executable Game set up program
WWIIRUN2.EXE executable Control and supply program
COMBAT1 .EXE executable Military operations program
BMSE1 .EXE executable Build and deploy program

SCEN1 .WW2 ASCII Scenario 1 data
SCEN2 .WW2 ASCII Scenario 2 data
SCEN3 .WW2 ASCII Scenario 3 data
SAVEGAME.WW2 ASCII Current scenario data

EUROPE2 .MAP binary Picture file
EUROPE3 .MAP binary Picture file
EUROPE4 .MAP binary Picture file
EUROPE5 .MAP binary Picture file

COVER1 .PIC binary Picture file
CURSCREN.PIC binary Picture file