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PRINT "RPG"
PRINT "Hamster Republic Productions"
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PRINT "How to play:"
PRINT "ARROW KEYS-"
PRINT "  UP-move forward"
PRINT "  DOWN-turn around"
PRINT "  LEFT-turn left"
PRINT "  RIGHT-turn right"
PRINT "  Arrow keys also move the cursor on menus"
PRINT "SPACE BAR-select a command"
PRINT "ENTER-go to save/load menu, confirm names"
PRINT "ESC-cancel, go back, or quit"
PRINT "INS or TAB-view status"
PRINT "F1-fight monster instantly"
PRINT "F2-use cure item"
PRINT "F10-Use magic map"
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PRINT "  Battles consist of alternating rounds of attack/defence. Each round,"
PRINT "adjust your abilities according to how you think your enemy will attack."
PRINT "Power counters Force, Give counters Speed, and Reflex counters Aim."
PRINT "If you dont know your enemy's tactics, try attacking with lowish Aim"
PRINT "and equal Force and Speed. Defend with either all or nothing Reflex."
PRINT "Know your adversary."
PRINT "  If you know spells, use them in tough battles. Attack spells and"
PRINT "defence spells are different. You can buy new spells at shops."
PRINT "Bear in mind, that certain elementals are strong against each other."
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PRINT "This is a prototype version. there are errors"
PRINT "and incompletions. If you find an error, you may"
PRINT "Notify us by writing to:"
PRINT ""
PRINT "            spam@cyberverse.com"
PRINT "                  or visit"
PRINT " www.cyberverse.com/~spam/HamsterRepublic.html"
PRINT ""
PRINT "           THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!"
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