		       "Rules of Engagement" Demo
			     Version 1.01
			       07/23/91



SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Requires IBM, Tandy, or compatible computer (8Mhz or better recommended)
CGA, EGA, VGA, or Tandy graphics
640K minimum memory
1.2mb or 1.44mb floppy drive, or hard disk


OPTIONS

Microsoft, Tandy, or compatible mouse
AdLib, SoundBlaster, and Roland MT-32/LAPC-1 sound
Faster execution using extended (XMM) memory


INSTALLATION

Change your default drive to the floppy drive containing the demo disk (for
example, if the demo disk were in drive A, you would type "A:" and press the 
enter key.  Type ROESETUP to run the program that configures the game for 
your system.  This will also allow you to install the demo on a hard disk if 
you desire.


STARTING THE SELF-RUNNING DEMO

Type DEMO and press the enter key to begin the self-running demo.  The demo
will run continuously, automatically restarting at the end.  Press the F1
key at any time to exit the demo.
 

STARTING THE PLAYABLE DEMO

Type RULES and press the enter key.  The demo is completely functional except
that you will not be able to create or save any missions, and the ship's
self-destruct system will not function.  Although the actual game comes with 
over 20 missions, the demo includes only one.

In addition, the "Builder" sections of the game are functional, except that 
you will not be able to save any new items or any changes you make to 
existing ones.


GAME INSTRUCTIONS

Rules of Engagement comes with a 230 page manual.  Obviously, the game is 
far too complicated to include playing instructions with this demo.  You 
should, however, be able to get a feel for what the game is about.

A special note is required for keyboard players.  Most "buttons" in the game
have one of its letters overscored.  This denotes which key must be pressed
in order to activate the button.  For instance, the button labeled

				    -  
				CREATE

is activated by pressing the T key on the keyboard.  Some buttons are marked 
with symbols.  They are as follows:


			Symbol          Key Equivalent
			------          --------------
			
			  ^             Up Arrow
			  |


			  |             Down Arrow
			  v


			  <-            Left Arrow


			  ->            Right Arrow

			  _
			  ^             Page Up
			  |


			  |             Page Down
			  v
			  -


			 |<-            Home

							    
			 ->|            End




DEMO NOTES

Rules of Engagement includes some of the most sophisticated artificial
intelligence ever devised for a computer game.  When browsing through the
demo, pay special attention to the personality traits that can be set for
every character, both friend and foe, in the game.

Since you can actually change these traits, you can, in effect, modify the
artificial intelligence algorithms in each mission.  This is the first game
to allow such complete control over the interactions of the characters.




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