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How to play Nightshade's STORMS:
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COMMANDS AND VOCABULARY:

      STORMS understands a wide variety of commands. However, it has only a 
      limited vocabulary, totaling approximately seven hundred words, so it 
      can get confused.  If you give it a word that it doesn't understand, it
      will tell you what word it doesn't know.  Try entering your command 
      again using a different word in place of the one the game objected to.
      Your commands should generally be in the format:

       <verb> <(multiple) noun phrase(s)> <preposition> <noun phrase/object>

      Some (hypothetical) examples of valid commands:

         PLACE A RED ROCK IN THE SMALL BOWL
         READ MY POETRY BOOK
         SWIM IN THE SWIMMING POOL
         ATTACK HIM
           ("HIM" will refer to last noun mentioned, e.g., the burglar)
         GET THE BOOK (also: TAKE THE BOOK)
         READ IT
           ("IT" will refer to last noun mentioned, e.g., the book)
         GET ALL (will get everything movable at the current location)
         NORTH
         PUT THE FOOD ON THE KITCHEN TABLE
         TAKE OFF THE HAT (also: REMOVE THE HAT)
         NE (for NORTHEAST)
         XYZZY (i.e., a "magic" word)
         TURN THE DOORKNOB

      Compound commands can be created by connecting single commands (like
      those above) with "AND", "THEN" or the punctuation symbols "," or ";" to
      connect two or more separate commands. 

         TURN THE DOORKNOB THEN ENTER THE CAVE
         CLIMB DOWN THE LADDER THEN SOUTH, WEST AND NORTHWEST

      If the game understands all of the words in your command, but still
      seems confused by the command -- then try to say the same thing using
      fewer words and a simpler sentence.

SPECIAL COMMANDS:

      The game uses a number of special commands. They are:

 BRIEF   COMMAND       DESCRIPTION
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         SCORE         Will summarize your progress, so far.

   I     INVENTORY     Will display a list of the items you are carrying, and
                       those items you are wearing.

         BRIEF         Will cause location descriptions to be brief. (Starter)

         VERBOSE       Will cause location descriptions to be verbose.

   L     LOOK          Will give you a full (verbose) description of
                       your current location.

         LIST EXITS    Will list the obvious (visible) exits from your current
                       location.  There may be other ways to exit the location
                       -- but they may not be obvious.

         SAVE GAME     Will save the current game status on disk.

         RESTORE GAME  Will restore a previously saved game from disk.

         SCRIPT        Causes output to go to both the screen and a printer

         UNSCRIPT      Cancels SCRIPT command.

   R     STATUS        Gives a report about your current condition.

   T     TIME          Tells the current time.  Very important in solving the
                       adventure, so you may keep track of how much you have
                       left.

         BUY           Lets you buy certain items in certain stores.  Must
                       specify as BUY <item>.

   V     VERSION       Lists version number.

   C     CASH          Tells you how much money you currently are holding.

   Q     QUIT          Quits the game. 

FUNCTION AND CURSOR KEYS:

      The function keys have been predefined to stand for several of the most
      frequently used commands.  Similarly, the cursor keys have been
      predefined to correspond to the appropriate compass directions.
      Hitting the '?' key will display a diagram of the definitions for all of
      the function and cursor keys.

BUGS AND ERRORS:

      At Nightshade we try to fix everything that's wrong wih a game before
      selling it. However, we aren't perfect. If you should happen to find 
      a bug in your game, however small (or large) please write us. Include 
      the version number of the game with your letter.

SOLUTION AVAILABLE:

      If you are stuck somewhere in STORMS, a hint booklet is available for 
      $4.00 from Nightshade Productions. If you'd just like to try to win
      it yourself but with a map that shows all locations and all obvious 
      objects, you can have it for just $2.00.
      Send a check or money order for $4.00 or $2.00 to:

      Order Department
      Nightshade Productions
      10421 Mantle Drive
      Oklahoma City, OK  73162


NIGHTSHADE'S MAILING LIST

      If you wish to be on Nightshade's mailing list, please write us. You'll 
      receive Nightshade's newsletter and notice of any future games. 

A SHORT NOTE

      This is the Shareware release of Storms. Therefore it has been slightly
      edited and various changes have been effected from the original program.
      If you'd like to register your copy of Storms with Nightshade, simply
      send us $8.95. We'll send you the latest version of Storms, in the 
      complete packaged form including a well constructed instruction booklet,
      and a map and hint booklet FREE of charge. You'll also be put on our
      mailing list. 


STAY TUNED!

      STORMS II: In the Eye, a unique graphic adventure, coming soon from
      Nightshade Productions. (Unfortunately, this game will not be released
      as shareware. If you'd like more information on it, please write. )

