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   / ___|__ _ _ __ | |_ __ _(_)_ __   / ___| _ __ | | ___  ___ _ __  
  | |   / _` | '_ \| __/ _` | | '_ \  \___ \| '_ \| |/ _ \/ _ \ '_ \ 
  | |__| (_| | |_) | || (_| | | | | |  ___) | |_) | |  __/  __/ | | |
   \____\__,_| .__/ \__\__,_|_|_| |_| |____/| .__/|_|\___|\___|_| |_|
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                    (C) 1997 by Colin Gagnon Software



1) HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
        One (1) IBM compatible computer (286 or higher)
        One (1) monitor, connected to the computer (VGA or higher)
        One (1) Microsoft or compatible mouse, connected to the computer which
                should also be connected to the monitor
   RECOMMENDED HARDWARE:
        All that stuff above, plus a Sound Blaster or compatible sound card.
   SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
        MS-DOS 3.3 (three point three) or higher, installed on the computer
                connected to the mouse and monitor.
   
2) What is Captain Spleen 2?

        Captain Spleen 2 is the second episode in the saga of Captain Spleen,
interplanetary space adventurer extraordinare (etc., etc).  In Captain Spleen
2, you must rescue Colin Gagnon and Robert Randall, the authors of the game,
from the clutches of the evil MSDOS (not affiliated in any way with the above
requirement).  On the way, you'll meet a cast of interesting characters, hear
the infamous REPAIR sound effect, and see a certain name that starts with O
several times.

3) Alright, that's just dandy, but how do I play?

        Ah.  So glad you asked.
        Here are the detailed instructions:
        1) Start the program by changing to the directory you have installed
           the game into, and typing SPLEEN2.
        2) Grasp the mouse firmly in your right hand (for left handed users,
           grasp the mouse firmly in your left hand).
        3) Click, or if you just want to be silly, wait until the options
           screen appears. Select New Game (of course, if you've saved a game,
           you may wish to select Load Game).
        4) Alright. Once you get into the game, read the text at the bottom of
           the screen.  Be sure to pay attention to all of the text, as for the
           most part (alright, on rare occasion) it pertains to the game.  When
           you are done reading, click the mouse button.
        5) Click on whatever looks relevant on the screen.  Also click on
           whatever looks irrelevant. Clues might be hiding anywhere.  As a
           general rule, click only when your mouse pointer is visible on
           the screen.
        6) Repeat steps 4 through 6.

        In addition to these options, you may also press CTRL-Q at any time
to quit, though you may have to click at least once more before the program
actually exits. Also, you may notice that you can load a game even if you have
never played Captain Spleen 2 before. Yes, it is possible to load an unsaved
game, but it will mess up your game very badly. We don't recommend it.

4) About the Sound Blaster card

        Some users may experience difficulties when trying to hear the
digitized sound effects that take up a lot of space on their hard drives (this
has never happened to me or to any of the systems I beta tested this on, but
it's concievable, and I know of at least a couple of exceptionally messed up
setups that would do it). If your computer locks up while playing sounds, try
starting the game by typing:

        SPLEEN2 /NOSB

This will start Captain Spleen 2 without detecting a Sound Blaster card. Of
course, now you won't be able to hear the sound effects, but come on. At least
you still get to hear the GREAT PC speaker sound, right? Right?  Anyway, be
aware, though, that any game saved with the sound on will load with the sound
on. If you start Captain Spleen 2 normally, and the Sound Blaster is detected,
and you save a game, when the game is loaded, it will be loaded as if the
Sound Blaster has been detected, whether is has or not.

5) Can I give copies of Captain Spleen ][ to my friends?

By all means, absolutely! Captain Spleen 2 is SHAREWARE, which means that
you may pass it on to as many people as you like! Feel free to upload it
onto your favorite BBS's. However, shareware doesn't mean public domain. If
you like the game, and plan to keep playing it, you are required to register,
or pay for it. Registering keeps shareware alive. If you don't register, the
programmer (that's me!) can't make any more software (I know you're thinking
it, don't say it). Shareware programmers make their livelyhood by 
registrations, and recieve no other money from software houses or other
organizations that distribute the files.

To register Captain Spleen ][, send $20 to:

                                    Captain Spleen ][ Registration
                                    Colin Gagnon Software
                                    408 Pine St.
                                    Stoughton, WI 53589

When you register, you will recieve Captain Spleen ]I[, a midi version of the
Captain Spleen ][ theme song, and maybe even more than that (depends on what
happens once Captain Spleen ]I[ is written).

So, be sure to register.

6) Wow! You guys are the apogee of softworks! Your epic games stand out
   almost as much as a pair of russian underwear! And to think, you're not
   from the Sierras, you're from Stoughton, Wisconsin! Where can I get more
   of your games? (hehehe)

Well, you can find more games on the Colin Gagnon Software homepage:

http://www.toptown.com/hp/CGS/cgs.htm

Don't worry if the links don't work, we're probably in the process of moving
files. Try again in a day or two. If the problem persists, contact me, since
I don't anticipate moving files any time soon...

You can also order them. See the GAMES file for more info.

If you'd like to get in touch with me via e-mail, my address is:

TMBG@NJACKN.COM

And for those of you who are just strange, my personal homepage is at:

http://www.toptown.com/hp/CGS/index.htm

7) Hey, vendors!

Oh goody!  You dethided to thell my program!  BUT!!!  These are the terms to
which you must abide in order to do so:

1)  Clearly mark the package as "Shareware" or "Try before you buy" software.
    You must explain the concept on the packaging.

2)  State that the program is a product of Colin Gagnon Software on the
    packaging or in the catalog.

3)  Inform me in writing.

4)  Distribute only the most recent version of the program.  To obtain a copy,
    you should send $5 to Colin Gagnon Software.

5)  Distribute all the files.  If all the files are not in your copy, or you
    are unsure, you should register.  You will recieve a complete copy.  Once
    you have registered, upgrades will be available.  See above.
        
***The files are:***
ANDRE1.CGS
ANNOUNCE.CGS
ASTRO.CGS
ASTRO.SCR
BAHBAAAH.VOC
BIGCORP1.CGS
BILL.SCR
BILLOFF.CGS
BILLOFFB.CGS
BLAKSHIP.CGS
BLAMELBA.CGS
BOX1.CGS
BOX2.CGS
BOX3.CGS
BOX4.CGS
BOX5.CGS
BOX6.CGS
BUYLEM.SCR
BW1.CGS
CAB1.CGS
CABARET.SCR
CAS.CGS
CAS.SCR
CAS1.CGS
CAST1.CGS
CAST2.CGS
CELL.CGS
CELL.SCR
CGS.CGS
CGSDOOR.CGS
CGSDOOR.SCR
CGSNROB.CGS
CHOICE1.CGS
COLIN.CGS
COMM1.CGS
COMM2.CGS
COMM3.CGS
CREDITS.SCR
CREDITS1.CGS
CREDITS2.CGS
CREDITS3.CGS
CS1.VOC
CS2.VOC
CS2_1.SAV
CS2_2.SAV
CS2_3.SAV
CS2_4.SAV
CS2_5.SAV
CS3.VOC
CS4.VOC
CS5.VOC
DEATH.VOC
DRAWER.CGS
EARBOY.CGS
EDNA1.CGS
EDNA2.CGS
ELBA.SCR
ELBA1.CGS
ELBA2.CGS
ELBA3.CGS
ELBA4.CGS
ERTH.SCR
ERTH1.CGS
ERTH2.CGS
ERTH3.CGS
ERTHSIGN.CGS
FILE_ID.DIZ
FOREHEAD.CGS
FURD.SCR
FURD1.CGS
FURD2.CGS
FURDBURK.CGS
GAL.SCR
GAMES
GAMESTRT.SCR
HAHAWHA2.VOC
HAHAWHAW.VOC
HOWTO.CGS
IKE.CGS
INCHAIR.CGS
ITS.VOC
ITS1.CGS
ITS2.CGS
JBT.CGS
JBT.VOC
JORDAN1.CGS
JORDAN2.CGS
KENTANN.CGS
KENTBOX.CGS
KENTBOX2.CGS
KENTBW1.CGS
KENTCAB.CGS
KENTCONF.CGS
KENTDRAG.CGS
KENTELBA.CGS
KENTGUN.CGS
KENTHAPY.CGS
KENTPUMP.CGS
KENTSHIP.CGS
KENTSHIP.SCR
LEMON.SCR
LEMON1.CGS
LEMON2.CGS
LEMON3.CGS
LEMON4.CGS
LEMON5.CGS
LEMON6.CGS
LEMON7.CGS
LOAD.CGS
MAZE1.CGS
MAZE2.CGS
MC.SCR
MC1.CGS
MC2.CGS
MC3.CGS
MILK.CGS
MUF1.CGS
MUF2.CGS
MUF3.CGS
MUF4.CGS
MUFFIN.SCR
NAVFORE.CGS
NEWS.CGS
NIX1.CGS
NIX2.CGS
NIXXON.VOC
OFFDOOR.CGS
OFFDOOR1.CGS
OFFDOOR3.CGS
OFFDOOR4.CGS
OINK.VOC
OPER.CGS
OPTIONS.CGS
ORDER.CGS
PASSWD.CGS
PET1.CGS
PET2.CGS
PET3.CGS
PHONE.CGS
PIGEON.CGS
PIGEON.SCR
PLANET1.CGS
PLANET1.SCR
PLAY.EXE
PLAYDOH.CGS
PLAYDOH2.CGS
PORKY1.CGS
PORKY2.CGS
PUMPKIN.CGS
QAX.CGS
RANDALL.SCR
RANDALL1.CGS
RANDALL2.CGS
RANDALL3.CGS
RANDALL4.CGS
README.TXT
REAGAN1.CGS
REAGAN2.CGS
RECROOM.CGS
RECROOM.SCR
REGISTER.CGS
REPAIR1.VOC
REPAIR2.VOC
REST1.CGS
RETARD1.CGS
ROBERT.CGS
ROCKET.SCR
SAVE.CGS
SEC.CGS
SNARK.SCR
SNARK1.CGS
SOUP1.CGS
SOUP2.CGS
SPACE.CGS
SPLEEN2.EXE
START.SCR
STEAL.CGS
STEAL.SCR
STEAL2.CGS
STEAL3.CGS
STEAL4.CGS
STEAL5.CGS
TAKEOFF.VOC
THEEND.CGS
THEL.CGS
TICKETS.CGS
TITLE.CGS
TRADE.CGS
UMT.CGS
UMT.SCR
VENDOR
WAITER1.CGS
WAITER2.CGS
WATER.CGS
ZOOM1.CGS
ZOOM2.CGS
ZOOM3.CGS
ZOOOOM.VOC


6)  If a price is to be charged for the program, it shall not exceed $9 U.S.,
    which is pretty darned expensive, anyway.

7)  You must send me a copy of the catalog or of the packaging as soon as it
    is manufactured.

8)  You will not hold Colin Gagnon Software or it's partners responsible for
    any damage or inconvenience resulting from your failure to abide by these
    terms.

All of these terms must be met.  Action may be taken against anyone who fails
to abide by them.




(c) 1997 Colin Gagnon Software
