FIREWORKS 2 help file

by David Blackwell
-Grand Inquisitor into all things PyroTechnic

* Welcome__

First of all, a big hello to everyone who has downloaded this game. Thanks too to all the good hearted folk who had a good time playing the first fireworks. This sequel, presents more areas to fight in than the original, all new graphics and design, and hopefully, a thouroughly enjoyable experience.

* What's the idea?__

The idea of Fireworks, is to blow up as many things as you can before you die. Basically, you are a cannon, on the ground, and you are able to move and shoot fireworks into the sky, destroying passing planes etc. that are trying to drop nasty stuff on you (aka space invaders). Not only is cannon trying to be destroyed via the air, but also the ground. Ground based enemies will appear constantly, trying to destroy your cannon with their own weapons. Since your fireworks can't harm these guys, you'll have to jump on them and squash the blighters. Every now and then, the game gets harder (you'll notice a "difficulty + 1" sign appear now and then), and along the way, you'll get health bonuses (every 1000 points) to keep you alive. When you die, your score will appear on the HighScoreTable, competing with everyone who has played the game on your computer.

* Okay, how do I get started?__

Double Click on the "FireWorksII" icon in the folder you unzipped the game to (Please, do not remove any items from the folder with the executable game file, they are important) start.

After watching the opening credits, you can select an option from the menu screen.

HINT : Use your arrow keys to change the selections on menus. You may have to press the up and down arrow keys or the left and right depending on the way the menu is running, vertical or horizontal.

The options on the start are menu are in this order from left to right.

* Start

* Help

* HighScores/Credits

* Quit

Select Help if you are new to the game.

*** controls

Arrow Keys : Move cannon
Shift : Fire firework pellet
Ctrl : Detonate Firework pellet(s)
/ or ? key : Jump/stomp cannon

Select Start when you are ready, and you will be taken to a level selection screen. Press the left and right arrow keys to browse through the 5 levels. When you have selected what you want to play, press Enter, and you will be taken to the Gameplay arena.

And you'll be okay from there (evil laugh)...


* UH OH! I Gotta problem amigo!__

If you try and start the game and you are faced with a missing file error message, check if it is any of these below:

Dmc2.cox
Bass.dll
Cncs232.dll

If your missing file is one of these, then proceed with the following.

Go into the file directory where the game is kept, and copy the supposedly "missing" file (it should be there). Go into your windows directory, then your "System" directory, and paste the file there. Try running the game again.

If it still does not run, or the file is different from the three examples, then email Virtually Real TroubleShooting (aka, me) at: 

dblackers@hotmail.com

* Well, wasn't that fun!___

Yeah, was for me too. I hope you enjoy the game, and if you have any comments, don't hesitate to hassle me at : dblackers@hotmail.com

A big credit must go to www.chiptune.com for the excellent chiptunes that were taken from their huge archive. Visit em!

and visit www.vrealware.com too! :)

Kudos,

David Blackwell







