Battle Wrath FAQ   
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FAQ Version 1 (October 20, 1995)

- The official version was released on Oct 4th, 1995. It is a
  full working version - not a demo, not a crippled version.
- The latest version, screenshots, warrior images and warrior
  animations can always be downloaded from
  http://web.sunbelt.net/battlewrath

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What is Battle Wrath? (directly from the Battle Wrath web page)
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Battle Wrath is a personal combat game that makes use of the
power of today's home computers. In Battle Wrath, you assume the
role of a great warrior from history, the future,
science-fiction,  fantasy, mythology, or the demented mind of
one of our animators. In your new role, you attempt to become
the Ruler of the Battlelords. To accomplish your task you will
need to defeat the top nine contenders for the crown and then
unseat the current Ruler. Unlike other games, however, the list
of contenders is constantly changing as challengers move up in
the ranks or are defeated and demoted. Battle Wrath is a game of
unending challenges as you must defeat the tougher opponents and
also guard against new comers seeking to upset you !!!

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What's in the freeware release?
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- Two warriors: Razor and Chronos. This includes the original
  sound effects, background music and backgrounds for these warriors.
- Human vs. Human, Human vs. Computer, Computer vs. Computer play.
- 10 levels of computer intelligence
- Decapitations and limb severs. Plenty of blood.
- Optional PG Mode that reduces the violence (Password protected).
- Super VGA graphics (640 x 480 x 256 colors)
- Non-symmetrical warriors. (The warriors look different when
  facing left vs. facing right - not mirror images).
- Experience levels. Players improve over time.
- Parallax scrolling backgrounds.
- Expandable: New Warriors Available Every Month.
- Battle Wrath game engine and initial warriors are Freeware !!!

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System requirements
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- IBM or compatible. 486/33 or better. 66+ recommended.
- DOS or Windows 95. Battle Wrath runs perfectly under Windows
  95. It will not run in a Windows 3.1 DOS window.
- 8MB of memory
- Approximately 8 MB hard drive space
- Joystick optional
- Supports most sound cards including the following:
  Soundblaster, Pro, 16, AWE32
  Roland RAP-10
  Media Vision Audio Spectrum
  Gravis Ultrasound
  NMC Wavejammer
  ESS ES688
  Soundscape

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Installation
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If you downloaded from a network or received the game in a ZIP file:
- unzip the file (don't forget pkunzip -d if you are in DOS)
- run "setup" to setup your sound card.
- run "Wrath" to play!

If you purchased the game from a shareware warehouse or do not
have a ZIP file on the disk:
- run "a:install" while disk 1 is in drive a:. Follow the
  on-screen instructions
- run "Wrath" to play!

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Notes
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- Hit "P" to pause the game.
- Be sure and read the files README.TXT and WARRIORS.TXT. Print
  WARRIORS.TXT is possible as it contains the keystrokes for the
  free warriors.

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Questions
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Q: How do I change the game from computer vs. computer play?
A: In the Battle Menu, clicking on either the "P1" (player 1) or
   "P2" (player 2) button allows you to create a new player or
   select a pre-existing one. The first option in the list of
   players is "Create a new Player". Click on that option and type
   in your name. You are now ready to control the warrior. In
   future games, your name will appear alphabetically in the list
   of players.

Q: When I push towards the other warrior and press a punch key,
   I sometimes get a left arm attack and sometimes I get a right
   arm attack. Why?
A: In Battle Wrath, warriors can have their arms severed.
   Because of this, left arm attacks are always performed by
   pushing the controller to the left and pressing the punch key.
   Right arm attacks are performed by moving the controller to the
   right and pressing the punch key. Should you lose an arm, you
   know that moving the controller in that direction and pushing
   the punch key is useless. Kicks follow the same logic, but since
   a warrior can not lose his/her legs, they are always available.

Q: How do I change the selected warriors?
A: In the Battle Menu, clicking on either the "W1" (warrior 1)
   or "W2" (warrior 2) button allows you to select a different
   warrior to control.

Q: Can I bypass the title screen that shows the Battle Wrath
   logo?
A: Yes, press any key or click the mouse button when the Battle
   Wrath logo appears and the swords will "snap" into place and the
   screen will fade immediately.

Q: I can not get Razor to perform one of his special moves.
A: Each warrior has one special move that is only available when
   controlled by a player that is currently ranked as The Ruler.
   This move is typically of great power and gives the Ruler a
   special advantage over the competitors.

Q: Can I exit a fight once it has begun?
A: No. Fights can be paused by pressing the "P" key. However,
   once a fight has been started, it must be finished.

Q: What does the "(AI: #)" stand for behind the names of the
   computer players?
A: AI=Artificial Intelligence. The number represents the
   computer players's artificial intelligence level. The higher the
   number (0-9), the smarter, faster, and tougher the computer
   opponent.
 
Q: I won a fight and was promoted. What does that mean?
A: As you win fights you gain experience points. At certain
   point levels, you will be promoted. As level of ability
   increases, a player will do more damage when hitting and take
   less damage when hit.

Q: What is a sanctioned fight?
A: Whenever two players that are adjacent to each other in the
   contender rankings fight, it is a sanctioned fight. The winner
   of the bout takes the higher position, the loser gets the lower
   rank. Fights between players that are not adjacently ranked
   still count towards experience points (and promotions), however,
   they do not affect a players ranking in the contender list.

Q: When I play Chronos, I can summon his familiar but then can
   not cast any of his other projectiles. Why?
A: Chronos' familiar is considered a projectile by the game -
   and the game only allows a single projectile from each warrior
   at any one time. Therefore, while the familiar is on the screen,
   Chronos can not cast another projectile.

Q: Who is tougher, Chronos or Razor?
A: Depends on your strategy. Razor has more distance attacks,
   however, he is weaker in close. Chronos can take a lot of
   damage, but can not strike easily at a distance. It is up to you
   to figure out what works best for each warrior.

Q: Where can I get more warriors?
A: Direct from Cerebral Gaming Systems. Check the on-line
   catalog (the icon is in the main menu as an open red book). It
   lists available warriors, fan club information, and information
   about the web site. The web site contains warrior images,
   animations and information. When you are done looking, print the
   file, ORDERFRM.TXT, fill it in and write, fax or call:

    U.S. Mail: Cerebral Gaming Systems
               P.O. Box 10552         
               Raleigh, N.C. 27605    
               Attn: Ordering

          Fax: (919)-876-3098   
        Phone: (919)-850-9900
          WWW: http://web.sunbelt.net/BattleWrath
