README.TXT Included in this file, along with tips for playing this game, is a brief biography on Won Liu and descriptions of his adversaries. MASTER WON LIU 3-D is designed for playing on any 386 or better (486 preferred) IBM/compatible. It requires 500K of conventional memory and 1 Meg of Extended memory. (If you run Windows, you probably have the Extended memory.) For sound and music, you will need a sound card. WHO IS MASTER WON LIU? His physical traits: Child of a Chinese woman and an unknown European (most likely British or Russian) man, Won Liu's medium stature and dark coloring allows him to blend inconspicuously into a group. Only when you are presented with the challenge of staring into his nearly azure, blue eyes, do you realize the clear-headed intenseness and strength emanating from his clean-shaven, pony-tailed face. His background: It has been 25 years since Won Liu's mother fled China with her baby in order to escape the persecution and slaughter ravaged during the Cultural Revolution on those who were questioningly not "pure of blood, body and thought." Utilizing the advantage of the turmoil reigning in China, Won Liu's mother managed to slip a step ahead of the authorities and settled herself and her child in the "safe" lands of Tibet where she placed Won Liu in a monastery at a very early age. At this spiritual institution, she felt, Won Liu would be secure in a life of quiet contemplation. Won Liu thrived on his schooling. He absorbed the teachings of the monks - and excelled in all areas - recognizing "the sound of one hand clapping," learning to listen to the grass grow, contemplating the patience of the planet ... and, of course, he excelled in and relished the intense discipline of the martial arts which was taught by the older monks to their youthful, exuberant novices. With his sharp mind and lithe, powerful body, Won Liu quickly developed into the youngest noviate to be handed the coveted position of personal bodyguard to the High Lama - the monastery's "head" monk. The present: Won Liu has recently received word of his mother's disappearance. After intense soul-searching, he has chosen to depart his beloved home in an attempt to locate her. Pure of heart and purpose, sharply attuned to his surroundings he has journeyed throughout China and Tibet on his quest. Until a month ago when he discovered her being held prisoner in Hong Kong in the lair of Dr. Chang. Dr. Chang - business tycoon, martial arts expert, and all- around evil dude, had intently absorbed the tales of Won Liu's progress and prowess. With his background in the martial arts, his monk-trained, clear-headed thought, and his peaceful, Zen-influenced soul, Won Liu is Dr. Chang's unwitting chosen candidate for his personal bodyguard. Dr. Chang, who is a martial arts master himself, has made many enemies. Because of this, he fears for his life. He also senses that employing someone of Master Won Liu's stature will not only aid his own ego and feed his lust for power, but will cause his enemies to cringe. Dr. Chang, knowing that very few events would force Won Liu to leave the sanctity of the monastery, has engineered the abduction of Won Liu's mother. This act, Chang comprehends, will indeed force Won Liu into departing the security of the monastery to commence a search for her. For the ransom of Won Liu's mother, Dr. Chang has devised an exchange -- Won Liu's services as a participating member of "Chang's Minions" -- the gang which has been terrorizing much of Hong Kong and Chinese enclaves the world about -- for his mother's release. Won Liu has chosen to accept Dr. Chang's "deal" -- temporarily. Upon assurance of his mother's escape and her safety, Won Liu has rebelled against the evil Dr. Chang. Unfortunately, Chang, an expert in trickery and deceit, has succeeded in trapping and imprisoning Won Liu. He will be held as a example to the rest of "Chang's Minions." Won Liu must find an escape. CHANG'S MINIONS Dr. Chang: Sly, crafty, evil -- Chang is the embodiment of nasty. Directly, he controls billions of dollars and tens of thousands of people. Indirectly, he influences nearly every Asian outside of China and Japan and a large percentage of the world's currency. Unable to be satisfied in his greed, Chang craves more power - the power of money, the power of control -- and because of this craving, it is presumed that Dr. Chang will want to participate in Won Liu's capture. Therefore, expect to encounter him in your travels. He will be dressed in brown, his favorite color. But be aware -- he's good, very good, at being bad. He has cornered the market on bad. And he is as bad as Won Liu is good. Senior Guard: Outfitted in green, these opponents are Dr. Chang's "old guard." They are Dr. Chang's most experienced soldiers and are proven martial arts fighters. Referred to as "officers," the Regular Guard are subordinate to them, and they will be directing the effort of the Regulars to keep Master Won Liu imprisoned. Regular Guard: Dressed in blue, most of these opponents are young and ambitious. Although not as skilled or experienced as the Senior Guard, they remain a challenge because they have the ambition to be recognized as "Master Won Liu's executioner." They are quick, although somewhat untempered in their devotion to Dr. Chang. THE DUNGEON The dungeon imprisoning Won Liu is deceptive. Constructed of stone, the halls and rooms are seemingly strewn with wooden packing crates. As Won Liu races toward one, it disappears and he uncovers something -- either a stone wall, a guard, food, medical supplies, a potion, or... nothing. YOUR TASK There is only one. Get Won Liu out!!! The dungeon is a maze. Won Liu is in the middle. Somewhere, in the maze is the exit. Won Liu is at your disposal and direction. He has two punches -- a normal one and a "power" punch. Both use strength. HINTS AND TIPS General: Punch first in order in minimalize any damage to Won Liu's health. Take any item found. It will increase Won Liu's strenth and health. Use the Map (TAB) to keep track of Won Liu's position. Secret Codes: There are several codes ... One will increase Won Liu's Strength; another will produce a super-human mode where he will take no damage. Yet another will do double damage to his enemies. All of the codes start with the letters MT... Just type in the code. If it's the correct one, you will see a message. If it is incorrect, no message. The one code that will be provided is MTKAW. This code "Kills All Walls." It removes the "wooden walls." The advantage to this is that you are provided with a view of the entire maze and down all long hallways and into every room. However, be prepared, there are two distinct disadvantages: one is that every one of "Chang's Minions" will seek out Won Liu. The other is ... uh, well, why don't you just give it a try and find out for yourself. Meanwhile, ENJOY.