README.TXT       (c) Copyright 1990-1997 Gary J. Darveaux

Horse Racing Fantasy - where champions never retire!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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This software works best when installed onto a hard drive.  The following steps are required to install onto a hard drive:

Step 1.  Establish a separate subdirectory such as HRACE.  For example, from the c:\ prompt type 'MKDIR HRACE' and press the enter key.

Step 2.  Copy all the files you received from a download or diskette into the above directory.  For example, assuming you have inserted the diskette into the a: drive, type 'COPY A:*.* C:\HRACE' and press the enter key.  Then run the .exe file.  This is a self-extracting program which will generate several other files when you run it.  

That's it!  You are ready to play!

To run the software, just type 'HRFAN' at the DOS prompt and press the enter key.  In Windows, find HRFAN.EXE using File Manager and double click on it.  Then just follow the prompts.

LITTLE HINTS
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1.  Whenever the system asks you a Yes/No question, you may respond in one of two ways:  (a) type 'Y' or 'N' and press the enter key, or (b) just press the enter key for a 'yes' and press the escape key for a 'no'.

2.  Press F3 during the race to accelerate the display (somewhat like the fast forward button on a VCR).  You may press it up to 2 times, but remember your computer configuration limits how fast you can run a race.  Press F4 to slow down the display speed.

3.  This software was designed to run using a CGA card (Color Graphics Adapter) or an EGA card (Enhanced Graphics Adapter).  It should also run with any compatiable adapter.  This includes, but is not limited to, VGA and Super VGA.  It will also run on a Monocrome/Printer Adapter, but this configuration does not take full advantage of the animation graphics.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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IBM PC/AT, PS/2 and 100% compatiables
32K available memory
MS-DOS 3.2 or above
At least one diskette drive

OTHER NOTES
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CompuServe members: To register on line, GO SWREG. Search the Shareware Registration Database for Registration ID 10827, or look or all offerings by searching on author name "Darveaux" or author's CompuServe ID 103402,3277.

See Fantasy.txt for a brief description of this software, or just run the software and run the demonstration and sample races.

IBM(tm) is the registered trademark of International Business Machines.

MS-DOS(tm) is the registered trademark of Microsoft Incorporated.

Suggestions for improvements to the game are welcome.  Just send an email to: 103402.3277@Compuserve.com.

Software Updates: In order to receive software updates and upgrade notices, you must send electronic mail to 103402.3277@Compuserve.com so we have your electronic address on file.

Check out our World Wide Web Site for the latest information about software upgrades, games you can play over the internet, and special races that you can download: 
      http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Gary_Darveaux/hrace.htm