Two Handed Spades
				    Version 1.0

	1) Introduction
	2) Installation
	3) File Descriptions
	4) Modem Notes
	5) Comments
	6) Disclaimer



1) Introduction

"Two Handed Spades!?!" Yep, Two Handed Spades. The dealing is a bit 
different, but other than that the game is pretty much the same as it's four
handed brethren. Of course, there are no partners. It is just one-on-one; a
two handed battle; human verses machine; a duel to the death; you against
the world...anyway, you get the idea.

I personally find this style more challenging. However, if you should not
find the challenge enough for you, simply call up a friend and play over
a modem. Two Handed Spades supports modem play and null-modem cable play.

Two Handed Spades is shareware. That is to say, it's not free. Shareware
is a means of marketing software for those of us who don't have a crack
marketing department with a huge budget. 

The basic premise is that you get to try out the software before you buy it. 
Once you've tried the product, and decided it is worth the meager fee the 
starving computer programmer is asking, you send the starving computer 
programmer money and he sends you the latest, greatest version of the 
software. This process is known as Shareware Registration. 

Once said starving programmer has received your registration fee, the
starving programmer will send you a disk with the latest and greatest
version of Two Handed Spades, along with a personalized registration
confirmation letter and other goodies.

In this case the latest and greatest version has some of the annoying aspects
of the shareware version taken out. Such as, the logo screen does 
not appear in-between ever game you play, the game loads much faster than 
the shareware version, and you get a free game (goodies) when you register.

(The following paragraph should be in illegible, fine print at the bottom)

The registration price is $14.50, plus $2.50 for shipping. You can either 
send a check or money order through the mail or use CompuServe's Software 
Registration forum (GO SWREG) and use SWREG ID# 8966. For complete details 
on registering your copy of Two Handed Spades read the Q & A section in 
the help file. 

If you send your registration through the mail you can fill out and print
an order form by clicking on the Order Form button when the game first 
starts or by selecting Order Form from the Help menu.


2) Installation

Aside from the ZIP file 2HSPAD.ZIP you will need one other file to
successfully install and run Two Handed Spades. You will need:

	VBRUN300.DLL

VBRUN300.DLL is the run-time module needed to run all programs written in
the language Visual Basic. VBRUN300.DLL can be found on all on-line 
services. It is usually stored as VBRUN3.ZIP. Once you have VBRUN300.DLL put 
this file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.

Installation couldn't be easier. Simply create a new directory and put all  
the files from 2HSPAD.ZIP into the directory. If you want to add a Program
Group and Icons (Windows 3.1) or add a Program Folder (Windows 95) you
can run SETUP.EXE. If you chose not to run the setup program you can
start the game by double clicking on the file 2HSPADE.EXE.


3) File Descriptions

You should find the following files in 2HSPAD.ZIP

	2HSPADES.EXE - The executable Spades card game
	2HSPADES.HLP - Spades Help file
	SETUP.EXE - Create Group, Icons, or Folder
	FILE_ID.DIZ - File identification file
	MODEM.TXT - Notes on modem commands
	README.TXT - This readme file
	WIN.WAV - WAV file used in game
	START.WAV - WAV file used in game
	BUZZ.WAV - WAV file used in game
	WIGGLE.WAV - WAV file used in game
	SET.WAV - WAV file used in game
	GLASSBRK.WAV - WAV file used in game
	SWING.WAV - WAV file used in game


4) Modem Notes

The file MODEM.TXT has a partial listing of modem commands that are common
to most modems. Should you have any problems connecting with another
computer over a modem consult this list or the documentation that was
supplied with your modem.


5) Comments

Any comments, suggestions, or critiques can be sent to me at one of
the following addresses:

    CompuServe - 71042,36

    World Wide Web - http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/gregdebacker

    InterNet - 71042.36@compuserve.com

    U.S. Mail - 	Greg DeBacker
			638 San Juan Av.
			Santa Cruz, CA
			95065


6) DISCLAIMER 
   
Should you decide to use Two handed Spades you must agree to the 
following disclaimer:

Two Handed Spades is supplied as is. You are using this product at your own 
risk. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, 
which may result from the use of Two Handed Spades.

Thank you,

Greg