	

    .oO0 Treasure Adventure Game 0Oo.
	

Freeware by Robit Studios/ Stephen Orlando
	http://www.robitstudios.com

Music by Robert Ellis


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		VERSION
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		  1.0

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 	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Unzip the contents of this folder into an
empty folder on your computer. Run Setup.exe
before playing the game to setup your control
and screen options.

*!*If you have photosensitive seizures, please 
use caution when deciding whether to play
Treasure Adventure Game. There any some scenes
with bright flashing colors.*!*

If you are seeing graphical tearing while
playing the game, try selecting the "V-SYNC"
option in Setup.exe.

If you are experiencing bad slowdown or Windows
errors while playing the game try running the
game in "Windows 95 Compatiblity Mode".
For information on how to do this visit:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/292533

If you're having trouble getting the game to
load try disabling your anti-virus software.

If you are missing the "Small Fonts" font on
your PC, please install smalle.fon

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	        Story
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There is a legend from old times - when the 
islands of the world were all one continent 
and people had created huge cities with 
science and magic. 

It tells of an evil demon who despised magic
and those who used it. He descended from the
heavens and attempted to eradicate every last
ounce of magic on the earth, covering it in 
darkness and death.

In the midst of this chaos, a young wizard's
apprentice, named Huayin, believed he could
make a stand against the raging demon.

Through ingenuity and strong will, he acquired
12 magically enchanted items, each of which 
gave him a better chance of overcoming the 
demon.

The battle between the two foes finally ensued
 - it was legendary! Huayin narrowly defeated 
the arcane creature.

However, in one desperate, dying move, the evil
demon struck at the core of the earth, causing
vicious earthquakes and tidal waves.

When everything finally calmed, the world was
no longer one continent but many islands, as
it is today.

On the chance that the evil creature could
return someday, the young wizard hid his 12
enchanted items around the world, hoping that,
should the need arise, they could be used by a
future savior.

As far-fetched as it may sound, this legend
inspired me to become an archaeologist and to
make it my life's goal to locate these 12 ancient
treasures and share them with the world.

It feels like only yesterday that my adventurer
friend, his young son and I sailed across the 
world to find those artifacts.

But, this story isn't about that journey...


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    		Controls
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Run Setup.exe to choose keyboard or joystick
and setup your control scheme.


<- -> 	buttons to run left and right


  ^	button to interact with doors and NPCs
  |

  |	button to crawl
  v 	you can crawl left and right


 JUMP 	button to temporarily defy gravity

ATTACK 	button to swing your hook hand

ACTION 	button to advance text
	
 MENU 	button to bring up the menu
	   The Menu contains information about 
	   your items as well as how to perform 
	   advanced techniques.

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    	    Saving & Loading
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There are 3 save slots. To start a new game
choose an EMPTY slot and press ACTION.

To continue a saved game choose a slot that
says CONTINUE and press ACTION.

If you need to erase a saved game choose ERASE
and select the save slot and press ACTION.

While playing the game, floating blue orbs will
allow you to save your progress.
Move the player in front of an orb and press UP.

To exit the game while playing press "Esc" to
open the menu and press "Esc" again to quit to
title.

You can also press "Alt"+F4 at anytime to quit
to desktop.

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	    HOW TO DONATE
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If you enjoyed the game and wish to support 
the creator, donations are greatly appreciated!

Visit http://donate.robitstudios.com to find
out if there are any kick-starter campaigns,
digital download OSTs or other ways to
contribute.

You can also donate via PayPal to 
steveorlando@gmail.com.

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		Credits
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Design, Coding, Graphics:
Stephen Orlando


Music:
Robert Ellis


Additional Graphics:
Sydney
Jim 'Opacus' Janses
Doodad
Dwight Delleva
Daniel Harris


Playtesting:
Robert Ellis
Barrett Andersen
Dr Stabbingworth
Curt Kling
Alexis Pister
Mark Booker
Zero
Timothy Slade
Bruno 'Zynck' Taboso
UrbanMonk
Chris Ayers 
Mouabrcot
Solvalou
Peter Stock
Devid K. 
Kenbo Calrissian


Proofreading:
Heidi Bollinger
Adam H. Callaghan


Sound:
SoundSnap.com


Additional Coding:
Nicklas Nygren - Particle Effects
Fifth - Joypad Control Events
Anders Riggelsen - Perspective Object
Phizzy


Special Thanks:
Heidi Bollinger
Simon Kaizen - PixelProspector.com
Stefan "bitowl" HanBen
William "Skywilly" Bertin
Patrick "Ezekiel" Ezechiele
Peter Stock
Ron and Fez
The Daily Click
IndieGames.com
TIGSource.com

