DWEEP README INFORMATION Overview Features System Requirements Installation Instructions Registration Benefits How To Register Dexterity's Web Site Contacting Dexterity Support Policy Vendor Information ASP Ombudsman Statement License Agreement OVERVIEW Dweep is an addictive NEW real-time DirectX puzzle game from Dexterity Software. Immerse yourself in a beautiful full-screen world of 65,000+ colors, pre-rendered 3D art, comical sound effects, and whimsical music. Enjoy cool visual effects like shadows and translucency in a rich environment of fully interactive objects. Use lasers, mirrors, bombs, torches, hammers, and more to guide Dweep safely through each level. Make Dweep freeze into a block of ice or heat up and float like a balloon. A game of Dweep will often attract a crowd as you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. Includes 30 levels of stimulating, non-violent fun. See why Dweep is "the most amazing new PC game in years." back to top FEATURES Beautiful animated world of 65,000+ color graphics and pre-rendered 3D art Rich environment of fully interactive objects 30 levels of stimulating and engaging puzzles Cool visual effects like shadows and translucency Comical sound effects and light-hearted music Free hints and solutions to all levels available at www.dexterity.com Automatic support for expansion packs of additional levels Non-violent and fun for all ages back to top SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0 or better DirectX 5.0 or better Pentium 90mhz or better 16 MB RAM 3 MB Hard Drive space DirectX-compatible 16-bit video card (65,000+ colors at 640x480) DirectX-compatible sound card Microsoft-compatible mouse Dweep requires DirectX 5.0 or better. DirectX enhances Windows with advanced multimedia capabilities. If you do not have DirectX installed on your system, you can download it from www.microsoft.com/directx. DirectX comes pre-installed with all copies of Windows 95 and later, so most likely it is already installed on your system. back to top INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To install the game onto your hard drive, run SETUP.EXE, and follow the on-screen installation instructions to proceed. You will be asked to enter the path to the directory on your hard drive where you wish to install the game files, or to accept the default choice. The installation program will copy the files to your hard drive and create a Start Menu folder for the game. To play the game, simply open the program folder, and run the game. back to top REGISTRATION BENEFITS Register Dweep NOW for Only $9.95, and Receive All of the Following: 20 Very Cool NEW Levels NEW Items and Obstacles FREE Technical Support Access to Dweep Expansion Packs Notice of New Releases Our Sincerest Gratitude back to top HOW TO REGISTER Registration is fast and easy. There are 4 ways to register: Register On-line at Dexterity Software's Secure Web Site (Credit Cards Only). If you have web access, simply go to our Secure On-line Order Form. Register by FAX (Credit Cards Only). Open the Order Form found in your Dweep folder, print it out, and fax it to Dexterity Software at 1-530-579-7241. Register by E-Mail (Credit Cards Only). Open the Order Form found in your Dweep folder, fill it out, and e-mail it to orders@dexterity.com. Register by Mail Open the Order Form found in your Dweep folder, print it out, and mail it with your payment to: Dexterity Software P.O. Box 571961 Tarzana, CA 91357-1961 USA back to top DEXTERITY'S WEB SITE Visit Our Web Site: www.dexterity.com Get hints whenever you're stuck. Learn the full solution to every Dweep level. Have fun chatting with other players on our message board. Download and play other fun Dexterity Software games. Enter to win a prize in our monthly contest. Sign up for the FREE Dexterity Software newsletter. Purchase Dexterity Software products using our secure server. Preview original upcoming releases from Dexterity Software. back to top CONTACTING DEXTERITY Dexterity Software would love to hear from you. Send us email at feedback@dexterity.com. Or contact us by postal mail at: Dexterity Software P.O. Box 571961 Tarzana, CA 91357-1961 USA back to top SUPPORT POLICY Dexterity Software will provide technical support to registered users for a period of ninety (90) days after registering. Registered users may contact Dexterity Software using any of the following means: Internet Email support@dexterity.com World Wide Web http://www.dexterity.com U.S. Postal Mail Dexterity Software P.O. Box 571961 Tarzana, CA 91357-1961 back to top VENDOR INFORMATION Dexterity allows and encourages all web sites, on-line services, shareware disk vendors, CD-ROM vendors, bulletin board systems, and end-users to freely distribute the shareware version of this Software. If you wish to distribute the Software, you may obtain the most recent version from www.dexterity.com. It is generally not necessary to contact Dexterity for authorization, and you may begin offering the shareware version immediately. For more vendor information, including direct download links, screen shots, and more, visit www.dexterity.com/vendor.htm. The following are various Dweep descriptions recommended for use on web sites, shareware catalogs, bulletin board systems, and other vendor media. Very Short Description (233 characters, including spaces) Addictive NEW puzzle game from Dexterity Software. Features 65,000+ colors and pre-rendered 3D art. Enjoy 30 levels of original, stimulating, non-violent fun. See why Dweep is "the most amazing new PC game in years." Play it NOW! Short Description (436 characters, including spaces) Dweep is an addictive NEW real-time DirectX puzzle game from Dexterity Software. Immerse yourself in a beautiful full-screen world of 65,000+ colors, pre-rendered 3D art, comical sound effects, and whimsical music. A game of Dweep will often attract a crowd as you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. Includes 30 levels of stimulating, original, non-violent fun. See why Dweep is "the most amazing new PC game in years." Play it NOW! Medium Description (709 characters, including spaces) Dweep is an addictive NEW real-time DirectX puzzle game from Dexterity Software. Immerse yourself in a beautiful full-screen world of 65,000+ colors, pre-rendered 3D art, comical sound effects, and whimsical music. Enjoy cool visual effects like shadows and translucency in a rich environment of fully interactive objects. Use lasers, mirrors, bombs, torches, hammers, and more to guide Dweep safely through each level. Make Dweep freeze into a block of ice or heat up and float like a balloon. A game of Dweep will often attract a crowd as you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. Includes 30 levels of stimulating, non-violent fun. See why Dweep is "the most amazing new PC game in years." Play it NOW! Long Description (1219 characters, including spaces) Dweep is an addictive NEW real-time DirectX puzzle game from Dexterity Software. Immerse yourself in a beautiful full-screen world of 65,000+ colors, pre-rendered 3D art, comical sound effects, and whimsical music. Enjoy cool visual effects like shadows and translucency in a rich environment of fully interactive objects. Pick up special items like lasers, mirrors, bombs, and torches, and use them wisely to guide Dweep safely through each level. Use bombs and lasers to destroy objects. Place mirrors to deflect dangerous laser beams. And use fans to make Dweep fly over obstacles. Try crossing a freeze plate, and watch Dweep freeze into a solid block of ice. Then use a torch on the ice to thaw Dweep, or use a hammer to smash the ice. Walk Dweep onto a heat plate and watch Dweep float up into the air like a balloon. This highly stimulating game introduces an exciting new skill on every level. A game of Dweep will often attract a crowd as you smile, groan, and laugh out loud. You will love Dweep's changing facial expressions as you encounter each new challenge. Includes 30 levels of stimulating, addictive, non-violent fun. See why Dweep is "the most amazing new PC game in years." Play it NOW! back to top ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT Dexterity Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 157-F Love Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142 USA, FAX 317-888-2195, or send email to omb@asp-shareware.org. back to top DEXTERITY SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DWEEP This Software Licensing Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Dexterity Software ("Dexterity"). By installing this Software, by loading or running the Software, by placing or copying the Software onto your hard drive, or by distributing the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. These are the only terms by which Dexterity permits copying or use. General terms: 1. THE SOFTWARE. The Software licensed under this agreement is the computer program Dweep, which consists of executable files, data files, and documentation. 2. GRANT OF LICENSE. Dexterity grants you the right to the use Software in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. You may load the software into RAM as well as install it on a hard disk or other storage device. You may not modify, translate, disassemble, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works based upon the Software. You agree that the Software will not be shipped, transferred, or exported into any country in violation of the U.S. Export Administration Act and that you will not utilize the Software in violation of any applicable law. 2.1. SHAREWARE VERSION LICENSE. You may distribute copies of the shareware version of the Software freely to other users, provided that any copy must contain the original, unaltered files and proprietary notices. You have the ability to register the shareware version at any time by purchasing a registration code from Dexterity Software. This will convert the Software into the registered version, and the Registered Version License below will then apply. 2.2. REGISTERED VERSION LICENSE. When you register the Software, you will receive a personal registration code that will enable you to unlock the shareware version of the Software into the full registered version. You agree not to distribute your registration code to others and to use it only for your own personal use of the Software. You acknowledge that distribution of your registration code to others, whether intentional or unintentional, could damage Dexterity both financially and professionally. Therefore, you agree to keep your registration code confidential. Any unauthorized distribution of your registration code will result in immediate and automatic termination of your license. 3. COPYRIGHT. The Software is owned by Dexterity and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaties. You must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, except that you may make copies of the shareware version of the Software to give to other persons under the terms of this Agreement. You may not distribute copies of any registration code to other users. Except as expressly licensed by Dexterity, Dexterity reserves the exclusive copyright and all other rights, title and interest to distribute the Software, and to use Trademarks in connection with them. Trademarks refers to the name of the Software, the name Dexterity Software, and the bow and arrow logo, which are trademarks of Dexterity Software. 4. NO WARRANTY. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. DEXTERITY WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 5. TERM. The term of this license grant is perpetual. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying all copies of the Software in your possession. Your license to use the Software will automatically terminate if you breach the terms of this Agreement. 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Agreement is the sole and entire Agreement relating to the subject matter hereof, and supercedes all prior understandings, agreements, and documentation relating to such subject matter. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California. With respect to every matter arising under this Agreement, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in Los Angeles, California, and to service by certified mail, return receipt requested, or as otherwise permitted by law. This Agreement does not create any agency or partner relationship. Your rights under this Agreement are personal and do not include any right to sublicense the Software. This Agreement may be terminated by Dexterity by giving a 30-day advance written notice. 7. DISTRIBUTION. Dexterity allows and encourages all web sites, on-line services, shareware disk vendors, CD-ROM vendors, bulletin board systems, and end-users to freely distribute the shareware version of this Software. If you wish to distribute the Software, you may obtain the most recent version from www.dexterity.com. It is generally not necessary to contact Dexterity for authorization, and you may begin offering the shareware version immediately. Thank you for using this Software in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Download hot new games at www.dexterity.com.