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                            Metal Knights 98
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	   Copyright 1996-1998 KnightSoft Technologies, Inc.



IMPORTANT NOTES about * Internet Play
	              * Artificial Intelligence
		      * Requirements
		      * Packages
		      * Turn Based Game

* Internet Play
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	Although you can play local games, it's much more interesting to
play against human opponents! The whole game is focussed on Internet play,
come play with us on the 'net! There's a Worldwide Hall of Fame to climb
up and NetPlay offers many more exclusive features like team play! (Alliances)

* Artificial Intelligence
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    Don't like Internet Play?! No problem! Computer Opponents are now available
in the Metal Knights Gold Release.  This is the only feature not included in the
free Internet Release. See http://metalknights.com/register.html for more information!


* Requirements
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  - Windows 95, NT4, or later
  - A reliable connection to the internet (for NetMetal Play)

  Recommended:
  - Pentium Processor
  - Display Resolution of 800x600x16bit or better yet 1024x768x16bit
    (8bit color display is playable, but some colors are missing and
     you'll notice frequent palette switches.. :)


* Packages
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MetalKnights98.Zip    The game (main client)
MetalKnights98FR.Zip  The french version: Le jeu en francais!
MetalSets.Zip         Graphic Add-Ons
MapCollection.Zip     A vast collection of battlefield to play on
MetalKnights98CD.Zip  A single package with the add-ons and extra battlefields


* Turn Based Game
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	Metal Knights IS NOT a real-time strategy game! Here battles aren't
won by whoever clicks their mouse the fastest! No, this is a _real_
strategy game where you have time you think your moves.

Online Turn Based Game:
	Nor is it a game you play a whole week non-stop then toss it
away, it's rather a game you play a few minutes each day. Which is good
since most of us don't want to play a game several hours in a row...!
For the rest of you, get the Gold Release featuring computer opponents! :)


* Visit the Metal Knights Home Page at http://metalknights.com


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