Eight Ways to Die v1.0 (c)2009 T^3 Software
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Eight Ways to Die is freeware and may be distributed freely (without charge).
Please review the license agreement contained in the file "license.txt" before
proceeding to use this program. If you do not accept the license agreement you
may not use this program.


How to Play
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The object of the game is to protect Earth from the incoming threats for as
long as possible. You do so by activating shields when threats get too close.
The number keys on the number pad represent the eight shields. Each shield only
stays active for a short time so it is important to time the activation so that
the shield is up when the threat arrives.


In-Game Controls
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Number Pad 7 / Q - Activate upper-left shield.
Number Pad 8 / W - Activate upper shield.
Number Pad 9 / E - Activate upper-right shield.
Number Pad 6 / D - Activate right shield.
Number Pad 3 / C - Activate lower-right shield.
Number Pad 2 / X - Activate lower shield.
Number Pad 1 / Z - Activate lower-left shield.
Number Pad 4 / A - Activate left shield.

Escape           - Quit game.


Title Controls
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Number Pad 1 / 1 - Start game.
M                - Toggle music.
