nordCreations - Knockdown Karate
Release Notes

Current released version: 1.0 (February 2001)

Knockdown Karate is an implementation of the classic "International Karate+" C64 action game, created by Archer Maclean and published by System 3 (in 1987), for the PalmOS platform.

Highlights:  
 - Real Martial Arts action on your Palm handheld.
 - Fight two Palm controlled opponents simultaneously.
 - Great grey-scale graphics and smooth animation.
 - Increasingly difficult AI.

Game Info: http://www.nordcreations.com

Copyright (c) 2001 nordCreations
All rights reserved. 


* How to install 

After unzipping (or Stuffit extracting), simply double click on the following file to start your Palm Install program:

  knockdown_karate.prc



* Playing Knockdown Karate

 - Quick Start: Tap the menu-button and select 'Game' - 'New Game'

> Objective

First player to six points is the stage winner.
Two points are awarded for a succesfull attack on an opponent facing you and one point if the opponent is facing away.

Place 1st or 2nd on each stage to stay in the game. 3rd place and you're out.
After every two stages the location changes.

Note: The unregisterd version will end the game after level 1.

> Scoring

Scoring table:

  Attack                       Facing away             
 -------------------------------------------
  Punch                 800         400
  Turning Punch         800         400            
  Crouch Punch          400         200

  Sweep                 400         200

  Low Kick              400         200
  Middle Kick           400         200
  High Kick             600         300
  Turning High Kick     600         300 

  Jump Kick             800         400
  Double Kick          1000         500
 -------------------------------------------    

A time bounus is awarded the winner of the stage, 100 points for each remaining second.

Score needed for belt advancement:

  Belt       Score
 --------------------
  White          0
  Yellow     10000
  Green      20000
  Blue       30000
  Purple     40000
  Brown      50000
  Black      60000
 --------------------


> Menus

Current game wil be paused when entering menus.

 - Game

	New Game - Starts a new game
	Exit Game - Leaves the current game and returns to title screen.
	Configuration - Sets game options

 - Help

	About - Information about Knockdown Karate
	Register - If you have purchased the full version of Knockdown Karate, enter your Name and RegCode here.


> Controls

 - Keys:
	(Datebook)	<-
	(Phonebook)	->	
	(Up)		^
	(Down)		v
	(To Do List)	F1
	(Memo pad)	F2

 - Moves: (Note: Player facing right)
	
	<- 	- Move left
	-> 	- Move right
	^ 	- Jump
	v 	- Sweep
	F1 	- Turning punch (player turns)
	F2 	- Punch

	<- + F1 - Backflip
	<- + F2 - Turning Kick (player turns)
	-> + F1 - Middle Kick
	-> + F2 - High Kick

	^ + F1 	- Double Kick
	^ + F2 	- Jump Kick
	v + F1 	- Low Kick
	v + F2 	- Crouch Punch


> Bonus stage

Break the tiles! 
Press <- and -> alternatley.


* Registering 

Registrations for Knockdown Karate costs just $11.95, and your key will remain valid for 
the grey-scale and eventual color versions and future upgrades. 

Registrations are handled by PalmGear H.Q. at http://www.palmgear.com
After registering please allow 2-3 days for registration processing.
Your RegCode will be sent by e-mail.

After recieving your RegCode, register the product in the 'Help' - 'Register' menu.


* Release Revision History 

Release 1.0 : 5th of February 2001 

 - initial release


* Thanks:

 Beta testers, for feedback and comments. 


* Feedback 

If you've got suggestions about how to improve Knockdown Karate - or with reports of any 
problems you've had, then please contact us! 

Knockdown Karate enquiries/feedback: support@nordcreations.com 
General nordCreations enquiries: info@nordcreations.com 


* Legal 

nordCreations takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software 
could cause to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before 
using Knockdown Karate.

System 3 has no involvement with the development of this software.


* Now go play Knockdown Karate...
