Rollerbot Instructions Manual

RollerBot

Time

Journey

Instruction

Manual

(C) 2000

Acid

Software

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NEWS UPDATE

Coders on project Time Journey have all suffered immediate deletion!

A system malfunction from an as yet unidentified cause has triggered dangerous malfunctions across the entire network.

Project Rollerbot has been engaged in a last ditch attempt to flush the entire system of malfunctioning mayhem.

RollerBot Controllers must remotely probe all remaining virtual biomass to stop system resources being swallowed by a variety of malfunctioning rampaging Bots.

Go RollerBot Controller, Go!

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### CONTROLS

Use remote control to guide the RollerBot circuit probe.

Attention RollerBot Controller!

Steering can be acheived using the keyboard's arrow keys or joystick.

Use the joystick button or CTRL key on the keyboard to activate Rollerbot's jump.

Watchout, Rollerbot doesn't slow down for corners!

Please note the installed Wammy Jammy turning circuit allowing Rollerbot to steer midflight.

BADDYBOTS

The Time Journey network has been infected by the BaddyBot virus. Treat all Bots with suspicion!

| name: WobbleBot danger: LETHAL spec:lowcost and slowspeed
| WobbleBots are deployed in groups to patrol the system. RollerBot should have no problems avoiding lethal collisions with WobbleBots.

| name: ZoomBot danger: LETHAL spec: turbo charger and dual radar tracking
| ZoomBots employ a turbo charged propulsion unit coupled to a dual radar tracking system making them a dangerous enemy in many Rollerbot missions.

| name: BounceBot danger: LETHAL spec: unpredictable
| The BounceBot population have all been infected with a nasty virus making them unpredictable and very dangerous. RollerBot Controllers are advised to stear well clear.

| name: HeliBot danger: LETHAL spec: expanded memory and flight control
| HeliBots cruise above ground allowing them to attack from any angle. They feature expanded memory and processor circuits making them a very dangerous enemy.

| name: Brutos danger: LETHAL spec: system control
| Destroying Brutos is the key to ridding the entire system of BaddyBot infestation. By removing this core system control element the entire Time Journey network will be saved.

### BRIEFING

"eat the fruit"

Rollerbot is a brave new breed of remote controlled circuit probe available only from the Acid Corporation.

Skill with Rollerbot control will come with practice.

Replacement Rollerbot equipment is provided to token holders only. Tokens can be earned from bonus elements found throughout the Time Journey network.

Rings of magnatron can be engaged if RollerBot jumps through their energy axis.

Time Ring extends system shutdown timer

BonusRing provides extended features

Special skill levels can be found in the system where large rewards are available for skilled Rollerbot controllers.

### SCREEN DISPLAY

The Heads Up Display that ships with Acid Corporation's RollerBot logic probe includes several progress indicators that the Controller should be familiar with.

| Scoring Acid Corporation monitors and scores RollerBot performance in an effort to find the best RollerBot Controller of all time.
| Lives and ShieldBots RollerBot probes are granted only limited life cycles, protect RollerBot by collecting ShieldBot elements within the network.
| Shutdown Timer Infected areas of the Time Journey network are continually being infested by the BadBot virus. RollerBot must probe all remaining virtual biomass before Shutdown Timer reaches zero.
| System Hi Score RollerBot Controllers can validate their system Hi Score with the Acid Corporation in order to become eligible for beta testing duties.
| Speed Tokens Consumption of virtual biomass increases probal voltage rectifiers increasing RollerBot velocity.
| BioMass Rectification Count Total rectification (also known as "eating the fruit") of the Time Journey network environment is required for system survival.

### CREDITS

Development: Rodney Smith

Production: Simon Armstrong

Shotgun: George Bray

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### CONTACTS

Website: www.acid.co.nz

Distribution: Guildhall Leisure Services