Epic MegaGames Pinball - The Complete Collection (Rev. B)
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This is a collection of *ALL* of the pinball games that were released by Epic
MegaGames.

Included in this pack are the following games:

* Silverball and Silverball Plus 2 (including the bonus "Nova" pinball table).
* Epic Pinball Shareware Version (the *ORIGINAL* "Android" pinball table).
* Epic Pinball Packs 1, 2, and 3 (including the CD version "African Safari"
  pinball table).
* Extreme Pinball.

Also included in this pack are the following scanned game manuals:

* Silverball Manual (refer to the "SILVER\MANUAL\SILVER.PDF" file).
* Silverball Plus 2 Manual (refer to the "SILVER\MANUAL\SILVERP2.PDF" file).
* Silverball Plus 2 Quick Start Guide (refer to the
  "SILVER\MANUAL\SILVERQS.PDF" file).
* Epic Pinball Manual (refer to the "EPICPIN\MANUAL\EPICPIN.PDF" file).
* Extreme Pinball Manual (refer to the "EXTREME\MANUAL\EXTREME.PDF" file).
* Extreme Pinball Quick Start Guide and Gameplay Tips (refer to the
  "EXTREME\MANUAL\EXTREMEQ.PDF" file).

Lastly, included in this pack are the following game extras:

* "EMGPBALL.BAT" batch file to easily run and play all of the games (refer to
  the "EMGPBALL\EMGPBALL.BAT" file).

* Silverball Plus 2 Cheats (refer to the "CHEATS.TXT" file).
* Silverball Plus 2 "Duel" and "Warbot" Pinball Tables Default High Scores Fix
  (refer to the "SILVERFX.TXT" file).
* Silverball Plus 2 Merge v1.2 (utility to merge two high score files, run the
  "PBM.EXE" file).
* Silverball Plus 2 Tracker Format Music (ScreamTracker format files, browse
  the "MUSIC" subdirectory).

* Epic Pinball Shareware Version Cheats (refer to the "CHEATS.TXT" file).
* Epic Pinball Shareware Version FAQ (refer to the "ANDROID.TXT" file).
* Epic Pinball Shareware Version Merge v1.2 (utility to merge two high score
  files, run the "PBM.EXE" file).
* Epic Pinball Shareware Version Tracker Format Music (ScreamTracker format
  files, browse the "MUSIC" subdirectory).

* Epic Pinball Cheats (refer to the "CHEATS.TXT" file).
* Epic Pinball High Scores v1.01 (utility to display your high scores, run the
  "PINHI.EXE" file).
* Epic Pinball Merge v1.2 (utility to merge two high score files, run the
  "PBM.EXE" file).
* Epic Pinball Sound Driver Setup Sampling Rate Fix (refer to the
  "SETUPFIX.TXT" file).
* Epic Pinball Tracker Format Music (ScreamTracker format files, browse the
  "MUSIC" subdirectory).

* Extreme Pinball Cheats (refer to the "CHEATS.TXT" file).
* Extreme Pinball Sound Driver Setup Sampling Rate Fix (refer to the
  "SETUPFIX.TXT" file).
* Extreme Pinball Tracker Format Music (FastTracker format files, browse the
  "MUSIC" subdirectory).


To play the games:

To play Silverball and Silverball Plus 2, run "EMGPBALL\SILVER\SILVER.EXE".
To play Epic Pinball Shareware Version, run "EMGPBALL\ANDROID\PINBALL.EXE".
To play Epic Pinball Packs 1, 2, and 3, run "EMGPBALL\EPICPIN\PINBALL.EXE".
To play Extreme Pinball, run "EMGPBALL\EXTREME\EXTREME.EXE".

Alternatively, simply run the "EMGPBALL\EMGPBALL.BAT" batch file!

Note that for proper operation of the "EMGPBALL.BAT" batch file, you will
probably need to edit the "CD EMGPBALL" lines contained in the file (located
directly below the ":DOSPROMPTSETUP" and ":DOSPROMPTMAIN" sections of the file)
using Windows Notepad. Refer to the comments included in the batch file for
additional information.

Lastly, note that the sound driver for Silverball and the Android Pinball
Table is pre-configured for the following default settings:

Driver: Gravis Ultrasound
Port Address: 240
Interrupt Request (IRQ): 7
DMA Channel: 3

...and that the sound driver for Epic Pinball and Extreme Pinball is
pre-configured for the following default settings:

Driver: Sound Blaster 16
Port Address: 220
Interrupt Request (IRQ): 5
DMA Channel: 1
Playback Quality: Ultra High Quality (Pentium)


DOSBox v0.74 "DOSBox.conf" configuration file notes and help:

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[sdl]
fullscreen=true
fulldouble=false
# Use "fullresolution=original" for a standard monitor.
# Use "fullresolution=desktop" for a widescreen monitor.
fullresolution=original
windowresolution=640x480
output=overlay
autolock=true
sensitivity=250
waitonerror=true
priority=higher,normal
mapperfile=Mapper.txt
usescancodes=true

[dosbox]
language=DOSBox.lang
machine=svga_s3
captures=Capture
memsize=16

[render]
frameskip=0
# Use "aspect=false" for a standard monitor.
# Use "aspect=true" for a widescreen monitor.
aspect=false
# Use "scaler=normal2x" for a standard monitor.
# Use "scaler=normal3x" for a widescreen monitor.
scaler=normal2x

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=max
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

[mixer]
nosound=false
rate=44100
blocksize=1024
prebuffer=20

[midi]
mpu401=none
mididevice=none
midiconfig=

[sblaster]
sbtype=sb16
sbbase=220
irq=5
dma=1
hdma=5
sbmixer=true
oplmode=none
oplemu=default
oplrate=44100

[gus]
gus=true
gusrate=44100
gusbase=240
gusirq=7
gusdma=3
ultradir=C:\ULTRASND

[speaker]
pcspeaker=true
pcrate=44100
tandy=off
tandyrate=44100
disney=false

[joystick]
joysticktype=ch
timed=true
autofire=false
swap34=true
buttonwrap=false

[serial]
serial1=disabled
serial2=disabled
serial3=disabled
serial4=disabled

[dos]
xms=false
ems=false
umb=false
keyboardlayout=auto

[ipx]
ipx=false

[autoexec]
@ECHO OFF
MOUNT C C:\EMGPBALL -FREESIZE 1000
C:
CALL EMGPBALL.BAT
EXIT
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Oh, and the usual disclaimer:

Use this mess of a pack at your own risk... I will not be held responsible for
absolutely anything!

Void where prohibited; not available in all states; removing factory seal will
void your warranty; removing information tag from pillow is a violation of
federal law; does not include tax, tag, or title; ask about FREE shipping
(just pay additional processing and handling); your results may vary; results
not typical; supplies are limited; I'm not a real doctor, but I portray one on
TV; don't blame me, I didn't vote for him; etc... etc... <GRIN>.


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