Spectrofon #03 28 февраля 1994

Игры

Archive - the game is considered "Great Britain Ltd", which you can try as prime minister.

           A & R's and the



   The idea of ​​creation of this column
born with us, when we were preparing for the next issue of the 
magazine. In looking for interesting and long forgotten 
programs we watched some old tapes with the games. Some 
programs have caused only smile, and some are pleasantly 
surprised. In these simple prehistoric specimens found so many 
interesting ideas that other programmers and is now worth 
looking at how you can use a simple BASIC. 



   Written in the days when the Soviet consumer computers 
"Microsha" yet only dreamed of its creators, and our people 
hard instilled the idea that 'we are - ahead

the entire planet, these games are already happy all the lucky 
owners "Speccy". 


   Under the heading "Archive" we will
together with all our readers to draw their eyes to the past 
and consider the long-forgotten programs that are simple, but 
nevertheless interesting and playable.



   Today this role dare
offer the program "GREAT
BRITAIN LTD ", which was written in 1982.



       GREAT BRITAN LTD

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   In this game you appear
the role of British Prime Minister mid vosmidesyatyh years. You 
will lead the the whole country.



   Every five years, the country held elections. Your task
remain in power as soon as possible
longer and leave your name in history.


   Opposition parties are set very firmly and you will have to 
show exceptional abilities to pursue a wise policies and 
collect a large number of votes at the next elections. 



   After loading the game and the choice of
party, you'll
present, the computer will give
You background information on the economic situation in the UK 
at the time of your entry to the post of prime minister. 


   At the top of the screen is placed the following information:

TERM (a term of the account you are on as prime minister)

INFLTN (inflation /% /)

UNEMPT (number of unemployed
Country / millions /)

REFRMS (value, reflecting
effectiveness of your reforms)

YEAR (year in office)
EXCH.RTE (the dollar against the national currency
unity)

POP. RTNG (Your popularity rating in the country)

ACC.BALANCE (final balance
/ If the value otriitsatelna -
there is a budget deficit /)


   Just below shows information about the country:

Population: 55,000,000

Of these, 10 million. children and 12 mils.
pensioners.


   It also provides data on
number of firms and companies in the
country.



   The following is information about
main entrance:

VAT INCOME (income from value added tax)

P.A.Y.E. INCOME (income from
income tax)

COMPANY TAX (income from income tax)

EXCISE DUTIES (excise duty)

TOTAL INCOME (just arrived)

LESS EXPENDITURE (spent)

BALANCE (total)



   After that, you are invited to
familiarize with the prices of basic consumer products:

PETROL (gasoline)

SCOTCH (whiskey)

SIGARRETTES (cigarettes)

MILK (milk)

BREAD (bread)

TEA (tea)


   Here you will find the average
Salary in the country (AVERAGE
INCOME) and the magnitude of the price index
(RETAIL PRICE INDEX).



   Familiarized with the economic
situation in the country, press
ENTER and proceed to vyponeniyu
their duties.


   So, the day of the adoption
solutions (BUDGET DAY). In your
can change the following
Taxes:

a. INCOME TAX (Income Tax)
b. CORPN.TAX (income tax)
c. VAT (value-added
value)


   As well as the quantity of excise duty on:

d. TOBCCO TAX (tobacco)
e. ALCOHOL TAX (alcohol)
f. PETROL TAX (petrol)

g. Exit.



   Next, you are invited to
consider the major social
payments:

a. CHILD ALLOWANCE (grants
children)
b. OLD AGE PENSION (retired)
c. UNEMPLYMENT (unemployment benefits)

d. Exit.


   If you decide that some

taxes and fees required

changes, then press the corresponding
vetsvuyuschuyu key and type

the right number on the keypad.



   In conclusion, you will be offered
express their views on the main directions of reforming the
country:

a. IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICE (improvement of medical service of 
population) 

b. BUILD NEW HOMES (new housing)

c. JOBS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS (work for school leavers)

d. BUILD NEW SCHOLLS (new schools)

e. IMPROVE ROAD SYSTEM (improved road system)


   If you wish to make changes in these areas, then
Select a menu item and
enter a number. At the end of each
year, summed up. You again
acquainted with the economic situation in the country and you 
can evaluate their performance. 


   It is clear that the main criterion for you is your rating
popularity among the population. Need
remember that with a rating of less than
35% You'll never win another election.


   Try to make well-
informed decisions, show
care of children and pensioners. Not
think that only strengthened the national currency, you
able to secure a victory
the election.



   Before the next elections
conducted election campaign, during which you can
to raise his popularity rating among the population. To the 
election You campaign released 1000 conventional units, which 
you can divided into four main

sections of your program:

INFLATION
UNEMPLOYMENT
FOREIGN POLICY
HOME AFFAIRS


   If, say, you do not have all
Order of unemployment, the main
attention should be given exactly
this problem, and hence greater
Most of the isolated you 1000
conv need to be accommodated in
corresponding section campaign menu.


   The campaign is given from one to cheryreh weeks. During 
this period, you can change direction

his speeches and evaluate the reaction
population in your application. It is clear that the elections, 
you should choose the best option, in which your rating

rise to the highest possible mark.


   But now, finally, voters
went to the polls, but at night starts counting. You
It now remains to be seen
over how votes are distributed. If your party managed
win, then you choose to
second term. Sometimes, though,
sklayvayutsya difficult situations
when elections failed, and then appointed a new election.

   In this case you again have to hold election
campaign. From time to time, two
opposition parties unite to fight against you and create a
coalition. Then the votes
for these parties are summarized and
You no longer any chance of any
win.


   In conclusion, the communications
that sometimes appear in the form
ticker news. These messages tend to reflect
negative public reaction to
your ill-considered actions.
Most often, there are two messages:

"During the year in many major cities have been protests ..."


"With inflation, social
payments are very small ... "


   If you break the laws of the country, are driving the 
economy to collapse, then the Parliament can raise the issue of 
early elections. Then hang on! Early election win is virtually 
impossible. 

P application, we present you the disk version of the game. If 
you win the election, you can save the state of play on 
diskette. It is advisable to use to save a blank floppy,

since maintained an independent file "saved GB", which
You can run as a separate
game.


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