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[This is an edited version of the manual, which is 12 pages long and laid out
to resemble a British tabloid newspaper. Any content that does not relate
directly to the game has been removed.]
UNCLE CECIL'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOADING THE GAME . . .
Somewhere amongst all the super-hip outasight goodies enclosed in this bright
shiny box, you should find AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOURSELF, what we in the
business call a 'computer game'.
This miracle of modern technology will enable you to experience the thrill
packed world of the ROCK BIZ without straying from the comfort of your
favourite armchair.
All you have to do is match your groovy happening ROCKSTAR game with a
suitable computer and follow the simple instructions below.
Cassette
In all cases, insert and rewind the GAME cassette before following these
instructions:
SPECTRUM 48K users type LOAD" " press ENTER
128K users press ENTER
AMSTRAD 664/6128 users type |TAPE press ENTER
then type RUN" press ENTER
464 users type RUN" then press ENTER
C64/128 C128 users select C64 mode
Type LOAD press RETURN
Disks
SPECTRUM Turn computer on, insert disk, press ENTER
AMSTRAD Type RUN"ROCKSTAR then press ENTER
C64/128 C128 users select C64 mode
Type LOAD"*",8,1 press RETURN
ATARI ST Insert the disk, turn the computer on
AMIGA At the 'Insert Workbench' screen, insert the Rockstar disk
PC Boot DOS from your system disk. At the A> prompt insert the
Rockstar disk, type ROCKSTAR and press ENTER
Other Formats
ZX81 You'll need a small add-on for the game to work properly. Go to
your nearest computer dealer and ask for a 'ZX Spectrum'.
Unpack and test it, then follow the instructions Cassette:
Spectrum above.
MSX buy yourself a Spectrum, Commodore 64, Atari St etc.
CRAY IIXMP Load and run your 'Spectrum emulator' program, then follow the
Spectrum instructions above.
HAL 9000 Engage HAL in musical conversation. Ask if he's heard of the
game 'ROCKSTAR'. At this point, HAL may go into Spectrum
emulation mode (instructions above) or instead hum the entire
score of Tubular Bells, which is only marginally less
interesting.
IBM SERIES 34 Have you operator mount the Rockstar punched cards in the feed
hopper, then ask him to load them during the next free time
slice.
We are sorry if you own an abacus - due to the present state of the market we
feel that we can no longer convert games to this format economically.
Fantastic free pull-out guide to
playing the game! - See centre pages
THE CECIL PITT GUIDE TO ROCK MANAGEMENT
HI THERE POP-PICKERS!
I'm Cecil Pitt: rock entrepreneur, creative genius, friend and confidante to
the stars. No doubt you've heard of me. I've been a starmaker for some time
now, and I'd like to share my inside knowledge of the ROCK BIZ with you in this
article: THE CECIL PITT GUIDE TO ROCK MANAGEMENT.
PICKING YOUR STARS
How many superstars can you manage? One may be cheaper and easier, but the more
you have, the more popular you'll be - THINK BIG!
Should you go for the up-to-the-minute groovy pop megastars, or save money on
boring old has-beens? It's really up to you, and what you can afford. As a
general rule, cheaper stars are less popular, less talented, and most prone to
petty fits of rage and jealousy. This is only a guide though, some of the
nicest, most talented and hard working rock stars I've managed have been
willing to work for only a few pounds a week. Remember, there's one born every
minute.
Get to know the stars, their talents and their moods. That way you can pick the
members that suit your style of management best, and GO FOR IT!
MAKING THE BREAD
OK, you've got the stars, you've got the management ability, but how are you
going to get that record deal?
Can the band play together? Get them to practise, listen to what they sound
like, do they sound like an outsight happening chart phenomenon to you?
Now it's time to build up their popularity. Record companies will only be
interested in your band if they've got the FANS who are willing to buy their
latest records. Touring and publicity helps, of course, but choose your venues
and ticket prices carefully if this is your band's first outing then they're
unlikely to fill a stadium with ticket's at £20.
Don't push the band too hard either. Continued touring is great for building up
income and skills, best give them a break now and again. Lavish gifts and
affection on them: show them you CARE. Otherwise you might find them causing
trouble, asking for unnecessary creative control, or worst of all threatening
to leave!
WHICH RECORD DEAL?
If you're persistent, and can manage your income and star's successfully. it's
inevitable that the record companies will start approaching you. THINK
CAREFULLY before you accept any deal though, is a better offer going to come
along soon? On the other hand, don't be too choosy. Your band might not always
be as popular, and that's the very time those tempting record offers will dry
up.
GOING PLATINUM
That's the name of the game isn't it? (Actually no, the game's called 'Rock
Star' - ED). So get the best possible recording studio you can afford. And
think carefully about naming the band's groovy songs.
Now you've got a healthy stack of material to release, so plan your releases
carefully. It's up to you whether you release a single or an album first, or
hit the global marketplace with them both together. One thing's for sure -
successful singles boost the sales of an LP, so try to get maximum exposure for
your potential toe-tapping chart-toppers. Make a video whenever you can, but
choose your directors, locations, and contents carefully.
Then, who knows? Instant megastardom, or terminal oblivion down the annals of
history? It all depends on YOU; your skills, your decisions, your mistakes.
And there'll be more to deal with as well: sponsors, music pirates, taxman, the
list goes on. Yes, it's hard work, and it often means firing your best friends,
or telling them things they don't want to hear. It's a dirty job, but
somebody's got to do it.
The rewards are there for the taking though, collecting those 4 silver discs,
watching your band climb the steep slopes of commercial success, counting the
money as it flows in. And who could be better informed than you right now,
thanks to my immense generosity in sharing my vast knowledge of the ROCK BIZ
with you, in this CECIL PITT GUIDE TO ROCK MANAGEMENT. So, what are you waiting
for? Go grab your slice of glory now - THE CECIL PITT WAY
GO FOR IT
Cecil Pitt
(C) CECIL PITT WORLDWIDE ENTERPRISES LTD.
ROCKSTAR was brought to you by . . . Please address all monetary gifts,
Game design Colin Jones offers of cushy jobs and correspondence
and coding from delightful young ladies (a photo
Directed by Richard Darling and is a must) the The Editor, THE STUN, PO
Colin Jones box 6, SOUTHAM, Warwickshire CV33 0SH.
Produced by David and Richard Reluctantly published by the
Darling CodeMasters Software Company Ltd., PO
Audio drivers Paul Hiley and TAG Box 6, Southam, Warwickshire, England
Computer Games CV33 0SH.
Visual effects Chris Graham This program, induding code,
Production Mike Clark/Stew Regan/ graphics, music and artwork are the
Richard Darling copyright of CodeMasters Software Co.
Package design Nigel Fletcher Ltd and no part may be copied, stored,
Illustrations Alistair Graham transmitted or reproduced in any form
or by any means, hired or lent without
The Stun was an unfortunate accident the express permission of CodeMasters
by . . . Software Co. Ltd.
Editor Mike Clark ---------------------------------------
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Mike Clark | Masters |
Production Stew Regan \ /
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Underground Station, Marble Arch,
LONDON W1.
SOME OF THE
M E G A
S T A R S Michael Gorge * Tina Turnoff * Meathead * Stiff Pilchard
FEATURING
IN THIS GAME
AND LOADS MORE!
Including Dross, Scratch 'n' Sniff, Lummie, Bill Collins, String, Sidney
Sparkle, Titchie Blackhead, Dorrissey, Annie Smallpox and over 35 others!
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| Ever wanted to make it big? Here's your chance! |
| Choose your stars, make all the decisions and try to hit the big time! |
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| BIDET Shoot stunning videos - Hollywood or Cricklewood? Will you use an |
| expensive director like Cecil Bidet-Mills, or your trusty sidekick Clive? |
| Do you go out on the road or lock the band up in the Studio? |
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| THE BIZ The first big break, the elusive "deal" - will you be offered a |
| recording contract? Can you compete in the charts with megabands like The |
| Boring Old Gits From The '60s? When do you release the follow up single? |
| Will your album go platinum? Is your act a one hit wonder? |
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| GRABBED! Don't get sued, ripped off, busted, pirated, bankrupted, |
| extorted, embarrassed, exposed or grabbed by the tax men! |
| It's a hard life in the management game . . . |
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| This game and it's associated packaging is a work of fiction. Any |
| similarity between the characters and events portrayed in this game |
| and real persons and events is meant only in a humorous way, and does |
| not necessarily relate to fact. We hope that you enjoy the game. |
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