
   The Other Line
      ver.0.08

 Thank you for downloading The Other Line. This game is a
 Yume Nikki fangame that is being developed using RPG Maker 2003.

 Because this game is still in development, not everything
 is implemented or complete yet. Some things may be 
 removed or changed in future updates.
 There is only 1 ending, more will be featured in later updates.

==================== Installation =====================
1) Download and install the RPG Maker 2003 RTP.
   (Download here: http://2drpg.com/d/Rm2k3_RPG.zip)

2) Download the game. The current version as well as
   any bugfix patches can be found here: 
          http://theotherline.yolasite.com/download.php

3) Extract the game's .rar file using a program such as WinRAR or
   7zip. (Both of these programs are free and easy to install.)

4) Go to wherever you extracted the files and open the "The Other
   Line v.0.08" folder. Inside there should be 2 files:
      The Other Line   (File folder)
      Readme.txt       (What you're reading right now)

5) Open the "The Other Line" folder, then scroll all the way
   to the bottom and double-click the "RPG_RT.exe" file.

====================== Controls =======================
  Arrow keys .................Move cursor/Move character
  Z/Enter ....................Confirm/Interact with objects and characters
  X/Esc ......................Cancel/Open Menu
  Shift.......................Effect actions and usage
  f4..........................Switch between fullscreen and windowed modes
  f5..........................Adjust screen size (Windowed mode only)
  f12.........................Reset (UNSAVED DATA WILL BE LOST)

Note that The Other Line is compatable with certain joypads.
The f# keys aren't (and can't be) mapped to any buttons, however.

==================== How To Play ======================
-Pick up the phone in the main room to communicate with the other line.
-Explore. Along the way, you'll view events and collect effects.
-When an effect is equipped (from the menu), your appearance will change 
 and you may gain a new ability. Selecting that effect again from the menu
 will return you to your normal state. Effects are used with the Shift key.
-Events are cutscenes that explain story elements. 
-The number of effects collected and events viewed are tallied on the menu.
-To return to your apartment, open the menu and select "Hang up".

==================== Saving==============================
-The apartment has a back room. In this back room is a
 a wall with markings on it. Examine the wall to save.
-Save files from previous versions SHOULD NOT be used, as they 
 may cause strange and unpredictable bugs. 

==================== Bugs ==========================
-If you find a bug, typo, or need assistance, please feel free
 to contact me. [See 'Contact info' at the bottom of this readme]
-The thunderbird effect's wings may clip into certain objects. Future
 updates may partially fix this, but there are some parts where fixes
 won't be possible for various reasons. 

--------Version history--------
April 2010     Project started
Ver.0.00       7/29/10
Ver.0.01       8/02/10
Ver.0.02      12/25/10 
Ver.0.03       4/02/11
Ver.0.04       6/03/11(Bugfix patch:6/5/11)
Ver.0.05      10/31/11
Ver.0.06       2/05/12
Ver.0.07       9/26/12(Bugfix patch:11/18/12)
Ver.0.08       6/05/13

*********CONTACT INFO************
Email: psiwolf674@gmail.com
Game site: http://theotherline.yolasite.com/

Producer: PsiWolf (JBRC)