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Raz-Ma-Taz! Version 1.0 Sysop Documentation By Don Howe
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Thank you for taking the time to take a look at Raz-Ma-Taz!
Raz-Ma-Taz! was written in TDBS 1.2 for TBBS 2.2 Bulletin Board Systems.
It is a small, easy to install and maintain game that your users will
find addicting, distracting, and a lot of fun!
Raz-Ma-Taz! requires a caller to have ANSI graphics and for their ANSI
flag to be set on.
For the Sysop Utilities to work, the Sysop must have an access level
greater than 240. If you have different requirements on your system,
I will be happy to offer you a free version that will filter out those
that you do not wish to have access to the sysop functions. Note:
Only those with registered versions of Raz-Ma-Taz! qualify for free
patches.
Raz-Ma-Taz! was extensively play tested, but we all know that things
can happen. If you discover a problem with the game, documentation,
installation instructions, my general attitude, etc., then please
give me a call. See OrderRaz.Doc for information on contacting me.
Installing Raz-Ma-Taz!
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1. The DOS Part
As with all TBBS add ons, installation is a two fold process. First,
you must copy the physical game file onto your hard drive. I recommend
that Raz-Ma-Taz! be put into its very own subdirectory, but this is
completely up to you. Raz-Ma-Taz! is ready to go with just the
RAZMATAZ.TPG file, as it will automatically create any missing files when
you first start it up.
A suggested Setup:
C:\TBBS\RAZMATAZ (or: C:\TBBS\GAMES\RAZMATAZ)
There are just too many TBBS configurations out there to write a specific
installation routine, plus all you need is this one file. No need in
cluttering up your hard drive with a lot of ZIP files and order forms.
So make your choice of directory, and copy the RAZMATAZ.TPG file into it.
2. The TBBS Part
Now you need to edit your SDL file where you want the Raz-Ma-Taz! menu
option to appear to your users. You may already have a seperate games
menu, or maybe you want to stick this right on your main menu, since
users will want to play this game right away. Ok, I'm just kidding.
Here is a sample snippet of SDL code that will run Raz-Ma-Taz!
Entry:
[R]az-Ma-Taz!
KEY=R TYPE=200 OPT DATA=C:\TBBS\RAZMATAZ\RAZMATAZ/Q
Make this change, recompile your SDL, and you're off!
Sysoply Duties
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Raz-Ma-Taz! is fairly self-sufficient, as programs go. It is smart enough
to know what files it needs to work, and if they don't exist when it is
run, it simply makes them. You will notice that the first time that
you run the game it may take a second, as the high score files and the
Game Options database are built.
After these files are opened, the Main Menu will appear unto you. If your
Sysop account has a priviledge level above 240 (and it should), then you
will see an option at the bottom of the list that no user will see. This
option is labeled 'SYSOP Functions' and it will take you to a submenu
chock full of utilities.
The first thing you will want to do with your brand new copy of this
game is to type in your BBS Name, and your Registration number. Your
registration number will allow you to modify the game play options, and
display your BBS Name proudly on the Main Menu. If you don't yet have a
Registration Number, then fill out the orderraz.doc file today; don't delay!
The Utilities on The Sysop Utility Menu are as follows:
1. Reindex and Pack the User File: Every now and then, indexes
become corrupted. They sell drugs to children. They have
access to alcohol and guns. They are unstable and unpredictable.
This option can only be run when there are no other users
playing the game.
2. Change the Game Options: This is where you can key in your BBS
name, and your Registration Number. In the demonstration version
of the game, you are limited to 5 or less plays per day. You
also cannot enter a 0 to allow unlimited games per day. You
can however, modify the Minimum bet as you wish. Keying in
a .15 would make the minimum bet 15%. You cannot enter more
than 1.00 here, as it would be nonsensical to bet more than what
you have (if not impossible.) As your users play this game,
feedback from them will help you set these limits so that they
are fair, and provide enjoyment to all. Negative numbers are
also not valid in these fields.
3. Edit User Database: This option allows you to key in a user
name and edit their Raz-Ma-Taz! score file. You can give (or
take) money, number of plays, accounts, last date played, etc.
4. Force High Score Rollover: This option will 'push' the current
High Score list to the Last Month list, and create a brand new
Current Month's listing.
5. Export High Score File to RAZMATAZ.TXT: Running this option
will create a comma delimited ASCII file with the contents of
the current high score file. You can import this into your
choice of spreadsheet or database program, if you really want to.
Q. Quit: Will return you to the Main Menu.
Raz-Ma-Taz! will automatically 'roll' the current month's High Score file
on top of the Last Month's High Score file at the beginning of the month.
You won't have to perform any monthly maintenance with this program,
unless you have decided to run a contest or something and have decided to
change the maximum plays per day to a limited number, or maybe modify the
minimum bet. It is best to change these limits at the beginning of the
month, rather than mid-month, so that all of your users with a little
competitive blood have the same potential number of plays and options.
It's no fun when the rules change halfway through.
Thus endeth this documentation. Have a blast.
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