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Ecneuqes (TM) for Windows
version 1.1
Released (4/17/93)
Authored by Matthew L. Smith
Copyright 1993 Matthew L. Smith.
CompuServe: 76507,300
1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE "AS IS" AND WITHOUT
WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE
OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO
WHICH THIS PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. GOOD DATA PROCESSING
PROCEDURE DICTATES THAT ANY PROGRAM BE THOROUGHLY TESTED
WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT. THE USER
MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
Gee, and you thought it was just a game.
2. Intoduction
Ecneuqes (TM) (Pronounce ek-nukes and previously knows as Sequence)
is a board/card game. The object of the game is to place chips on
the playing board matching the corresonding card played. The first
player with two rows of five chips wins the game. The original author
is unknown. In this windows version of the game, the players are you and
the computer. For more information try HELP:RULES and HELP:HOW TO PLAY.
Other options are self-explanatory.
This is a game of strategy and the luck of the cards.
3. Inventory
ECNEUQ11.ZIP - Compressed Shareware file.
The following files are included...
READECNE.TXT - This file.
ECNEUQES.EXE - Ecneuqes (TM) v 1.1, Windows executable file.
ECNEUQE1.WAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Sound file.
ECNEUQE2.WAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Sound file.
ECNEUQE3.WAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Sound file.
ECNEUQE4.WAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Sound file.
ECNEUQE5.WAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Sound file.
Files created by Ecneuqes (TM)...
ECNEUQES.INI - Ecneuqes (TM) Initialization file.
filename.SAV - Ecneuqes (TM) Saved game file.
4. System Requirements
Windows 3.x, running in Standard or Enhanced mode.
VBRUN300.DLL (written in Microsoft Visual Basic 3.00).
5. Legal Rights
You are free to copy and share Ecneuqes (TM) with others,
as long as the file ECNEUQ11.ZIP is distributed and not
modified in any way.
Shareware distributors ARE permitted to include Ecneuqes (TM) with
their distributions, but any fee charged by the distributor DOES
NOT cover the $10 registration fee that you the user owe to the
author if you decide to keep and use Ecneuqes (TM). Businesses,
Government agencies, and other organizations may purchase a
site license by contacting the author for additional information.
6. Registration
To register your copy of Ecneuqes (TM), send a check or money order
for $10 U.S. to:
Matthew L. Smith
1864 TWP RD 33 N
Bellefontaine OH, 43311
USA
Be sure to include your name, full mailing address, and the type of
computer on which you are running Ecneuqes (TM). In return you will
receive a registration card and notification when new releases of
Ecneuqes (TM) are made available. You may also contact the author
electronically for technical support, which may consist of technical
questions, comments, and requests for improvements. The author may be
contacted electronically at:
CompuServe: 76507,300
7. BBS description
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Title : Ecneuqes (TM) for Windows Version 1.1
Keywords: Ecneuqes Sequence Windows Game Shareware
Ecneuqes (TM) is a board/card game for Windows. This is a game of
strategy and the luck of the cards. Requires Windows 3.x and
VBRUN300.DLL (not included). Compressed with PKZIP 2.04g.
Shareware $10 U.S.
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8. Acknowledgments
ASP - Assotiation of Sharware Professionals for their guidance.
Microsoft and PKWare for their products.
9. Known Bugs
- Some 32K+ video drivers will show the playing board as white. Try VGA
or 256 color video mode. Still working on the problem.
- The rule's message box may display off the screen. If the (OK) button is
not visible, then read the rules, press <SPACEBAR> or <ENTER> key. A help
file will be in a future release.
10. Release History
1.0 4/17/93 - Original release (Beta version).
1.1 7/04/93 - Added keyboard Cursor control.
- and a tougher opponent.