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THE BRAINEX SHOWBIZ QUIZ
(C) Copyright 1992 by Stanley Sheff
Support BBS: The Brainex System
(310) 275-2344
(310) 273-5234
A Trivia Quiz for all Show Biz Fans
-----------------------------------
The object of the game is to identify fictional characters from movies,
television, radio, and the stage. When you see the name of the fictional
character, you then have a chance to enter the name of the actor who
played the role, as well as the title of the show. For example, if the
character shown is RHETT BUTLER, the correct answers would be:
CLARK GABLE
GONE WITH THE WIND
You get a point for each correct answer entered. The game ends
when a player misses a sysop determined amount of questions.
The Registered version includes a database editor for changing or
adding new questions. The limit of questions is only determined
by the available disk space! A database of over 250 questions is
included.
NOTE: The unregistered version is limited to 25 questions, and no
question editor utility.
Show Biz Quiz requires the Brainex Door Manager (BRAINEX.ZIP), available
from the Brainex System, listed atthe end of this file.
The Show Biz Quiz requires that you have SHARE.EXE installed.
Show Biz Quiz Files
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SHOWBIZ.EXE <---------------- Show Biz Quiz Program
SHOWBIZ.DOC <---------------- Sysop's Information
SHOWBIZ.DAT <---------------- Question Data File
REGISTER.DOC <---------------- Registration information
UPGRADE.DOC <---------------- Upgrade news
SETUP.BAT <---------------- Setup batch file
FILE_ID.DIZ <---------------- Short description
All of these files should be in this ZIP, if they are not, don't
take a chance! Call The Brainex System and get a good copy or view the
file on a few local boards to see if you can find a complete copy.
The setup of Show Biz Quiz is simple, all you need to do is type:
SETUP
SHOWBIZ.EXE will be copied to your BRAINEX directory, and
SHOWBIZ.DAT and SHOWBIZ.DOC will be copied to BRAINEX\SHOWBIZ.
The auto-install will then ask you for:
Registration Number
Number of incorrect question for GAME OVER
User Level to Access Question Editor (registered version)
Once you have created set up the door, you must then create a a batch
file to call the door. A batch file for a GAP BBS might look like this:
@ECHO OFF
SHOWBIZ
You will also need to modify your doors menu files and the data
file that tells the BBS what your doors are and the security
level needed to access them. For GAP, these are respectively:
DOORM
DOORMG
DOORS.DAT
Please refer to your BBS documentation for details on
setting up these files.
If you are running multi-nodes, simply use the NODE= command.
SHOWBIZ NODE=2
Would be used for node 2.
The following sysop functions are available while awaiting
keyboard input :
F5 - Shell to DOS.
F8 - Twit user and return to BBS.
F10 - Initiate chat with user.
CF10 - Answer user page bell.
Home - Main user stats.
End - Displays sysop keys available.
PgDn - Secondary user stats.
Up Arrow - Increase user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
Dn Arrow - Decrease user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
One of the nicer features about using the TWIT key, is the user
is not told that "the sysop wants them to return to the BBS".
Instead, a very plain and simple message of "returning you to the
BBS" is displayed. This way, the user is given no indication
that the sysop is hovering about.
When using the F5 shell to DOS key, to return to the door
program, simply type EXIT at the DOS command prompt. It is not
necessary to change directories back to the door directory.
SHOWBIZ is smart enough to know which drive and directory the
door program is in and will reset the defaults upon return from
DOS.
The Up and Down Arrow keys increase and decrease the user's time
respectively by 5 minutes for each press of the key. There is no
indication of what is occurring (except by the fact the user's
time remaining will change), so the sysop should try not to have
a lead finger. The increase or decrease is effective only while
the user is in Show Biz Quiz.
-- -- --
This version of Show Biz Quiz is a DEMO release. Keep a few things
in mind though while you're at it. This door is released "As Is" and
there is *NO* warranty or guarantee that it will work for you and
not cause any problems. You have chosen to use this door, YOU are
responsible for any unfortunate problems that may develop from its
use or misuse. I will gladly listen to any suggestions or
problems you may have, and I will do my best to fix whatever
needs to be fixed. I can not be held responsible for any problems
you may have, whether directly or indirectly due to the use of the
door or its utilities or associated files.
Please read REGISTER.DOC for information on how you can register
your copy of Show Biz Quiz. The Questions Utility will only work on
a registered version.
For complete support, contact me on The Brainex System.
Your questions will be quickly and cheerfully answered!
The Show Biz database was compiled by Bob Greenberg.
Have Fun!
Stanley Sheff
The Brainex System
310-275-2344
310-273-5234