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*
* PYRAMID *
*
Version 3.3
Written By Gary R. Smith
Copyright (c), 1990-93 All Rights Reserved
Latest Version always on
Random Access
(804) 491-4347/5061 (DST)
Virginia
PYRAMID is the newest in GRAPHIC games from Computer Profiles for ALL
BBS systems.
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Features of PYRAMID:
o Sysops control number of times the game can be played in a given day!
o Sysops can determine what color the cards will be and what the
card backing will look like!
o Joker that will keep those scores down! Sysop Configurable!
o Allows sysop to add or subtract time by use of the UP/Down arrow keys
o Adds fantastic graphics to play. Graphics have proven to draw more
users back to the game.
o Time is automatically added or subtracted from the time the user has
spent on your system that day.
o Detects Loss of carrier
o Can operate at speeds up to 115000 Baud
o Will automatically log user off after 4 minutes of no keyboard activity
o Can be operated in a MultiNetwork Board
Setting up Pyramid:
Setting up Pyramid is very simple and straight forward. If you have
set up other DOOR.SYS doors then you will have no problem at all with this
door.
You first need to create a directory from which Pyramid will run
from. Next copy all the files contained in the Pyramid(x).zip file to that
directory.
(ex. D:\PCB\DOORS\PYRAMID\ )
Next you will need to create a configuration file. Below are samples
provided:
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PYRAMID.CNF (PYRAMID1.CNF of PYRAMID2.CNF for multinodes)
Line 1 %PCBDRIVE%%PCBDIR%\PCBOARD.SYS <- for Multi Board Use
D:\BBSDir\PCBOARD.SYS <- For PCBoard Users Single Node
D:\BBSDir\Door.SYS <- For Door.Sys supporters
D:\BBSDir\Dorinfox.Def <- For RBBS Users
D:\BBSDir\Callinfo.BBS <- For WildCat Users
D:\BBSDir\SFDoors.Dat <- For SpitFire Users
Line 2 Random Access BBS <- The Name of your BBS
Line 3 Gary <- Sysop First Name
Line 4 Smith <- Sysop Last Name
Line 5 9999999 <- Registration Number
Line 6 3 <- Number of Games Allowed
Line 7 1 <- 1= Use the Joker 0= Don't use Joker
Line 8 1 <- Card Color 1 - 15
Line 9 176 <- Ascii character for Card Back ANY CHR$
Line 10 15 <- Border Color of Card 1 - 15
Line 11 Y <- Resets scores at Months end and
shows winner on opening screen.
NOTE: (This file goes in the Pyramid directory)
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Next you will need to create the PYRAMID batch file that PCBoard will call
when the door is selected. Below is the example of this file. You will
need to change it to work with your particular system.
PYRAMID
_______
@echo off
D:
CD \pcb\doors\pyramid
Pyramid Pyramid.cnf
CD \pcb
Board
NOTE: (This file goes in your PCBoard directory)
Now place the PYRAMID file in your BBS directory.
The last thing left to do is to add PYRAMID to your BBS Doors file.
The BBS documentation should help you with this if you have any
problems.
Fossil Driver Support
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Pyramid supports the use of Fossil drivers. To tell your Door to use the
Fossil driver instead of the standard COM ports, just put /FD on the
command line when running the door. For example:
Pyramid Pyramid.cnf /FD
indicates that a Fossil driver is present and should be used. If no Fossil
driver is detected, Pyramid will print a message to that effect and exit
the door gracefully.
Environment Variables
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Pyramid supports COM 1-4 on the standard IRQ's - COM1/COM3 = IRQ4 and
COM2/COM4 = IRQ3. If you wish to use a non-standard IRQ, add the IRQ
number after the configuration filename. Let's assume you want to use
COM1 and IRQ5. The command line passed would be:
Pyrmaid Pyramid.cnf /5
Pyramid Pyramid.cnf /%IRQ% for the environment variable.
The /5 tells Pyramid to use IRQ5 rather than the standard IRQ4 that
is normally used with COM1. No /x parameter is needed for the standard
IRQ's.
When specifying the location of the system file on line 1 of the
Pyramid.cnf file, you may use the environment variables %pcbdrive%,
%pcbdir%, %pcbnode%, and %wcnodeid%. Some examples:
PCBoard:
DOOR.SYS in C:\PCB - %pcbdrive%%pcbdir%\DOOR.SYS
DOOR.SYS in C:\PCB\NODE1 - %pcbdrive%%pcbdir%\NODE%pcbnode%\DOOR.SYS
Wildcat!:
USERINFO.DAT in C:\WC\NODE1 - C:\WC\NODE%wcnodeid%
Non-PCBoard systems may use the PCB environment variables by setting them
in either AUTOEXEC.BAT or in the batch that runs the door. For example:
SET PCBDRIVE=C:
SET PCBDIR=\BBSDIR
SET PCBNODE=1
Your now all set to run PYRAMID !!...
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* Pyramid * Maintenance Program
*
The last thing to get you going is the program included in the zip files
called p-maint.exe (Pyrmaid Maintenance Program). If Run daily this
program will clean out all users that have not signed on for the
specified amount of days.
The p-maint.exe program must be run from within the Pyramid directory.
to run it in a batch file you would run it like the following example:
cd d:\pcb\doors\pyramid
p-maint 30
cd:\pcb
You must place the number of days before a user is erased from the listing
to the right of p-maint. ie...(P-MAINT 30) would mean to clear any user
who had not been on for 30 days or more.
If the database (User File) is empty P-Maint will tell you that it has
nothing to do, and if you forget to supply a number of days it will
default to zero and will not do anything.
Pyrmaid will make two users score files for you to use with your bbs.
These are named BLT for a non color score file and BLTG for the
graphics version of the same file.
___________________________________________________________________________
PYRAMID is Shareware. You are granted a THREE week trial period in
which you may evaluate PYRAMID. If you continue to utilize this
product you are required to register it with the author. If you do not
register PYRAMID within the required timeframe allowed, You are
REQUIRED to remove it from your board.
If you register PYRAMID you will receive a registration/serial number
to place in your config file that will register the door.
And the most important part of registering is that you will have peace of
mind knowing that you did. The Non registered version and cost of the
program will not be displayed on your screen anymore either.
We Now accept American Express / Visa / MasterCard and ALL popular
credit cards on our support bbs. You can now call and get your
registration number immediately without waiting. No more weeks of
worry. Call now at (804) 491-4347/5061!
To register your copy of PYRAMID, Fill out the form Register.doc
and mail it along with $20.95 to:
Gary R. Smith
406 Amsterdam Ct N.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Make all checks payable to
Computer Profiles
All checks must be drawn from U.S. Banks...No forgien currency will be
accepted. (This includes Canadian)
DISCLAIMER
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Computer Profiles makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied,
including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. I shall not be liable for any damages,
whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a failure
of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user. CP shall not
be liable for any damage to data or property which may be caused
directly or indirectly by the use of this program.
IN NO EVENT WILL CP BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR
FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.