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MS21_PRG and MS21FILS make up the complete version 2.1 of Magic Spell
by Thomas A. Savino, RPh (uploaded Nov. 27, 1993). The author uploaded
this program in two portions to save downloading time for those of you
who have downloaded previous versions (you only need the MS21_PRG
file). Everyone else will need both archives to get the complete
package. I liked the first version of this program enough that I
registered it. Along with the registration I made some suggestions for
some possible improvements in the program. This version implements them
all and more besides! Amazing! This is an excellent program that was
designed to encourage people to improve their spelling skills. As u no
I dont hav ne problem with mi speling abillidy, but I still enjoy this
program. After a brief initialization the Wizard (the Spelling Wizard,
that is) presents you with a number of letters at the top of the screen
(the most letters at the Easy level, with fewer at the Medium level, and
the fewest at the Hard level, and now the program will auto-save your
preferences). Your task is to try to make up to ten words using those
letters (mor then once, if nesessare). The length of the words, and the
frequency of the letters involved (a "Z" scores more than an "A")
determine your score. You can now set the game length to be from one to
10 minutes If after you have placed a word you find a better one you can
go back and change your selection (but watch out! There is a possible
cost involved if you run out of time!) After you are done you can access
the dictionary to see all of the words you could have picked (A LOT!).
You can also add to the 2600+ word dictionary included with this file,
either from within the program itself or with the included editor.
Brief appearances by the Wizard and many other "touches" to this program
that show that the author has done his homework in program design and
friendliness. Color (and the program now uses some color to brighten
things up, though I would wish it would use more) or mono. Docs
included. Recommended. Shareware (with an interesting incentive to
register). TOS 1.0-TT compatible (at least) in ST resolutions.