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T&T Software
PYRAMID V1.30
(c) Copyright 1994
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║ ■ PYRAMID V1.30 Overview & Instructions ■ ║
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═ Overview ═
PYRAMID will ONLY support ANSI mode, this will be checked upon program start
up and if ANSI is NOT on the user will be asked if they can support ANSI. If
the user responds "Y" then ANSI is turned on for the duration of the door but
is turned off when the door exits! If the user responds "N" then they are
returned to the BBS.
The users will be allowed to play upto the maximum amount of games allowed
per day (set by the SysOp in Registered Versions ONLY, default: 10).
Free games are awarded when the pyramid is cleared and when the game is
totally won up to the maximum allowed free games per day (set by the SysOp
in Registered Version ONLY, default: 1)!
The SysOp may also set the amount of times to allow the user to go through
the stock pile, this is designed to make the game easier to win! (set
by the SysOp in Registered Versions ONLY, default: 1).
The SysOp may also set the amount of make up/play ahead days that may be
played per day. (set by the SysOp in Registered Versions ONLY, default: 1).
When a user chooses to make up a day a calendar is displayed (CALENDAR.ANS),
if you do not want this calendar to be displayed simply delete it.
The SysOp has the option to change the playing screen background and the
playing card colors via the key file (REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY, default:
white on white).
Users may quit out of the door and their information will be saved in
PYRAMID.DAT so they can come back in and finish their games anytime!
═ Instructions ═
Create a directory for PYRAMID and unarchive or copy all the files into that
directory.
Create configuration files for each node that you wish to run PYRAMID on.
(See the example configuration files for details).
The door can be run with one command line parameter:
PYRAMID NODE1.CFG <-- Configuration filename
if this parameter is left off PYRAMID looks for PYRAMID.CFG and uses it if
found, if it is not found then the program will abort.
To run in the local mode, simply log onto the BBS and run the door or you can
play it without the BBS by setting the LocalMode in the configuration file and
then running PYRAMID <config.file>.
****Special Configuration File Note****
The configuration file looks really overpowering, but don't shy away from it!
Everything you need to know about the configuration file is within the
configuration file!
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║ ■ PYRAMID Drop File Support ■ ║
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PYRAMID will support the following drop files:
1. DORINFO?.DEF 6. SFDOORS.DAT
2. EXITINFO.BBS 7. SFMAIN.DAT
3. CHAIN.TXT 8. SFMESS.DAT
4. CALLINFO.BBS 9. SFFILE.DAT
5. DOOR.SYS 10. SFSYSOP.DAT
and any other with the use of the CustomFile in the configuration file.
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║ ■ PYRAMID Multi-Node Support ■ ║
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PYRAMID is completely Multi-Node aware. If you are running more than one
node, simply create different configuration files for each node and include
that configuration filename on the command line!
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║ ■ PYRAMID Adopted Screen ■ ║
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After the OPENING.ANS is displayed there is an optional screen called
ADOPTED.ANS that will be displayed. This screen is completely user
configurable. You can thank someone for registering the door for you or
try to encourage someone to do it for you or give them instructions for
the door, whatever you like!
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║ ■ PYRAMID How to Play ■ ║
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Pyramid Solitaire is one of the easiest solitaire games to understand,
however it is not that easy to win! Below is a copy of the HELP.ANS (in
ASCII format):
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ The Rules of Pyramid Solitaire. │
│ │
│ Layout: The cards are dealt with 28 in a pyramid (triangle) shape │
│ leaving 24 cards in the stock pile. │
│ Play: From the available cards, discard pairs of cards that total │
│ thirteen. Discard KINGS singly. The stock pile may be turned │
│ over to the wastepile one at a time by hitting <enter> or <+>. │
│ Any card that is NOT covered may be played! │
│Scoring: 10 points for each card removed & 480 points if the game is won.│
│ A total of 1100 points can be awarded per game! │
│Winning: The game is considered won when ALL cards have been discarded! │
│ │
│Valid Pairing of cards: │
│ ┌────┐┌────┐ ┌────┐┌────┐ ┌────┐┌────┐ ┌────┐┌────┐ ┌────┐┌────┐ │
│ │A ││Q │ │2 ││J │ │3 ││10 │ │4 ││9 │ │5 ││8 │ │
│ │ A││ Q│ │ 2││ J│ │ 3││ 10│ │ 4││ 9│ │ 5││ 8│ │
│ └────┘└────┘ └────┘└────┘ └────┘└────┘ └────┘└────┘ └────┘└────┘ │
│ ┌────┐┌────┐ ┌────┐ │
│ │6 ││7 │ │K │ │
│ │ 6││ 7│ │ K│ NOTE: The suit DOES NOT play a factor! │
│ └────┘└────┘ └────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Game Limit: There is a default game limit of 10, this value can be changed
from 0-65534 from within the PYRAMID.KEY, but ONLY in the
registered version!
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║ ■ PYRAMID Scoring ■ ║
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Scoring is simple, 10 points for every card removed. 100 points will be
awarded when the pyramid is totally cleared and an extra 480 points when a
game is won. There is a maximum of 1100 points per game (if won).
Scores are kept for one month in the PYRAMID.DAT file and the Top Ten
is kept in PYRAMID.SCR. An alltime high is kept in ALLTIME.DAT.
PYRAMID.MB4 will contain the previous months scores!
On the first of the month PYRAMID.DAT will be removed and PYRAMID.SCR
will be renamed to PYRAMID.MB4 when the first player enters the door!
When in the game 'V' will display the scores, with the Alltime high and
last months highest score first, with this months top ten following in
the next screen.
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║ ■ PYRAMID Files in Archive ■ ║
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Your TPYRA130.ARJ file should contain the following files:
Pyramid.exe -> The Executable File.
Pyramid.doc -> This Document File.
Pyramid.reg -> Registration Form.
Pyramid.his -> History of Releases.
Pyramid.upg -> Upgrade information.
120to130.exe -> Upgrade v1.20 to v1.30.
Pbullet.exe -> Creates External Bulletins
Pbullet.cfg -> Configuration File for Pbullet.exe.
File_id.diz -> Short Program Description.
Pyramid.key -> Registration Key File.
Pyramid.cfg -> Example Configuration File.
Local.cfg -> Example Local Configuration File.
Main.ans -> Ansi Main Menu.
Help.ans -> Ansi Help Screen.
Adopted.ans -> Ansi Adopted Screen.
Opening.ans -> Ansi Opening Screen.
Calendar.ans -> Ansi Calendar Screen (for Make up Days).
Cleared.ans -> Ansi Screen Shown When Pyramid is Cleared.
Wongame.ans -> Ansi Screen Shown When a Game is Won.
Edituser.exe -> Data File Editor.
Edituser.doc -> Document File for Edituser.
Pyrreset.bat -> Deletes all Pyramid Data Files.
Support.doc -> Support Information.
Others.doc -> Other Doors by T&T Software.
═════ Files Created at Run-Time ═════
Pyramid.dat -> User Data, contains the Username,
Last date played, games won, total points,
and games played.
Pyramid.scr -> Top Ten Scores Data File.
Alltime.dat -> Alltime high Data File.
Pyramid.mb4 -> Scores From the Month Before.
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║ ■ PYRAMID Configuration File ■ ║
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The Configuration file may be named anything you wish to name it, but it must
be included on the command line for PYRAMID to use it. If you do not specify
a configuration file on the command line then PYRAMID will try to use
PYRAMID.CFG, if that is not found the program will abort.
Everything that you need to know about the Configuration file is within the
configuration file.....
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║ ■ PYRAMID Registration Information ■ ║
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Registration of PYRAMID reflects the concept of Shareware.
Please see PYRAMID.REG for details on registering.
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║ ■ PYRAMID External Bulletins ■ ║
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PYRAMID can create external bulletins via PBULLET.EXE. PBULLET will read
the PBULLET.CFG and will create any or all of the Ansi, Ascii, or Rip
bulletins. Simply run PBULLET and it will pick up the default PBULLET.CFG
configuration file, or specify which configuration file you would like to
use on the command line:
PBULLET <configfilename>
PBULLET must reside in the same directory as PYRAMID and PYRAMID needs to
be registered. If PYRAMID is NOT registered, a message will be displayed
and the program will exit!
Please see the enclosed PBULLET.CFG for details on how to configure PBULLET.
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║ ■ PYRAMID V1.30 Credits and Many Thanks ■ ║
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Special thanks go to Brian Pirie who wrote "OpenDoors, Door Programming
Toolkit Version 5.10" with which PYRAMID was created!
A very special thanks go to the following for spending the time to BETA
test the earliest versions of the door:
Cammy Cochrane
Bob Hindal
Della Moore
Steve Newman
Mike Noftzger
Brian Tremblay
George Wheeler
Full support will be given on The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS, please call we
would like to hear any concerns or comments!
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║ ■ PYRAMID Warranty and Disclaimer ■ ║
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= Warranty =
This product is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The entire
risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you.
Futhermore, we the authors do not warrant, guarantee, or make any represent-
tions regarding the use of, or the results of the use of the program, and you
rely on the program and results solely at your own risk. We the authors cannot
accept responsibility for system damage, either directly or indirectly from
the use of this product.
= Disclaimer =
The Authors of this program, The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS and its Co-sysops
are in no way responsible for any damages sustained either directly
or indirectly from the use of PYRAMID. Also if the file has been
modified in any way we will take no responsibility for it's use Whatsoever!
The .EXE file has been tested on several machines, from 286's to 486's and
worked perfectly on all. If you should have any problems with this file
please call The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS to obtain a good copy.
The latest version of this program may be FREQ'd by using:
PYRAMID