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Two Handed Spades
Version 1.3
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1) Introduction
2) Installation
3) File Descriptions
4) Modem Notes
5) Comments
6) Disclaimer
1) Introduction
"Two Handed Spades!?!" Yep, Two Handed Spades. The dealing is a bit
different, but other than that the game is pretty much the same as it's four
handed brethren. Of course, there are no partners. It is just one-on-one; a
two handed battle; human verses machine; a duel to the death; you against
the world...anyway, you get the idea.
I personally find this style more challenging. However, if you should not
find the challenge enough for you, simply call up a friend and play over
a modem. Two Handed Spades supports modem play and null-modem cable play.
Two Handed Spades is shareware. That is to say, it's not free. Shareware
is a means of marketing software for those of us who don't have a crack
marketing department with a huge budget.
The basic premise is that you get to try out the software before you buy it.
Once you've tried the product, and decided it is worth the meager fee the
starving computer programmer is asking, you send the starving computer
programmer money and he sends you the latest, greatest version of the
software. This process is known as Shareware Registration.
Once said starving programmer has received your registration fee, the
starving programmer will send you a disk with the latest and greatest
version of Two Handed Spades, along with a personalized registration
confirmation letter and other goodies.
In this case the latest and greatest version has some of the annoying aspects
of the shareware version taken out. Such as, the logo screen does
not appear in-between ever game you play, the game loads much faster than
the shareware version, and you get a free game (goodies) when you register.
(The following paragraph should be in illegible, fine print at the bottom)
The registration price is $14.50, plus $2.50 for shipping. You can either
send a check or money order through the mail or use CompuServe's Software
Registration forum (GO SWREG) and use SWREG ID# 8966. For complete details
on registering your copy of Two Handed Spades read the Q & A section in
the help file.
If you send your registration through the mail you can fill out and print
an order form by clicking on the Order Form button when the game first
starts or by selecting Order Form from the Help menu.
2) Installation
Aside from the ZIP file 2HSPAD.ZIP you will need one other file to
successfully install and run Two Handed Spades. You will need:
VBRUN300.DLL
VBRUN300.DLL is the run-time module needed to run all programs written in
the language Visual Basic. VBRUN300.DLL can be found on all on-line
services. It is usually stored as VBRUN3.ZIP. Once you have VBRUN300.DLL put
this file in your C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
Installation couldn't be easier. Simply create a new directory and put all
the files from 2HSPAD.ZIP into the directory. If you want to add a Program
Group and Icons (Windows 3.1) or add a Program Folder (Windows 95) you
can run SETUP.EXE. If you chose not to run the setup program you can
start the game by double clicking on the file 2HSPADE.EXE.
3) File Descriptions
You should find the following files in 2HSPAD.ZIP
2HSPADES.EXE - The executable Spades card game
2HSPADES.HLP - Spades Help file
SETUP.EXE - Create Group, Icons, or Folder
FILE_ID.DIZ - File identification file
MODEM.TXT - Notes on modem commands
README.TXT - This readme file
WIN.WAV - WAV file used in game
START.WAV - WAV file used in game
BUZZ.WAV - WAV file used in game
WIGGLE.WAV - WAV file used in game
SET.WAV - WAV file used in game
GLASSBRK.WAV - WAV file used in game
SWING.WAV - WAV file used in game
4) Modem Notes
The file MODEM.TXT has a partial listing of modem commands that are common
to most modems. Should you have any problems connecting with another
computer over a modem consult this list or the documentation that was
supplied with your modem.
5) Comments
Any comments, suggestions, or critiques can be sent to me at one of
the following addresses:
CompuServe - 71042,36
World Wide Web - http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/gregdebacker
InterNet - 71042.36@compuserve.com
U.S. Mail - Greg DeBacker
140 Bay St., #7
Santa Cruz, CA
95060
6) DISCLAIMER
Should you decide to use Two handed Spades you must agree to the
following disclaimer:
Two Handed Spades is supplied as is. You are using this product at your own
risk. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential,
which may result from the use of Two Handed Spades.
Thank you,
Greg