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War Boats
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Version 1.0
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VENDOR & SYSOP INFORMATION
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Last updated: MAY 1, 1993
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This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
BBS operators, about the WARBOATS package.
Please refer to WARBOATS.DOC for information on starting and playing the game
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CONTENTS
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I. Program Description
(see special note about VBRUN200.DLL)
II. Vendor Distribution Requirements and BBS Distribution Requirements
III. List of files
IV. Revision history
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I. Program Description
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This section includes sample descriptions which you may use to describe
the WARBOATS package
File Name for BBSs:
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For consistency and to help users locate the files, please use a
single file with the following file name:
WARBOAT1.ZIP
If the program is compressed using some other file compression method, then
please use the name "WARBOAT1" with the appropriate file extension (PAK, ARC,
LZH, ZOO, etc.).
Keywords:
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War Boats, game, battleship, visual basic, entertainment, Windows
Category:
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Game, entertainment
Short Description:
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Warboats is a similiar to battleship. Players try to sink the opponents 5
boats on a 10x10 grid. For 2 people or play against computer. Options
include Help sound and graphics. Written in Visual Basic 2.0 and REQUIRES
Windows and the file VBRUN200.DLL
Long Description:
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A battleship like game where players hide their 5 boats of various lengths on
a 10x10 grid. Players then take turns trying to hit and eventually sink their
opponents boats. Play is player .vs. computer or player .vs. player. One
interesting option allows the players to take 1,3, or 5 shots per turn, or 1
shot for each of their boats not sunk. Another outstanding feature is the
computer's style of play. It not only plays an interesting and winning
strategy (Contrary to popular opinion the game is not all luck) it EXPLAINS
the easy to learn strategy in a 22 screen help description. Other interesting
optional features include Help, Sound, Graphics and Amusing messages."
Written in Visual Basic 2.0 and REQUIRES Windows and the file VBRUN200.DLL
**************** SPECIAL NOTE about VBRUN200.DLL *****************************
All programs written in Visual Basic 2.0 for windows REQUIRE the file:
VBRUN200.DLL to run. Microsoft gives general permission to distribute this
file. Since it is a LONG file. You may or may not (at the Disk Vendors
BBS operators option) delete the VBRUN200.DLL file from your distribution
package. DO NOT delete any other files. If you choose to keep the file IN
your package you may change the in last line of the both the short & long
descriptions to: "Written in Visual Basic 2.0 and REQUIRES Windows and
INCLUDES the file VBRUN200.DLL" (The word INCLUDES was added.)
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It is recommended (but not required) that BBS operators omit the VBRUN200.DLL
from this package but make it available separately for downloading. It is
probably available on most large boards already because it is required by many
other programs.
It is recommended (but not required) that Disk Vendors do not omit this file.
If people get this program and they don't have VBRUN200.dll they will be
disappointed.
Warboats requires an IBM/Compatible computer running Microsoft Windows 3.0 or
better in standard or enhanced mode. The file VBRUN200.dll is also required
(see special note on this file.)
Registration Information:
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There is NO requirement for registration but $1.00 ***One dollar ***
is requested from users if the game is enjoyable.
The program has not been "disabled in any way" and is free of "beg messages"
except in the "ABOUT" and "HELP" sections.
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II. Vendor Distribution Requirements and BBS Distribution Requirements
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Those who wish to distribute the WARBOATS package may do so in accordance with
the restrictions outlined in in this file.
Limited Distribution License:
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The WARBOATS package is defined as containing all the material files in the
Filelist.doc file. If any files listed in the Filelist.doc file are missing,
then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please note
the EXCEPTION for the file VBRUN200.DLL which may or may not (at the option
of the vendor) be distributed. The files are listed in Filelist.doc and below.
(See: LIST OF FILES below)
Small ADDITIONS to the package, such as the introductory or batch files used
by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.
In addition it is also acceptable to add files of other application programs
on disks but please put these into separate directories, (or archive files)
No price or other compensation may be charged for the WARBOATS package. A
distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and
handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US $9.00 in the
U.S. and Canada, or US $14.00 internationally.
Disk Sets & CD-ROMs:
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War Boats MAY be sold as part of a package. Please make a separate directory
for WAR Boats on the disk (or other medium). And please include the file
VBRUN200.dll in the same or separate directory.
The Warboats package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others.
You may list Warboats in advertisements and catalogs.
Vendor and users shall not rent, lease, modify, decompile, disassemble,
otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to James Cunningham
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III. LIST OF FILES: (This information is contained in the file:
FILELIST.DOC and is repeated here.)
The are 3 categories of files in this package. A B and C
(A) This group of files MUST be included for distribution. If any of these
files are MISSING then please DO NOT distribute this package.
WARBOATS.EXE - windows executable file
WARBOATS.DOC - info on loading, and playing the game.
VENDOR.DOC - info for vendors, distributors, and sysops
LISTFILE.DOC - the list of files in this package and information
on revision history.
JJ5.BMP
JJ1.BMP
JJ2.BMP
JJ3.BMP
JJ4.BMP
T_JJ5.BMP ____________ additional files needed for execution
T_JJ1.BMP
T_JJ2.BMP
T_JJ3.BMP
T_JJ4.BMP
SUB_HIT.BMP
SUB_SAF.BMP
BOAT_HIT.BMP
BOAT_SAF.BMP
(B) This file may or may not be (at the option of the vendor or disk operator)
included in the distribution package. This file is required to run the
program.
VBRUN200.DLL - developed by Microsoft but allowed to be freely distributed.
(C) Any addition files have been put there by the sysop or vendor. These are
usually short description *.bat or text files.
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IV. Revision History:
Name suggested filename Date Notes:
for BBS & Vendors
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War Boats 1.0 WARBOAT1.ZIP ;released May 1, 1993 First release
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Please distribute this program widely.
We would like to hear from you regarding this program: Please E-mail to
GEnie Account: J.CUNNINGHAM
Thank you for your support!