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│ Perplexic Software
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│ Story Twister
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│ Version 1.00
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│ for Windows
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Story Twister Page i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Prelude To The Story
Table Of Contents......................................i
Notice................................................ii
Preface..............................................iii
2. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Story Twister
What is Story Twister..................................1
How Do I Use Story Twister.............................1
Where Can I Get Stories................................2
How Do I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens.........2
More About Registration................................2
Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler................2
What Was Supposed To Be With The Distribution Files....3
3. User Help
What Is Perplexic Software.............................4
How Can I Contact Perplexic Software...................4
4. Forms
Bug Report.............................................5
Registration Form......................................6
Story Twister Page ii
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NOTICE
Perplexic Software Story Twister is Copyright 1993 by Jeffrey
Carlyle. All Rights Reserved. Individual stories copyrighted
be the story's author. See STORIES.DOC for more information.
Perplexic Software is not responsible for any loss incurred
directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of this program.
Story Twister Page iii
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PREFACE
Story Twister is the result of many months of programming. I am
very proud of my product and I wish that no one would hack it
in any other way or try to steal it... Changing someone else's
program is the lowest thing any one could do to a person. A
single program could take months of hard work to write and for
someone to think they are cool and screw around with it just
doesn't seem right, does it? Not only is it immoral, it is also
illegal. To the issue of stealing (a.k.a. sharing commercial
software). All software piracy is stealing from the programmer.
When you share commercial software you aren't only hurting the
programmer, you are hurting yourself. Due to a loss of
revenues a programmer could lose their job and that's one
less programmer to develop quality applications.
Story Twister Version 1.00 for Windows
Perplexic Software
Copyright (C) 1993 by Jeffrey Carlyle.
January 1, 1994
Story Twister Page 1
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What Is Story Twister?
Perplexic Software Story Twister Version 1.00 is a Microsoft
Windows 3.1 application developed by Jeffrey Carlyle using
Borland C++ 4.0. Story Twister is a game similar to Mad
Libs. It uses Story Files with the extension .STR. A
story file is created using the Perplexic Software Story
File Compiler, a separate program, availble to registered
users of Story Twister.
How Do I Use Story Twister?
Here is what you need to run Story Twister...
* Windows 3.1 or better
* A VGA card or better
Here are the steps to follow to use Story Twister...
1. Install the software. See INSTALL.DOC for more help.
3. To run Story Twister, double click on the ST icon.
When you run Story Twister the following occurs...
1. Story Twister determines whether to use the high-res or
the low-res menus and displays a background window.
2. Story Twister shows the annoy screen.
3. Story Twister displays the Main Dialog.
The Main Menu has the following options....
1. Open
This shows a file open dialog box. After a file is
entered Story Twister prompts you to enter the needed
words. When your done entering words a dialog box
showing the story is displayed.
2. Setup
Prompts you to input the path where Story Twister
looks for story files. You can also click on the
credits button to show some info. about Story Twister.
3. Help
4. Exit
Terminates the program.
Story Twister Page 2
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Where Can I Get Stories?
The best place to look for stories is from Perplexic Software
distribution points like the Starship Enterprise BBS. Perplexic
Software will also license copies of the Story File Compiler, so
there is a possibility you could find stories from other
locations.
How Can I Get Rid of Those Registration Screens?
Register Story Twister and no more registration screens. See
the section titled "More About Registration" for more
information.
More About Registration
Registration of Story Twister is required for anyone who uses
Story Twister on a regular basis. The fee for registration is
only $24.99 per copy, and that is a small price to pay for the
continued development of software by Perplexic Software. When
you register Story Twister you will receive a the complete
registered version of Story Twister, some extra stories, and
Windows Restart Version 3.1, and you will also be eligible to
buy the Story File Compiler. To register Story Twister, fill
out the registration form below.
Where Can I Get The Story File Compiler?
The Story File Compiler is only avaible to registered users of
Story Twister. When you register Story Twister you can also
order Story Twister or you can order from the Perplexic Soft-
ware Catalog.
Story Twister Page 3
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What Was Supposed to be in the Distribution Files?
The following files should be included with Story
Twister:
STORY.EXE - The Story Twister executable.
BWCC.DLL - Borland Windows Custom Controls
Version 2.00
STORY.DOC - This Documentation File.
INSTALL.DOC - Installation Information.
STORIES.DOC - Information about the included story
files.
5 *.STR Files
Story Twister Page 4
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What Is Perplexic Software?
Perplexic Software is a beginning software company dedicated
to bringing quality applications to all. Perplexic Software
consists of the young, talented minds of: Jeffrey Carlyle,
David Raney, Jason Stiles, Zach Walcher, Joe Decker, and
Adam Lanphear.
Other Perplexic Software creations include:
Mixer Version 1.00a - A file encryption program by
Jeffrey Carlyle.
Screen 2 Basic - A drawing program that generates
basic source code by Zach Walcher.
ANSIDemo 1.10 - A tutorial of ANSI.SYS features.
By Jeffrey Carlyle.
How Can I Contact Perplexic Software?
We would love to hear your feedback about Story Twister
You can contact us at:
System : The Starship Enterprise BBS
Phone Number : (502)842-7540
Comments : The SSEBBS is the place to find the latest
release of all Perplexic Software files. It
is also the place for Perplexic Software
support.
System Names : Jeffrey Carlyle is Peg Leg.
David Raney is Sandman.
Zach Walcher is Narcissist.
Jason Stiles is The Lumberjack.
System : America Online
Comments : Most Perplexic Software files are uploaded here.
System Name : Our screen name is Perplexic.
System : Prodigy
Comments : You can contact Jeffrey Carlyle here.
Prodigy ID : WTPC52B
System : Internet
Comments : You can reach us through America Online.
Address : PERPLEXIC@AOL.COM
U.S. Mail : Jeffrey Carlyle
Perplexic Software
297 Meadowlark Trail
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Story Twister Page 5
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Story Twister Bug Report
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Perplexic Software strives for perfection in all our products.
If you encounter a bug please fill out this form.
NAME :__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS :__________________________________________________________
:__________________________________________________________
CITY :________________________________ STATE: ____ ZIP: _______
ERROR TYPE :___________________________ (ie. General Protection
Fault, Severe, Unkwown,
Unable to create file)
ERROR MSG. :___________________________________________________________
:___________________________________________________________
LAST MSG. :___________________________________________________________
:___________________________________________________________
DESCRIBE WHAT :_____________________________________________________
YOU WERE DOING :_____________________________________________________
WHEN THE ERROR :_____________________________________________________
OCCURED :_____________________________________________________
:_____________________________________________________
SEND TO: Jeffrey Carlyle
Perplexic Software
297 Meadowlark Trail
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427
-= THANK YOU =-
Story Twister Page 6
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Story Twister Order Form
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QUANTITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
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_______ Perplexic Software Story Twister 1.00 . . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______
(includes disk and printed and on disk manual)
_______ Perplexic Software Story File Compiler. . . . . . @ $24.99 ea $______
(includes disk and printed and on disk manual)
Each copy is to be used on one computer only.
TOTAL $______
Your Name : __________________________________________
Address : __________________________________________
: __________________________________________
City, State : __________________________________________
Zip Code : __________________________________________
Make all checks payable to Jeffrey Carlyle. Site licensing is avaible,
for more information contact the author. Send all orders and questions
to the following address:
Jeffrey Carlyle
Perplexic Software
297 Meadowlark Trail
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9427