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STRATEGIC BASEBALL SIMULATOR
Copyright 1988-1996 David B. Schmidt
(SBS)
Version 3.01
June 1996
CompuServe: 76474,3116
INTERNET : 76474.3116@compuserve.com
Target Computers:
IBM or 100% Compatible.
DOS 2.1 or later.
Color monitor is best but monochrome OK.
Hard drive and at least a 80286 recommended.
Files included in this package:
BASEBALL.EXE - the Strategic Baseball Simulator Version 3.0
EDRNDAC.EXE - the Schedule File Editor
BASEBALL.MSX - the announcer's play-by-play and comments
BASEBALL.DOC - the file you are reading now
BASEBALL.CFG - the configuration file
BASEBALL.INF - theory of operation
BASEBALL.ICO - icon for Microsoft Windows
MANUAL.BAT - prints this document
REGISTER.BAT - prints registration form
REGISTER.FRM - the registration form
FILE_ID.DIZ - brief program description
VENDOR.DOC - information for distributors
SBS30.PIF - PIF for Windows
README.30 - last minute information
TE.EXE - Public Domain Text Editor
Plus:
old-timer .DAT files and sample .SCH (schedule) files
To print this document: enter MANUAL
To print the registration form: enter REGISTER
Page 1
CONTENTS
Page
Introduction/Installation..................................... 2
About Shareware............................................... 3
Disclaimer.................................................... 3
Overview
Manual Mode (single-game)..................................... 5
Two-Team Simulations.......................................... 5
Schedule File Simulations..................................... 5
Series File Simulations....................................... 5
Statistics Reports............................................ 6
Selected Topics
Selecting Teams............................................... 6
Selecting Series Files........................................ 6
Selecting Schedule Files...................................... 6
Selecting starting pitchers................................... 6
Manual Mode................................................. 6
Two-Team.................................................... 6
Schedule/Series............................................. 6
Spot Starters............................................. 6
Designated Hitter............................................. 7
Statistics recording options.................................. 7
Statistics File............................................. 7
Focusing option............................................. 8
Line Score File............................................. 8
Box Score File.............................................. 8
Score Card File............................................. 8
Selecting starting lineups.................................... 9
Auto-Lineup option............................................ 9
Changing defensive positions.................................. 9
Other "Ground Rules".......................................... 9
Management options............................................10
Managing in Manual Mode.....................................10
"Double-Switch" procedure...................................11
Lazy Man's Method...........................................11
Understanding Schedule Files..................................11
Schedule Filter.............................................12
Example of Manageing Inside a Schedule File.................12
Understanding Series Files....................................12
Command Line examples.........................................13
Option switches list..........................................14
Analyzing the statistics and printing reports.................15
Computer Performance Enhancement..............................15
MAINTAINING and ENHANCING your teams..........................16
Adding team nicknames.......................................16
Adding first names to players...............................16
Platooning..................................................16
Pitcher Hitting Codes.......................................16
Notes on constructing your own teams..........................17
Configuration File - BASEBALL.CFG.............................17
Microsoft Windows 3.1 notes...................................18
Support.......................................................19
Acknowledgements..............................................18
Registration..................................................19
Page 2
Program Pedigree:
1981 - FORTRAN for IBM VSE/ICCF
1987 - Version 1.2 Microsoft QuickBASIC 4.0
1988 - Version 1.3 Microsoft QuickBASIC 3.0
1990 - Versions 1.4 & 1.5 - a few bug fixes - flexible DH
1993 - Version 2.01/02 Microsoft BASIC 7.1 - Major revision -
new features including large simulation capability and
ability to save and compile statistics
1993 - Version 2.5 More flexibility; Capability to save or print
box scores/score cards/starbox's. Faster. Better display.
1993 - Version 2.51 Fixed "missing runner" bug in 2.5. Fixed
problem with detecting hitting streaks in BASESTAT.
1995 - Version 3.0 - Major revision
Loads stat files in memory for immediate access
New format Schedule Files by date
Improved play-by-play
1996 - Version 3.01 - Minor bug fixes
INTRODUCTION
The Strategic Baseball Simulator (SBS) is a flexible, reasonably
thorough, yet relatively simple baseball simulation program. It is
a game in which one can play against another human or against the
computer manager. It can also be considered a simulation tool in
which many games are played out rapidly in order to discover
strengths and weaknesses in a particular line-up. This program is
NOT an arcade-type game with slick graphics. But if you are a
baseball fan it is FUN and, to some, addictive! SBS is very easy to
use. It cuts through the nonsense to get you into the action
quickly. A game can be played manually in few minutes. Or use it
to simulate large numbers of games in a short time.
SBS works by reading in actual statistics for each player. The
program then builds a statistical model to simulate baseball. This
results is a good approximation, especially over a large number of
games. For a typical player/season of 600 at-bats, about 40% of
players will finish within 10 points of their actual average. About
75% will be within 20 points and about 95% will be within 40
points. With the new "focusing" option enabled, the numbers given
above are significantly improved.
INSTALLATION
Nothing fancy. Just make a subdirectory and copy the files.
1] create a subdirectory:
> md \SBS30
2] log into the subdirectory you just created:
> cd \SBS30
3] copy the files into the subdirectory you just created:
i.e., put source diskette in drive A [or B], then:
> copy a:*.* [ or copy b:*.* ]
Start the program by entering "baseball" at the DOS prompt.
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