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-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=[Hiding in the Shadows v1.00 documentation]=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Introduction:
I've been wanting to write an IGM ever since I registered LORD. Seth
Able's release of LORD 3.55 added a feature to "stay" in other
IGM's. With that feature in mind, I created "Hiding in the Shadows".
The idea is based on a thieves lair, and there are many interesting
things to do! Enjoy!
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Registration:
The cost of registering this IGM is $7 dollars. (You know, education
gets expensive these days!) Once registered, the code will work with
all future versions of Hiding in the Shadows, and you will be granted
access to features that were previously disabled in the IGM. Updated
versions of Hiding in the Shadows and technical support for sysops
is available on The No-Name BBS at (703) 323-6838. Please see
REGISTER.DOC for more information.
Thank you for your support!
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Features:
* Installs easier than any other IGM I've seen
SHADCFG.EXE features a never before seen attempt at making the
sysop's job easier!
* Uninstall option is provided
* Time slices released for DESQview, Windows, and OS/2
* Allows player to enter once a day
* All player vaules are kept fair
Most value changes are based on the players Level.
* Times user out after 3 minutes of keyboard inactivity
For those late night gamers that fall asleep in an IGM,
most IGM's wait for input forever!
* Lord "Clean Mode" compilant
* Lord "Swear Patrol" compilant (BADWORDS.DAT)
* Lord color code support
* Writes INFO.<player #> to reflect time used in IGM
Too many IGMs give back the time used while in them because
they do not comply with Seth's request of writting the time
left back to INFO.?. This IGM takes the time from the user.
* Voice registration with VISA or MASTERCARD!
Call (503) 391-4274 and tell 'em you want to register the
"Hiding in the Shadows IGM"!
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Files Included:
SHADOWS.EXE - Hiding in the Shadows IGM
SHADOWS.DOC - Documentation
SHADOWS.ANS - Welcome ANSI display screen
SHADCFG.EXE - Config/Install program
SHADOWS.PCX - Waho! A 256 color PCX displayed by SHADCFG.EXE
(DELETE if you don't want to/can't see it)
BUGRPT.FRM - Bug report, comment, suggestion form
REGISTER.DOC - Registration form
FILE_ID.DIZ - BBS file description
Files Created:
SHADOWS.CFG - Configuration data for Hiding in the Shadows
SHADOWS.DAT - Keeps track of who's played today
SHADTALK.TXT - Conversation at the lair
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Setup:
Step 1: Make a new directory for Hiding in the Shadows IGM:
MD C:\LORD\SHADOWS
Note: Hiding in the Shadows CAN run in LORD's directory, but is not
recommended. (It's to confusing! <g>)
Step 2: Unzip HITS100.ZIP in the new directory:
PKUNZIP HITS100.ZIP C:\LORD\SHADOWS
Step 3: Run SHADCFG (In the new directory):
Hit Enter to create a new config file. Hopefully the auto-config will
find LORD.EXE. It checks your path directorys, and any parent
directorys above the current direectory. If it finds LORD.EXE (it'll
tell you) and then just hit enter, and I to install. Then Yes or No
to the "annouce in daily happenings" question, and your DONE! Whoa!
A self-configuring IGM? Geee... only if they ALL worked that way!
<alittle note from Kenneth>
<Pondering back on your experience, you think to yourself... I just
installed the coolest IGM I've ever seen, and I didn't enter ONE path
question, I didn't have to tell the dumb config program where it's
own EXE was... This dude Kenneth Padgett must be pretty cool! :>
Cool? Maybe, but also one stessed out sysop that gets tried of
manually configuring IGM's when they just lock-up on my system
because of a RUN-TIME ERROR! There is no excuss for poor, buggy
coding! I've tried in everyway to check for negitive values, run-time
errors. I thank each and everyone of you all for checking out my IGM,
hope you like it just as much as I enjoyed writting it! Also, please
remember the $7 registration would GREATLY help my expenses out!
Thank you for your support!> (Okay, I'm done!)
Step 4: Manual configuration (AKA, that darn auto-config is broken!):
Well, I tried! ;( Sorry it didn't work for ya! You must have LORD
hidden really good! (After all, I don't search all HD's and dir's!)
Anyways, in the rare case that you didn't put the IGM in a subdir of
LORD and/or LORD is not in your path, then do this:
Run SHADCFG,
Hit enter to configure the paths. This can also be done to override
the detected path, and enter your registration code as well.
Hit Q to quit and save. It checks the paths to make sure everything
is ok. If there is some problem with the entered path, it will say
so. I from the main menu to install. Then Q to quit SHADCFG, and
you should be set!
The Last Step: Give it a try! (Just for SYSOP fun!):
START 0
** from LORD's directory! **
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Thanks:
Screamin Eagle - Inspiration when it came down the writing the text!
The many hours of help in spell checking, and being
a human dictionary for me! Thanks man! I'll be the
first to buy your great novels when your that world
renownd writer! :)
Boesmanni - Well, if you didn't beg me to finish this IGM, I
probbably wouldn't have! Also, that VERY helpful
female perspective and stuff! =)
Seth Able - For the totally *awesome* door games! Not to mention
the PLAYER.DAT format! Also, for answering ANY
question I asked (no matter how stupid) and your
GREAT help testing/suggesting/ect! Thanks! Mails? :>
Scott Baker - DDPlus, excellent door routines!
Mike Woltz - BCShare, great file shareing routines!
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Troubleshooting:
Q: Hiding in the Shadows ends abruptly or says "Runtime Error 002"!
<Error checking is done, so this should never happen!>
A: Most likely, it cannot access a file needed for it to run.
The files accessed by Hiding in the Shadows are:
SHADOWS.CFG - Config data for Hiding in the Shadows
SHADOWS.DAT - Keeps track of who has played today
SHADTALK.TXT - Conversation in the lair
PLAYER.DAT - Read/Write the players info
LOGNOW.TXT - Write various info for LORD's news
GARDEN.TXT - Write the crying for mommy rumor
Q: SHADCFG locks up as soon as I run it!
A: Delete SHADOWS.PCX, or get a VGA card. ;)
Note: If you can see the graphic, but don't want it displayed,
delete SHADOWS.PCX.
Q: My girlfriend likes the IGM, but bugs me about registering it!?
A: Hey, girls like my work! <grin> Seriously though, it's only $7
bucks man! Dial (503) 391-4274 and tell 'em you want the code for
Hiding in the Shadows IGM! (Have your VISA or MASTERCARD ready!)
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Registration:
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