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Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II
Version 1.2 March 27, 1996
Nels Anderson
585 Edmands Road
Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.
FAX: 508-788-1363
BBS: 508-788-6951
CompuServe: 71020,2613
email: nels.anderson@xevious.com
WWW: http://www.ultranet.com/~nels
INTRODUCTION
Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is a second generation version of the popular
tile solitaire game. The original idea for the game is supposed to
originate with the Chinese some 3000 years ago. This version updates the
game a bit--about 2000 years or so. The original pyramid shaped pile of
tiles used in the game is known as "the dragon" by the Chinese. In this
version you take the part of a medieval knight trying to defeat that
dragon. Using your skill you will attempt to be the dragon's bane--the
person who can defeat it!
Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II goes far beyond the original solitaire game.
It includes support for both VGA and SuperVGA graphics and SoundBlaster
digitized sound effects. It lets you play the original "dragon" layout
plus many others--you can even create your own! It allows you to use a
wide variety of tile sets, not just the original Chinese tiles. A separate
tile editor is included too, so you can make your own custom tiles. The
game includes many options and keeps statistics of your game play if you
wish. Though you can learn the game in just minutes you'll find yourself
playing it for years.
Under the Shareware system you may freely try out this program, but if you
continue to use it you are expected to register with the author and pay
the $16 (plus $2 shipping) registration fee. In return for your
registration you'll receive the latest version of the game with the
shareware notices removed, a statistics editor, plus additional tile sets,
background pictures and starting layouts. There is also a "deluxe" version
available which adds a binder and printed manual; the actual game software
is identical to the standard version. The "deluxe" version is $24 (plus $4
shipping). Please note that all prices are U.S. dollars.
CompuServe users can register using their software registration service
SWREG (just GO SWREG for information). The ID number is 6910.
If you live in the U.K. you can register through Nildram Software. Please
print the file "UKORDER.TXT" for an order form all ready to go or just
send #12.95 to:
Nildram Software
23A High Street
Tring
Herts HP23 5AH
When you register, please let me know what version you have and I'd also
be interested in knowing where you got it from. Please, make sure to put
your name and address on the letter! It's amazing how many people don't do
this. Even better, you can use the instant registration form in the file
"ORDERFRM.TXT". Just copy the file to your printer using the DOS copy
command ("copy orderfrm.txt prn" will do it; do not indent or use a
proportionally spaced font and it will print just fine).
If you live outside the U.S., the best way to register appears to be by
using postal money orders. I've received these from quite a few countries.
In general, foreign checks are not accepted by U.S. banks. Canadian checks
are an exception, but please allow for the difference in U.S. and Canadian
dollars. EuroCheques, for example, are not acceptable to the bank. You
can also charge your registration to VISA or MasterCard.
Want to get the registered version RIGHT NOW? You can by calling Software
Creations BBS and using their online store to order and immediately
download the registered version. You can reach Software Creations by
calling 508-368-7036 (up to 14.4 kbps modems) or 508-368-6604 (up to 28.8
kbps modems). Once you've logged on and reached the main menu just use
the command STORE and follow the instructions.
If you don't understand the term "Shareware" please read the file
"SHAREWRE.TXT".
If you have any suggestions or discover any problems with the program you
can reach me via the Xevious BBS (PCBoard) system (supports 300 through
28800 bps, HST/v.32/v.34, 8N1) at 508-788-6951. Leave a C)omment to the
sysop to reach me. Xevious is the official support BBS for all my software
and the latest versions are always available for downloading there. There
is also a support conference for people to exchange game tips or ask
questions. J)oin conference #31 and check out the latest tips. Also check
B)ulletin #1 for the latest versions list.
You can register Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II while on Xevious using your
VISA or MasterCard. Once logged in, use the command "CREDIT" and just
answer the prompts.
You can also reach Xevious through RelayNet. If there's a RelayNet board
in your area send a routed message to me at node XEVIOUS. The Shareware
conference would be the best choice, but if that's not available try Games
or even Common.
I'm also available through CompuServe. Send email to me at 71020,2613. Or
join me and many other Shareware authors in the Shareware forum (GO
SHAREWARE). Internet users can reach me via email using the address
nels.anderson@xevious.com
Of course you can also write me at the address at the beginning of this
file. If you're not a registered user please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
MEMORY REQUIREMENTS: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II requires about 540k of
conventional memory and about 1.1 meg of either expanded or extended
memory. You must be running a memory manager such as HIMEM/EMM386 (which
come with MS-DOS) or QEMM. A properly set up system using any memory
manager should easily have more than 540k of conventional memory available.
While the game will work with either expanded or extended memory, expanded
is preferred as the game will run faster. If you are using QEMM you should
not have to do anything as QEMM can allocate available memory as either
expanded or extended. If using EMM386 make sure you have 1 meg of memory
allocated as expanded for best operation.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II supports both 256 color
SVGA and standard 16 color VGA graphics modes. Since there are no industry
wide standards for SVGA it's not possible to support all video cards in
this mode. The game does support many video cards in their native SVGA
mode and should also support any video card that is capable of VESA 1.2
graphics (specifically, the game uses VESA mode 101). If your video card
cannot handle SVGA mode the game will automatically run in standard 16
color VGA graphics. Note that some VESA 1.2 compatible video cards require
that you load an external driver before this mode can be used; check your
video card manual if you have problems.
Dragons Bane always tries to use your video card in its native mode rather
than VESA mode since this is generally faster. However, some video cards
have problems running in native mode, resulting in partial screen images,
flickering, etc. In these cases you should try to force the use of VESA
graphics by starting up the game as follows:
dragon -Z
If even this doesn't work, this option should make the game work on any
VGA system:
dragon -16
Please note that the space after "dragon" and the dash are required.
MOUSE USAGE: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II can be played with either your
keyboard or with a mouse. Most people will find a mouse easier. To be able
to use a mouse you must have a mouse driver loaded before running the
game. The driver should have come with your mouse when you bought it and
installation instructions should have been included with the mouse
documentation. In general, the mouse driver is either an .exe file that
you can run at any time or a .sys file that is included in your
"config.sys" file making it load when you boot your computer. Mouse
drivers are frequently updated by manufacturers so if you have any
problems with your mouse check to see if an updated driver is available.
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