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ULTIMATE UNIVERSE SYSOP DIRECTIONS
This is a quick doc on how to set up Ultimate Universe as a door
on an SLBBS. It's pretty easy and only takes a few minutes to set up
the door.
STEP 1, CREATING THE CORRECT DIRECTORY:
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Make a directory to store the Ultimate Universe files included
in this package.
Example:
D:\SLBBS\DOORS\UU
Change to that directory and copy the Ultimate Universe Zip file
into that directory if you havent already.
STEP 2, UNPACKING THE FILES:
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Unzip the file. This is what you should see:
Searching ZIP: UU115S.ZIP
Exploding: AUU.EXE -AV
Exploding: UUD.EXE -AV
Exploding: PORTNAME.UU -AV
Exploding: ID.UU -AV
Exploding: WORDS.UU -AV
Exploding: DEVICE.UU -AV
Exploding: CONFIG.AUU -AV
UnShrinking: STARTDAY.TXT -AV
Exploding: READ.ME -AV
Exploding: AUUVER.TXT -AV
Exploding: UU.TXT -AV
Exploding: CONCOMP.EXE -AV
Exploding: SYSOP.DOC -AV
Exploding: HISTORY.DOC -AV
Exploding: READIT.EXE -AV
Exploding: UUHELP.HTD -AV
Extracting: UUHELP.ZIP -AV
Exploding: UUHELP.HTI -AV
Exploding: INST.TXT -AV
Exploding: OPEN.TXT -AV
Exploding: REGISTER.DOC -AV
UnShrinking: START.BAT -AV
Exploding: VALID.DOC -AV
Exploding: UUBULL.DOC -AV
UnShrinking: DAILY.BAT -AV
Exploding: TPHRSFT.TXT -AV
Authentic files Verified! # XMB814 TopherSoft Engineering.
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IF YOU WERE TO UNZIP UUHELP.ZIP YOU SHOULD FIND THIS:
Exploding: READIT.EXE -AV
Exploding: HREADER.EXE -AV
Exploding: UUHELP.HTD -AV
Exploding: UUHELP.HTI -AV
Authentic files Verified! # XMB814 TopherSoft Engineering.
**** FOR VALIDATION INFORMATION READ: VALID.DOC
STEP 3, SETTING UP YOUR DOORS.DEF FILE:
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NOTE: If you are not using Searchlight (tm) BBS, You will probably
require a program to extract command line parameters and
handle communications. Consult your BBS dealer on how
to do this. DOORWAYS.EXE may be needed. This is a
Third party program that allows you to run programs over
a modem and supplies comm support for doors programs.
There is also a converter available called: UUCVU1.ZIP
that will read the appropriate variables from a DORINFO1.DEF
file then execute AUU.EXE. There are startup bat files
included in the package for comm supported bbs systems
and non comm supported bbs systems that reference DOORWAYS.EXE.
You now need to set up your doors.def file and your event.def
file. This requires the doors.def line, event.def line, and
two bat files as follows:
DOORS.DEF line:
1;0;1;1;ULTIMATE UNIVERSE;.\doors\uu;start.bat %U %M %G
\ \ \ \ \ \ \
\ \ \ \ \ \ \
\ \ \ \ \ \ \--------bat file to run
\ \ \ \ \ \ Ultimate Universe
\ \ \ \ \ \--Directory path
\ \ \ \ \--Description
\ \ \ \--Access level
\ \ \--Abort
\ \--Write Protect
\--Type of door
Place the above line or your modification of that line in your
DOORS.DEF file. You must send the parameters %U, %M, %G to the
bat file for the program to work correctly.
%U Is the User's name with a _ separating first from last as in:
Andrue_Carr
%M Is the current time left on the board in Minutes.
%G Is the Users Graphics mode i.e. Color, Monocrome, or None
either C or not C is the importance here.
This is a copy of the EVENT.DEF line:
00:05 . daily.bat
\ \ \
\ \ \--Daily Maintenance Bat file
\ \--Directory Path
\--Time to run at
Your time to run at may vary depending on when you feel like running
it. This needs to be run once per day at sometime.
Here are copies of the two bat files you need to run the game:
START.BAT: (PLACE THIS BAT FILE IN D:\SLBBS\DOORS\UU DIRECTORY)
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@ECHO OFF
@REM QUICK START UP AND REROUTE OF INFO FILES.
AUU.EXE -N%1 -T%2 -%3
COPY NEWPAPER.UU D:\SLBBS\INCLUDES >NUL
COPY RANK.UU D:\SLBBS\INCLUDES >NUL
EXIT
DAILY.BAT: (PLACE THIS BAT FILE IN D:\SLBBS DIRECTORY)
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@ECHO OFF
@REM QUICK DAILY MAINTINANCE START UP AND REROUTE OF INFO FILES.
CD \SLBBS\DOORS\UU
UUD.EXE
COPY NEWPAPER.UU D:\SLBBS\INCLUDES >NUL
CD \SLBBS
EXIT
The START.BAT file will run the main program for anyone using
the door. The DAILY.BAT file will run the daily maintenace program.
Both files will copy the current newspaper and the current rank
file into your includes directory (YOUR PATHS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM
MINE).
*********** MAKE SURE YOU SET THE PATHS IN THE ABOVE BAT FILES ***********
*********** TO MATCH YOUR SPECIFIC DIRECTORY PATHS ***********
By copying the NEWPAPER.UU and the RANK.UU into the INCLUDES directory
you can then use it in a bulletin on your opening screen by using the
subject of the file: (ie Ultimate Universe Rank, Ultimate Universe Newspaper)
and entering this into the bulletin:
%%RANK.UU (for the rank bulletin)
%%NEWPAPER.UU (for the Newspaper bulletin)
STEP 4, CONFIGURING A NEW UNIVERSE:
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Now your ready to get to work. There is a file in your directory
now called: CONFIG.AUU
This is the Universe Configuration file and is used to taylor
make your Universe to your specifications. It is pretty self
explanitory. You can edit this file to meet your desired needs.
Do however not exceed any of the specified maximum limits that
are stated. The file follows this format:
* COMMENT LINES ARE AFTER THE ASTERISK AND PROVIDE INFORMATION
<MAXVALUE> THIS IS A VALUE THAT CAN BE CHANGED FOLLOWED DIRECTLY
BY A NUMBER THAT YOU CAN CHANGE.
DO NOT CHANGE THE NAME INSIDE THE < > BUT YOU CAN CHANGE THE
NUMBER TO ANY VALID INTEGER NUMBER BELOW ANY RESTRICTING MAXIMUM
LIMITS.
NOTE: IF THE GAME FAILS TO FUNCTION OR FUNCTIONS VERY STRANGLY
9 TIMES OUT OF 10 IT IS DUE TO THE MANGLING OF THE
CONFIG.AUU FILE, THEREFORE, ALWAYS MAKE A COPY OF THE
ORIGINAL CONFIG.AUU FILE BEFORE MODIFICATION OF THIS FILE.
STEP 5, CREATING THE NEW UNIVERSE (YOU PLAY GOD):
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Now your ready to create the Universe. All you need to do is
run UUD.EXE with the RESET parameter like this:
UUD.EXE RESET
At anytime that you do this a new Universe will be created
based upon the information found in the CONFIG.AUU file. DO NOT
RUN THIS UNLESS YOU WANT TO CREATE A NEW UNIVERSE BECAUSE IT
WILL WIPE OUT THE OLD UNIVERSE THAT IS IN THE DIRECTORY.
STEP 6, DOCUMENTATION AND HELP SCREENS:
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There is a file included in this package called: UUHELP.ZIP.
This file contains four files: UUHELP.HTD, UUHELP.HTI, HREADER.EXE
and HINDEX.EXE. These files are the documentation and help screens
for ULTIMATE UNIVERSE. It is in Hypertext like format. The file
UUHELP.HTD may be modified with a simple word processor. The
format for this file should be self explanitory after examining it.
After changes are made, if any, run HINDEX.EXE to create a new
UUHELP.HTI file. You may then run HREADER.EXE to view your changes.
UUHELP.HTD and UUHELP.HTI are also called up by the computer
I function for online information. So any changes made will also
reflect there.
The zip file should be made available for download by players
in your standard download area.
The file AUUVER.TXT may also be made available to players so that
they may review the changes made or coming attractions if they wish to.
STEP 7, ADDITIONAL REFINEMENTS:
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There are 5 text files that can be edited to your liking
Any of the following files may either be an ANSI or
plain ASCII text file
UU.TXT Which is online instructions found in the game
by users who access their ships computer and
use the: I command.
OPEN.TXT ANSI OPENING SCREEN, If monochrome is
selected the old opening screen will
come up in monochrome.
STARTDAY.TXT Which is displayed the first time a player
logs on each day.
FIRSTDAY.TXT Which is displayed the first time a player
enters the Universe.
EVERYDAY.TXT Which is displayed every time a player logs
in.
Included in your package you should find a sample of UU.TXT and
STARTDAY.TXT which is your base to work from, you may change
them to match your user's needs.
In addition to this, ID.UU may be modified if care is taken not
to disrupt the structure. This file contains the descriptions
of the various devices in the game in a format that should be
obvious to you. If you feel a better description is warranted
you may modify this file.
PORTNAME.UU may also be edited, however this file is only
used when first creating or RESETing the UNIVERSE.
Under NO circumstances should any other .UU files be edited as
this will cause the game to malfunction, I guarantee this.
STEP 7, LETTING OTHERS IN ON THE FUN:
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You can now offer the game to your users by just exiting
back to your bbs. All they have to do is enter the door
that you specified in your DOORS.DEF file and the program will
run. SLBBS will handle any COMM funtions like an idle or
terminated modem, etc.
CLOSING:
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Thats about all you need to know on how to set it up. If you
have any problems with it, TOUGH LUCK. No not really, if you
have any problems you may contact me via several methods:
OVER BOARD BBS 1-508-778-1703 SYSOP or ANDRUE C CARR
SEARCHLIGHT HOME BBS 1-516-689-2566 ANDRUE CARR
SUDDEN THOUGHTS BBS 1-212-505-9221 ANDRUE CARR
WYSEBYTE BBS 1-212-962-1920 ANDRUE C CARR
VOICE LINE 1-508-778-4170 ANDRUE (YELL OR LEAVE MSG)
I generally log onto Sudden Thoughts BBS, SEARCHLIGHT or
WyseByte once or twice a week, on the weekends.
Have fun and enjoy.