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FOOTBALL
(CFB)
Version 1.2
Copyright (c) 1988 by Cass Cunningham
All Rights Reserved
Instructions
An $18 Registration Fee is Requested.
Cunning Football (CFB)
Copyright (c) 1988 by Cass Cunningham
All Rights Reserved
LICENSE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
-- An $18 registration fee is requested. The fee will assist
the author in supporting CFB. Along with registration, the
fee will entitle a user to an expanded playbook, with more
exciting plays, and an extended user's manual, including
detailed descriptions of all plays. Registered owners of
previous versions of CFB may send $2 (for disk & postage) to
receive updated playbook & manual.
-- The author retains exclusive rights to register and sell
copies of Cunning Football.
-- This program is intended for personal enjoyment only.
Unlicensed commercial use is prohibited.
-- Copies of CFB may be distributed under the following
conditions :
- All files associated with the program, including user's
manuals and other documentation, must be distributed
packaged together.
- No altered versions of any Cunning Football files may
be distributed.
- No person or agency (other than the author) may sell
or profit from the Cunning Football program (including
any associated files) or any modified version of it.
- The program will not be bundled for sale with any other
software or hardware.
- Recognized users' groups or clubs are authorized to
charge a duplication fee not to exceed $5.
-- Please send the registration fee (along with the information
form on the next page) and any comments or suggestions to:
Cass Cunningham
584 Kyle Lane
Fairborn, OH 45324
**************** IMPORTANT!! WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER *************
The author makes NO warranties, expressed or implied, as to the
quality or performance of this program. The author will NOT be
held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damage resulting from the use of this program.
Your use of this program constitutes your agreement to this
disclaimer and your release of the author from any form of
liability or litigation.
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** CUNNING FOOTBALL **
Version 1.2
- Registration/Comment Information Form -
Please supply all of the requested information. This will help
the author support your registered version of Cunning Football
(CFB). Please do not phone. To register, and receive the
extended playbook and expanded user's guide, please send this
information and a check or money order for $18 to:
Cass Cunningham
584 Kyle Lane
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Registered owners of previous versions of CFB may send $2
(covering media & postage) to receive the new extended playbook
and user's manual.
_________________________________ _____________________________
Last Name First Initial Computer Type / Memory Size
_________________________________ _____________________________
Street Apt. Drive Types (Hard,3.5",etc.)
_________________________________ _____________________________
City State Zip Mouse or Joystick?
_________________________________ _____________________________
Phone Date Amount Where did you get CFB?
Enclosed
All comments are appreciated. However, if you wish to comment
about specific events during the game, please try to include as
much information about the state of the game (i.e. Down, Quarter,
Time Left, Offensive & Defensive Plays, etc.) at the time of the
event as possible. Your comments are very important. Thank You.
Comments or Suggestions:
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Cunning Football is a dynamic, interactive, menu driven football
game. It tests both skill and strategy, requiring a user to
guide players as well as call plays. The program requires an IBM
compatible computer with an EGA or VGA adapter. Cunning Football
runs best on systems with 256K or more available RAM, but it may
work with less. CFB 1.2 allows the user to select either the
keypad, a mouse, or a joystick as the controlling input device.
CFB simulates a real football game as closely as possible. It
includes interceptions, penalties, and other subtleties found in
football. However, CFB was also designed to be easy to use, so
some realism was sacrificed for the sake of user friendliness.
Although, CFB has undergone several revisions, there is always
room for improvement. So, registered users are encouraged to
send comments and suggestions to make the game even more
entertaining.
After registering your copy of Cunning Football, you will receive
an extended user's manual along with an expanded playbook. The
manual has detailed explanations of all of the plays.
Future versions will include: two player games, modem support for
remote two player games, modifiable team and/or player profiles,
user defined plays, and other enhancements to make the game more
enjoyable.
Cunning Football is the best interactive football game available,
including any commercial games. CFB is a fun and exciting game
oriented toward those of us football fans who have a relatively
good understanding of the game of football, and really enjoy it.
The user will be the VISITING team and the program will represent
the HOME team. I hope you enjoy Cunning Football. Good Luck.
2.0 Starting The Game
Before you begin, make sure the files CFB.EXE and CFBPBK.DAT are
in your current directory. Then, to start Cunning Football, type
"CFB" at the DOS prompt. To begin play choose "Leave Setup
Menu." The rest is self-explanatory.
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3.0 Calling Plays & Other Commands
Almost all interaction with CFB is accomplished through menus.
Menu control is relatively intuitive. Here is a complete
description of menu control:
With a MOUSE:
Changing Highlighted Selection -
Simply move the mouse vertically (up & down) to change the
highlighted selection.
Selecting Highlighted Selection -
Use the Left Mouse Button to select the highlighted choice.
Select the Previous Menu -
Use the Right Mouse Button to exit the current menu and
return to the previous menu. You may also exit the current
menu by selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices.
With the KEYPAD:
Changing Highlighted Selection -
Use arrow keys on the keypad to highlight the choice
directly above and below the currently highlighted menu
choice.
Selecting Highlighted Selection -
Use the Carriage Return key to select the highlighted
choice.
Select the Previous Menu -
Use the "Del" key to exit the current menu and return to the
previous menu. You may also exit the current menu by
selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices.
With a JOYSTICK:
Changing Highlighted Selection -
Simply move the stick vertically (up & down) to change the
highlighted selection.
Selecting Highlighted Selection -
Use the Button One to select the highlighted choice.
Select the Previous Menu -
Use the Button Two to exit the current menu and
return to the previous menu. You may also exit the current
menu by selecting "Leave ... Menu" from the menu of choices.
Calling a play is a simple, menu assisted procedure. First, you
choose a category or "Play Group." Then, select the desired play
from the "Play Menu." You may issue other commands by choosing
"Special Calls." Selecting "Special Calls" will allow you to
call timeouts, save or retrieve games, or issue several other
useful commands.
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3.1 Displaying a Play Diagram
After highlighting a play on a menu, you may display a diagram of
the play to give you information about where you should move, who
your available receivers are, when you should pass, and other
important information. To display a diagram you should:
With a MOUSE:
Press the middle button (or left & right buttons together).
With the KEYPAD:
Press the "Ins" key.
With a JOYSTICK:
Press buttons one and two simultaneously.
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4.0 Controlling Player Actions
On Offense, you will control the player with the ball. After the
snap, you will control the QB until you pass or handoff the ball.
On Defense, you will control the Middle/Inside Linebacker. This
player will appear larger and brighter than the other defensive
players. You may use the keypad, a mouse, or a joystick to
control your players.
To Move With a MOUSE:
Simply move the mouse to control the movement of your
player.
On Passing Plays:
To PASS the ball, press the Left Mouse Button,
To Highlight the intended receiver, press the Right
Mouse Button.
On Outside Toss Plays:
To TOSS the ball, press the Left Mouse Button.
To Move With the KEYPAD:
Using the keypad, you will be able to control the movement
of your player by pressing the arrow keys around the "5" on
the keypad. You may also move diagonally using the "1",
"7", "9", & "3" keys.
On Passing Plays:
To PASS the ball, press the "Ins" key on the keypad.
To Highlight the intended receiver, press the "Enter"
or "+" key on the keypad.
On Outside Toss Plays:
To TOSS the ball, press the "Ins" key on the keypad.
To Move With a JOYSTICK:
Simply move the stick to control the movement of your
player.
On Passing Plays:
To PASS the ball, press Button One,
To Highlight the intended receiver, press Button Two.
On Outside Toss Plays:
To TOSS the ball, press the Button One.
General Actions with any Device:
On Inside Running Plays:
To HANDOFF the ball, move the QB to the RB. The RB
will take the ball. Then you control the RB.
On Defense:
To TACKLE the ball carrier, move toward the ball
carrier.
On Placekicks:
To KICK a Field Goal or P.A.T., do NOT move the holder
(QB). The kicker will automatically attempt a
placekick.
Punts and Kickoffs are automatic.
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History of Version Changes
Version 1.0 - First Release.
Version 1.1 - Players move faster.
Computer is more selective during passes.
Zone defense is improved.
Increased capacity for number of plays.
Fixed automatic playing mode.
Version 1.2 - Mouse & Joystick support added.
On-line play diagram display.
Better offensive play selection.
More receiver choices during pass plays.
Better menu handling.
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