FAQ

1. How do I install?

Unzip all contents into a folder and run install.exe

2. I'm American / European........I don't want none of this £ rubbish!

Okay.........just go on the betting screen through the menu bar at the top:
OPTIONS > CURRENCY
Or just press CTRL+C - and you can change the currency

3. How does the computer AI differ with each different difficulty setting?

We have programmed it so that the computer player gets more stupid the easier you get. On easy it picks a horse randomly - on medium it will either pick a horse randomly or pick the one that 'seems' the 'best' and on hard it will always try to picks the horse which has the 'best' odds. As new versions are released we will increase the brainpower of the AI.

4. ARRRGGGHHHH! I need to start a new game and I can't be bothered to restart the game!

Simple. On the betting screen either press CTRL+N or on the menu bar:
GAME > NEW GAME RESTART

5. How do I quit this great game programmed by Michael Lewis?

On the betting screen once again. Either press CTRL+X or on the menu bar:
GAME > EXIT

6. This is a really cool game and I want to register.........how do I do it? (I really just want that annoying window to disappear at the beginning)

Register at:
http://www.teamginga.co.uk/horsey/register.htm
And also to find more details about the game

7. I have my key now (which is different for each version) where do I type it in?

Yet again on the betting screen. Either press CTRL+R or on the menu bar:
ABOUT > REGISTER
And enter your key into the field not forgetting to press the 'Confirm Registration key button' and away you go!

8. How much is it to register?

$8.50

9. I hate you the computer is too flippin' difficult to beat!

MOOOOOWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! (EVIL LAUGH)

10. Whenever I type a higher number into the Game Speed Option box the game goes slower!

Try putting in a lower number. The lower the number then the faster the game. Numbers go from 30 - 1000.

11. How come I can't save / load the game and only use 4 of the game modes?

Well, as it says in the program, these features are unavailable in the UNREGISTERED version, this means that unless you register our program, you can't use it.............
But why have we done it? Well with this superior level of programming we feel that to use these features that took us a long time we deserved to be paid for it, but don't worry the registration is not necessary and you can play the game fine without doing this. 

12. Are there any bugs that you are aware of?

Well, we have tested thoroughly and we are only aware of one bug where a Horsey can 'disappear', but we re-assure you that the Horsey still does race although it isn't visible and the bug is very rare.
If you find a bug and would like to report it then please e-mail us on: horsey@teamginga.co.uk

13. How do I create my own skins?

Just read creatingskins.txt for more details

14. How do I select my resolution if it isn't in the list?

You can open the file called 'res' and enter your resolution in this format:
'width, height'
so 800x600 becomes:
800, 600

WHAT'S NEW

Version 5.3 - Full screen mode
                           Changeable Horsey Skins
                           Bug Fixes
Version 5.0 - 15 MODES OF PLAY!!!!
                            Load / Game Function
                            Improved AI
                            Improved Look
                            Bug Fixes (including the illusive money bug that was really weird, but we did it!!)
Version 3.1 - many bugs have been fixed (or so we think)
                      Game Speed option has been added
                     Horsey History option has been added
                           Actual race course names are used
                           Computer players have been given random names
                     Better graphics added to Horsey Racing sequence - making it look more realistic
Version 3.0 - Computer player is now programmed onto Horsey - so you can pick your wits over an amazing piece of programming (!)
                           Registration is now a must for Version 3.0 - we feel as the program has progress we need to earn money to carry on our product line....

Well that's all of what we can think of for now.....................if you require any more assistance then please feel free to e-mail us at: horsey@teamginga.co.uk and we'll do our best to answer your questions...............honest.......................

Michael Lewis, 2000
gingaaa@geocities.com
ICQ: 22823456 - I'm on most Saturdays!