Matchup baseball (Unregistered) Documentation Version 1.00 Release date: April 28, 1995 Program type: Shareware Program author: James (Brad) Davenport Internet address: BgRadBrad@aol.com Documentation Table of Contents ------------------------------- 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is Matchup baseball? 1.2 What's in version 1.00? 1.3 How to play. 2.0 RUNNING MATCHUP BASEBALL 2.1 Windows 2.2 DOS 3.0 PROBLEMS 3.1 Liability 3.2 Known Problems 3.3 For Best Results 4.0 REGISTRATION/CONTACTING THE AUTHOR 4.1 How to register 4.2 About the author 4.3 Reaching the author 4.4 Packaging contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 INTRODUCTION ---------------- 1.1 What is Matchup baseball? ---------------------- Matchup baseball is a type of baseball simulator. It was created to analyze the statistics of baseball for purposes of: Enjoyment, Comparison, Future Predictions, Rainouts and even strike shortened seasons. It allows for the Matchups that were never possible. Players of today can face the greats from earlier eras. Pick the teams to Matchup and playball. You control the speed of simulation or you can use the Lightning feature to complete a game in just seconds. View the statistics of the game you just completed and compile them to keep track. Even though there are an infinite number of factors involved in the outcome of a baseball game, Matchup baseball gives a close approximation of outcomes that is quite impressive. 1.2 What's in version 1.00 (Unregistered)? ------------------------------------------- The unregistered version includes: Matchup.exe - DOS version, partly used with windows version. Winmatch.exe - Windows version. Readme.txt - This file. Reg_Mat.txt - The registration form. 5 teams - team1-5.bb Not included but necessary: Threed.vbx, Vbrun300.dll - Visual Basic files necessary for windows version, must be in your path or current directory. The registered version also includes a compile feature to keep track of statistics for a seven game series, an entire season, or whatever you want. A team editor to create or edit teams and other convenient features that make mathup baseball more enjoyable. A rematch feature to Matchup the last two teams played qucker, a one-on-one Matchup mode that makes a roster of the same player, and also bench player substitution are in the works. Hopefully, the ability to play an entire season in just seconds! 1.3 How to play --------------- Under windows or DOS, you just select the Home and Visiting teams along with their respective starting pitchers and playball. You have the ability to control the speed of game simulation. Use the Lightning feature to complete the game in just seconds. Use the Step Through feature to skip the suspense. View the statistics of the game you just completed and compile them to keep track of a seven game series, an entire season or whatever you wish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.0 RUNNING MATCHP BASEBALL --------------------------- 2.1 Execution windows version ------------------------------ Windows version - You can run Winmatch.exe like any other windows file, however, for best results, create an icon and set the working directory to the same directory as where Winmatch.exe exists, or use file manager and select Winmatch.exe from there. Matchup.exe must be in the same directory or one that is in the path, as well as vbrun300.dll and threed.vbx. 2.2 DOS version --------------- DOS version - You don't need windows to run Matchup baseball. The DOS version will do just great, just type matchup. Command line arguments are also available for quicker team selection but not necessary, just type matchup /? for help. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.0 PROBLEMS -------------- 3.1 Liability -------------- There has never been any problems, matchup baseball just makes calculations, but just in case, I assume no responsibility for any data, or any form of software or hardware that is damaged possibly from this program. 3.2 Specific Known Problems --------------------------- If you discover a bug, please report it either to my internet address or my mailing address listed in Section 4.3. It would greatly be appreciated. Also, if you have any suggestions, give them to me, or if you would like to add to Matchup baseball contact me. If I use your idea I will give you a free copy with the new idea or feature. 1. Ugly colors in DOS version - Some graphics cards cannot handle the jump from windows to DOS and the colors are really ugly. Just run the DOS game for a nicer look. 2. Slow play-by-play - The play-by-play on some machines is too slow or too fast, let me know if it is really bad and tell me what type of computer/speed you have. 3.3 For Best Results -------------------- Play Matchup baseball in Windows in 640X480 256 colors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.0 REGISTERING/CONTACTING THE AUTHOR ------------------------------------- 4.1 How to register -------------------- To register, print out the ASCII text formatted file Reg_Mat.TXT that should have been included with this archive. Fill it out and mail it with a CHECK or MONEY ORDER in the amount of $10 (US funds) payable to James Davenport 353 Union Ave. #B Campbell CA, 95008 4.2 About the author --------------------- I am a sports freak and love the statistics of sports. I enjoy analyzing the box scores and comparing different eras of sports history. I play baseball, basketball, and other recreational activities. I am currently a student at San Jose State University studying computer science and mathematics. 4.3 Reaching the author ------------------------ My mailing address: James (Brad) Davenport 353 Union Ave. #B Campbell, CA 95008 My internet address: bgradbrad@aol.com 4.4 Package Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You should have received the following with this distribution package: MATCHUP.EXE DOS VERSION, PARTLY NEEDED BY WINDOWS VERSION WINMATCH.EXE WINDOWS VERSION TEAM1.BB TEAMS 1-5 TEAM2.BB TEAM3.BB TEAM4.BB TEAM5.BB REG_MAT.TXT Order form in ASCII text file format README.TXT This info file. These Visual Basic files also needed in your windows\system directory: VBRUN300.DLL THREED.VBX Special thanks to :Paola Luna for putting up with my late night programming. :Matt Albers for the Matchups. :Don R. Grage for the wonderful Camden view. :My fellow programmers at SJSU for evaluating.