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MENTOR v1.3 DEMO VERSION
MENTOR consists of 6 mentally stimulating board games written for
MSDOS environment within a windows-type format making the games easy
to access and visually appealing. Icons are also included for those
who wish to run MENTOR through Windows. (see "How to Install" below)
MENTOR v1.3 includes:
1. Nimrod - A game of foresight involving the elimination of blocks
and outwitting the computer. Three levels of difficulty.*
2. Slyder - Scrambled block puzzle which requires sliding the pieces
into their proper position. Options feature choice of picture or
alphabet and optional board size.*
3. Dagnabit - Features a challenging thought-provoking puzzle in
which the player must move a certain colored block into the
correct position. Mind boggling!
4. Gomoku - Classic stone game in which the player attempts to beat
the computer by lining up 5 stones in a row. Three levels of
difficulty.*
5. Megapeg - Classic European Peg-Solitaire game with advanced challenges.
Through the process of jumping pegs, the player attempts to create the
selected pattern.
6. Vanguard - Another Peg game that will challenge the experts.
Two board size options and random pattern makes this game
particularly maddening.
*Options are available on the registered versions only.
FILES THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED:
ORDER.FRM
README.TXT
MENTOR.EXE
NIMROD.EXE
SLYDER.EXE
DAGNABIT.EXE
GOMOKU.EXE
MEGAPEG.EXE
VANGUARD.EXE
VBDRT10.EXE
NIMROD.ICO
SLYDER.ICO
DAGNABIT.ICO
GOMOKU.ICO
MEGAPEG.ICO
VANGUARD.ICO
DISTRIBUTION:
This program is shareware. Distribution of
this program is encouraged as long as all 16 above
mentioned files are included and not altered in any way.
Placing of this program on bulletin boards and other
electronic routes of distribution is encouraged. The
contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be
packed into a single file with a popular file archiving
and compression program. The file
should be called MENTOR.* where " * " is the
normal file extension associated with the
compression program used.
Share with friends, relatives, and any other beings who you
think may enjoy Mentor.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
IBM Compatible PC, MSDOS 3.1 or higher, 1MB Ram, Mouse, VGA Monitor,
Hard Drive recommended.
KEY WORDS:
Shareware, Games, Strategy, Board.
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HOW TO INSTALL Mentor v1.3:
Mentor can be run in DOS or from Windows.
From Dos:
If you have downloaded Mentor from a Shareware site, first create a
directory called "Mentor". Next extract the compressed file into the
Mentor directory (or copy the 16 files (see above)into the Mentor
directory. To begin playing any of the Mentor games, type at the C:\
prompt "cd\Mentor", then simply type "Mentor". You can now choose any
of the six games.
From Windows:
First copy the 16 files into a directory called "Mentor".
To create icons in Program Manager:
From Program Manager, pull down "File" and click on "New". Select
"Program Item" and "OK". Type in the name of the game you've chosen,
then C:\mentor\gomoku.exe (for example). Choose "Change Icon" and
browse to the C:\mentor directory and choose the appropriate icon
such as "gomoku.ico". Click "OK" until you're back into Program
Manager. Do this for each game.
PRICE: $19.95 (Includes 1 - 3.5 disk and Free Shipping/Handling for
USA orders.)
Please see ORDER.FRM for information on ordering the registered version.
DISCLAIMER:
This program is distributed AS IS, and as such no liability shall be
assumed for direct or indirect damage or claims caused by the use of
this software.
______________________________________________________________________
FLYWHEEL
PO BOX 421
IONE, WA 99139
E-Mail: tiberiun@aol.com
WWW: http://members.aol.com/tiberiun/index.html
We welcome your questions and comments.
______________________________________________________________________
These programs are Copyright (C) 1995 by Lex Owens.
All rights reserved