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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
! !
! RoboCrap.v94-1.00 Crap Table Simulator !
! Copyright (c) 1995 by H. Andrew Solomon !
! !
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator!
This is the RoboCrap.v94 READ.ME file. It contains important
information about the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator.
Read this file in its entirety before proceeding.
If you would like to print this file, type:
COPY READ.ME PRN:
at the DOS prompt.
ABOUT THE ROBOCRAP.v94 PROGRAM
RoboCrap.v94 is a fully-implemented, Las Vegas-style crap
table simulation with all the action and excitement of Craps,
one of the fastest moving and most exciting games in the
casino.
With each roll of the dice, RoboCrap.v94 indulges up to 3
players in all the action and variety of crap table wagering
just as they would find gathered around the table in Las
Vegas, Atlantic City or other such centers of traditional
casino gaming.
Beginning or inexperienced Craps players will find the
RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator a great way to learn the
game without the many distractions inherent in the fast pace
of the casino. Experienced players as well will find the
program a handy vehicle to hone their method, in a purely
simulated environment and with no risk of real financial
loss, as they experiment with variations and combinations
of the multitude of wagers at their disposal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author is a professional Software Engineer (a fancy name
for Computer Programmer) who has been programming computers
since before PCs even existed. His first horse race handi-
capping program was written on punch cards in a batch job
entry mainframe environment. He has worked for years as a
defense contractor, writing programs for highly sophisticated,
high-tech defense and intelligence projects.
He has also been developing handicapping software for horse
and dog races for many years and is the author of the
TURF.v93 Thoroughbred Handicapping System, a powerful,
yet easy-to-use, automated race handicapping system. His
interest in gaming has also taken him to the casinos in both
Las Vegas and Atlantic City and has inspired casino game
simulation software projects such as this, the RoboCrap.v94
Crap Table Simulator.
ABOUT CASINO GAMING
Gambling is defined as "playing games of chance, taking a
risk, for money or some advantage". Note that a key word
here is "chance", also known as "luck". Most people who go
to casinos to gamble do so for fun. Those who haven't done
their homework and don't really understand the games they
play truly are "gambling" because they are risking their
money almost entirely on "luck". Remember, casinos are not
in business to give away money. They are in business to make
a profit, a large profit at that, in return for providing
entertainment and the "prospect" of winning.
Every wager in every casino has a known probability of
success. Likewise, every payoff in the casino has a
calculated relationship to the probability of success of
that wager. When the payoff odds are identical to the
probability of success, which is an almost non-existent
occurrence in a casino, there is no "edge" or advantage to
either the player or the casino. The farther the payoff odds
diverge from the actual probability of success, the greater
the advantage to the casino. The secret to success in casino
gaming is knowing where the payoffs don't correspond to the
probabilities, i.e. the "sucker bets", and staying clear of
them. Identify the wagers with the lowest edge to the casino
and the player can compete.
You now have an important tool to help you towards that goal
of success at the casino. Practice the game of Craps with
the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator, in a fun, risk-free
environment, and future trips to the casino just might not
be so much of a "gamble".
WARRANTY
This program is provided "as is" without warranty of any
kind, expressed or implied. The author cannot be responsible
for any damage or loss, indirect or consequential, resulting
from the use of this program.
BACKING UP THE ROBOCRAP.v94 MASTER DISK
Please be sure to make a backup copy of the master disk
before proceeding with installation. This is your safety
net in case anything should ever happen to your original
disk. In case of an accident, you'll be glad you have it.
To make a backup copy:
>Type:
DISKCOPY A: A:
and press ENTER. Follow the prompts, inserting the
RoboCrap.v94 master disk when the SOURCE disk is requested
and your backup disk when the TARGET disk is requested.
When the copy is completed, press "N" for "No More Copies".
(If you have two floppy disk drives you may be able to
substitute the command:
DISKCOPY A: B:
for the above.) See your DOS manual for more details on
the DISKCOPY command.
INSTALLING THE ROBOCRAP.v94 PROGRAM
The RoboCrap.v94 master disk contains the following files:
INSTALL.EXE - a generic installation program,
RBCRAP94.EXE - a program-specific automated installation
procedure,
READ.ME - a quick-start, informative introduction to
the RoboCrap.v94 program (this file),
README.BAT - a simple listing utility to assist in the
reading of the READ.ME file,
VENDOR.DOC - basic licensing information and a notice to
vendors to see the VENDINFO.DIZ file,
ASP.DOC - a file containing information about the
Association of Shareware Professionals,
FILE_ID.DIZ - a brief program description file describing
this distribution package, and
VENDINFO.DIZ - a VENDINFO data record containing software
product information and detailed use and
distribution requirements.
If you have the ShareWare distribution disk for the
RoboCrap.v94 program, your master disk should also contain
the files:
REGISTER.DOC - the program registration form, and
UPGRADE.DOC - the version upgrade registration form.
The following is the recommended procedure for installing
your RoboCrap.v94 program on a hard drive; you may need to
tailor it somewhat to your particular needs:
>At the DOS prompt, create a subdirectory called ROBOCRAP.
To do this, type:
MD \ROBOCRAP
and press ENTER.
>Go to the subdirectory you just created by typing:
CD \ROBOCRAP
and pressing ENTER.
>Insert the RoboCrap.v94 master disk in drive A and type:
A:INSTALL RBCRAP94
and press ENTER.
(If you use drive B for your installation disk,
substitute "B:" for "A:")
>When the installation is complete, your ROBOCRAP directory
will contain at least the following files:
ROBOCRAP.EXE - the RoboCrap.v94 program executable file,
ROBOCRAP.HLP - an on-line help file,
ROBOCRAP.DOC - the RoboCrap.v94 operations manual,
READ.ME - a quick-start, informative introduction to
the RoboCrap.v94 program (this file),
README.BAT - a simple listing utility to assist in the
reading of the READ.ME file,
VENDOR.DOC - basic licensing information and a notice to
vendors to see the VENDINFO.DIZ file,
ASP.DOC - a file containing information about the
Association of Shareware Professionals,
FILE_ID.DIZ - a brief program description file describing
this distribution package, and
VENDINFO.DIZ - a VENDINFO data record containing software
product information and detailed use and
distribution requirements.
If you have the ShareWare version of the RoboCrap.v94
program, your ROBOCRAP directory will also contain the
files:
REGISTER.DOC - the program registration form, and
UPGRADE.DOC - the version upgrade registration form.
If you have the enhanced program version, RoboCrap(Plus).v94,
your ROBOCRAP directory will also contain the files:
AUTOCRAP.EXE - the AutoCrap program executable file, and
AUTOCRAP.DOC - the AutoCrap operations manual.
Your RoboCrap.v94 program is now ready for use. Store
your original disk in a safe, clean place.
CONFIGURING YOUR SYSTEM
Depending on how your system is configured for video display,
you may need to install the video driver ANSI.SYS. You will
know if your system requires ANSI.SYS if, when you start the
program, you get "garbage" (actually "Escape sequences") all
over your screen instead of neat, organized display. The
basic procedure for installing ANSI.SYS is to include the
following command in your CONFIG.SYS file:
DEVICE=ANSI.SYS
You may need to include a "path" to ANSI.SYS if your system
can't otherwise find it. See your DOS manual for more
details on the installation of ANSI.SYS.
RUNNING THE PROGRAM
Start the program from the ROBOCRAP subdirectory. If you
are not certain which directory you are in currently, type:
CD \ROBOCRAP
and press ENTER. Now simply type:
ROBOCRAP
and press ENTER.
(The program assumes, by default, it is talking to a color
monitor. If you have a monochrome monitor, or you expe-
rience display problems, replace the "ROBOCRAP" command
with:
ROBOCRAP /NC
and the program will proceed on the assumption it is now
talking to a monochrome monitor.)
GETTING ON-LINE HELP
Typing "?" at any time during the running of the program
invokes the context-sensitive, on-line help utility.
Press the ENTER key to page through the help screens for
the current topic and then to return to the display. The
help function may be aborted by pressing the ESCAPE key.
Typing "?" a second time invokes the general program
operations help screen sequence.
SHAREWARE
If you have a registered version of RoboCrap.v94, you may
skip these sections of the documentation. This information
is directed at those users who are using the limited-use,
trial version of the program.
Your version of the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator is user-
supported software, or ShareWare. That is, it is not free
software. It is copyright (c) 1995 and is the intellectual
property of its author. Non-registered users are granted a
limited license to use the RoboCrap.v94 program on a trial
basis for the purpose of determining whether it is a suitable
product for their needs. Use of the RoboCrap.v94 program,
except for this limited purpose, requires registration.
Extended use of non-registered copies of RoboCrap.v94 by
anyone is strictly forbidden.
All users are free to copy and distribute the trial version
of the RoboCrap.v94 program for the trial use of others
subject to a few restrictions:
>RoboCrap.v94 must be copied in unmodified form, complete
with all licensing and registration information.
>No fee, beyond a nominal handling charge, is charged for
its use, copying or distribution.
Distributors should read the VENDINFO.DIZ file for more
details.
REGISTRATION
A RoboCrap.v94 registration provides the user license to
use the program on a regular basis. Not only does this
registration fulfill a legal obligation for users who wish
continued use of the product, but it supports the ShareWare
system of user-supported software. Without user support
for products, the authors of this and other programs cannot
afford to upgrade and enhance their programs, not to mention
create new programs for public use.
Beyond issues of legality and clear conscience, however,
there are further benefits to registering the RoboCrap.v94
program.
>You will be eligible for technical support. If you have
any questions regarding the operation of the RoboCrap.v94
program, feel free to write. Comments and suggestions are
always welcomed.
(Sorry, as of this writing, mail support only. This staff
of one couldn't possibly afford the time to provide phone
support and still program the computer, while going to
work and occasionaly spending time with the kids. On-line
support should be available at a later date.)
>You will be able to upgrade to an enhanced version of the
RoboCrap.v94 program: RoboCrap(Plus).v94. For just a few
extra dollars, you will be sent this enhanced program with
added features not implemented in the trial version.
>>RoboCrap(Plus).v94 bypasses those introductory and
sign-off screens which, after you've read them once
or twice, you really don't need to see again.
>>RoboCrap(Plus).v94 contains a game history audit
function which will permit you to monitor the progress
of your game. You will be able to track each roll of
the dice and spot the inevitable tendencies, even in
randomly thrown, true dice. You will also be able to
track cash flow to help you better budget your wagering
in the future.
The trial version of RoboCrap.v94 does not have these
capabilities.
(Rest assured the trial version is in no way a "crippled"
version of RoboCrap.v94; the identical fully-implemented,
Las Vegas-style crap table simulation and on-line help
facility are available in each. RoboCrap(Plus).v94 is
simply a superset of the trial version.)
>You will be sent an additional program called AUTOCRAP.
The AutoCrap.v94 Automated Crap Table Simulator is an
automated version of the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator.
Given a selection of wagers and a number of rolls to play,
the AutoCrap program will continuously roll the dice, auto-
matically placing the selected wagers before each roll,
until the selected number of passes has been completed.
AutoCrap can provide a quick look at the comparative
success of a variety of bets and bet combinations.
>You will be sent full, printable documentation for both
the RoboCrap(Plus).v94 and AutoCrap programs.
A registration form is included with the RoboCrap.v94 package
for your convenience. Please print the REGISTER.DOC file by
typing:
COPY REGISTER.DOC PRN:
at the DOS prompt. Fill in the form and send with required
registration fee to:
Second Career Software
P.O. Box 283
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636-0283
Please write all information clearly.
(REGISTER.DOC also contains a brief Market Survey form. Even
if you are not registering at this time, your response to
this survey would be greatly appreciated.)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
! !
! Thank you for trying the RoboCrap.v94 Crap Table Simulator. !
! May all your trips to the casino be less of a "gamble" from !
! now on. !
! !
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!