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- THE GRAPE VINE
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- Version 3.0
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- INTRODUCTION:
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- "The Grape Vine" is a fun, educational, and colorful
- Bible game. The objective of "The Grape Vine" is to reveal
- the hidden Bible phrases letter by letter. Very similar
- in play to "Wheel Of Fortune" and "Hangman", but now with a
- new twist! "The Grape Vine" is based entirely upon the
- Authorized Version of the Holy Bible, 1611, (King James
- translation).
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
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- "The Grape Vine" requires that your system be
- equipped with a hard disk drive and either a EGA or VGA
- color monitor. A DOS version of 3.0 or greater will also
- be required to operate this program.
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- LOADING THE PROGRAM:
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- Although the system requirements specify a hard
- disk drive, you still can run the program from a floppy
- if you wish IF YOU HAVE A BOOTABLE HARD DISK. I know that
- this may sound like a contradiction, but it is not. Rather
- than get into technical jargon, just take my word for it -
- your computer must have a bootable hard disk drive to run
- the program, but the program does not have to be installed
- on the hard drive - this part is an option. If you do
- have a computer with a hard disk, you will find that the
- program will run straight from a floppy if you wish to do
- so. On the other hand, if you DO NOT have a hard disk on
- your computer, "The Grape Vine" will NOT run on a floppy.
- You may not understand why this is so, but these are the
- facts. Just trust me...
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- Insert "The Grape Vine" diskette into a disk drive.
- Set you working drive to the same drive in which the
- diskette is located. If "The Grape Vine" diskette is in
- drive B then at the DOS ">" prompt, make sure "B:>" is
- active. To load the program simply type --> VINE
- then press [ENTER]. The program will load automatically.
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- OPTIONS:
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- Up to nine players can play at one time. After
- selecting the number that corresponds to the number of
- players, each player must enter their name.
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- After the user(s) have entered their names, one
- must make a selection from three different skill
- levels - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Select
- the appropriate choice by pressing keys B, I, or A,
- accordingly.
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- If the user wishes to play against the clock,
- then answer "Y" (yes) to the "eclipse" prompt. If you
- answer "Y" to "eclipse", then watch out for a full eclipse
- while playing!
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- The user also needs to select the method by which
- they will uncover letters. The easiest method is to
- work on the entire phrase, rather than word by word.
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- FINDING THE MISSING LETTERS:
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- To guess the letters to the missing phrases,
- simply press the corresponding key on the keyboard. At
- first each letter is hidden with a dash, but upon a
- correct letter being selected and pressed the dash
- disappears and is replaced with the correct letter(s).
- Every wrong guess, however, causes a grape or two grapes
- (or even three) to fall off of the vine. If the player
- completes the hidden phrase before they run out of
- grapes, they receive a score based upon the number of
- grapes left remaining on the vine. The value for a
- remaining grape depends on the skill level selected,
- and whether one is uncovering the letters word by word,
- or by the complete phrase.
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- LEAVING THE PROGRAM:
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- To exit "The Grape Vine" while playing, simply
- press the [ESC] key. You will be given an opportunity to
- change skill levels if you wish, or to return to D.O.S.
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- TOP 10 SCORE CHART
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- If your scores are new high records, they will be
- recorded and displayed when you exit the program. If you
- find names on the score chart that do not belong to you, or
- you wish to wipe the score board "clean", simply delete the
- "VINE.SCB" file. A new one will be generated next time you
- use the program. The "VINE.SCB" retains the top 10 scores.
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- SHAREWARE AND DISTRIBUTION:
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- "The Grape Vine" is shareware software. If you
- find this program to be useful, consider registering
- your copy with the author. Your support helps make it
- possible to update existing Bible programs like "The
- Grape Vine", and to produce future Bible shareware
- projects. If Bible shareware like this one does not
- receive support, it will eventually be abandoned. Please
- support the shareware concept.
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- DISCLAIMER:
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- Although we put much effort into insuring the
- soundness of our software programs, the author shall not
- however assume any direct or indirect responsibility for
- losses incurred from the use of this program. The
- shareware version of "The Grape Vine" is offered "as-is,"
- with no guarantees attached. Unless the user obtained this
- copy of "The Grape Vine" from the author himself, we will
- not be responsible for its performance. If you have a
- defective copy of "The Grape Vine", contact the vendor or
- source from which you obtained your copy. Do NOT mail the
- author defective disks obtained from some other source!
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- VENDORS/DISTRIBUTORS:
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- Shareware/public domain vendors can only distribute
- this program under the following conditions:
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- 1) Fees for services rendered (materials,
- copying, etc.) for a copy of "The Grape Vine" must not
- exceed US $6.00 for 5.25" format.
-
- 2) Written approval from the program author
- must be obtained before public distribution of this
- program (BBS are excluded).
-
- 3) No files on this disk are to be changed or
- deleted prior to distribution.
-
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- CLOSING COMMENTS:
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- "Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your
- heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon
- your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
- And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them
- when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest
- by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
- And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine
- house, and upon thy gates: that your days may be
- multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land
- which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as
- the days of heaven upon the earth" (Deuteronomy 11:18-21).
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- The purpose behind our writing and distributing
- "The Grape Vine" was to increase one's knowledge and
- familiarity with the Bible. Our desire was not to
- commercialize God's Word, nor to use it in a flippant
- and disrespectful manner. A serious attempt has been made
- to treat the subject matter with all due respect, while
- at the same time hoping to make learning of the Bible
- more enjoyable. We hope that no one has been offended in
- the process. Your comments are welcome.
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- PROGRAM AUTHOR:
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- Philip P. Kapusta
- P.O. Box 5423
- Falmouth, Va. 22403, U.S.A.
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- ADDITIONAL BIBLE SOFTWARE:
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- Additional Bible related software is available by
- contacting the program author. When requesting information
- on these products, please pay special attention to the
- requirements for receiving a reply.
-
- Due to the large number of inquiries we have
- received for our various Bible-related programs, we must
- request correspondents to help offset the costs for
- mailing and catalog when you contact us. If you are
- interested in receiving a product catalog, submit 4 U.S.
- first class postage stamps. In Canada, submit 4
- international postage coupons (see your postmaster for
- details).
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- Some of the currently available selections are:
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- SCRIPTURE QUEST - Over 3200 multiple choice questions to
- test your knowledge of the Scriptures. Many options
- available, such as printouts, repeat incorrect answers,
- timed response & score chart.
-
- HEBREW FLASHCARDS - Learn the Hebrew alphabet, vowel
- pointing, words and pronunciation. Graphics adapter
- required.
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- MEMORY VERSE - Learn to memorize Scripture. Hundreds of
- verses to choose from. King James version.
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- PROVERBS - This program tests one's knowledge of the Old
- Testament book of Proverbs. 1) Pair the first half of a
- proverbial couplet with its matching second half, 2)
- Choose the correct key words to complete selected
- proverbs, 3) Background notes on the book of Proverbs.
- Hundreds of proverbs matches available.
-
- KING JAMES BIBLE - The program, including text. This
- program makes it possible to find and view books of the
- Bible in seconds. Single and split screen options. A
- split screen enables the reader to compare scripture
- with scripture. Mark blocks of text for copying portions
- to disk or to printer. A daily reading plan option makes
- it easy to read the Bible through in one year. Includes
- maps and dictionary. Runs on hard disks or 3½" disks.
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- COMMENTEXT COMMENTARIES - Commentaries on various books
- of the Bible presented in hypertext format.
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- ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - A combination of graphics and
- Bible text that automatically displays the location
- of 99% of all the geographical features mentioned in
- the N.T. book of Acts as the user reads the text. Short
- geographic/historical notes for each location also
- available.
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- ISRAEL - THE LAND OF PROMISE - A graphic tour from Genesis
- to Acts of the gospel message.
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- KJVOCABULARY - Test your vocabulary of the King James
- Version text. From "Ado" to "Wot", this is a great way to
- learn those difficult and archaic words from this classic
- Bible translation of 1611.
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- A BIBLE COMPANION -
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- HERE A LITTLE, THERE A LITTLE... -
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- FRONTLETS -
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- And other programs are in the works...
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