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"SFKLTTRV"
Spitfire Klingon Trivia Door
Release 1.0 (04/01/93)
by
Robert J. Ferguson
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════
(C) 1993 Klingon SoftWare Labs, All Rights Reserved
215-426-5596 ... 1200-19200bps
FidoNet - 1:273/935 TrekNet - 87:6007/9016
Member of
Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors (KLAW)
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INTRODUCTION
^^^^^^^^^^^^
SFKLTTRV is a fast paced Klingon Language Trivia designed to run
as a door feature within the SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System or any other
BBS program, provided, you use a door converter program (i.e. QkDoor,
etc.). I am currently running nine (9) SpitFire Trivia Door Games from my
WildCat! v2.55s. Klingon Trivia can also be run as a stand-alone (from DOS
prompt). It can also be installed as a SysOp configurable command from the
Main, File or Message menus of SPITFIRE. A data file containing 200+
Klingon Trivia questions is randomly accessed and displayed to the
screen. With each question that is displayed, four multiple choice options
are provided from which the player may select. SFKLTTRV allows the player
ten seconds to read the question and respond with the number corresponding
to the answer they wish to select.
SFKLTTRV SETUP AS A SPITFIRE DOOR
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
To set up SFKLTTRV to be executed as a door, it is recommended that
a separate directory be set up for it. For explanation purposes, let's
assume the directory DOORA is created for use with SFKLTTRV. The following
files must then be placed in the directory:
SFKLTTRV.EXE The actual game program.
SFKLTTRV.DAT The data file containing the trivia questions.
SFKLTTRV.TOP This is a listing of the top ten players. SFKLTTRV.EXE
will create this file if it is not found.
SFKLTTRV.CLR This is a listing in Color of the top ten players.
SFKLTTRV.EXE will create this file if it is not found.
SFKLTTRV.LMT This allows you to set time limits according to your
callers security level. Sample information in file.
SFKLTTRV.DOC The file you are reading now.
SFKLTTRV.REG Registration Key (delivered upon registration)
REGISTER.TXT Form to use to register your copy of "SFKLTTRV".
PACKING.LST Contains the listing of all the original files that are
supposed to be in the "SFKLTTRV.ZIP" archive.
GO.BAT This will run Klingon Trivia in local mode.
KSL.COM Klingon SoftWare Labs Advertising Screen.
INSTALL.BAT Use this to install on you HDDrive.
The SysOp will then need to use a text editor to edit the SF.BAT file
as illustrated below:
:DOOR_A
COPY SFDOORS.DAT C:\SF\DOORA
SFKLTTRV
ERASE SFDOORS.DAT
GOTO LOOP
:DOOR_B
You will notice that the commands needed to execute SFKLTTRV are placed
between the :DOOR_A and GOTO LOOP command lines. These are entered in
place of the existing REM Place Program Name Here. The following will
briefly explain each of the commands which were set up within SF.BAT to
run SFKLTTRV as a SPITFIRE Door program:
SFDOORS.DAT is created automatically by SPITFIRE when a user enters a
door. It contains information about the user such as name and password.
SFKLTTRV requires access to the information within SFDOORS.DAT. Therefore,
before executing the program it must be copied to the directory in which
SFKLTTRV is running.
SFKLTTRV is the program name and executes the game program from within
the door program.
Once the user has terminated the game play of SFKLTTRV, SPITFIRE
erases the SFDOORS.DAT file.
SFKLTTRV SETUP AS A SYSOP CONFIGURABLE COMMAND
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
SPITFIRE has a SysOp configurable command for the Main, Message and
File menus. The SysOp configurable command is executed through a
batch file which corresponds to the menu it is being run from. In
other words, SFMAIN.BAT runs the SysOp configurable command from
the Main Menu, SFMESS.BAT runs the one from the Message Menu and
SFFILE.BAT the one from the File Menu. The commands necessary
to execute SFKLTTRV can be set up in the batch file which corresponds
to the menu you wish to have SFKLTTRV run from.
The first thing you will need to establish is which of these menus
you wish to use to run SFKLTTRV. For this purpose, let's assume that
it is going to be set up so it can be run from the Main Menu. (It
should be noted the set up procedure is the same regardless of which
Menu you are running SFKLTTRV from.)
Next, you will need to decide what you wish to name the command
option and establish what security level will be required for
users of your system to be able to access this option. Once this
is determined you will need to modify the SFMAIN.MNU file using
your favorite text editor, as long as it saves in ASCII format.
(Refer to the SPITFIRE manual for further documentation on this
if needed. It should also be noted that if SFKLTTRV were being
set up to run from the File Menu, you would need to modify the
SFFILE.MNU file and if it was being set up to be run from the
Message Menu you would need to modify the SFMSG.MNU file.)
Examining the default SFMAIN.MNU file, you will notice the SysOp
configurable command appears as:
<K>............. Add Your Own,,1000,@
This will need to be replaced with a Command Character that will
be used to select the option from the menu. It is ASOLUTELY IMPERATIVE
that the Command Character must not duplicate an existing Command
Character for another menu option. You will then need to include
a brief description of the Spitfire door program you are running, two
commas, the security level required to access this feature, and another
comma followed by the a @. The @ must not be changed! (For more detailed
information on modifying your SFMAIN.MNU, SFMSG.MNU or SFFILE.MNU refer
to your SPITFIRE manual.)
<K>.... Brief Program Description,,10,@
Now you will need to modify the corresponding batch file, SFMAIN.BAT,
so that it can be executed from the Main Menu. Do this using your
favorite text editor, as long as it saves in ASCII format. (Again, it
should be noted that if SFKLTTRV were being set up to run from the File
Menu, you would need to modify the SFFILE.BAT file and if it was being
set up to be run from the Message Menu you would need to modify the
SFMESS.BAT file.)
Place the SFKLTTRV.EXE file in the directory you wish to run the
program from. SFKLTTRV will create its own player score file,
SFKLTTRV.TOP, if does not already exist.
The commands set up in the SFMAIN.BAT file are very similar to
those used for executing the game through a door in the SF.BAT file.
For instance, if you were running SFKLTTRV from the main SPITFIRE
directory your SFMAIN.BAT file might look like this:
ECHO OFF
BRK OFF
SFKLTTRV
BRK ON
(BRK is not included in the SFKLTTRV package because it is written
and copyrighted by Solid Systems, 1985, but can be downloaded from
Klingon Bird of Prey! and Buffalo Creek's BBS as well as a number of other
BBS systems. BRK is not required to run SFKLTTRV, however, it
is recommended since it will prevent a user using the CTRL BRK command
to terminate the batch file, gaining access to your system at the
DOS level.). We did include a file titled BRK.DRV which is a driver file
that you can add into your CONFIG.SYS (DEVICE=drive\path\BRK.DRV).
If you wish to set SFKLTTRV up in a separate subdirectory from
SPITFIRE, for instance, a subdirectory named SFKLTTRV, your batch
file might look like this.
ECHO OFF
BRK OFF
COPY SFMAIN.DAT \SF\SFKLTTRV
CD \SF\SFKLTTRV
ERASE SFMAIN.DAT
CD \SF
BRK ON
When SFKLTTRV is executed, from either the door with the SF.BAT file
or from the SysOp configurable command through a menu with the
corresponding batch file, it will first look for the SFMAIN.DAT file,
then the SFMESS.DAT file, then the SFFILE.DAT file and lastly the
SFDOORS.DAT file. It will look for each of these files until it finds
it and the commands required for its execution. If none of these
files are found, SFKLTTRV will halt its execution.
KLINGON LANGUAGE HIGH SCORE BULLETINS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A command line parameter is available which will automatically
create Ansi and Non-Ansi high score bulletins for your BBS system.
If you would like to use this option, a "/P" should follow the
SFKLTTRV in the command line to indicate a valid DOS path where the
bulletin file will be created. (NOTE: This should be the same
as the display file path you have set up within SPITFIRE.) The path
is then followed by the file name of the bulletin to be created. It
is not necessary to include the file extension. SFKLTTRV will
automatically add a .BBS extension for the Non-Ansi display file and
a .CLR extension for the Ansi display file created. The correct
syntax should look like this:
SFKLTTRV /P C:\SF\DISPLAY\DORBUL1
The "/P" command line is optional and SFKLTTRV will operate perfectly
fine without it. However, it is a convenient means of providing and
posting high score bulletins for the Klingon Trivia door.
LOCAL PLAY OF SFKLTTRV
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It should also be noted that a SysOp can play SFKLTTRV locally by
entering the following command at the DOS prompt:
C:>SFKLTTRV /L
** SPECIAL NOTE ** The "/L" and the "/P" command parameters can
be used together in one command line to specify the drive, path
and filename of the bulletin to be created when playing in
local mode.
DTE LOCK FEATURE
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
SFKLTTRV automatically detects if the DTE is locked at 19200 baud. If
SFKLTTRV detects that the DTE is locked, then SFKLTTRV opens the serial
port to the maximum baud rate of your system. If SFKLTTRV does not
detect that the DTE is locked, then the serial port is opened to the
baud rate of the caller.
SYSOP FEATURES
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
First, a status line is now displayed on the BBS monitor that
provides information concerning the caller's name, baud rate of the
caller and the security level of the caller.
A SFKLTTRV.LMT file allows the SysOp to establish a time limit for
door play according to the security level the caller has on the system.
To modify the accompanying SFKLTTRV.LMT file, use your favorite text
editor to represent the various security levels you have available on
your system, a comma then the corresponding time you wish to allow for
that particular security level in minutes. For instance, it might
look like this:
10,15
25,20
50,25
999,30
Each security level should begin a new line and you should have a
setting for each security level you have available on your system.
If you do not have a time limit set for a particular security
SFKLTTRV will default to the level 10 security level setting.
Pressing the Shift Key and the F1 key simultaneously will
terminate game play of SFKLTTRV and return the caller back to the
BBS. Pressing the Shift Key and the F9 key simultaneously will
terminate game play of SFKLTTRV and log the caller off of the BBS.
If the Shift Key and the F9 key are pressed together, logging the
caller off the BBS, SPITFIRE will recycle and return to the
SPITFIRE Ready For Caller Prompt.
SFKLTTRV EXECUTION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
When first executed, SFKLTTRV will display a list of the Top Ten
high score players and the percentage of correct responses they acheived
while playing SFKLTTRV. Initially, this will be a dummy listing with
ten lines that display:
0%...............YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE
However, as the game is played, this will fill with the name of the
players, their percentage ratings and the date that the player was
added to the top ten listing.
NOTE: At least twenty questions must be attempted before SFKLTTRV will
figure the percentage rating for the player.
To keep things interesting...the SysOp can erase the file which contains
the top ten listings SFKLTTRV.TOP on a routine basis to give additional
players a chance to have their name added to the list.
As the top ten list is displayed, at the bottom of the screen is a
question which prompts the user whether they want to have ANSI Graphics
(y/n)? available to them during game play. If the user responds with a
y (for yes) the game will display in color and if the user responds with
a n (for no) the game will display in monochrome.
PLAYING SFKLTTRV
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Immediately after pressing any key (other than <Q> for Quit) from
the Top Ten listing the game screen is displayed. The screen will
look like the following:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
╔═════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ >>>>>>> SFKLTTRV <<<<<<< ║
║ Release 1.0 ║
║ Klingon Trivia For SPITFIRE Doors ║
║ Klingon Bird of Prey! - (215) 426-5596 ║
║ In Cooperation with Buffalo Creek SoftWare ║
║ Copyright (C) by Robert J. Ferguson, 1993 ║
║ UNREGISTERED ShareWare VERSION! ║
╚═════════════════════════════════════════════╝
RIGHT: 0 WRONG: 0
QUESTION:
The Klingon Language question will be displayed
here.
<1> Choice 1 <2> Choice 2
<3> Choice 3 <4> Choice 4
Enter Answer: [ 1 2 3 4 <Q>uit]?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
The first randomly choosen trivia question is selected from the data
file and is displayed to the screen.
The player makes his selection by entering the corresponding number.
as the game progresses, SFKLTTRV will provide a running total of the
correct answers and also of the wrong answers the user has selected
during the game play.
If the ten second timer should elapse before you respond, SFKLTTRV
will count this as a wrong response and add an incorrect answer to
the total WRONG answers obtained so far.
EXITING PLAY
^^^^^^^^^^^^
When you are ready to exit the game, simply select press "Q" for
<Q>uit. If you qualify as one of the top ten players to date,
SFKLTTRV will congratulate you for becoming one of the top ten scorers
and add your name to the Top Ten listing. You will once again see the
Top Ten list displayed with your name added to the list.
If you exit the game before you have completed the twenty
questions required for eligibility to the Top Ten list or if you do not
qualify as a Top Ten player, the Top Ten listing will be displayed and
you will be prompted to press any key to return to SPITFIRE.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Satisfied customers are our greatest asset. As a registered customer,
you will be enrolled in our telephone technical support program.
Klingon Trivia was designed for ease and use, and this manual should
contain the answers to most of your questions. Until your registration
information is received, technical support is NOT available via our BBS
or by phone from our technical staff. You may first want to call our own
WildCat! Public-Access System at 215-426-5596 and leave a quick question
to our technical staff. You will NOT have full access on your first call
since we need you to fill out the user database information, such as
your password, etc. Your security access will be upgraded within 24hrs
after your first call, providing your registration information is on
file. This method of obtaining support is especially useful if you want
expert guidance regarding the most advanced features. Support is not
available by mail or FAX.
BENEFITS OF SENDING YOUR REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
* Free technical support by voice phone Monday through Friday
between 9am and 5pm Eastern time.
* Automatic notification of major program updates.
* 24-hour access to the private "Registered Users" HQ BBS at the
Klingon SoftWare Labs.
* BBS access to download proprietary programs written by both KSL
and other authors which enhance and add features.
* 1 year "Paid Subscription" to our BBS.
DISTRIBUTION
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please feel free to share SFKLTTRV.ZIP with others. However, it must
be distributed with ALL files shown in the distribution package. The
listing of the files can be found in the file PACKING.LST in the same
archive as the rest. The files must not be altered in any way or by
any means.
SFKLTTRV.ZIP is distributed as ShareWare SoftWare. You are free to
try SFKLTTRV, and if you find it to be a program you use please fill out
the enclosed registration form (REGISTER.TXT) and mail along with a money
order for $15.00, you will have available to you a registered file you can
download from Klingon Bird of Prey! at (215)426-5596 in the BoP SoftWare
Registered Files Area, we will also "CRASH" it to you if you are a FidoNet
system or mail the disk to you. The registration form tells you everything
you need to know.
DISCLAIMER
^^^^^^^^^^
Robert J. Ferguson, Klingon Bird of Prey! or KSL SoftWare Labs shall not
be held responsible for any damage incurred by the user to hardware,
SoftWare, or peripheral devices while running SFKLTTRV. All of the
responsibility lies in the user of the SoftWare.
Many thanks are indeed owed to Mike Woltz of Buffalo Creek BBS (515)-
225-8496 for his assistance. Without his help this program would not
have been possible.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
We would like to thank the following people for their contributions to
The Klingon SoftWare Labs:
Trivia Questions - Tony Rowley (U.S.S. Malverne, Philadelphia PA)
Beta Testing - Chuck/Gigi Wingel (GraveYard BBS 215-622-0309)
Beta Testing - Earl Driscoll (Earl's EX-XT Board 215-727-8085)
Beta Testing - Dan Fanin (Tower BBS 215-525-5917)
SFKLTTRV and other SPITFIRE programs are available for download from:
Buffalo Creek BBS
SysOp - Mike Woltz
(515) 225-8496
1200 - 19200
╒══════════════════════════════════PART I ══╕
│ KLINGON LANGUAGE TRIVIA v1.0 │
│ A fast paced Klingon Trivia Door: │ FileName: SFKLTTRV.ZIP
│ designed to run on any BBS or as a Stand │ MagicName: KLINLANG
│ Alone (DOS prompt). Has over 200+ trivia │ FidoNet - 1:273/935
│ questions in Klingon to English - AND - │ TrekNet - 87:6007/9016
│ English to Klingon! (1st Release) │ PhoneNum: 215-426-5596
│ PROGRAM AUTHOR: Robert J Ferguson - SysOp │ USRobotics 14.4/HST
│ Klingon Bird of Prey BBS (215) 426-5596 │
╘═══════════════════════════════════════════╛
(C) 1993 Klingon SoftWare Labs, All Rights Reserved
Support is avail at: Klingon SoftWare Labs
FidoNet Node 1:273/935 (DoorWare/DoorGames Conf)
TrekNet Node 87:6007/9016 (Klingon Conf)
(215) 426-5596 Available 23hrs Daily
1200 - 14.4 USRobotics/HST