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- //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- / /
- / Double Solitaire /
- / Version 1.1 /
- / /
- / (c) Copyright 1993 /
- / All Rights Reserved /
- / J & W Software /
- / /
- / /
- / DOOR game for Wildcat!, PCBoard, RA/QBBS, GAP, /
- / SPITFIRE and other BBS software which uses door /
- / information files compatible with the above. /
- / /
- / /
- / Support BBS: /
- / Gulf Coast BBS /
- / (904) 563-2547 /
- / 1200 - 14400 HST/v.32bis /
- //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ------------
-
- Double Solitaire is a DOOR implementation of a double solitaire
- card game. The object of the game is to play all of your cards to
- the layout before your opponent, in this case the Computer, while
- scoring as many points as you can. Players compete for weekly as
- well as all time high scores.
-
-
- FEATURES
- --------
-
- - ANSI Color and Mono screens
- - RIPscrip mode graphics
- - Full multi-node support
- - Support for locked DTE up to 115K bps
- - Support for COM1 through COM8 and IRQs 1 through 15
- - FOSSIL support
- - DESQview aware
- - Easy installation and no maintenance
-
-
- SETUP
- -----
-
- Setup is very simple. Create a directory and place the files
- DBLSOL.EXE, DBLSETUP.EXE, JWCARDS.ZIP and SEND.BAT in this
- directory.
-
- Change to this directory and run DBLSETUP. A screen with several
- fields will be displayed. There will be a box at the bottom of
- the screen that will display help information for each field.
- The following edit keys are allowed: HOME, END, BACKSPACE, LEFT
- and RIGHT ARROW. Use the ENTER, UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move
- between the different fields.
-
- Each field is described below:
-
- Name: The name of the person registering the program as it will be
- displayed on the opening screen (when registered). This does not
- necessarily have to be the SysOp, it could be the name of a user
- who donated the registration fee.
-
- BBS Name: The name of the BBS as it will be displayed on the
- opening screen (when registered).
-
- Key Number: If registered, enter your Key Number here. Until the
- program is registered leave this field as all zeroes. See the
- registration section below for more information about registering.
-
- Allowable games per day: The number of games per day that each
- player will be allowed to play. Players will be allowed to call in
- any number of times during the day to complete this number of
- games. Entering zero will allow an unlimited number of games per
- day to be played.
-
- Display All or High scores only: In the score file, display all
- scores or only each player's highest score. Setting this option to
- 'H' will limit each player to only one entry in the score and
- bulletin files with only their highest single game score being
- shown. When set to 'A', all scores will be shown.
-
- Path and Name of ANSI Bulletin: Path and name for the ANSI (Color)
- bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
-
- Path and Name of ASCII Bulletin: Path and name for the ASCII (Non-
- Color) bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
-
- Use Internal or FOSSIL com routines [I/F]: The type of
- communications support that should be used. Double Solitaire can
- use either its own Internal communication routines or an installed
- FOSSIL driver. For systems not using a FOSSIL driver, choose
- Internal routines. The Internal communication routines support
- COM1 through COM8 with IRQs of 1 through 15. For systems using a
- FOSSIL driver, you may choose either the Internal or FOSSIL
- routines.
-
- Base Address (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
- communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
- enter the Base Address of the ports, in hex, for the ports you are
- using. Note that the Base Address for COM1 and COM2 cannot be
- changed.
-
- IRQ (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
- communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
- enter the IRQ of the ports you are using. Note that the IRQs for
- COM1 and COM2 cannot be changed.
-
- After entering all of the information, press 'ESC'. DBLSETUP will
- ask if you want to save the configuration file. If this is the
- first time DBLSETUP has been run or you have previously run
- DBLSETUP but changed some of the information, press 'Y'. This will
- will create or update the configuration file (DBLSOL.CFG). It
- will also create a DBLSOL.SCO file if one does not exist. This is
- the score file and is needed for the program to run.
-
- DBLSETUP will then ask if you want to create the registration file
- (DBLSOL.REG). The registration file will be needed when the
- program is registered, so you will need to answer 'Y' at least one
- time for this file to be created. Please be sure all information
- is correct as your 'Key Number' will be based on this information.
-
- Consult your BBS manual regarding the creation of DOOR batch files
- for your BBS. DBLSOL.EXE must be started from the directory it
- resides in for the game to function. The command line for calling
- Double Solitaire is as follows:
-
- DBLSOL DBLSOL.CFG 'Full path and name of BBS information file'
-
- 'Full path and name of BBS information file'
-
- This will be the full path and filename of your BBS information
- file. For example: C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS. Double Solitaire uses this
- filename to determine the BBS software which is being used as
- follows:
-
- CALLINFO.BBS (Wildcat 2.xx)
- PCBOARD.SYS (PCBoard)
- DOOR.SYS (GAP, Wildcat! 3.x and other systems using DOOR.SYS)
- SFDOORS.DAT (SPITFIRE)
- DORINFOx.DEF (RA/QBBS/RBBS)
-
- Please note that the DORINFOx.DEF file that RA/QBBS uses is not
- fully compatible with RBBS. By default, Double Solitaire uses the
- RA/QBBS DORINFOx.DEF format. If you are using the RBBS version of
- DORINFOx.DEF, use the parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) on the
- command line in your calling batch file.
-
- An example of a batch file for PCBoard:
-
- CD\DBLSOL
- DBLSOL DBLSOL.CFG C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS
- CD\PCB
- BOARD.BAT
-
- An example of a batch file for RBBS:
-
- CD\DBLSOL
- DBLSOL DBLSOL.CFG C:\RBBS\DORINFO1.DEF /RBBS
- CD\RBBS
- BOARD.BAT
-
-
- RIPSCRIP GRAPHICS
- -----------------
-
- If the caller is using a RIPscrip compatible terminal, Double
- Solitaire will automatically detect and use RIPscrip mode for
- displaying graphics. The caller will also be able to use their
- mouse in addition to the keyboard for playing the game.
-
- RIPscrip mode requires the icon files JWCARD*.ICN be available on
- the callers machine. If the caller does not have these files, they
- will be asked if they wish to download them at the start of the
- game. To do this you must have the files SEND.BAT and JWCARDS.ZIP
- in the same directory as DBLSOL.EXE. SEND.BAT is a batch file that
- calls DSZ (Omen Technology Inc) to send JWCARDS.ZIP to the caller
- using Zmodem. Double Solitaire passes the base address and IRQ of
- the com port being used so that non-standard com ports may be
- used. If you are using a FOSSIL driver or intelligent com port
- card, you may have to replace DSZ in SEND.BAT with a Zmodem driver
- compatible with your system.
-
- When the caller is in RIPscrip mode a '(R)' will be displayed on
- the status line after the Node# to indicate RIPscrip mode is being
- used on the remote end. ANSI graphics will be displayed locally
- when the caller is using RIPscrip.
-
-
- UPGRADING
- ---------
-
- To upgrade, replace the v1.0 DBLSOL.EXE, DBLSETUP.EXE, DSCARDS.ZIP
- and SEND.BAT files with the v1.1 DBLSOL.EXE, DBLSETUP.EXE,
- JWCARDS.ZIP and SEND.BAT files. Note that DSCARDS.ZIP is not used
- anymore and may be deleted. No other action is necessary.
-
-
- ERRORS
- ------
-
- Any errors which may occur will be written to the DBLSOL.ERR
- file. When possible, a descriptive error message will be written
- to DBLSOL.ERR with the exact cause of the error. If the error
- cannot be resolved, call the support BBS (Gulf Coast BBS) and
- upload a copy of your DBLSOL.CFG, DBLSOL.SCO and DBLSOL.ERR files.
- This will allow us to more quickly determine the cause of the
- error. All support is handled through the Gulf Coast BBS.
-
-
- MULTI-NODES, NETWORKS, MULTI-TASKERS
- ------------------------------------
-
- Double Solitaire has been developed in a networked environment.
- All multi-node features have been thoroughly tested on multi-node
- systems using DESQview and Peer-To-Peer Local Area Networks. DOS
- 3.1+ full record and file locking is supported. Multiple
- configuration files are NOT necessary when running on multi-node
- systems.
-
- Double Solitaire is DESQview aware. It is automatically detected,
- screen and keyboard I/O are "well behaved", and time slices are
- released back to other applications where appropriate.
-
-
- MISCELLANEOUS
- -------------
-
- At the beginning of each week the score file will automatically
- be cleared and last week's high scorer will be determined. The old
- score file will be saved in DBLSOL.BAK. This file is not needed
- for normal operation of the program and may deleted if you desire.
-
- Double Solitaire uses a 'Tournament' style of play. The cards are
- shuffled so that each player's game will be the same as all other
- players. Each player's first game of the week will use the same
- sequence of cards as every other player's first game. Same for the
- second game, etc. Each BBS will use a different sequence of cards.
-
- If you are using a high speed modem and have your com port LOCKED,
- the program will not respond to keyboard input while your modem
- buffer is full. This is normal.
-
- Double Solitaire may be played from the DOS prompt by typing:
-
- DBLSOL DBLSOL.CFG LOCAL
-
- Note the user name is hard coded as 'SysOp' and that the bulletins
- and score file will not be updated. This mode is only intended for
- testing. The file LOCAL.BAT is included for this purpose.
-
- To turn on screen writing, if it is off, press any key.
-
-
- REGISTRATION
- ------------
-
- Registration is required if you choose to continue using this DOOR
- program. After 60 days of running the program unregistered, the
- score file will cease to be updated. However, the game will
- continue to allow players to play. This should be long enough to
- determine if the program meets your needs and is popular with your
- users.
-
- When registered, the '[UNREGISTERED COPY]' line will be replaced
- with a 'Registered To:' message. This will show the Name and BBS
- Name from the DBLSOL.CFG file.
-
- There are two ways to register.
-
- * Mail order Registration *
-
- If the DBLSOL.REG form was not previously created, run DBLSETUP
- and have it create DBLSOL.REG. Check this file to insure the
- information is correct. If it is not, re-run DBLSETUP and correct
- any errors. Your Key Number is based on the information in this
- file and must be correct for your Key Number to work. Make sure
- that the Name and BBS Name are correct as displayed! When done
- print the form to your printer. Send the completed DBLSOL.REG form
- along with your check, money order, VISA or MasterCard credit card
- information for $15.00 (US) to:
-
- J & W Software
- 9426 N. China Pink Way
- Crystal River, FL 34428-9500
-
- Your personalized Key Number will be sent to you promptly. When it
- is received, run DBLSETUP and enter your Key Number. Double
- Solitaire will then be registered. No other action is necessary.
-
-
- * Instant On-Line Registration *
-
- You may register Double Solitaire with VISA or MasterCard and
- receive your personalized Key Number instantly by calling the
- Gulf Coast BBS, (904) 563-2547, and entering REGISTER at the main
- menu prompt. You will need the Name and BBS Name exactly as it is
- entered on lines 1 & 2 of DBLSETUP as well as your credit card
- information to register. You might want to make note of this
- information to speed your call. You will receive your Key Number
- on that call.
-
-
- WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER
- ---------------------
-
- There are no warranties, express or implied, for unregistered
- copies of Double Solitaire. The author will NOT be held liable for
- any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage
- resulting from the use of this program. Your use of this program
- constitutes your AGREEMENT to this disclaimer and your release of
- the author from any form of liability.
-
- Registered copies of Double Solitaire are warranted to perform as
- described in this documentation. In the event Double Solitaire
- does not perform as described, the author will elect to either
- rectify the problem or refund the amount paid, provided
- notification is received within 30 days of registration.
-
-
- - END -
-