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P E A N U T S !
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Version 1.6
Copyright (c) Steve Sharpe 1992,1993
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Any BBS capable of producing the following DOOR.SYS drop files:
* Original "GAP standard" DOOR.SYS (31 line version)
- for example, Spitfire BBSs use this one!
* New (currently 52 line) version DOOR.SYS promoted by Raymond Clements
- for example, PCBoard BBSs use this one!
PEANUTS! can be played using ANSI color or monochrome graphics, however, the
game is easier to play in color.
SYSTEM OPTIONS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PEANUTS! supports the use of FOSSIL drivers and non-standard port
addresses. Refer to the INSTALLATION instructions for more information.
FILES CONTAINED IN PEANUT16.ZIP
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PEANUT16.EXE <-- The main program
PEANUTS.DOC <-- The file you are reading!
GAME.CFG <-- The game configuration file
REVISION.DOC <-- Revision notes
DOORWARE.DOC <-- Gamekeeper Doorware
FILES CREATED BY PEANUT16.EXE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PERFECT.SCR <-- Most recent perfect score *
HIGHEST.SCR <-- Highest score less than 52 points *
* REGISTERED VERSION ONLY
OVERVIEW
~~~~~~~~
Peanuts! is a variation of the many versions of playing card solitaire.
In this BBS game, the object is to score as many points as possible within
the 10 minutes that are allocated for the game!
The Deal
~~~~~~~~
A standard deck of 52 cards is shuffled prior to the start of each game. The
first 5 cards are dealt face up across the screen. The next 11 cards are
placed in the lower left corner of the screen and named the draw pile. The
top card of the draw pile is exposed. The remaining 36 cards are placed in
the lower right corner of the screen and named the main pile. All cards in
the main pile are face down.
The Layout
~~~~~~~~~~
Valid locations for cards are identified by column letters. Card suit spots
are placed across the top of the screen. These spots are used to collect
cards in their respective suits from Ace (low) through King. A menu area at
the bottom of the screen allows the player to select a move menu, start a new
game, or quit.
The Play
~~~~~~~~
Players have 10 minutes to earn as many points as possible. 1 point is earned
for every card that is placed in the applicable suit spot at the top of the
screen. As such, a perfect game is 52 points. There is a challenge though!
The game ends when time expires or the draw pile is exhausted. If you run
out of time, no points are credited. As soon as the last draw pile card is
played, the game calls "PEANUTS!" and the score is calculated.
Cards can only be placed on the suit spots in ascending order from Ace to King.
No cards can be moved to the draw or main piles. Cards placed in the center
playing area (5 columns) must be stacked in alternating colors and normal card
number/letter order. Players can move the bottom card from columns to any
valid destination. Entire columns can be moved between columns as long as the
top card of the moving column falls in sequence with the bottom card of the
receiving column. Cards that are buried in the middle of columns cannot be
accessed until the lower cards have been moved individually. Error messages
reflect invalid move attempts! Main pile cards are dealt in groups of 3. This
means the number of different cards available for immediate use from the main
pile varies depending on how many total cards remain in the pile. When the
main pile falls below 4 cards, only the card on the bottom of the pile can be
displayed. The player must find a use for it before the next card will be
exposed! With a little luck and some steady nerves, you can achieve a perfect
game!
INSTALLATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
PEANUTS! is easy to install. Simply follow these steps:
1. 'Unzip' the file PEANUT16.ZIP into the directory of your choice. All
files must remain in the same directory.
2. Edit the GAME.CFG configuration file according to the CONFIGURATION FILE
section of these instructions using your favorite word processor. Ensure you
save it as an ASCII text file.
3. Create or edit the batch file your BBS will use to activate the door.
The main door program name is PEANUT16.EXE. For example, if you are running
a Spitfire BBS, you would edit SF.BAT to look similar to the following:
:DOOR_A
REM Place Door A Commands Here
CD\SF\DOORS\PEANUTS <-- Change to the PEANUTS! directory
PEANUT16 GAME.CFG <-- The main program with configuration file argument
CD\SF <-- Change back to the Spitfire directory
GOTO LOOP
NON-STANDARD PORT USE: You may specify the use of non-standard communications
ports with the PORT command. The syntax for the PORT command is PORT:03E8:5,
where 03E8 represents a different base address and 5 indicates the IRQ. For
example, the main program line in the example above would be changed to
PEANUT16 GAME.CFG PORT:03E8:5 to reflect the use of a non-standard comm port.
FOSSIL DRIVER USE: You may specify the use of a FOSSIL driver with the PORT
command added to the main program command line. The syntax for the PORT
command is PORT:F:P, where F instructs the door to use a FOSSIL driver and P
identifies the port. For example, the main program line in the example above
would be changed to PEANUT16 GAME.CFG PORT:F:1 if the SysOp wished to specify
a FOSSIL driver on port 1.
NOTE: The PORT command must be the third command in the main program command
line, if used. If not used, the door defaults to the use of the 4 standard
communications ports (1-4) by reading the BBS file.
CONFIGURATION FILE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Entries in the GAME.CFG file must be accurate or the door cannot be expected
to function properly. Save your changes to the GAME.CFG file in ASCII text
format.
The GAME.CFG file
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Peanuts! <-- Line 1 (See below)
c:\sf\door.sys <-- Line 2 " "
The Gamekeeper's Lair <-- Line 3 " "
Steve Sharpe <-- Line 4 " "
000000000000 <-- Line 5 " "
1 <-- Line 6 " "
Line 1 - This line reflects the name of the door. The registration algorithm
is based on some of this data. DO NOT CHANGE LINE 1!
Line 2 - Enter the full path and filename for the BBS DOOR.SYS file.
Line 3 - Enter the name of your BBS.
Line 4 - Enter the SysOp's name.
Line 5 - Enter 12 zeros if the door is not registered. Registered users enter
the registration number provided by the author. Other numbers will prevent
the door from running.
Line 6 - Enter 1 if your BBS DOOR.SYS drop file is the original GAP standard
31 line version. Enter 2 if your BBS DOOR.SYS drop file is the newer (longer)
version (presently 52 lines).
SYSOP KEYS
~~~~~~~~~~
The following keys assist the SysOp in the management of the door:
F5 - Shell to DOS
F8 - Return user to system
F9 - Toggle display on/off
F10 - Chat mode (ESC to exit)
ALT H - Toggle between status lines
REGISTRATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Registered versions of PEANUTS! display a high score screen upon exit.
The registration fee for PEANUTS! is $10. The unregistered door displays
"EVALUATION COPY" upon entry and exit. Please register or remove the door
within 90 days of first use. As a BBS SysOp, I understand how costly it can
be to register BBS software. I have purposely kept the cost of registering
PEANUTS! to a minimum with that thought in mind. I believe the fee is
quite reasonable, based on the many long hours of programming required. Upon
receipt of the registration fee, you will be provided with a unique
registration number. Once you insert the registration number into the GAME.CFG
file, the opening and closing "EVALUATION COPY" messages will be replaced with
the following messages:
[OPENING MESSAGE]
Your BBS name
presents
[CLOSING MESSAGE]
Thanks for playing
Peanuts!
on
Your BBS name
COMMENTS/BUG REPORTS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm interested in all user comments and bug reports. Please send your comments
to:
Steve Sharpe Call The Gamekeeper's Lair BBS
1835 Stonetree Dr. or (208) 587-1105
Mountain Home, ID 83647 and leave a message
Warranty
------------
This program has been thoroughly tested on a Spitfire 3.2 BBS,
however, it should perform equally well on any BBS that can
produce a BBS drop file listed in this documentation.
I make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including
without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. I shall not be held liable for
any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential
arising from a failure of this program to operate in the manner
desired by the user. I shall not be held liable for any damage to
data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by the
use of this program.
In no event will I be held liable for any damages, including (but
not limited to) any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to
use this program, or for any claim by any other party.
This warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
REGISTRATION FORM
-----------------
PEANUTS! Return to: Steve Sharpe
Version 1.6 Attn: Door Registration
Registration Cost: $10 1835 Stonetree Dr.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name ______________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Voice Phone _____________________ Data Phone ______________________
Enter GAME.CFG file information below:
BBS Name______________________________________________
SysOp Name____________________________________________
CHOOSE ONE OPTION BELOW:
____ I wish to download my registration number from The Gamekeeper's Lair
BBS at (208) 587-1105. Enter the password you will use to log on to
The Gamekeeper's Lair BBS: _________________________________________
Enter your birthdate for pre-verification: _________________________
Please allow enough time for your registration fee to reach the author
before calling for your registration number.
____ I wish to have my registration number mailed to the address listed
above.
____ I would like a disk of all Gamekeeper Doorware and my registration
number mailed to the address listed above (add $2.00 for shipping
and handling). Circle disk size [ 5.25 ] or [ 3.5 ]
Orders outside the USA add $2.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . _________
Please find enclosed a check or money order for USA $_________
payable to Steve Sharpe. This shows my support of Shareware products
and the Shareware concept. It also shows my encouragement to help further
the development of BBS doors.
I understand that PEANUTS! is provided as-is and no warranties of
any kind, expressed or otherwise, are included and that I am using it at my
own risk.
Signed: _________________________________________ Date: _________