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Welcome to Iron Ox 3.00! This is the second wide beta for version 3.00.
This version includes a number of exciting improvements -- like a new
scoring system, new fort improvements, new map display options, an
"instant advisor," and new report formats. Best of all, this version
includes *full interBBS league support*, with interBBS attacks,
messages, and sabotage ops! You can run an Iron Ox league through a
Fido-style network, through the Internet (via UUCP), or via almost any
other kind of automatic file transfer.
New Installation
This section used to tell you to read SYSOP.DOC to find out how to
install Iron Ox. As of this version, we've gone to a "no-docs"
installation. :-) Run INSTALL.CMD, follow the instructions on the
screen, and only refer to the SYSOP.DOC section entitled "INSTALLING THE
GAME" if you have problems.
Where to Look
Again, for a basic installation, you can probably get by without reading
any .DOC files. However, the following documentation files are
available for your use and reference:
README.1ST This file.
SYSOP.DOC Docs on installation, configuration, and more.
SAMPLE.BAT Several sample batch files.
INTERBBS.DOC Instructions on joining or starting an Ox league.
OXDOC.DOC Player's documentation.
REGISTER.FRM How to register your copy of Iron Ox.
LC-OFFER.TXT Info on a limited-time deal for league sysops!
INTLREG.DOC Registering Ox quickly with minimal long-distance.
BUGRPT.FRM How to report problems/bugs in Iron Ox.
IRONOX.SAM Sample configuration file (IRONOX.CFG).
OXNODES.SAM Sample Iron Ox league nodelist (OXNODES.DAT).
HISTORY.TXT Lists recent changes to Iron Ox.
Upgrading from Previous Versions
This version requires a complete reset from previous versions, including
Iron Ox 3.00 wide beta one. If you're installing over v. 3.00wb1, just
unpack this archive into your Iron Ox directory and run INSTALL.CMD to
set up the game. If you're installing over version 1.x or 2.x, I
recommend installing from scratch in a new directory.
Installing for InterBBS Play
For instructions on setting up an interBBS league game, check the file
called INTERBBS.DOC. If you are joining a league, you will need some
setup files (OXNODES.DAT and NVDATA.NEW) from the League Coordinator
before starting league play. If you are starting a league, you'll need
to create these files. INTERBBS.DOC has instructions on how to do it.
If you're looking for a league to join, INTERBBS.DOC will include a list
of leagues I'm aware of. (At the time of initial release, of course,
there's only one -- the Dragon Net league we've used for beta testing.)
The FidoNet IRONOX echo is the place to get the most up-to-date
information. Also, be sure to look at LC-OFFER.TXT for a special
limited-time offer on registration for members of interBBS leagues.
Registering Your Copy
To find out how to register, look at the REGISTER.FRM file included in
this archive. Note that online registration via credit card is now
available! Using online registration, you will probably be able to get
your key *instantly*; at worst, it should be available within 24 hours.
Providing Feedback to the Author
This is a wide beta, which means that it's unfinished software. The 20+
systems in Dragon Net League 277 and I have done everything we can to
assure that the game will work the way it will supposed to, but please
let me know if you run into any problems or have any suggestions for
improving the game. The file BUGRPT.FRM includes instructions on how to
contact me, as well as a list of questions that help me track down bugs.
Thank you for trying the game! Please let me know how you like it.
Joel Downer