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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
/ /
/ BBS Roulette /
/ Version 1.1 /
/ /
/ (c) Copyright 1992 /
/ All Rights Reserved /
/ J & W Software /
/ /
/ /
/ DOOR game for Wildcat!, PCBoard 14.x, 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 /
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INTRODUCTION
------------
BBS Roulette is a DOOR implementation of the popular gambling game
Roulette. Play is very similar to Roulette as played in major
casinos. Players compete for weekly as well as all time high
scores.
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI Color and Mono screens
- 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
ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE in this directory.
Change to this directory and run RLSETUP. 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 turns per day: The number of turns per day that will be
allowed. Players will be allowed to call in any number of times
during the day to complete their number of turns
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. BBS Roulette 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'. RLSETUP will
ask if you want to save the configuration file. If this is the
first time RLSETUP has been run or you have previously run
RLSETUP but changed some of the information, press 'Y'. This will
will create or update the configuration file (ROULETTE.CFG). It
will also create a ROULETTE.SCO file if one does not exist. This
is the score file and is needed for the program to run.
RLSETUP will then ask if you want to create the registration file
(ROULETTE.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. ROULETTE.EXE must be started from the directory it
resides in for the game to function. The command line for calling
BBS Roulette is as follows:
ROULETTE ROULETTE.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. BBS Roulette 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! 3.0 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, BBS Roulette 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\ROULETTE
ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS
CD\PCB
BOARD.BAT
An example of a batch file for RBBS:
CD\ROULETTE
ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG C:\RBBS\DORINFO1.DEF /RBBS
CD\RBBS
BOARD.BAT
UPGRADING
---------
To upgrade, replace the v1.0 ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE files
with the v1.1 ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE files and run RLSETUP.
If you are using the RBBS version of DORINFOx.DEF, add the
parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) to the command line in the
calling batch file.
ERRORS
------
Any errors which may occur will be written to the ROULETTE.ERR
file. When possible, a descriptive error message will be written
to ROULETTE.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 ROULETTE.CFG, ROULETTE.SCO and ROULETTE.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
------------------------------------
BBS Roulette has been developed in a networked environment. All
multi-node features have been thoroughly tested on multi-node sys-
tems 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.
BBS Roulette 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. BBS
Roulette has been tested with 3 nodes running simultaneously under
DESQview (all ports locked at 38400) with no noticeable effect on
other nodes.
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 ROULETTE.BAK. This file is not needed
for normal operation of the program and may deleted if you desire.
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.
BBS Roulette may be played from the DOS prompt by typing:
ROULETTE ROULETTE.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 ROULETTE.CFG file.
There are two ways to register.
* Mail order Registration *
If the ROULETTE.REG form was not previously created, run RLSETUP
and have it create ROULETTE.REG. Check this file to insure the
information is correct. If it is not, re-run RLSETUP 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 printed! When done print
the form to your printer. Send the completed ROULETTE.REG form
along with your check, money order, VISA, MasterCard or Discover
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 RLSETUP and enter your Key Number. BBS Roulette
will then be registered. No other action is necessary.
* Instant On-Line Registration *
You may register BBS Roulette with VISA, MasterCard or Discover
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 RLSETUP 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 BBS Roulette. 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 BBS Roulette are warranted to perform as
described in this documentation. In the event BBS Roulette 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.
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