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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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* CHALLENGER DICE *
* VERSION 1.0 *
* 01/01/92 *
* *
* Written By: *
* Michael Goetz *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1993 *
* All Rights Reserved *
* *
* SUPPORT BBS: *
* The Caverns EBBS *
* (407) 521-9886 *
* PCB 14.5 * HST D/S 1200-38,400 *
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
INTRODUCTION
------------
CHALLENGER DICE is a fast-paced multi-player (2-4 Players) dice game
for Bulletin Board Systems. It requires a small amount of strategy
and a lot luck! The object of the game is to completely cover as many
of the grouped (colored) blocks as possible. You can roll the dice as
many times as you like attempting to make matches, but beware of those
3 Joker dice... if you roll all three before you end the game, you'll
lose all the points you've earned that turn! If you end the game be-
fore rolling all 3 Jokers, your current points will be added to your
your game score. The trick is knowing when to hold and when to fold!
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI color and Mono screens
- Supports up to 230k bps!
- Supports most BBS Software
- Supports Multi-node Systems
- Supports non-standard port & IRQ
- Supports FOSSIL drivers
- Digiboard support
- 16550AN UART support
- Multi-node - Multi-BBS support
- Easy installation and maintainance
- Creates graphic/non-graphic bulletin (Reg. Req.)
- Automatically maintained Bulletin/Top Score
INSTALLATION
------------
Installation is very easy. Create a directory to hold all the CHALLENGER
DICE files and unzip CDICExx.ZIP into this directory.
Files should consist of:
CDICE10.EXE .... Main program file
CDSETUP.EXE ..... Setup utility to create configuration file (CDICE.CFG)
CDICE.ANS ....... Main game screen file (Do Not Modify or Delete!!!)
WINNER.ANS ...... Winner screen file (Do Not Modify or Delete!!!)
CDICE.INS ...... On-line Instruction file
CDICE ......... Sample batch file (modify as needed)
CDICE.CFG ...... Sample configuration file (read by CDSETUP.EXE)
CDKILL.EXE ...... Bulletin - Top Score maintainance file
CDICE.DOC ..... You're reading it!
REGISTER.FRM .... Please use it... I need the money !! :-)
FILE_ID.DIZ ..... Description file
Change to the directory you created and run CDSETUP.EXE and enter the
data in the fields as applicable to your system. The first line will
ask for the full path and filename of your BBS information file. For
example: C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS. CHALLENGER DICE uses this information to
determine the BBS software which is being used as follows:
PCBOARD.SYS (PCBoard)
CALLINFO.BBS (Wildcat!)
DOORS.SYS (Spitfire)
DOOR.SYS (GAP and other systems using std. DOOR.SYS)
DORINFOx.DEF (QuickBBS/Remote Access)
NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED 35 CHARACTERS FOR THE SYSTEM PATH!!
=======================================================
Line <4> will ask for the path and name for the Bulletin file that
will be created after each completed game. This will be an ANSI
file, displayed in color (if the user supports color). The Bulletin
will only be created with the REGISTERED VERSION. Until registered,
place "NONE" in this field.
Line <5> will ask for the maximum number of games a player can be
involved in at any given time. The maximum is 15 games (Registered
copies Only). Until registered, the maximum is 2 games.
Line <6> will ask for the registration code number. Until the program
is registered, place 00000 in the Registration field.
Line <7> asks for each game's Winning Top Score. When a game reaches
or exceeds this value, the game will end and the Winner will receive
150 points in the tournament race. His/her opponents will have their
Tournament Score (if it exists) reduced by 50 points. The default for
the non-registered door is 2500 points. I would suggest a value between
2500 and 3500 points.
Line <8> asks for the total number of Top Scores to write to the
Top Score File and Bulletin. NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces 5.
Until registered, please enter 5 into this field.
NOTE: ALL FIELDS *MUST* BE FILLED IN OR PROGRAM FAILURE WILL OCCUR !!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
After entering all of the information, exit CDSETUP.EXE by pressing
<S>ave.... This will create the CDICE.CFG file and place it in the
current directory.
Consult your BBS Software manual on how to create a DOOR batch file,
and modify the CDICE batch file supplied. An example batch file for
PCBoard:
@Echo off
C:
CD\PCB\DOORS\CDICE
CDICE10 CDICE.CFG <---- This is the command line for calling
C: CHALLENGER DICE MUST BE THE SAME or
CD\PCB failure will occur !! For non-standard
BOARD.BAT port address and IRQ, see NOTE below!
NOTE: If you need to specify a non-standard port address and IRQ,
then you will need to add this information to the BATCH file
calling CHALLENGER DICE. The syntax is PORT:AAAA:X where AAAA
is the base address and X is the IRQ. An example batch file:
@echo off
c:
cd\pcb\doors\cdice
cdice10 cdice.cfg PORT:03E8:5 <---- NEW COMMAND LINE!
c:
cd\pcb
board.bat
NON-STANDARD PORT, IRQ, FOSSIL & DIGIBOARD SUPPORT
--------------------------------------------------
CHALLENGER DICE will also support use of FOSSIL drivers. The
syntax for a FOSSIL driver is: PORT:F:P. The 'F' tells the
door to use a Fossil driver for it's communications, and the
'P' following it tells it which port to use for the Fossil.
Example: PORT:F:1 tells it to use a Fossil driver for port 1.
Digiboard Intelligent Async boards are supported thru the Universal
DOS driver for Digiboard. The syntax is the same as the Fossil
driver except you replace the F with D and give the channel number
to use. Example - PORT:D:6 tells CHALLENGER DICE that it is
connected to a Digiboard and to use channel 6 on the Digiboard.
CDKILL.EXE is a utility that can be called from the EVENT.SYS (or the
equivalent for your BBS Software) that will automatically, on the 1st
of each month, create/update the "Last Month's Tournament Winner"
(which is displayed on the Top Score screen and the Bulletin after
registering). It will also delete the previous month's Top Scores
(CDICE.SCR), making CHALLENGER DICE virtually maintainance free! It
will only execute if run on the 1st of the month.
NOTE: CDKILL.EXE can be forced to run by entering "CDKILL /u" if desired.
WARNING: This will delete the Top Score file !!
NOTE!!!
-------
If a player should receive a message stating that their chosen game is
being used by another node, when in fact it isn't, you'll need to delete
a file in the CDICE directory called GAMELOC.xx, where xx is the number
of the game in question. These files (GAMELOC.xx) are temporarily created
when a player opens a specific game number, and deleted after the game is
completed. Should the player loss carrier during play, the file will not
be deleted!
MULTI-NODE SYSTEMS
------------------
When running more than one node, be sure to have a different configuration
for each node, and create a batch file for each node. The configuration
file for each node can be created easily by entering at the dos prompt:
CDSETUP CDICEx.CFG, where 'x' is the node number. This will cause
CDSETUP.EXE to create a configuration file under the name entered rather
than the default (CDICE.CFG).
Example CDICE2.BAT file: Example CDICE2.CFG:
------------------------ -------------------
@echo off <1> c:\pcb2\pcboard.sys <--- path to
c: <2> The Caverns EBBS node 2
cd\pcb\doors\CDICE <3> Michael Goetz system
CDICE10 CDICE2.CFG ....and so on file.
c:
cd\pcb2
board2.bat
REGISTRATION !!
---------------
Registration is required if you choose to continue using this door
program after a 3 or 4 week evaluation period. When registered, the
"[UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY]" line will be replaced with the name
of your BBS followed by the SysOp name as well as the removal of the
delay built into the opening and closing screens. Registration will
also allow you the following features:
-- Creation of a colorful graphic Top Score Bulletin which is updated
after each completed game.
-- The total number of Top Scores posted can also be specified in the
configuration file (maximum of 50).
-- The amount of GAMES allowed each user per day (max of 10) can be
specified in the configuration file.
-- The amount of CHANCES (0-6) each player is given at game start can
be specified in the configuration file.
To register your copy of CHALLENGER DICE, please fill out the supplied
registration form (REGISTER.FRM) and mail it along with a small
donation of $25.00 or $30.00 (check or Money Order) payable to
Michael Goetz, address on the form. Please be sure you enter the
information on the form as it appears in the CDICE.CFG file. Your
registration code is based upon this information!
After receiving your registration form, I will pre-register you on the
Caverns EBBS. You will then be able to call the Caverns EBBS and receive
your registration code. Please allow at least 7 days prior to calling.
If you prefer, I will mail your registration code if you supply a self-
addressed stamped envelope. PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE!!
APPRECIATION
------------
I would like to thank Steve Page, SysOp of the SpeakEasy BBS, for his
assistance in beta testing the program, and all the users of The Caverns
EBBS for their assistance, comments, and suggestions! Their assistance
in the development of CHALLENGER DICE is sincerely appreciated.
SUPPORT
-------
If you have any questions concerning the setup or operation of
CHALLENGER DICE, I can be reached via email thru PCRelay's (RIME)
BBS-DOORS conference or at The Caverns EBBS, Majic Software's
support BBS.
LEGALITIES
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THIS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS ARE DISTRIBUTED "AS IS" WITHOUT
WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR ANYONE INVOLVED WITH THE CREATION AND PRO-
DUCTION OF THIS PRODUCT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 OR LITIGATION.
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