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D E T O N A T E !
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Version 1.4
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!
Detonate! can be played using ANSI color or monochrome graphics.
SYSTEM OPTIONS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Detonate! supports the use of FOSSIL drivers and non-standard port addresses.
Refer to the INSTALLATION instructions for more information.
FILES CONTAINED IN DETON14.ZIP
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DETON14.EXE <-- The main program
DETONATE.DOC <-- The file you are reading!
GAME.CFG <-- The game configuration file
REVISION.DOC <-- Revision notes
DOORWARE.DOC <-- Gamekeeper Doorware
FILES CREATED BY DETON14.EXE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SCORE.FIL <-- Fastest times for 1-8 bombs detonated *
* REGISTERED VERSION ONLY
OVERVIEW
~~~~~~~~
Detonate! is a game of luck and deductive reasoning. The object of the game is
to identify the exact location of 8 randomly placed bombs in as little time as
possible. To win, you must place an 'X' in each square where you know a bomb
is located, detonate these locations, and be correct (8 out of 8). To assist
players in isolating bombs, the game reveals a number in each block that has a
bomb adjacent to it. The value of the number indicates how many bombs are next
to this block. For example, if you expose a block with the number 8 in it, the
block is surrounded by bombs because there are a maximum of 8 blocks around any
block in the center of the playing grid. On the other hand, if the block is
blank, there are no bombs in the immediate area of the block. If a player
exposes a bomb, the game is over. The '?' symbol can be used to keep track of
possible bomb locations. 'X' and '?' symbols can be erased and repositioned
but once a block is exposed, no symbols can be placed there.
INSTALLATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Detonate! is easy to install. Simply follow these steps:
1. 'Unzip' the file DETON14.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 DETON14.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\DETONATE <-- Change to the Detonate! directory
DETON14 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
DETON14 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 DETON14 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
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Detonate! <-- 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 Detonate! display the fastest detonation times for 1-8
bombs upon leaving the door. The registration fee for Detonate! 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 Detonate! 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
Detonate!
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
-----------------
Detonate! Return to: Steve Sharpe
Version 1.4 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.
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 Detonate! 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: _________