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┌──────────────────────┐
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* Instant LOTTO *
Ver 3.5
Now Supporting All BBSs
Written By Gary R. Smith
Copyright (c), 1989, 1991 All Rights Reserved
Latest Version always on
Rnbb Support BBS
(404) 561-7150 (HST)
Sunrise-80 BBS
(404) 256-9525 (HST)
Georgia
Instant Lotto v3.5
Instant Lotto is the newest in Lottery games for BBS systems
Instant Lottery allows users to play for time in the fashion
of a rub off lottery game. Now you can get that fever out of
your system without spending hard earned cash!
Features of Instant Lottery:
o Adds fantastic graphics to play. Graphics have proven to
draw more users back to the game.
o Allows purchasing tickets for 2 minutes each. The Jackpot
is increased with each ticket sale. (Registered Versions
select their own cost!)
o Will not allow a user with less than 5 mins to buy a
ticket. It will instead send him/her back to the main board.
This ensures there are no surprises for the user. (ie...Getting
instantly logged off)
o Incorporates a banking facility so that users may store or
retrieve the time they have won. Sysop sets the amount of
total time that may be saved. (This feature is only active
in registered versions)
o Time is automatically added or subtracted from the time
the user has spent on your system that day.
o Detects Loss of carrier
o Can operate at speeds in excess of to 38400 Baud
o Will automatically log user off after 4 minutes of no
keyboard activity.
o Can be operated in a MultiNetwork Board
Why:
I wrote Instant Lotto because I was bored of the old
versions of play for time door routines. Instant Lotto gives
you the excitement of purchasing Lottery tickets and then
watch them be uncovered. The chances of winning are preset
to 1:99 in the unregistered version. The registered version
allows sysops to set in their own ratios. I hope you enjoy
Instant Lotto Version 3.5.
Setting up Instant Lotto:
Setting up Instant Lotto is very simple and straight
forward. If you have set up other doors then you will have
no problem at all with this door.
You first need to create a directory from which Instant
Lotto will run from. Next copy all the files contained in
the Lottoxx.zip file to that directory.
Next you will need to create a configuration file. Below are
samples provided: If you are working in a multinode
environment then you must include a configuration file for
each node. ie...Lotto1.cnf for Node1, Lotto2.cnf for Node 2
and so on..
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LOTTO.CNF (LOTTO1.cnf of LOTTO2.cnf for multinodes)
Line 1 D:\BBSDir\Users.SYS <- For PCBoard Users
D:\BBSDir\Door.SYS <- For Door.Sys supporters
D:\BBSDir\Dorinfox.Def <- For RBBS Users
D:\BBSDir\Callinfo.BBS <- For WildCat Users
D:\BBSDir\SFDoors.Dat <- For SpitFire Users
Line 2 RNBB Technologies BBS <- The Name of your BBS
Line 3 Gary <- Sysop First Name
Line 4 Smith <- Sysop Last Name
Line 5 0000000 <- Registration Number (See LREG.DOC)
Line 6 99 <- ODDS (Set from 1 - 999)
Line 7 2 <- Cost of each ticket in
minutes
Line 8 0 <- See Note Below (0 or 1)
Line 9 20 <- How much to START the
JackPot after winning
Line 10 60 <- Total Minutes allowed to be
saved in the bank
LINE 7 NOTE: This line determines whether or not Lotto
will increase the jackpot by one minute
increments or by the cost of the tickets. If
lotto increases the Jackpot by the cost of
the ticket the jackpot can grow rather
quickly so this option was added.
If you want lotto to increase the Jackpot by
one minute for each ticket bought then place
a 0 in this line.
If you want lotto to increase the Jackpot by
the cost of a ticket then place a one in this
line.
** Note - SpitFire - There is no need to copy the SFDoors.Dat file
over to the lotto directory. Lotto will automatically
find the file and update it in your BBS directory.
DO NOT DELETE THIS FILE when returning to the board.
Next you will need to create the LOTTO batch file that your
bbs will call when the door is selected. Below is the
example of this file. You will need to change it to work
with your particular system.
LOTTO (PCBoard Version)
@ECHO OFF
D:
CD \PCB\DOORS\LOTTO
LOTTO LOTTO.CNF <- If Multinode this may read
CD \PCB Lotto1.cnf
BOARD
Now place the LOTTO file in your BBS directory.
If you run PCBoard then you will have to add PCBoard to your
PCBoard Doors File. When adding this program ensure you have
PCBoard Make a USERS.SYS File. Lotto no longer supports the
PCBoard.SYS file.
If you use other BBS Software, You must ensure that your BBS
knows about the lotto door.
Your now all set to run Instant Lotto...
Files Included in the Lottoxx Zip are:
LOTTO.EXE The executable file
LOTTO.CNF Your configuration file
LOTTO.DOC This file
LOTTO Your batch file
LOTTO.HLP The Lotto help File
REGISTER.DOC Registration form
REGNUM.EXE Program to determine registered users BoardName and
registration number needed for v3.4 and later.
REGNUM.DOC Description of Regnum program
To reset all the Saved bank time delete the Lotto.use file,
A new one will be created when the first user opens the
door.
If you wish to use lotto in your Bulletin files, just copy
Lotto.scr (Mono) and Lottog.Scr (Color) over to what ever
you want to call your blt. ex:
copy d:\pcb\doors\lotto.scr c:\pcb\gen\blt17
copy d:\pcb\doors\lottog.scr c:\pcb\gen\blt17g
Now for a Few Important Words:
Instant Lottery is Shareware NOT FREEWARE. You are granted a
TWO week trial period in which you may evaluate Instant
Lottery. If you continue to utilize this product you are
required to register it with the author.
If you do not register Instant lottery within two weeks You
are REQUIRED to remove it from your board (If not this is
considered a CopyRight Violation).
This program is not crippled in any way. It is however not
full featured as this is a demo version. (I have tried the
Faithful, Give them everything, They will eventually pay for
it......Right!. If this program cost 300-400 dollars I would
be thrilled to see it copied. But since its not...well you
get the idea.)
If you register your copy of Instant Lottery, you will
receive a registration number which will allow you To set
your own ratios from the configuration file and let your users
enjoy the bank that is provided also. Just insert your
registration number into the configuration file and your ready
to go.
And the most important part of registering is that you will
have peace of mind knowing that you did. The Non registered
version and cost of the program will not be displayed on
your screen anymore either, and you will be credited on the
closing screen for supporting door authors and shareware.
To register your copy of Instant Lottery, Fill out the form
Register.doc and mail it along with 15.00 to :
Gary R. Smith
5012 Olde Mill Drive
Marietta, Georgia
30066
Make all checks payable to
Gary R. Smith
All checks must be drawn from U.S. Banks...No foreign
currency will be accepted. (This includes Canadian)
Please include in the Registration form, exactly how you
would like your BBS name to appear on the opening and
closing screens.
DISCLAIMER
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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 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 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 LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER
PARTY.
If you have a problem and have not yet registered your copy
of LOTTO I will attempt to help you as much as possible. If
your registered I can guarantee you all the help I can to
make LOTTO work for you.