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Low Roll
v 1.00
Scorpion Software
September 1992
Table of Contents
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Introduction ............... 1
Credits .................... 2
Beta Team ................. 2
License Agreement .......... 3
Installation ............... 4
Batch File ................ 4
Configuration File ........ 4
Executing the Game ........ 4
Command Line Parameters ... 4
Playing the Game ........... 5
Sysop Function Keys ........ 5
Generic.Sys ................ 5
Registration ............... 6
Q and A .................... 7
======================================================================
Introduction.
Low Roll is a dice game in which the player is matched against the
computer in an attempt to roll the lowwest combination of three dice.
The user has the advantage in that he/she can choose to drop a single
die. The computer has the advantage of the second die always being less
than or equal to 5. The third die will be less than or equal to 4. The
maximum total the computer will roll is 15, without being able to drop
a die. Poinrs are awarded on the total of the dice and the number of
dice. If only two dice are used then 10 points plus the dice count are
awarded. If all three are used, then 25 points plus the dice count.
======================================================================
Credits.
Scorpion Software is composed of the three following individuals.
Lloyd Hatley 1:3813/304
Vince Jacobs 1:3813/309, 75:7918/200, 72:918/20
Ryan Mendenhall
QDoor v2.2 (c) CopyRight 1990,1991 James Fair
C-KIT Door building Toolkit Library V2.50
Copyright (c) 1989, 90, 91, 92 Rickie W. Belitz
Registration Key System C++ routines (C) Copyright 1992, Brian Pirie.
Beta Team:
Judy Johnson 1:3813/310 TradeWars Only BBS (918) 683-2082 2400
Tom Wylie 1:170/907 The Vineyard BBS (918) 475-4702 9600
=======================================================================
License Agreement.
Scorpion Software has taken every precaution to ensure that no harm
or damage will occur on systems running The Low Roll Game Door.
However, we cannot be responsible for any damages or other losses
suffered as a result of running The Low Roll Game Door on your
system. The user assumes full responsibility for the proper use of
this door system, whether damage occurs as a fault of operator error
or software error. NO WARRANTIES ARE IMPLIED OR EXPRESSLY STATED.
The Low Roll Game System and its documentation are copyrighted
materials of Scorpion Software, Lloyd Hatley, Vince Jacobs, and Ryan
Mendenhall. Scorpion Software reserves all rights to these materials,
and is protected under United States and International Copyright laws.
No part of these materials may be reproduced or modified in any way
without the prior express written permission of Scorpion Software.
Use of The Low Roll Game Door constitutes acceptance of the stated
terms and conditions. Scorpion Software reserves all rights which
are not expressly granted.
The Low Roll Game Door is fully copyrighted, and is not, nor will it
ever be, in the Public Domain. The Low Roll Game Door is NOT
FreeWare. It is distributed under the concept of ShareWare.
Users are allowed to try this program for 30 days before paying
for and registering the door with Scorpion Software. In this 30 days,
you may use the program to its full capacity. If the software
does not meet your needs, and you do not plan on registering with
Scorpion Software after your 30 day trial period, you are to cease
usage of the door. Continued use beyond the authorized evaluation
period requires payment of the registration fee in full.
Scorpion Software grants an unlimited license to make and
distribute UNREGISTERED copies of The Low Roll Game Door which have
been released to the public by Scorpion Software. Absolutely no
modifications to the files contained in the software package,
including this documentation file, may be made before distribution.
No fee may be charged by anyone other than Scorpion Software beyond
the actual cost of providing these copies without the prior written
consent of Scorpion Software.
=======================================================================
Installation.
Quick install.
1. Create subdirectory for lowroll.
2. Unarchive files.
3. Run LOWCFG.EXE
4. Test locally. LOWROLL LOWROLL.CFG
5. Install door execution on BBS.
Detailed install explination of each step.
Create a directory and place all of the files inside the archive
package into this directory.
Consult your BBS software manual for specific instructions on how to
execute doors. All examples here apply to an RA 1.11 BBS system.
Included is the batch file to execute the door.
My batch file:
qdoor 2 c:\ra\lowroll Use Qdoor to convert dorinfo1.def
to pcboard.sys and place it in
c:\ra\lowroll directory.
cd \ra\lowroll Change to LowRoll Directory.
lowroll lowroll.cfg Execute the door using lowroll.cfg.
cd \ra Return to BBS directory.
Alternate batch file:
copy dorinfo1.def \ra\lowroll Copy system file to lowroll directory.
cd \ra\lowroll Change to lowroll directory.
lowroll lowroll.cfg Execute lowroll with lowroll.cfg.
cd \ra Return to BBS directory.
We have included a copy of QDoor 2.2 for conversion of DORINFOx.DEF
into any of the other valid system files.
The LOWROLL.CFG file.
The default configuration file is named LOWROLL.CFG. The file can be
named anything. As long as the full name is specified on the command
line, lowroll will run, and never complain.
The lowroll.cfg file is an ASCII file which can be altered in two
ways. Either by using your favorite editor or the lazy way, running
the included configuration file builder. LOWCFG.EXE will ask you
the required questions to create you own lowroll.cfg file.
Line by line contents.
Line Example Description
----- ------------------------ --------------------------------------
1 pcboard,sys type of system file to look for
DORINFOx.DEF, PCBOARD.SYS (12 and 14)
DOOR.SYS, CALLINFO.BBS, GENERIC.SYS
or GTUSER.BBS
If the system file is not located within
the lowroll subdirectory, the full path
must be given. ie. c:\ra\dorinfo1.def
2 H*A*L BBS Name of System
3 Lloyd Hatley Sysop's name (exactly as in key registr)
4 3 Plays per day (registered only)
5 3 Plays per game (registered)
6 T N/T Normal or Tournament play (reg only)
Program execution.
One command line parameter is required, the second is optional.
You must specify the configuration file name and extension.
Th optional PORT parameter can be specified to use a non-standard port
assignment.
Possible command lines.
lowroll lowroll.cfg Using standard config and ports
lowroll lowroll.cfg PORT:03E8:5 Using non-standard port
PORT:aaaa:i aaaa address in hex
i is com to use
lowroll lowroll.cfg PORT:F:1 Using a fossil driver on port 1
And that's it.
=======================================================================
Playing the Game.
When playing the game the following keys are available to the user.
L, 4 Move arrow Left one position.
R, 6 Move arrow Right one position.
D, 2 Drop die from play.
U, 8 Pickup die into play.
E, 0 End turn, computer will roll next.
Q Quit game, forfiet points, return to menu.
=======================================================================
Sysop Function Keys
Function key
------------
F5 Shell to DOS
F8 Return user to system
F9 Toggle display on/off
F10 Chat mode (use the ESCAPE key to exit)
* F3 Toggle printer on/off
* F4 Toggle pagebell on/off
* F7 Toggle caller alarm on/off
Alternate key
-------------
ALT-H Toggle between different status lines
* ALT-N Toggle sysop on next
* ALT-X Toggle exit to dos after call
and help lines
Alternately pressing the ALT-H key will bring up
the next status line screen. The 1st screen is a help screen,
the second second screen shows your COM port status.
* The function keys marked with an "*" will only be of use to systems
using PCBOARD.SYS. The rest are functional with any system.
Generic.Sys
For maximum compatibility, LowRoll will also read a file called
GENERIC.SYS. This file can be created by the sysop desiring to run
the door and allow LowRoll to operate. This would allow the door to
operate on ANY BBS system. The GENERIC.SYS file is a standard ASCII
file and contains 3 lines, each followed by a carriage return, line feed.
The format is:
line 1 - The BBS operator's name.
line 2 - The COM port in use.
line 3 - Time allowed in door.
Below is an example GENERIC.SYS file with a sysop name of Lloyd,
using Com port 1, and allowing 50 minutes in the door.
Lloyd
COM1:
50
Each line is followed by a C/R, L/F and the com port follows the same
format as the standard door.sys. COM0: = Local Mode (same as door.sys)
=======================================================================
Registration.
Registration is expected after a reasonable trial period. If you choose
to register LowRoll 1.0 or any other Scorpion Software Door/Lone Wolf
Door, we and your mother will think very well of you. If you choose not
to register this or any other shareware program, a thousand flies will
infest your armpits and setup housekeeping. They will have millions of
offspring and will continue to multiply until you register your shareware
programs.
Registration is $12, US Funds only. Send Check/Money Order To:
HAL Computer Solutions Vince Jacobs
Scorpion Software OR Scorpion Software
2201 Fredonia 6710 So. 25th St. East
Muskogee OK 74403-3631 Muskogee, Ok 74401
Please submit in US funds, drawn on US bank or an International Money Order.
You will receive via NetMail or the Postal Service (snail-mail) a unique
Security Code to enter into the registration and key creation program
(LRSETUP.EXE) included in the archive package.
Registered Options. (in release 1.0)
-------------------
Novice / Expert Mode Play Novice drop 2 die Expert drop 1 die.
Plays per day and plays per open door will be configurable.
=======================================================================
Questions and Answers.
Q: What other doors are available from you guys?
A: A division of Scorpion Software, Lone Wolf Doors has just released new
versions of.... TURBO POLL, a voting booth door, extensive ansi graphics.
FLAME THROWER, users send one line "flames" to each other, gets interesting.
AUTO MESSAGE, a three line message to next caller utility.
AMAIL10, a ten line version of auto message. The above doors are compatible
with BBS systems that support DORINFOx, CALLINFO, DOOR.SYS, and CHAIN.TXT .
Q: What can I expect to see next from Scorpion Software?
A: Door Games, BBS Utilities, Call Back Verifier, SysOp Utilities...........