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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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* MASTER DICE *
* VERSION 2.1 *
* 01/01/92 *
* *
* Written By: *
* Michael Goetz *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 *
* All Rights Reserved *
* *
* SUPPORT BBS: *
* The SpeakEasy BBS *
* (407) 291-4626 *
* PCB 14.5 * HST DS 1200-19,200 *
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
INTRODUCTION
------------
MASTER DICE is a fun, addictive, fast-paced dice game door for
Bulletin Board Systems. Playing the game is easy to learn. The
object of the game is to fill in as many categories as you can,
in all three games, and accumulate as many points as possible.
After completing a game, your score will be posted to the Top
Score file and, when registered, will be posted to a colorful
graphic bulletin!
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI color and Mono screens
- Supports up to 38.4k bps
- Supports most BBS Software
- Supports non-standard port & IRQ
- Supports FOSSIL drivers
- 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 MASTER
DICE files and unzip MASTERxx.ZIP into this directory.
Files should consist of:
MASTER21.EXE .... Main program file
MDSETUP.EXE ..... Setup utility to create configuration file (MASTER.CFG)
MASTER.INS ...... On-line Instruction file
MASTER.USR ...... User file (NOTE: MUST have to operate game!)
MASTER ...... Sample batch file
MASTER.CFG ...... Sample config. file
MDKILL.EXE ...... Bulletin - Top Score maintainance file
MASTER.DOC ...... You're reading it!
REGISTER.FRM .... Please use it... I need the money !! :-)
WHATSNEW.TXT .... History file
UPGRADE.TXT ..... IMPORTANT: Please READ !!!!!
FILE_ID.DSZ ..... Description file for PCBoard 14.5a only w/PCBDESCRIBE
Change to the directory you created and run MDSETUP.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. MASTER DICE uses this information to
determine the BBS software which is being used as follows:
PCBOARD.SYS (PCBoard)
CALLINFO.BBS (Wildcat!)
DOOR.SYS (GAP and other systems using std. DOOR.SYS)
DORINFOx.DEF (QuickBBS/Remote Access)
Line <4> will ask for the path and name for the Bulletin file that
will be created after each completed game. The Bulletin will only
be created with the REGISTERED VERSION. Until registered, place
"NONE" in this field. Line <8> will ask for the maximum number of
Top Scores to write to the Bulletin (max. of 50). Enter 50 until
registered.
Line <5> will ask for the registration code number. Until the program
is registered, place 0000 in the Registration field.
NOTE: ALL FIELDS *MUST* BE FILLED IN OR PROGRAM FAILURE WILL OCCUR !!
After entering all of the information, exit MDSETUP.EXE by pressing
<S>ave.... This will create the MASTER.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 MASTER batch file supplied. An example batch file for
PCBoard:
@Echo off
C:
CD\PCB\DOORS\MASTER
MASTER21 MASTER.CFG <---- This is the command line for calling
C: MASTER DICE. MUST BE THE SAME or program
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 MASTER 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\master
master21 master.cfg PORT:03E8:5 <--- NEW COMMAND LINE!
c:
cd\pcb
board.bat
MASTER DICE will also support the 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.
MDKILL.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 Top Scorer" (which is
displayed on the Top Score screen and the Bulletin after registering).
It will also delete the previous month's Top Scores (MASTER.SCR), making
MASTER DICE virtually maintainance free! It will only execute if run
on the 1st of the month.
NOTE: MDKILL.EXE can be forced to run by entering "MDKILL /u" if desired.
WARNING: This will delete the Top Score file !!
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:
MDSETUP MASTERx.CFG, where 'x' is the node number. This will cause
MDSETUP.EXE to create a configuration file under the name entered rather
than the default (MASTER.CFG).
Example MASTER2.BAT file: Example MASTER2.CFG:
------------------------ -------------------
@echo off <1> c:\pcb2\pcboard.sys <--- path to
c: <2> The SpeakEasy BBS node 2
cd\pcb\doors\MASTER <3> Michael Goetz system
MASTER21 MASTER2.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 the 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)
as well as the amount of GAMES allowed each user per day (max of 10).
PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE!!!
To register your copy of MASTER DICE, please fill out the supplied
registration form (REGISTER.FRM) and mail it along with a small
donation of $20.00 or $25.00 (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 MASTER.CFG file. Your
registration code is based upon this information!
After receiving your registration form, I will pre-register you on the
SpeakEasy BBS. You will then be able to call the SpeakEasy 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.
APPRECIATION
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I would like to thank Steve Page, SysOp of the SpeakEasy BBS, and Jim
Murphey, SysOp of the Coffee Shop BBS, for beta testing the program.
Their assistance in the development of MASTER DICE is sincerely
appreciated.
SUPPORT
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If you have any questions concerning the setup or operation of MASTER
DICE, I can be reached via email thru PCRelay's (RIME) BBS-DOORS
conference or at The SpeakEasy BBS, 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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