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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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* MASTER'S TRIVIA *
* VERSION 1.1 *
* 01/01/93 *
* *
* Written By: *
* Michael Goetz *
* *
* Copyright (c) 1992, 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
------------
Congratulations!! You're about to see the BEST Trivia BBS Door
available!! MASTER'S TRIVIA includes 300 carefully selected
multiple choice questions that will test your user's knowledge
of the Entertainment field. Other category databases are avail-
able to Registered users (See additional information below).
The game is very simple to play and really needs no explaination.
The player will choose from a list of available categories and
then be presented with 20 multiple choice questions pertaining
to that category. Each correct answer is awarded 15 points,
while incorrect answers will deduct 5 points from their score.
Each player's score will accumulate for a period of one month,
beginning on the 1st of each month. The current scores are then
erased (via MTKILL.EXE) and Last Month's Top Scorer is posted to
the Top Scorer file and bulletin (Registered version only).
NOTE: Additional category databases are available from The Caverns
EBBS to Registered MASTER'S TRIVIA Users at a nominal charge.
Unlike other Trivia Doors that use the same "engine" but are
packaged with different category databases, distributed and
run as a separate door, MASTER'S TRIVIA will drive all avail-
able category databases from one door! No need to setup
multiple doors for each category. Available categorys are
Music, Sports, Science, & General. Please see REGISTER.FRM
for more information.
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI color and Mono screens
- Supports up to 340k bps
- Supports most BBS Software
- 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 & puzzles
INSTALLATION
------------
NOTE: Be sure to read UPGRADE.TXT, if it exists, and follow it's
instructions!
Installation is very easy. Create a directory to hold all MASTER'S
TRIVIA files and unzip MTRIVxx.ZIP into this directory.
Files should consist of:
MTRIV11.EXE ..... Main program file
MTSETUP.EXE ..... Setup utility to create configuration file (MTRIVIA.CFG)
MTRIVIA.INS ..... On-line Instruction file
NTERTAIN.DAT .... Database of 300 Entertainment questions.
MTRIVIA.USR ..... User file (Must have this file to operate game!)
MTRIVIA ....... Sample Batch file (modify as needed)
MTRIVIA.CFG ..... Sample Configuration file (modify as needed)
MTKILL.EXE ...... Bulletin - Top Score maintainance file
MTRIVIA.DOC ..... You're reading it!
REGISTER.FRM .... Please use it... I need the money!!! :-)
WHATSNEW.TXT .... History file
UPGRADE.TXT ..... Important! Please read this!!!! (If it Exists)
FILE_ID.DIZ ..... Description file
Change to the directory you created and run MTSETUP.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'S TRIVIA uses this filename
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 Non-Graphic 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 <5> asks for the path and name for the Graphic (Color) 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 <6> will ask for the registration code number. Until the program
is registered, place 00000 in the Registration field.
Line <7> will ask for the number of rounds (questions) per day (maximum
of 5). NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces 1. Place 1 in this field until
program is registered.
Line <8> asks for the max. number of Top Scores that will be displayed
and be written to the bulletins (graphic and non-graphic). (Maximum of
50). NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces 5 Top Scores displayed and will
not create Bulletins. Until registered, place 5 in this field.
NOTE: ALL FIELDS *MUST* BE FILLED IN OR PROGRAM FAILURE WILL OCCUR !!
After entering all of the information, exit MTSETUP.EXE by pressing
<S>ave.... This will create the MTRIVIA.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 MTRIVIA batch file supplied. An example batch file for
PCBoard:
@Echo off
C:
CD\PCB\DOORS\MTRIVIA
MTRIV11 MTRIVIA.CFG <---- This is the command line for calling
C: MASTER'S TRIVIA. MUST BE THE SAME
CD\PCB or program failure will occur !! For
BOARD.BAT non-standard port address and IRQ, see
NOTE below!
NON-STANDARD PORT, IRQ, FOSSIL & DIGIBOARD SUPPORT
--------------------------------------------------
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'S TRIVIA. 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\mtrivia
MTRIV11 MTRIVIA.CFG PORT:03E8:5 <---- NEW COMMAND LINE!
c:
cd\pcb
board.bat
MASTER'S TRIVIA 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.
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 CARIBBEAN CONTRABAND that it is
connected to a Digiboard and to use channel 6 on the Digiboard.
MTKILL.EXE (Maintenance File)
-----------------------------
MTKILL.EXE is a utility that MUST be called from the EVENT.SYS (or
the equivalent for your BBS Software) that will automatically, on the
first day of each month, create/update the "Last Week'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
(MTRIVIA.SCR), making MASTER'S TRIVIA virtually maintainance free!
It will only execute on a first day of each month!
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ****
MTKILL.EXE MUST BE EXECUTED ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH FOR PROGRAM TO
OPERATE PROPERLY.
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:
MTSETUP MTRIVIAx.CFG, where 'x' is the node number. This will cause
MTSETUP.EXE to create a configuration file under the name entered rather
than the default (MTRIVIA.CFG).
Example MTRIVIA2.BAT file: Example MTRIVIA2.CFG:
-------------------------- ---------------------
@echo off <1> c:\pcb2\pcboard.sys <--- path to
c: <2> The Caverns EBBS node 2
cd\pcb\doors\mtrivia <3> Michael Goetz system
mtriv11 mtrivia2.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 following features:
1. Creation of a colorful graphic Top Score Bulletin which is updated
after each completed game.
2. The total number of Top Scores posted can also be specified in the
configuration file (maximum of 50).
3. The total amount of ROUNDS per day can be increased from 1 to a
maximum of 5.
4. Additional Category Databases are available to Registered Users
at a nominal charge. Please see REGISTER.FRM for available cat-
egories, pricing, etc.
To register your copy of MASTER'S TRIVIA, 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 MTRIVIA.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.
*** NOTICE ***
Majic Software is now accepting on-line credit card registration!
Master Card * Visa * American Express
APPRECIATION
------------
I would like to thank Steve Page, SysOp of the SpeakEasy BBS, for beta
testing the program. Also, I would like to thank all the users of The
Caverns EBBS! Their assistance in the development of MASTER'S TRIVIA
is sincerely appreciated.
SUPPORT
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If you have any questions concerning the setup or operation of MASTER'S
TRIVIA, I can be reached via email thru RIME'S 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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