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1.
FORBIDDEN PLANET ADVENTURE
(C) Copyright 1992 by Stanley Sheff
Support BBS: The Brainex System
(310) 275-2344
(310) 273-5234
Welcome to the FORBIDDEN PLANET. A weird and fantastic text adventure.
The door works with GAP, PCBoard, Wildcat, Spitfire, WWIV, and RBBS,
as well as any BBS that generates a DOOR.SYS file when running a door.
Forbidden Planet requires the Brainex Door Manager (BRAINEX.ZIP)
available from the Brainex System, listed at the end of this file.
Forbidden Planet Files
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PLANET.EXE <------------------ Forbidden Planet Program
PLANET.DOC <------------------ Sysop's Information
REGISTER.DOC <------------------ Registration information
INTRO <------------------ Game Introduction
PLANET.HNT <------------------ Walk Through (Registered Version)
FILE_ID.DIZ <------------------ Short File Description
UPGRADE.DOC <------------------ Upgrade news
SETUP.BAT <------------------ Set up batch file
All of these files should be in this ZIP, if they are not, don't
take a chance! Call The Brainex System and get a good copy or view the
file on a few local boards to see if you can find a complete copy.
The setup of Forbidden Planet is simple, all you need to do is type:
SETUP
PLANET.EXE will be copied to your BRAINEX directory, and all the
other game files wil lbe placed in BRAINEX\PLANET.
Once you have set up PLANET, you must then create a a batch
file to call the door. A batch file for a GAP BBS might look like this:
@ECHO OFF
PLANET
You will also need to modify your doors menu files and the data
file that tells the BBS what your doors are and the security
level needed to access them. For GAP, these are respectively:
DOORM
DOORMG
DOORS.DAT
Please refer to your BBS documentation for details on
setting up these files.
If you are running multi-nodes, simply use the NODE= option.
PLANET NODE=2
For node 2, etc.
The following sysop functions are available while awaiting
keyboard input :
F5 - Shell to DOS.
F8 - Twit user and return to BBS.
F10 - Initiate chat with user.
CF10 - Answer user page bell.
Home - Main user stats.
End - Displays sysop keys available.
PgDn - Secondary user stats.
Up Arrow - Increase user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
Dn Arrow - Decrease user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
One of the nicer features about using the TWIT key, is the user
is not told that "the sysop wants them to return to the BBS".
Instead, a very plain and simple message of "returning you to the
BBS" is displayed. This way, the user is given no indication
that the sysop is hovering about.
When using the F5 shell to DOS key, to return to the door
program, simply type EXIT at the DOS command prompt. It is not
necessary to change directories back to the door directory.
Forbidden Planet is smart enough to know which drive and directory the
door program is in and will reset the defaults upon return from
DOS.
The Up and Down Arrow keys increase and decrease the user's time
respectively by 5 minutes for each press of the key. There is no
indication of what is occurring (except by the fact the user's
time remaining will change), so the sysop should try not to have
a lead finger. The increase or decrease is effective only while
the user is in Forbidden Planet.
This version of Forbidden Planet is a DEMO. The SAVE and LOAD feature
works only in the registered version. Registered users will also
be able to download the HINT file, which is a walk through of the entire
game.
It will become full featured upon registration. This door is released
"As Is" and there is *NO* warranty or guarantee that it will work for
you and not cause any problems. You have chosen to use this door, YOU
are responsible for any unfortunate problems that may develop from its
use or misuse. I will gladly listen to any suggestions or problems you
may have, and I will do my best to fix whatever needs to be fixed.
I can not be held responsible for any problems you may have, whether
directly or indirectly due to the use of the door.
Please read REGISTER.DOC for information on how you can register
your copy of Forbidden Planet.
For complete support, contact me on The Brainex System.
Your questions will be quickly and cheerfully answered!
Have Fun!
Stanley Sheff
The Brainex System
310-275-2344 HST
310-273-5234 v.32bis/v.42bis