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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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* WHEEL OF FORTUNE *
* VERSION 2.2 *
* 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 D/S 1200-38,400 *
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
INTRODUCTION
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE is an adaptation of the popular TV game show.
The game is played much like the game show. Each player's score
will accumulate for a period of one week, beginning on Monday
and ending on Sunday. The current scores are then erased (via
WOFEVENT.EXE) and Last Week's Top Scorer is posted to the Top
Scorer file and bulletin (Registered version only).
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI color and Mono screens
- Supports up to 340k 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 & 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 WHEEL
OF FORTUNE files and unzip WOFxx.ZIP into this directory.
Files should consist of:
WOF22.EXE ........ Main program file
WOFSETUP.EXE ..... Setup utility to create configuration file (WOF.CFG)
WOF.INS .......... On-line Instruction file
WOF.PUZ .......... Puzzles displayed for the current week
WOF.DAT .......... List of 100 puzzles (see below for further info.)
WOF.USR .......... User file (Must have this file to operate game!)
WOF ............ Sample Batch file (modify as needed)
WOF.CFG .......... Sample Configuration file (modify as needed)
WOFEVENT.EXE ..... Bulletin - Top Score maintainance file
WOF.DOC .......... You're reading it!
REGISTER.FRM ..... Please use it... I need the money!!! :-)
WHATSNEW.TXT ..... History file
UPGRADE.TXT ...... Important! Please read this!!!
FILE_ID.DSZ ...... Description file for PCBoard 14.5a only
Change to the directory you created and run WOFSETUP.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. WHEEL OF FORTUNE 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 0000 in the Registration field.
Line <7> will ask for the number of CHANCES each player will be given
at the beginning of each puzzle. CHANCES are deducted from each in-
correct guess (letter NOT in the puzzle). If the player runs out of
CHANCEs, he/she will be given an oportunity to solve the puzzle. I
would suggest six (6) CHANCEs as being a good choice. Maximum of 10.
NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces six (6) CHANCES. Place 6 in this
field until program is registered.
Line <8> will ask for the number of rounds (puzzles) per day (maximum
of 5). NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces 2. Place 2 in this field until
program is registered.
Line <9> asks for the number of minutes each player will be given if
he/she lands on the TIME position on the Wheel and solves that puzzle.
This number of minutes will be added to the player's remaining TIME for
the day. Additional TIME will only be added once per round (puzzle).
NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERION forces 2 minutes. Place 2 in this field until
program is registered.
Line <T> 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 WOFSETUP.EXE by pressing
<S>ave.... This will create the WOF.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 WOF batch file supplied. An example batch file for
PCBoard:
@Echo off
C:
CD\PCB\DOORS\WOF
WOF22 WOF.CFG <---- This is the command line for calling
C: WHEEL OF FORTUNE. MUST BE THE SAME
CD\PCB or program failure will occur !! For
BOARD.BAT non-standard 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 WHEEL OF FORTUNE. 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\wof
WOF22 WOF.CFG PORT:03E8:5 <---- NEW COMMAND LINE!
c:
cd\pcb
board.bat
WHEEL OF FORTUNE 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.
WOFEVENT.EXE is a utility that MUST be called from the EVENT.SYS (or
the equivalent for your BBS Software) that will automatically, on each
Monday, create/update the "Last Week's Top Scorer" (which is displayed
on the Top Score screen and the Bulletin after registering). It will
also refresh the current puzzle file (WOF.PUZ) for the week and delete
the previous week's Top Scores (WOF.SCR), making WHEEL OF FORTUNE
virtually maintainance free! It will only execute if run on a Monday.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ****
WOFEVENT.EXE MUST BE EXECUTED EACH MONDAY FOR PROGRAM TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
PUZZLES WILL NOT BE REFRESHED IF THIS IN NOT RUN EACH WEEK!
PUZZLES
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You may modify or create your own list of puzzles (WOF.DAT) with any text
editor. The format for the WOF.DAT file MUST be: PHASE;Category (Example:
EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS;Title). The maximum length of each puzzle is 31
(including spaces) and the maximum length of the category is 12. ERRORS
WILL OCCUR IF THESE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED!! Please see the included file
WOF.DAT if you have any question about the required format.
MULTI-NODE SYSTEMS
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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:
WOFSETUP WOFx.CFG, where 'x' is the node number. This will cause
WOFSETUP.EXE to create a configuration file under the name entered rather
than the default (WOF.CFG).
Example WOF2.BAT file: Example WOF2.CFG:
------------------------ -------------------
@echo off <1> c:\pcb2\pcboard.sys <--- path to
c: <2> The SpeakEasy BBS node 2
cd\pcb\doors\wof <3> Michael Goetz system
wof22 wof2.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 number of CHANCES given at the beginning of each round.
4. The total amount of ROUNDS per day (maximum of 5).
5. The amount of TIME given a player if he/she lands of the TIME
position and correctly answers the puzzle.
*** PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE!!! ***
To register your copy of WHEEL OF FORTUNE, 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 WOF.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.
*** NOTICE ***
Majic Software is now accepting on-line credit card registration!
Master Card * Visa * American Express * Discover
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 WHEEL OF FORTUNE is sincerely
appreciated.
SUPPORT
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If you have any questions concerning the setup or operation of WHEEL
OF FORTUNE, I can be reached via email thru RIME'S 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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