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YAHTSEE DOOR Version 1.0 03/11/91
<Soapbox mode on>
Yahtsee has been released as shareware. Unlike many door authors today, I
have not crippled the game in any way. There is a screen, that players will
see as they exit the game, which will inform them that the game is
unregistered and ask that they contribute towards the games registration. It
is however, the Sysop's responsibility to register this door if they intend
to use it for more than 30 days.
Benefits of registration:
-- 1 year free access to the authors BBS. The registered version of this
game as well as any revisions or updates will be available for
downloading. I will mail the registered version/updates if desired.
-- You will be encouraging the author to write more quality doors.
-- You will be supporting and encouraging the shareware concept.
The amount of money requested for this quality door is insignificant in
comparison to the many hours spent in it's development/test. If this attempt
at the shareware concept fails, I may feel compelled to hang up programming
door games.
<Soapbox mode off>
Files on the distribution disk/.zip:
yahtsee.exe - Executable program
yahtsee.doc - Instruction file displayed to player
yatsysop.doc - This file
doorx.bat - Sample door batch file
The following files are created by the program,
yatusers.dat - Keeps track of current players.
yaht_top.bbs - Keeps track of monthly winners.
yatbull.bbs - Can be used as an Ascii bulletin
yatbull.scr - Can be used as Ansi color bulletin.
SETUP - setting up this game is a snap! Follow these simple instructions and
you can probably have Yahtsee available for your users in less than 10
minutes. These instructions assume you are running Wildcat!. The game will
work with PCBoard, Spitfire and other BBS's, however I am not sure of the
setup for any other than Wildcat!.
1) Copy the files to your games directory.
2) Edit DOORX.BAT to reflect the proper directory and then rename the file
for the door number. ex: DOOR5.BAT. This file must reside in your main
Wildcat! directory. Here is a sample, which works flawlessly on my BBS.
c:
cd \games
yahtsee c:\wildcat\callinfo.bbs
copy yatbull.bbs c:\wildcat\display\bullx.bbs
copy yatbull.scr c:\wildcat\display\bullx.scr
cd \wildcat
cat
3) Run the makewild utility and adjust the number of doors and number of
bulletins available. Be sure to set the security level accordingly.
4) Edit doors.bbs/scr and bulletin.bbs/scr to let your users know the game is
available.
Thats all there is to it! If you have ever installed a door before you should
have no problem installing this one. If you have any problems, please feel
free to call me. I would like to see everyone get a chance to enjoy this fun
game. This game can also be run locally. If you are unsure how to do this,
I will provide instructions with the registered version.
Data File Descriptions:
yatusers.dat - there is room for 200 players. At the end of each month
the monthly winner is written to yaht_top.dat and
yatusers.dat is cleared. If you find that you need more
room for players, I will make the adjustment for you when
you register.
yaht_top.dat - this file keeps track of the monthly winners. It has room
for 18 months after which time the data will scroll up.
These files will be created the first time the game is run. Also the
bulletin files will be updated after each game.
If you decide to register this door please provide the following information
when you send your check for $20.00.
1. If you want access to Toys in the Attic ][, please provide the following:
a. name
b. city/state
c. phone
d. birthdate
e. password (don't forget this)
As soon as I receive the check, I will set up an account so that you can
access the registered version/updates.
2. If you want me to mail the registered version/updates, please provide the
following:
a. name
b. address
c. city/state/zip
d. phone
Please allow 2-3 weeks for mail.
(I will still provide 1 year's free BBS access even if you want the
software mailed. If desired provide information from both items 1 & 2)
If you have any special requests such as a larger user base, please be sure
to make your requests at the time of registration. I appriciate any comments,
or ideas which could make this door better.
Thanks to Rickie Belitz for writing the CKIT library which provided me
with the C functions necessary for development of this door and the prior
development/release of the freeware door, King of Rock-N-Roll.
Craig Green
17 Wren St.
Johnson City, NY 13790
Voice: 607-797-9303
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