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The Magic Lantern
P.O. Box 765
Whiting, Indiana
P R E S E N T S
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The Vault
Version 4.0
August 1, 1992
Index
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Introduction...................................................... Page 1
Disclaimer........................................................ Page 1
Distribution Methods.............................................. Page 1
Registeration..................................................... Page 2
Files Required for Operation...................................... Page 3
Function Keys..................................................... Page 3
Vault.dat and Door.cfg Files...................................... Page 4
Lockout.lst File.................................................. Page 5
Lastplay.dat...................................................... Page 5
Box.Dat File...................................................... Page 5
Vault.sys File.................................................... Page 5
Command Line Options.............................................. Page 6
Batch File Example................................................ Page 6
BBS Information files, Lockout.log, Door.log...................... Page 6
Vaulted.exe Sysop Utility......................................... Page 7
Multi-Node operation.............................................. Page 7
Common problems................................................... Page 8
A word from the author............................................ Page 9
The Vault Version 4.0
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Page 1
INTRODUCTION
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The object of the game is to guess the combination, enter the vault
and claim what's inside. This game is intended for amusement only!
WARRANTY & DISCLAMER
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The author makes NO warranties, expressed or implied, as to the quality
or performance of this program. The author will NOT be held liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage 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.
DISTRIBUTION of The Vault
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This program is being distributed via the Shareware concept and as
such, may be copied freely with the following restrictions:
* The program must be supplied in it's original unmodified form, including
documentation.
* The Vault may not be distributed as part of any commercial application or
service without the express written consent of the author.
* Vendor's of Shareware/Public Domain software may not distribute this
program without the express written consent of the author.
* The Vault and support files have been compressed with LHARC version 1.13c
file compression utility Copyright(c) 1988-89 by Haruyasu Yoshizaki.
The use of any other compression utility is not sanctioned by the author.
* The source code for The Vault is not available.
The Vault Version 4.0
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REGISTRATION
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The registration fee is no longer required...
I would appreciate any gift you would care to send to support my
effort.
Make checks payable to: Thomas Smith
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TO: The Magic Lantern Date: / /
P.O. Box 765
Whiting, Indiana, 46394
The Vault 4.0 (Please print or use your printer)
FROM: __________________________________________________
BBS Name: _________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: __________ ZIP: _______
Please accept the enclosed gift of..................: $_______
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FILES REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
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VAULT40.EXE <- Main Program. NOTE: BRUNxx.EXE Not Needed.
VAULT.DAT <- File containing the game info.
DOOR.CFG <- Door config file.
VAULT.SYS <- File updated by game.
LASTPLAY.DAT <- File holds the name of the last player, updated by game.
LOCKOUT.LST <- List of users Locked Out of Door.
LOCKOUT.LOG <- File created by.game. You may deleate at any time.
Contains record of users locked out of door who
try to get in.
DOOR.LOG <- File created by game. You may deleate at any time.
This file will also record Dropped Carrier.
ERROR.LOG <- File created by game. The name says it all.
BOX.DAT <- Data file created by game. Contains information about
safety deposit box's.
VAULTED.EXE <- Sysop utility, needed to reset main vault and edit
safety deposit file.
FILES NOT REQUIRED FOR OPERATION
--------------------------------
VAULT40.DOC <- This file...
Function Keys used
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F2 - Send user back to BBS.
F3 - Lock out user online, a message will be sent.
F7 - Chat with user online. (not used in local mode)
F10 - Drop to DOS (not used in local mode)
Up & Down arrow keys on keypad will raise or lower user game time
by 1 minute. This will not affect time remaining on return to BBS.
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The VAULT.DAT File
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1 <- First combination number. (1-99)
2 <- Second combination number. (1-99)
3 <- Third combination number. (1-99)
Your Ego! <- Prize in The Vault.
Y <- Enable or Disable CLICK! option (Y for YES N for No)
Y <- Enable or Disable Combination Scrambler (Y for YES N for No)
5 <- Number of Main Vault attempts allowed, per play not per day.
5 <- Number of Safety Deposit Box attempts, per play not per day.
Note... If you ENABLE the Combination Scrambler The Vault does not use
the numbers you entered on the first three lines.
Valid Combination Range
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Valid range for each number is 1 to 99.
The CLICK! Option
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When enabled the user will be alerted if any of the three numbers
combination selected were correct.
Combination Scrambler
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When this option is on the combination will change each time the door
is opened. Your number selection will not be used.
Valid range is from 1 to 99.
The combination will also be noted in the bulletin file in this mode.
The DOOR.CFG File
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C:\WC30\WCWORK\NODE1\ <- Full path to DOOR.SYS file, no file name.
The Magic Lantern BBS <- Name of your BBS.
Tom <- First name of sysop.
Smith <- Last name of sysop.
19200 <- Locked baud rate - NO if not locked.
15 <- Status bar foreground color.
1 <- Status bar backround color.
C:\WHATEVER\ <- Path ONLY, NO file name, to DOOR.LOG
C:\WHATEVER\WHATEVER.??? <- Path & file name to ASCii bulletin.
C:\WHATEVER\WHATEVER.??? <- Path & file name to ANSI bulletin.
3 <- Minutes till keyboard timeout (1 to 5)
Note: You may select the color of the Sysop Status bar.
Color recommended for a Mono System: 0 foreground - 7 backround.
Color recommended for Color Systems: 15 foreground - 1 backround
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LOCKOUT.LST File
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This is a plain ASCii file in the following format:
Foo Fiz
ect...
ect...
Each line is the name of a user you wish to lock out of the door.
This file MUST be in the same directory as the game.
In the event you do not wish to lock out any players then just enter
the word NONE on the first line. You may edit this file with any
ASCii editor, remember after the user name there must be a hard
carrage return. A user online may be locked out with a press of
the F3 key, a message will be sent. Not active in local mode.
LASTPLAY.DAT
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This file contains the name of the last player, used by game.
BOX.DAT File
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This file is created by the game, it contains the Safety Deposit Box
information. You may delete it at any time, this will restart the
Safety Deposit Box section. In the event someone opens the main vault
you do not need to delete this file the two sections are seprate.
See section on vaulted.exe for more information about this file.
VAULT.SYS File
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This file contains only one word either OPEN or CLOSED.
When the file reads:
OPEN <- The Main Vault has been cracked. Use VAULTED.EXE to reset.
CLOSED <- Normal operation.
The Vault Version 4.0
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Command Line options
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VAULT40 LOCAL - will run the game from local mode.
Valid Bulletin Board Information Files
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DOOR.SYS
The LOCKOUT.LOG File
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File created by game. Log's name of user who attempts to enter door
after being locked out.
The DOOR.LOG File
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The game will write a log file on door useage to the directory you
entered in line 8 of the DOOR.CFG file.
The Vault Batch File
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ECHO OFF <- Don't echo batch file info to the screen
CD\WHATEVER\VAULT <- Change to dir you have game in
VAULT40.EXE <- No config file, just the EXE file
CD\WC30 <- Change back to your BBS dir
CAT.BAT <- This line not needed if you shell to the door
Note the lack of a config file name, none required.
The Vault Version 4.0
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VAULTED.EXE Sysop Utility
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This utility will allow you to:
1. Reset Main Vault
2. Make Master Safety Deposit Box List
3. Deleat a Safety Deposit Box
4. Add User to Lock Out File
More...
Advice...
You may at times have a user who will put something very offensive in
a Safety Deposit Box. There is no need to restart the game, just
run this utility, list the box's then delete the offending box.
You may also choose to lock out the dweeb at the same time, this utility
will also allow you to add a name to the lock out file.
A master Safety Deposit Box List can also be generated from the command
line. Enter as follows: VAULTED WHATEVER.TXT
ANY valid DOS file name will work...
Multi-Node Operation
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The Vault is coded to run as a single node door... If you want to run
it on more than one node you must run a copy for each node.
The Vault Version 4.0
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Common Problems
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The most common problem is the baud rate setting in the DOOR.CFG file.
This must be set to NO if you do not have your baud rate locked down.
On the other hand it must be set to the same rate as your locked down
baud rate, ie:19200 or 38400 or whatever you have it locked at.
The Vault needs DOOR.SYS thus the path in line one of the DOOR.CFG
file must point to it. Do not use a file name, just the path and
don't forget the \ at the end. See example...
The Vault Version 4.0
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Enjoy...