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- CD DOT CHALLENGE
- Novice Version 1.4
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- USERS MANUAL
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- (C) Copyright 1989-1990 by Cam-Don Group
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- Cam-Don Group
- Jame E. Donahue, President
- P.O. Box 430
- Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
- CompuServe # 72341,1426
- December 31, 1989
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- COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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- This software package and document are copyrighted (C) 1989-1990 by
- Cam-Don Group. All rights reserved worldwide.
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- THE CD DOT CHALLENGE SOFTWARE AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED AS IS.
- Cam-Don Group makes no warranties as to the contents of this document
- or the CD DOT CHALLENGE software package. Cam-Don Group further reserves
- the right to make changes to the specifications of the program and contents
- of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization
- of any such change.
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- Cam-Don group makes no warranty or representation, either express or
- implied, with respect to this program, including quality, performance,
- merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
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- CD DOT CHALLENGE is NOT FREEWARE and is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN software.
- CD DOT CHALLENGE is a copyrighted shareware software product owned by
- Cam-Don Group. Cam-Don Group grants you, without charge, the right to
- reproduce, distribute, and evaluate copies of this shareware version of our
- CD DOT CHALLENGE software product on the express condition that you do
- not receive any payment, commercial benefit, or any other considerations
- for any reproductions or distribution, or change this license agreement.
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- The rights to receive any financial or other benefit, or to modify the
- product and it's components, are reserved exclusively by Cam-Don Group.
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- You may not disassemble, decompile, or modify the software product.
- You acknowledge that the product contains confidential information
- which is the copyrighted property of Cam-Don Group. All rights
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- 1. INTRODUCTION TO 'CD DOT CHALLENGE', NOVICE VERSION 1.4
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- A. Intro/Object of the Game/Strategy.......................3
- B. Game Features/Variations/HERC ADAPTER NOTE..............4
- C. COMPETITIONS/NEWSLETTER/CUSTOMER SUPORT.................4
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- 2. MENUS/CONFIGURATIONS/SETTINGS
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- A. Menu Access/Configuration Display.......................5
- B. MAIN Menu Selections:
- 1. HELP..............................................5
- 2. SETTINGS..........................................5
- 3. CHAMPIONS.........................................5
- 4. MESSAGE...........................................5
- 5. RESET.............................................5
- 6. QUIT..............................................5
- C. SETTINGS Submenu Selections:
- 1. COLOR.............................................6
- 2. TIMER.............................................6
- 3. VERSION...........................................6
- 4. AUDIT.............................................6
- 5. SOUND.............................................6
- 6. MOUSE.............................................6
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- 3. REGISTRATION..................................................7
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- INTRODUCTION TO 'CD DOT CHALLENGE', NOVICE VERSION 1.4
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- Intro/Object of the Game:
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- NOTE: ALL REGISTERED USERS of CD DOT CHALLENGE, will receive
- FREE upgrades to NOVICE VERSION 1.4 by supplying a
- diskette and return postage!!
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- CD DOT CHALLENGE, NOVICE VERSION 1.4, is an easy to play game with
- over 75,000 different game variations. As easy as it is to play,
- it requires great strategy to win and is very ADDICTIVE.
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- The game board consists of a grid of dots. The object of the game is
- simple....to draw a line between any two dots. Each time a player
- draws a line that "closes" a square that player earns a point and another
- turn. As simple as this sounds, the strategy can be quite complex.
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- The game begins by players alternating turns to strategically "close"
- a side of a square by moving the pointer (via the cursor keys) to an
- "unclosed" side and pressing the <ENTER> key thereby drawing a line
- on (closing) that side. In effect, players are "designing" a
- strategic maze of closed and unclosed square sides.
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- Play continues until players are forced to close the "third" side of the
- square which effectively allows the following player to close the fourth
- side of the square thereby earning a point and another turn. Depending
- upon the moves, this may allow a player to close another square on his
- "extra earned" turn and continue etc.
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- This is where the strategy at "designing" the maze is critical.
- Depending upon the "design" of the board, a player can force another
- player to give him a series of fourth sides to close.
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- Quite simply...your mission is to force your opponent to give you a
- series of squares to close thereby earning points and extra turns.
- Conversely, you try to find sides to close that will not allow your
- opponent to score points. If it is necessary to give points (and it
- will become so as the game progresses) you must try to minimize
- damages by giving your opponent a single square or series of squares
- that will yield the fewest points.
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- The object of the game will become quite clear as you play the game.
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- Game Features/Variations:
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- This game features:
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- 1. VGA/EGA/MCGA/CGA and Herc graphics adapter support.
- NOTE to HERC adapter users only ....If the screen
- is blank upon initial entry, <ESC> back to the
- command line and run the program with the command
- <DOTS /M>.
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- 2. Total User Controlled Settings:
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- A. Color definitions/customization.
- B. Game board sizes from 2 x 19 rows to 2 x 25 columns.
- C. Game timer allowing unlimited or 5-25 seconds each move.
- D. Versions featuring 0 to 3 computer players.
- E. Audit feature that verifies moves.
- F. Sound off/on.
- G. Adjustable Mouse Support.
- H. Individual CHAMPION HALL OF FAMES by game setting.
- Each CHAMPION HALL OF FAME is saved to file.
- I. On-line viewing of CHAMPION HALL OF FAME during play.
- J. COMPETITIONS and NEWSLETTERS. Competitions are held
- regularly for registered users and the results
- published in a NEWSLETTER.
- K. Registered users receive CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
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- 3. An EXPERT version of CD DOT CHALLENGE is available to
- registered users. Think you have the NOVICE version beat?
- Try the EXPERT version.
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- 3. Since the user controls the number of players, computer players,
- timer settings, and game board there are over 75,000 different
- variations of play.
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- Competitions/Newsletter/Customer Support:
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- Registered users are elgible for the competitions and newsletters.
- Competitions at various settings are held regularly for registered
- users. The settings for these competitions are detailed in the
- newsletters as well as the results. These competitions have
- different levels for the beginner and expert, including EXPERT
- competitions featuring the new EXPERT version of CD DOT CHALLENGE.
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- All registered users receive our Customer Support telephone
- number and address to answer any questions concerning use of the
- product and the competitions/newsletters.
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- The official rules/regulations/details for the competitions and
- newsletters will be explained upon registration.
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- MENUS/CONFIGURATIONS/SETTINGS
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- Menu Access/Configuration Display:
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- CD DOT CHALLENGE provides complete user control/customization via
- the extensive menu selections. At any point after selection of
- the number of players, the menu may be selected by pressing
- the '/' key, at which time the user will be presented with the
- current game configuration and the main menu selections. Each of
- the configurations items can be changed via the menu as well as
- performing other actions.
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- MAIN Menu Selections:
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- The initial menu selections the user is provided with upon pressing
- the '/' key and the resulting actions are:
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- HELP:
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- - A quick overview. This selection simply details the
- object of the game.
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- SETTINGS:
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- - The nerve center of user controllable configurations.
- By selecting 'SETTINGS', the user is presented with
- submenu selections for modifying the COLORS, TIMER,
- VERSION, AUDIT SOUND, MOUSE features. Each of these are
- explained in detail below.
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- CHAMPIONS:
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- - Allows the user to view or reset (erase) the CHAMPION HALL
- OF FAME for the game settings selected. This option is only
- valid once all game settings have been selected. Allows the
- user to see the target score necessary for inclusion in the
- champions list.
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- MESSAGE:
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- - Provides the user with on-line information about CD DOT
- CHALLENGE and Cam-Don Group, including copyright, license,
- registration, competition, newsletter, and customer support
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- RESET:
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- - Once a game is started, this selection allows the user to
- abort the current game and start over at the current selections.
- Useful for avoiding an embarassing defeat!
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- QUIT:
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- - Allows the user to exit CD DOT CHALLENGE
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- The SETTINGS submenu selections provide the user with direct
- control over the game configuration. The submenu selections
- and the resulting actions are:
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- COLOR:
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- - Allows the user to change/control the colors for the game
- BACKGROUND, DOTS, FRAME, LINE, POINTER, TEXT. The user
- selects a new color by moving the menu pointer to the
- appropriate item and pressing <ENTER>. The results of the
- color schemes are shown instantly. GREAT FUN!
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- TIMER:
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- - Allows the user to turn the timer OFF or select a time from
- 5 to 25 seconds for each move. Definitely adds some zest to
- the game, especially for those players seeking the ultimate
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- - Allows the user to define the level of computer interaction
- by selecting from 0 to 3 computer players. Can't find
- the competition you want?? Try the computer!!
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- AUDIT:
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- - Allows the user to define whether the pointer moves "home"
- after each move or remains in the square the move was made.
- If your like most of our users, you will definitely want this
- on if playing against the computer!
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- SOUND:
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- - Turns the sound on or off. Great for playing at work without
- the boss knowing.
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- MOUSE:
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- - If you have a mouse available, this lets you custom define the
- mouse speed. Settings range from 1 (the fastest) to twenty
- (the slowest). The default is three.
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- REGISTRATION
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- CD DOT CHALLENGE is NOT FREEWARE and is NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN software.
- CD DOT CHALLENGE is a copyrighted shareware software product owned
- by Cam-Don Group. If upon evaluation you add this software product
- to your collection, submit a check for $12.50 U.S. (Illinois residents
- add sales tax....Outside the U.S., add postage). Strategic tips
- are available for an additional $4.95 U.S.. Submit your name,
- address, telephone number and payment to:
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- Cam-Don Group
- P.O. Box 430
- Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
- CompuServe # 72341,1426
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- We can always be reached on CompuServe #72341,1426, at the above address,
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- Cam-Don Group
- 712 North Marias Ave.
- Shelby, MT 59474
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- The following form is provided for ease of ordering:
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- CD DOT CHALLENGE
- (C) Copyright 1989-1990 by Cam-Don Group
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- TO: Cam-Don Group Date: ________________________
- Attn: Customer Service
- P.O. Box 430
- Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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- FROM: _______________________________ PHONE: _______________________
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- ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
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- ________ Registration fee for CD DOT CHALLENGE ($12.50 each U.S.)_________
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- ________ Strategic tips ($4.95 each U.S.) _________
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- Illinois residents, add sales tax _________
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- Outside the U.S., add postage _________
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- GRAND TOTAL _________
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- Please submit a check for payment.
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