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- Hoof Biter, v1.1; Copyright 1995, Harold Frediani.
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-
- Well, here are the official release notes for Hoof Biter v1.1.
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- Getting Started
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-
- First copy all of the files listed into a directory, (i.e. C:\GAMES\HOOF).
- Get into that directory, (CD C:\GAMES\HOOF), and type HOOF and enter. If you
- get an error, then you are missing one of the files, and should not distribute
- the file.
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-
- Changes from version 1.0
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- Added the icon file for windows use
- Fixed minor bugs
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- Files Included
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- HOOF.EXE > Executable file which runs game
- HOOF1.HAL \
- HOOF2.HAL \
- HOOF3.HAL > Graphic files
- HOOF4.HAL /
- HOOF5.HAL /
- HOOF.ICO > Icon for windows use
- FILE_ID.DIZ > Brief description for BBS's
- CLEARSVD.BAT> Deletes ALL saved games
-
- HOOF.CFG > File which Hoof Biter writes (does not matter if it's there)
-
- To be annoyingly repetitive and redundant, if there are any more or less
- files in your archive, then call another bbs or check compuserve to find the
- correct version. Please feel free to change the compression method, but
- try to use the format hoof##.??? where ## is the version number.
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- Explanation of Menus
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- Main Menu:
- New Game - Begins a new game with the preset conditions.
-
- Players - Changes the number of players to be in the next game. Use the left
- and right arrow keys, or the left and right mouse buttons to adjust.
-
- Accuracy - Adjusts the accuracy of the odds. It is almost a percentage of
- how correct the odds are, but even at 100 there is still some random
- calculations thrown in. It is my suggestion that you play at about 50,
- because the odds are helpful, but not definate. Adjust the number in the
- same manner as the players.
-
- Speed - Determines how fast the game runs. My pentium 75 runs at about a
- setting of 15, so figure out what speed is best on your computer and save
- the configuration (see below). If you have an really fast computer, edit
- the file HOOF.CFG and change the 3rd number to a faster number, up to 1000.
- Adjust the numbers like players.
-
- Load saved game - Loads a game which you have already stored. Do not type
- in the extension, .HB! is assumed. If you are an incredible hacker, you
- may figure out how to change a saved game.
-
- Save Configuration - Saves the current number of players, accuracy, and
- to the file HOOF.CFG. If you want the defaults, just delete this file and
- the game will regenerate it.
-
- Quit - Exits to DOS (or Windows).
-
- Second Menu:
- Next Race - Brings up the next race with the player(s) shown in the boxes
- and with the accuracy and speed settings shown.
- Accuracy - Same as above.
- Speed - Same as above.
- Main Menu - Returns to the menu and erases the current game; if you're doing
- well then save first.
- Save Game - Saves the current players and money for later use.
- Save Configuration - Same as above.
- Quit - Same as above
-
- Odds Menu:
- Use the arrow, mouse, or type in the number of the horse you want to bet on.
- Then you will be told how much money you start with, and prompted on how
- much you want to bet. It must be at least $50, but less than the amount of
- money you have.
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-
- Questions & Answers
- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
-
- Q: What on earth is this game?
- A: Hoof Biter is actually a translation to pc of a game I wrote for the
- TI-85 calculator. This explains the complexity (or lack of) of the game.
-
- Q: Are those supposed to be horses?
- A: Sure, why not? I was going to do actual animation with VGA horses, but
- I figured it would ruin the atmosphere. I may or may not release Turbo
- Hoof Biter, written in Pascal if I get around to writing it. Check on
- Compuserve for THOOF##.ZIP (if it is '96 or after) to see if I ever got
- around to writing it.
-
- Q: You don't expect us to believe that you made up all those fonts, do you?
- A: Of course not. I stole them all from TheDraw, which is quite a program
- that I highly recomend to anyone without enough skill to create a unique
- font for an ansi.
-
- Q: How do you pronounce the name?
- A: "Hoof" rhymes with roof, and I think you can figure out "Biter".
-
- Q: Why is it named "Hoof Biter"?
- A: Because in the calculator version, for some unknown reason the horse known
- as Hoof Biter almost always wins, so he got it named after him.
-
- Q: But "Hoof Biter"???
- A: Yes.
-
- Q: I like the Windows interface. Will Hoof Biter run under windows?
- A: I haven't really tried it much, but it should work fine. I have included
- a really nice icon.
-
- Q: You have block horses in your game but a really detailed horse in your
- icon. What happened?
- A: I found the icon in a file on a bbs with a couple hundred icons. It said
- nothing about copyrights, so I figured that if anyone minds, they can
- let me know.
-
- Q: Where do I send $$$$?
- A: Well, if you enjoy this game, the author would greatly appreciate the
- payment of a simple $1. This is the absolute lowest I can make it
- without making people pay extra money for postage. This payment will
- encourage the author to write future programs, and also re-instill a
- simple faith in humanity. If you want source code, then send me $10.
- Send your pocket change ($1) to:
- Hal Frediani
- 210 Hollyridge Dr.
- Roswell, GA 30076-1208
-
- Q: Is this Cripple-Ware?
- A: No, this is a fully functioning game (if you can believe it).
-
- Q: If this isn't Cripple-Ware, then why the hell would I send you money?
- A: Because a dollar is a very negligible amount of money that you won't
- even come close to missing.
-
- Q: Can you make this file longer than the source code of the game?
- A: Probably not, but I am certainly making a good attempt.
-
- Q: I really like this game (Work with me). Do I have permission to give it
- away?
- A: Yes, since this is shareware you can distribute it in any electronic means
- including but not limited to Computer BBS's, CD ROM's, online services,
- etc. This only applies if ALL of the files are distributed unchanged
- and that no other files are inserted.
-
- Q: Do you really think anyone would ask that last question?
- A: No, but I needed to fit it in somewhere.
-
- Q: I have saved a bunch of games and it is taking too much space up on my
- hard drive. What should I do?
- A: Run the batch file CLEARSVD.BAT by typing CLEARSVD at the dos prompt.
-
- Q: Your game crashed my computer! I'm going to sue you.
- A: Sorry, but I am not liable for anything you think this game did to your
- computer. I have tested it for all known viruses and tested it
- extensively to make sure there are no serious bugs. If anything happens,
- the author is exempt from any liability. It must be something you did.
- And anyway, that wasn't even a question.
-
- Q: Wouldn't you like to thank anyone?
- A: I would like to thank Microsoft for making Quick Basic 4.5, Maureen and
- Brubaker for giving me the idea to translate it into PC, and Halaster for
- almost drawing ansi's and then backing out at the last minute because he
- had to go to college. I would also like to thank Id Software for giving
- me Doom to play when I really didn't feel like coding anymore. Not to
- mention Texas Instruments, for making the TI-81 have primordial basic on
- it which I was able to learn during an incredibly boring Algebra II class
- a few years ago. And last but not least, the girl who turned off the
- lights of my car this morning so that my battery didn't die, and anyone
- who registers or is a nice person.
-
- Q: Halaster told you he would draw ansi's and then he backed out? Is he a
- sniveling coward?
- A: No, you shouldn't be so hard on him. He is a nice guy, and he let me on
- his BBS, The Regency. {Shameless plug}
-
- Q: What if Microsoft, Id, or TheSoft gets pissed you mentioned them?
- A: Oh, um this game is affiliated in no way with people that publish really
- good software that are mentioned in this document. I've never even met
- those people. And all trademarks used belong to their respective
- companies.
-
- Q: Have you written anything else?
- A: I wrote a nice shareware game with actual graphics called 'Space War'.
- Look for it as SWAR##.ZIP. I also wrote some public domain called
- 'CrapJack'. It's a black jack game that is as good as it sounds. It
- does have source code included (QB45). I have probably also written
- some other stuff after this (8/95), so look around.
-
- Q: Can you think of anything else to write in this file?
- A: Apparently not.
-
- "Ay, they heard his foot upon the stirrup,
- And the sound of iron on stone,
- And how the silence surged softly backward,
- When the plunging hoofs were gone."
- -Walter De La Mare
-