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- * CARIBBEAN CONTRABAND *
- * VERSION 2.7 *
- * 09/25/92 *
- * *
- * Written By: *
- * Michael Goetz *
- * *
- * Copyright (c) 1991, 1992 *
- * All Rights Reserved *
- * *
- * SUPPORT BBS: *
- * The CAVERNS EBBS *
- * (407) 521-9886 *
- * PCB 14.5 * HST D/S 1200-38,400 *
- * *
- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ------------
- Caribbean Contraband is a fun and addictive game DOOR for Bulletin
- Board Systems. Playing the game is easy to learn. As you travel the
- Caribbean, you'll test your skills in buying and selling Contraband.
- The strategy is knowing when to buy particular items and when to sell
- them, while avoiding various obstacles that you'll meet along the way.
-
- 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
-
- INSTALLATION
- ------------
- Installation is very easy. Create a directory to hold all CARIBBEAN
- CONTRABAND files and unzip CARIBxx.ZIP into this directory.
-
- Files should consist of:
- CARIB27.EXE ..... Main program file
- CCSETUP.EXE ..... Setup utility to create configuration file (CARIB.CFG)
- CARIB.INS ....... On-line Instruction file
- CARIB.USR ....... User file (Must have this file to operate game!)
- CARIB .......... Sample Batch file (modify as needed)
- CARIB.CFG ....... Sample Configuration file (modify as needed)
- CCKILL.EXE ...... Bulletin - Top Score maintainance file
- CARIB.DOC ....... You're reading it!
- REGISTER.FRM .... Please use it... I need the money!!! :-)
- UPGRADE.TXT ..... IMPORTANT: Read this if upgrading from previous version!
- WHATSNEW.TXT .... History file
- FILE_ID.DIZ ..... Description file for PCBoard 14.5a and others!
-
- Change to the directory you created and run CCSETUP.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. Caribbean Contraband 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)
-
- NOTE: DO NOT EXCEED 35 CHARACTERS FOR THE SYSTEM PATH!!
-
- Line <4> will ask for the path & name for the non-graphics 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> will ask for the path and name for the Graphics Bulletin
- file that will be created after each completed game. The Bulletin
- will only be crated 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 moves per game (max. of 50). I
- recommend 30 moves as being a good starting number. This takes an
- average player approximately 5 minutes to complete a game. Keep in
- mind that a player's score is *not* recorded to the Top Score file
- unless he/she completes a game. NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces
- 30 moves. Place 30 in this field until program is registered.
-
- Line <8> asks for the number of games allowed each user per day
- (max. of 10). NOTE: UNREGISTERED VERSION forces two (2) games.
- place 2 in this field until program is registered.
-
- Line <9> will ask for the maximum number of Top Scores to write to
- the Top Score file and Bulletins (max. of 50). Enter 50 until
- registered.
-
- NOTE: ALL FIELDS *MUST* BE FILLED IN OR PROGRAM FAILURE WILL OCCUR !!
-
- After entering all of the information, exit CCSETUP.EXE by pressing
- <S>ave.... This will create the CARIB.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 CARIB! batch file supplied. An example batch file for
- PCBoard:
-
- @Echo off
- C:
- CD\PCB\DOORS\CARIB
- CARIB27 CARIB.CFG <---- This is the command line for calling
- C: Caribbean Contraband. 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 CARIBBEAN CONTRABAND. 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\carib
- carib27 carib.cfg PORT:03E8:5 <---- NEW COMMAND LINE!
- c:
- cd\pcb
- board.bat
-
-
- CARIBBEAN CONTRABAND 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.
-
- CCKILL.EXE is a utility that can be called from the EVENT.SYS (or the
- equivalent for your BBS Software) that will automatically, on the 1st
- of each month, create/update the "Last Month's Top Smuggler" (which is
- displayed on the Top Score screen and the Bulletin after registering).
- It will also delete the previous month's Top Scores (CARIB.SCR), making
- Caribbean Contraband virtually maintainance free! It will only execute
- if run on the 1st of the month.
-
- NOTE: CCKILL.EXE can be forced to run by entering "CCKILL /u" if desired.
- WARNING: This will delete the Top Score file !!
-
- MULTI-NODE SYSTEMS
- ------------------
- 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:
- CCSETUP CARIBx.CFG, where 'x' is the node number. This will cause
- CCSETUP.EXE to create a configuration file under the name entered rather
- than the default (CARIB.CFG).
-
- Example CARIB2.BAT file: Example CARIB2.CFG:
- ------------------------ -------------------
- @echo off <1> c:\pcb2\pcboard.sys <--- path to
- c: <2> The Caverns EBBS node 2
- cd\pcb\doors\carib <3> Michael Goetz system
- carib27 carib2.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 creation of a colorful graphic Top Score Bulletin which
- is updated after each completed game. The total number of Top Scores
- posted can also be specified in the configuration file (maximum of 50)
- as well as the amount of MOVES per game (maximum of 50) and the amount
- of GAMES per day. PLEASE SUPPORT SHAREWARE!!!
-
- To register your copy of CARIBBEAN CONTRABAND, 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 CARIB.CFG file. Your
- registration code is based upon this information!
-
- After receiving your registration form, I will pre-register you on the
- Caverns EBBS. You will then be able to call the CAVERNS 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.
-
- APPRECIATION
- ------------
- 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 Caribbean Contraband is sincerely
- appreciated.
-
- SUPPORT
- -------
- If you have any questions concerning the setup or operation of CARIBBEAN
- CONTRABAND, I can be reached via email thru PCRelay's (RIME) BBS-DOORS
- conference or at The Caverns EBBS, Majic Software's support BBS.
-
- LEGALITIES
- ----------
- 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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