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- THE BRAINEX SHOWBIZ QUIZ
- (C) Copyright 1992 by Stanley Sheff
- Support BBS: The Brainex System
- (310) 275-2344
- (310) 273-5234
-
- A Trivia Quiz for all Show Biz Fans
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-
- The object of the game is to identify fictional characters from movies,
- television, radio, and the stage. When you see the name of the fictional
- character, you then have a chance to enter the name of the actor who
- played the role, as well as the title of the show. For example, if the
- character shown is RHETT BUTLER, the correct answers would be:
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- CLARK GABLE
- GONE WITH THE WIND
-
- You get a point for each correct answer entered. The game ends
- when a player misses a sysop determined amount of questions.
-
- The Registered version includes a database editor for changing or
- adding new questions. The limit of questions is only determined
- by the available disk space! A database of over 250 questions is
- included.
-
- NOTE: The unregistered version is limited to 25 questions, and no
- question editor utility.
-
- Show Biz Quiz requires the Brainex Door Manager (BRAINEX.ZIP), available
- from the Brainex System, listed atthe end of this file.
-
- The Show Biz Quiz requires that you have SHARE.EXE installed.
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- Show Biz Quiz Files
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- SHOWBIZ.EXE <---------------- Show Biz Quiz Program
- SHOWBIZ.DOC <---------------- Sysop's Information
- SHOWBIZ.DAT <---------------- Question Data File
- REGISTER.DOC <---------------- Registration information
- UPGRADE.DOC <---------------- Upgrade news
- SETUP.BAT <---------------- Setup batch file
- FILE_ID.DIZ <---------------- Short description
-
- All of these files should be in this ZIP, if they are not, don't
- take a chance! Call The Brainex System and get a good copy or view the
- file on a few local boards to see if you can find a complete copy.
-
- The setup of Show Biz Quiz is simple, all you need to do is type:
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- SETUP
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- SHOWBIZ.EXE will be copied to your BRAINEX directory, and
- SHOWBIZ.DAT and SHOWBIZ.DOC will be copied to BRAINEX\SHOWBIZ.
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- The auto-install will then ask you for:
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- Registration Number
- Number of incorrect question for GAME OVER
- User Level to Access Question Editor (registered version)
-
- Once you have created set up the door, you must then create a a batch
- file to call the door. A batch file for a GAP BBS might look like this:
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- @ECHO OFF
- SHOWBIZ
-
- You will also need to modify your doors menu files and the data
- file that tells the BBS what your doors are and the security
- level needed to access them. For GAP, these are respectively:
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- DOORM
- DOORMG
- DOORS.DAT
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- Please refer to your BBS documentation for details on
- setting up these files.
-
- If you are running multi-nodes, simply use the NODE= command.
-
- SHOWBIZ NODE=2
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- Would be used for node 2.
-
-
- The following sysop functions are available while awaiting
- keyboard input :
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- F5 - Shell to DOS.
- F8 - Twit user and return to BBS.
- F10 - Initiate chat with user.
- CF10 - Answer user page bell.
- Home - Main user stats.
- End - Displays sysop keys available.
- PgDn - Secondary user stats.
- Up Arrow - Increase user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
- Dn Arrow - Decrease user's time remaining by 5 minutes.
-
- One of the nicer features about using the TWIT key, is the user
- is not told that "the sysop wants them to return to the BBS".
- Instead, a very plain and simple message of "returning you to the
- BBS" is displayed. This way, the user is given no indication
- that the sysop is hovering about.
-
- When using the F5 shell to DOS key, to return to the door
- program, simply type EXIT at the DOS command prompt. It is not
- necessary to change directories back to the door directory.
- SHOWBIZ is smart enough to know which drive and directory the
- door program is in and will reset the defaults upon return from
- DOS.
-
- The Up and Down Arrow keys increase and decrease the user's time
- respectively by 5 minutes for each press of the key. There is no
- indication of what is occurring (except by the fact the user's
- time remaining will change), so the sysop should try not to have
- a lead finger. The increase or decrease is effective only while
- the user is in Show Biz Quiz.
-
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- This version of Show Biz Quiz is a DEMO release. Keep a few things
- in mind though while you're at it. This door is released "As Is" and
- there is *NO* warranty or guarantee that it will work for you and
- not cause any problems. You have chosen to use this door, YOU are
- responsible for any unfortunate problems that may develop from its
- use or misuse. I will gladly listen to any suggestions or
- problems you may have, and I will do my best to fix whatever
- needs to be fixed. I can not be held responsible for any problems
- you may have, whether directly or indirectly due to the use of the
- door or its utilities or associated files.
-
- Please read REGISTER.DOC for information on how you can register
- your copy of Show Biz Quiz. The Questions Utility will only work on
- a registered version.
-
- For complete support, contact me on The Brainex System.
- Your questions will be quickly and cheerfully answered!
-
- The Show Biz database was compiled by Bob Greenberg.
-
- Have Fun!
- Stanley Sheff
- The Brainex System
- 310-275-2344
- 310-273-5234
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