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{{{This file was wrote using Dos Edit format}}} HIGH SEAS PROGRAMMING PRESENTS TTTTT H H EEEE T H H E T HHHH EEE T H H E T H H EEEE CCCC OOOO V V EEEE C O O V V E C O O V V EEE C O O V V E CCCC OOOO V EEEE THECOVE Version 1.a -- Program & Design by HIGHSEAS ECT. Copyright (C) 1995 ### THIS ZIP MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED IF CHANGED IN ANY WAY ### *#*#*# DISCLAIMER #*#*#* THE COVE is distributed without warranty. In no case shall we at HIGHSEAS ETC. be held responsible for any damages or losses resulting from you running this program. By running this program you have agreed to take responsibility for any problems that may result. If you do not agree to this... don't run this program. *#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* LICENSE AGREEMENT The game program, support files, and documentation are copyrighted products of HighSeas Etc. HighSeas Etc. reserves all rights to these products. This is protected by the United States of America (USA) and International Copyright Laws. In no way shall the components of the game software package be reproduced or modified in any form or method without prior express written permission from HighSeas Etc. Tampering with or altering the contents or integrity of the game software package is prohibited. No fee may be charged by any agency other than HIGHSEAS ECT. beyond the cost of distributing unregistered copies without prior expressly written permission from Chris Infinger. A major portion of this software comes from the DDPlus Door Driver Package and was written by the authors of that package. The DDPlus Doordriver kit has been used for the communications, interrupt handling and some utility functions and that part of the software remains copyrighted by the authors of the DDplus Package. This game is distributed under the Shareware concept. You are allowed to operate this game for a trial period of thirty (30) days. After this trial period, you must register the game or discontinue its usage. Again if you do not agree with this then do NOT use this game. ***************************************************************************** REQUIREMENTS: ------------ At this point in time the only requirements are FILES=10 (or more) in your config.sys file and ANSI.SYS. SHARE must also be loaded. The game is RIP aware but is NOT a RIP Game at this time. A FOSSIL is NOT required to run the game, although one will be supported if it exists. ***************************************************************************** *#*#*# THE COVE #*#*#* ***************************************************************************** Dear Reader, I have tried to make this and all .docs in this .zip as simple as possible... few people like to read instructions... but, if you will at least skim this information you will know where and what to look for if you need it. Sincerely, Chris Infinger ***************************************************************************** DIRECTORY OF CONTENT ***************************************************************************** PART I ....................................... WHY THIS VERSION?!!! PART II ...................................... THE COVE INTRODUCTION PART III ..................................... INFO. ON .ZIP CONTENTS PART IV ...................................... THE COVE INSTALLATION/SETUP PART V ....................................... INFORMATION ON REGISTERING PART VI ...................................... PROBLEM SOLVING PART VII ..................................... HELP WITH COVECFG.EXE PART VIII .................................... HOW TO REACH US PART VIIII ................................... OTHER FINE PRODUCTS OFFERED LAST PART .................................... CREDITS ***************************************************************************** WHY THIS VERSION?!!!: ***************************************************************************** This version is the first release and has been tested thouroughly. ***************************************************************************** THE COVE INTRODUCTION: ***************************************************************************** THE COVE IS A STEP BEYOND YOUR AVERAGE BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM DOOR GAME! IT OFFERS A SIMPLE TO PLAY GAME WITH LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVENTURE AND INTERACTION AMOUNG PLAYERS! HERE ARE SOME FEATURES IT SUPPORTS: 1. Ability to lock out any player you do not wish to allow in the door by placing their name in the UNWANTED.TXT file. ("The sysop has locked you out of this door" will appear to the player if he attempts to enter and he will be dropped back to the BBS). 2. AUTO-MAINTENANCE is run when the FIRST player of the day enters. (Runs so fast you will not even notice it!) 3. AUTOMATIC DELETION OF INACTIVE PLAYERS. You decide the amount of days inactive before deletion. (In later releases.. now is set at 30 days) No need to fear if you take your game off line... If no one plays that day it will not count as a day of play for the users! 4. You have to do nothing once installation is complete except sit back and enjoy... You can also be as involved as you like by using the powerfull editor (later releases) and configuration programs! (NOT ALL OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE UNREGISTERED GAME! i.e. WILL NOT SAVE EDITED PLAYED DATA...) 5. Sysop to player chat function can be acessed by pressing F2! <ESCAPE> = EXIT! 6. The game is never reset! (unless you do it) When players reach level 12 Status they will get the opportunity to beat the game... Once done they will merely start over keeping a few things from their original game). *** NOTE *** (NO ONE CAN PROGRESS PAST LEVEL 5 IN THE UNREGISTERED VERSION) 7. Tons of player interaction! 8. GOOD AND CLEAN... YET ROUGH AND TOUGH! 9. All new UPGRADES are FREE to REGISTERED users and can be found on our 24 hour FREE (No hassling access junk) BBS! 10. ONLY $20.00 TO REGISTER! WAY LESS THAN COMPUTER GAMES IN THE STORES AND YOU WILL GET ALOT MORE HOURS OF FUN FROM IT!!! ***************************************************************************** FILES INCLUDED WITH THIS .ZIP AND WHAT THEY DO: ***************************************************************************** Below is a listing of all files for the this Game. If you are missing ANY of these files (except for the DOC and TXT files), the game will NOT function. Feel free to give out copies of the ENTIRE archive package of this game but please make sure all the files below are in that package: READNOW.!!! : The file that you should have read already if you are reading this one. COVEBBS.ANS : An advertisment to display on your bbs telling of the games arrival. SAMPLE1.BAT : A sample BAT file for you to edit using DOOR.SYS SAMPLE2.BAT : A sample BAT file for you to edit using DOORINFOx.DEF SAMPLE3.BAT : A sample BAT file for you to edit. THECOVE.CTL : The Control file which you will Edit with COVECFG.EXE. GAME.CTL : Heavily commented example CTL file so that you might understand what each line does. Note that lines beginning with the ";" character are NOT read by the THECOVE program unit. The CTL file tells the THECOVE portion of you program how to act, what drop file to use, ect. COVE.CVEs : Controls graphics handling. COVECFG.CVE : Editor graphics. FILE_ID.DIZ : Ascii Description File for BBS Sysops on GOC B4UASK.TXT : A list of things you want to make sure that you have done before asking about problems. CONTENTS.DOC : Lists all files which should be in this .zip. SYSOPHLP.DOC : This text file you are reading REGISTER.DOC : The registration form. (Its o.k. to fill it out before or after printing.) COVECFG.EXE : The INSTALL/CONFIG/EDITOR all rolled into one! THECOVE.EXE : The game itself! UNWANTED.TXT : Unwanted players names can be posted to keep the game from allowing them to enter. BUGRPT.FRM : A form where you can write down any critters "bugs" you may come across in the game. (Can be mailed, uploaded to my BBS or attached to a message on my BBS. "Bug Busters" will be listed in future releases). Files created by THECOVE upon initialization: **** ALL THESE FILE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION! **** **** FILES ARE INTERLINKED! DELETE, EDITING, TAMPERING, ECT. **** **** WITH THEM MAY CAUSE THE GAME TO RESET OR BECOME CORUPT! **** ARMORC.DAT : Data file on armour information. ARMORF.DAT : Data file on armour information. ARMORT.DAT : Data file on armour information. ARMORS.DAT : Data file on armour information. FORTC.DAT : Fort information file. FORTF.DAT : Fort information file. FORTT.DAT : Fort information file. PLAYERN.DAT : Player data file. PLAYERS1.DAT : Player data file. PLAYERS2.DAT : Player data file. SHIPC.DAT : Ship information file. SHIPF.DAT : Ship information file. SHIPT.DAT : Ship information file. WEAPONC.DAT : Weapon data file. WEAPONF.DAT : Weapon data file. WEAPONS.DAT : Weapon data file. WEAPONT.DAT : Weapon data file. COVE.DAT : Configures Game options. BBSINFO.DAT : Basic BBS Information as entered in CTL file. COVE.BAT : Created by COVECFG.EXE when .CTL (control) file is made. Files that may be created by THECOVE as needed: M#.DAT : Player mail files (# = player account). BAR.DAT : Gutted Shark Bar Top Conversation. BLACK.DAT : Current villan on Black Island. FIRE.TXT : Village Elders Conversation. GUTTED.TXT : Gutted Shark Conversation. NET.TXT : Mended Net Conversation. SONG.TXT : Mended Net Tavern Song. TNEWS.TXT : Todays news file. YNEWS.TXT : Yesterdays news file. STOP.LOG : Bug Hunter! Send this to us with your BUGRPT.FRM! ERROR.LOG : Bug Hunter! Send this to us with your BUGRPT.FRM! ***************************************************************************** SETTING UP THE COVE: ***************************************************************************** Installation ------------ 1. Create a directory for the game: example: "BBS\DOORS\THECOVE" 2. Make sure that ALL files listed above and in contents.doc are located in that directory. 3. Change Directories to the game directory. example: CD C:\BBS\DOORS\THECOVE Type "COVECFG.EXE" and hit the <ENTER> key. The first thing you want to do is (1) Create the "THECOVE.CTL" file. Edit each of the Entries. Two versions of a fully commented .CTL file are provided for manual configuration. One is identified by the game title (example: GAME.CTL) and this is the UN-EDITED version and the other identified as SAMPLE.CTL is what a CTL file should look like AFTER it is edited. If all else fails - try the one I use on MY support BBS (Sample.CTL). If you have fossil drivers be sure to uncomment the 'fossil' option. If you have a modem set to a non-std IRQ be sure to use the PORT# option for that com port. Where to put this file? Put this file wherever you are running the game executable file from. If you ran the COVECFG program from the Game Directory as instructed, then it will already be in the correct place. 4. EDITOR: If you are registered then you will be able to alter some of the game settings. If you are NOT registered then you will be able to view the game settings, but NOT SAVE them. 5. Now, "exit program" after you are completed. That's all there is to it! If you ever need to reset or re-start the game just run COVECFG.EXE again. 6. Install the door into your BBS software (see your BBS software documentation for more information). A batch file is normally used to do this. To run the program just have your batch file change to the THECOVE directory and run COVE.BAT Thats all there is to it! Three different batch files sample are included to help you run the game. These are included with the game for editing and your use. Remember when writing the batch routines for my games you must ensure that the game is run from it's home directory AND that the game knows where to find the drop file. Satisfy these two requirements and you should have no problems running the game as long as the other setup criteria has been met. For dorinfo systems try using the following: Sample Batch File ----------------- COPY DORINFOx.DEF \RBBS\DOORS\THECOVE\*.* CD \RBBS\DOORS\THECOVE COVE.BAT del dorinfox.def CD \RBBS --> Please note that you replace the "x" with the appropriate node number. Ex: Dorinfo1.def ; Dorinfo2.def ; etc... as specified in the COVECFG program under 'CREATE "THECOVE.CTL" file under NODE NUMBER. 7. *** NOTE *** The game .dat files will not be created until someone enters the door. ***************************************************************************** INFORMATION ON REGISTERING: ***************************************************************************** **** CURRENT DATE 020196 *** IF IT IS OVER A YEAR PAST THIS DATE YOU MAY WANT TO CALL MY BBS BEFORE MAILING YOUR REGISTRATION TO ASSURE THE ADDRESS IS CORRECT. THE NEW ADDRESS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO REGISTERED USERS VIA THE MAILING LIST. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK FUTURE RELEASES TO FIND THE CORRECT INFORMATION. ***************************************************************************** *** NOTE *** By registering this product you agree with the following terms: 1. This registration may only be used by the registeree. 2. It may only be used on one opperating system at any given time. 3. This registration shall not be tranfered to another. ***************************************************************************** Ths product has been released in SHAREWARE format to allow you to test drive it before you buy it. If you like it PLEASE REGISTER it... IT IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE! The game is cripled in its UNREGISTERED format. It is still COMPLETELY playable... Just not to its full potential! What do I get for the $20.00? An individual REGISTRATION CODE. This code can be easily installed in seconds using THECOVE.EXE! Once entered the game will be fully functional! *#*#*# UNREGISTERED #*#*#* 1. No one can progress past level 5, missing out on lots of cool adventure areas! 2. No one can enter the cellar hangout in the Gutted Shark Tavern! 3. The game cannot be finished! 7. None of the awsome EDITOR functions will work! (later versions) *** BUT, WHAT CAN BE DONE IN THE UNREGISTERED VERSION? *** 1. Too numerous to mention here!!! Go check it out yourself locally! I'm sure you will agree! ............................................................................. Please support QUALITY SHAREWARE such as this... We are planning on being here for you for a long time to come! We can only improve with your support!!! FREE UPGRADES OF ALL FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE COVE WILL WORK WITH YOUR REGISTRATION CODE. (Getting the files will be up to you though!) You will also be on the SMUGGLERS COVE mailing list! You will be the FIRST to hear of our new releases! And believe me we have several awsome ones on the way! *** WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO REGISTER? *** If you are unhappy with any part of the operation, DO NOT SEND CASH EXPECTING IT TO WORK BETTER. Registering simply lets you enjoy the game to its fullest! If you are having problems, Call us for TECHNICAL SUPPORT before REGISTERING, We give TECHNICAL SUPPORT to anyone! **NOTE** If you do not run a BBS you can still REGISTER this game for your own enjoyment! TO REGISTER: Fill out the REGISTER.DOC. Include a PASSWORD if you wish to call our BBS and log on with the NAME you have given and recieve your CODE, Please allow us time to recieve your REGISTRATION and write the file! (about a week). ** NOTE ** To save space on the BBS your registration message will be deleted after you log on and retrieve it. You will have a HARD COPY coming in the mail for your records. When you fill out the REGISTER.DOC be sure to show your NAME as it is shown in the THECOVE.CTL (CONTROL) file created in the COVECFG.EXE program! (Upper and lower case are both used so show them also). *** IMPORTANT NOTE **** The game displays the name you register with in the Enter screen... If for some reason you don't want your users knowing your real name then send the handle you want displayed with your real name and a message letting us know! (It must be two names... ie. Wild Man or Maddog !!! <- must be at least three letters or characters in each... first and last name! *** Real names do not apply to the three letter/character limit. *** If you do not have a PRINTER, Try to send us the same information and if we can find a RETURN ADDRESS we will send you a CODE. If you have any PROBLEMS contact us at the number listed in the "HOW TO REACH US" section. ***************************************************************************** PROBLEM SOLVING: ***************************************************************************** Common Problems (Locked Bauds, High Speed modems, etc) ------------------------------------------------------ 1. The game does NOT require a fossil driver to run. 2. If you are running a high speed modem (9600 baud or above), then I suggest you run your bbs/mailer/doors at a locked baud rate. On high speed error correcting modems, locking the baud rate will have a noticeable increase on the speed of text that is sent. It's beyond the scope of this document to discuss configuring your BBS and mailer for a locked baud rate; you may wish to consult those docs for information on that. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting up GAME with a locked baud rate: a. When using a locked baud rate, you might want to use a FOSSIL driver. This game will work at high speeds without one though. BNU is a good fossil driver which can even be loaded and unloaded before and after you run this game. b. If you are using a fossil, then make sure to tell the fossil that the port is locked. For BNU, to lock com1: at 38,400, you would use something like "L0=38400" on BNU's command line. c. If you lock the baud for one program, it must be locked for everything. You can't lock the baud for just this game, but not your BBS/mailer. d. You may use the LOCKBAUD option in the COVECFG.EXE program under the "CREATE "THECOVE.CTL" FILE" option. 3. What follows is some information on possible strange situations that may occur: a. Low speed users can play the game, but high speed users get garbage. - If you are not using the DORINFOx.DEF or DOOR.SYS drop file then you may wish to find a converter program to convert whatever drop file your BBS produces to the DORINFOx.DEF or DOOR.SYS format and tell game.exe to use that. Several converter programs are readily available on most BBS systems. CallDoor is a good one if you can find it. I have it on my BBS for download if you need it. b. The game hangs up when a user enters the game. - Sounds like the game is getting the wrong baud rate somehow. Try switching over to the DOOR.SYS drop file method if possible. c. Text and screens are getting cut off. - If you are running with a locked baud, then this could be caused by some sort of FLOW CONTROL problem. Try using a fossil if you aren't already. d. If you're using something other than the DOOR.SYS drop file, then I always suggest trying to use DOOR.SYS if possible. It is the most reliable method and has had the most testing. If that is not possible try DORINFOx.DEF as an alternative. e. A door locks up node 1. This can happen with fossils or the internal communications routines because it uses the default comport of 1 when NONE is found in the dropfile or game.ctl file. To correct this make sure the right port is shown in the dropfile OR game.ctl file. f. ANSI is reflected correctly on the local screen but the user is getting garbage. Assuming the user has ANSI installed then most likely the problem is at your end. First make sure you have configured the game.ctl file to show the correct locked port rate. Second make sure the dropfile is passing the locked port rate INSTEAD of the actual conncet rate. If it is not passing the locked port rate then you may need to use a different dropfile format OR use a dropfile converter program to change the line to show the locked port rate INSTEAD of the actual connect rate. "Corrupted" data files ---------------------- It is possible that something could happen to your game data file. A power outage, game crash, or other event could damage the data files. If you get one of these messages, then the best thing to do is run the SETUP.EXE program to reset the game. ***** HERE IS SOME ADDITIONAL PROBLEM SOVING INFORMATION ***** Q.- When a user enters the door nothing happens and he is returned to the BBS! What can I do? A.- Check your BBS's execution string. It's probably not finding the file. It should read something like this. C:\BBS\DOORS\THECOVE\COVE.BAT *** or *** Maybe THE COVE isn't getting enough memory. (unlikely). THE COVE needs about 350k of conventional memory to run... You may need to tell your BBS to SWAP TO DISK instead of MEMORY to get enough. WWIV users use the SHRINK BBS option. Q.- Why am I getting "FILE ????x.CVE MISSING"? (???? = Filename) A.- The .CVE files MUST be located in the SAME directory as THECOVE.EXE. IF one is not there you will recieve the same ERROR. Unzip the .ZIP again and copy the .CVE files over. Q.- The DOOR just LOCKED UP in one of your ANSIS! A.- LOCK-UPS are NOT part of this game. Most likely you can fix the problem by changing your SETUP. Run COVECFG.EXE and try a different SETUP, Perhaps you are using a FOSSIL DRIVER, but have THE COVE set to use INTERNAL COM ROUTINES? Change it to REGULAR FOSSIL instead. If not: Try using a FOSSIL DRIVER. Some high speed modem systems will not function correctly with THE COVEs INTERNAL COM ROUTINES, and using a FOSSIL DRIVER is the only way to run the game. Don't get scared! This does not have to interfere with your BBS in any way. You can DOWNLOAD a FOSSIL DRIVER from most BBS's. A couple of suggested drivers are: X00.SYS by Raymond Gwinn -or- BNU by David Nugent. Consult the fossil drivers .DOCS for info. on how to install it. Q.- When the DOOR tries to open it "beeps" and says "ERROR CAN NOT FIND (DROP FILE)". A.- Assure that you have the correct DROP FILE entered in the .CTL file. and the path to the file is correct. Q.- When I try to run the game it says "FILE PATH NOT FOUND" or "FILES NOT FOUND". HELP! A.- "FILE PATH NOT FOUND" Check to assure that you have the directory correctly named and the path to it is correct. "FILES NOT FOUND" Check to assure that all files listed in this document and in the CONTENTS.DOC are in the directory. Q.- I've tried EVERYTHING and NOTHING works! Is there ANYTHING else I can do? A.- See the INSTALLATION section which covers the .CTL (control) file. - or - Contact me on my BBS for TECHNICAL SUPPORT. (leave a *DETAILED* description of the problem!). Make sure to completely fill out the bugrpt.frm. ***************************************************************************** HOW TO USE THE COVECFG.EXE: ***************************************************************************** *#*#*# MAIN MENU #*#*#* (1) Create "Thecove.CTL" file (2) Regiser "Thecove" (3) Reset Game (4) Quit the Configuration Program Menu Option: What it does: ----------- ------------ (1) "TheCove.CTL" Go to the Create "Thecove.CTL file" menu where you can specify various paths, drop files, and COM settings. (2) Register Thecove Allows you to enter you regestration Code and Register the game. (3) Reset the Game COMPLETELY resets the game (4) Quit & Save Allows you to quit COVECFG and exit to your operating system (DOS, etc.) saving any changes which have been made. *#*#*# Generate "thecove.CTL" file MENU #*#*#* (1) SYSOP FIRST NAME :John (2) SYSOP LAST NAME :Doe (3) BBS Name :Cool BBS (4) BBS DROPFILE TYPE:DOORSYS (5) COMPORT :Read from dropfile (6) FOSSIL :Internal Com Routines (7) LOCK BAUD :Unlocked Port (8) MAX TIME IN DOOR :NONE (9) PATH TO DROPFILE :C:\BBS (0) NODE NUMBER : 1 (Q) Quit To Main Menu Option: What it does: ----------- ------------ (1) Sysop First Name Allows you to set the sysop first name If your game is registered this MUST be the same name as specified in the regestration. (2) Sysop Last Name Allows you to set the sysop last name If your game is registered this MUST be the same name as specified in the regestration. (3) BBS Name Allows you to set your BBS name. (4) BBS Software Allows you to select which BBS software you are running and which "Door Drop- File" your system produces. (Note: A "Door Drop-File" is a file which most BBS programs generate on your hard drive each time a user enters a door. This file contains information such as: The users name, time left, baud rate, etc. and is crucial for THECOVE to work on a BBS as a door, but is not required if you intend to use THECOVE locally (Not on a BBS) all the time. Just select the appropriate option.) To run local just type THECOVE /L from the the cove directory. (5) Comport: Allows you to set your COM port. The default setting is "Read from drop file" which means that THECOVE will read your "Door Drop-File" and get the COM port number from there (Which is usually the case). Or you can "Set Comport Number" directly. Or you can select "Nonstandard Comport" which lets you set the port, IRQ, and HEX address. (6) Fossil: Allows you to set if you are using a fossil driver or not. You can choose from "Internal Com Routines" which means you aren't necessarily using a fossil driver (This is the most reliable setting, try it first even if you are using a fossil driver). Or "Using Regular Fossil Driver" which means you are using a fossil driver. Or "Using Extended Fossil Driver" try this if you have tried the first two and they don't seem to work (This setting is usually used if you have your fossil locked at 38400 BPS or higher). (Note: A "Fossil driver" is a TSR program which regulates the flow and speed of your COM ports. It is usually loaded in your CONFIG.SYS file. You may not need a fossil driver loaded to run THECOVE from a BBS, try the "Internal Com Routines" first. If it doesn't work well, then consider a fossil driver. THECOVE does not come with a fossil driver, but you may download one from many BBS's. A couple of popular fossil drivers are X00.SYS by Raymond Gwinn or BNU by David Nugent.) (7) Locked Port Speed: Allows you to set the port speed which your fossil driver is locked at. (i.e. 19200, 38400, 57600 BPS, etc.) (Note: If your fossil driver is not locked or you are not using a fossil driver, select "Port Not Locked"). (8) Max Time in Door: Allows you to set the maximum time a player can be in the door. NONE is the same as no time limit. (9) Path To Drop File: Allows you to set the path to tell THECOVE where to find the Door Drop-File your BBS produces. No trailing Backslashes. (Example: C:\RA) (0) Node Number Allows you to change to other nodes configuration settings. (i.e. If you are running a multi-node BBS and your node 2 settings are different from your node 1 settings for example). Note: If you are running a single-line system, don't change this option. (Q)uit To Main Allows you to quit to the main COVECFG menu. *** NOTE *** An editor will be added to later releases ***************************************************************************** HOW TO REACH US ***************************************************************************** YOU CAN SEND ME (CHRIS INFINGER) U.S. MAIL AT THE BELOW ADDRESS: HIGHSEAS ETC. P.O. BOX 1056 CRESTVIEW,FL. 32536 OR REACH US AT OUR 24 HOUR, TOTALLY FREE, HASSLELESS BBS!: SMUGGLERS COVE BBS (904) 682-7516 Soon we will have an internet address and fido address... For your convienience in reaching us! Registered Sysops will have this information mailed to them. ********************************* NOTE ************************************** **** CURRENT DATE 020196 *** IF IT IS OVER A YEAR PAST THIS DATE YOU MAY WANT TO CALL MY BBS BEFORE MAILING YOUR REGISTRATION TO ASSURE THE ADDRESS IS CORRECT. THE NEW ADDRESS WILL BE SUPPLIED TO REGISTERED USERS VIA THE MAILING LIST. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK FUTURE RELEASES TO FIND THE CORRECT INFORMATION. ********************************* NOTE ************************************** ***************************************************************************** OTHER FINE PRODUCTS OFFERED: ***************************************************************************** I. WILD WEST: (wldwst1b.zip) This game is an all ANSI door game like no other! your players live day by day in the small town of TUMBLEWEED. The ultimate goal is to become sheriff... (Who has options available only to himself!) this is done by increasing your reputation (noteriety).... Robing places in town, calling out other players to gunfight in the street, breaking players out of jail, ***owning land, ***breaking records in the R.K. corral, and more, is how you gain noteriety! but it isn't that easy... The town judge does not tollerate very much and will not hesitate to post bounties on your head if you are recognized commiting a crime! He has also been know to sentence players to stays in jail and in extreme cases... hanging! This game is a must have if you want player interaction to the max! [*** Registered only] ............................................................................. II. THE COVE DOOR GAME: (Thecove1.zip) This game offers your players a unique opportunity to explore an island of suprise and mystery. Another door like no other! Each level contains new suprises and action. The setting is a Smugglers Haven founded by the Dread Pirate Roberts (one of the most feared pirates around) on a small island in the Carribean sea during the Buccaneer days. Not only can your players prey off of shipping around the island in one of many ships they can own, but in their off time they can explore the mysterious jungles and caverns located on the island! Players can eventually go out and claim their own island! (if registered) This is only a microscopic portion of the actual game!!! (a description of all you could do would be as long as this .doc! <G>) ............................................................................. III. LORD IGMs: (strport2.zip / Starport igm) (smplord2.zip / Simplord igms) STARPORT IGM: A totally FREE parody of the Star Wars movies! Your players have a chance to visit space after the Emporer sets up a starport in the realm... Guaranteed to keep em laughing and coming back for more! SIMPLORD IGM: *** 5 *** Totally FREE igms! Designed for sysops who want to keep the small village feel to their game... But also great with large collections of other igms! 1. The Village Well 2. The Village Dump 3. The Village Gold Mine 4. The Village Blacksmith 5. The Village Stables Designed to install (and uninstall) all at once or one at a time! ***************************************************************************** CREDITS ***************************************************************************** THIS GAME WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING HELP: 1. MY LOVELY WIFE BRANDY 2. BETA BUG BUSTERS: MICHAEL INFINGER BRAD ASHING 3. LEN_STEINMIER.BAT: The only one I know who can run ANYTHING through a batch file. 4. LONG DISTANCE SUPPORT: GARY BARNARD (I'm sure he has at least one chicken in his yard... <G>) 5. AND ALL THE WONDERFULL USERS OF THE SMUGGLERS COVE! 6. Bob Dalton for writting DDPLUS!!! Its been an excellent help! and comes with our highest recomendations! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: DDPLUS is a registered trademark of Bob Dalton TURBO PASCAL is a registered trademark of Borland International WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other programs are copyright and/or trademarked by their respective author unless otherwise noted. ***************************************************************************** THE END *****************************************************************************