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SKY COP
(c)1996 Mace Software, Inc.
=============================== COMMON QUESTIONS ===========================
Updated: 8/5/96
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Q. The instructions in the SKYCOP.CFG say I must name my ANSI and
ASCII bulletins with extensions *.ANS and *.ASC, but I want to
name them BULL6.BBS and BULL6G.BBS or some other BBS specific
format. How do I do this?
A. The game requires that all bulletins displayed within the
game end in extension ANS or ASC, however, you should be able
to create the files you want in the batch file used to call the
game. For Example:
@echo off
C:
cd\bbs\doors\atc
ATC.EXE C:\BBS\NODE1\DOOR.SYS
ADD --> COPY c:\bbs\doors\atc\atc.ans c:\bbs\bull\BULL6G
ADD --> COPY c:\bbs\doors\atc\atc.asc c:\bbs\bull\BULL6
The above of course is an example only. You'll need to use your games
paths and filenames.
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Q. I was told by another sysop that if I delete the file INUSE.FLG
before running SKY COP, then I can run it on more than
one node at a time. Does this work?
A. You bet. Until the one time that more than one node accesses the
scorefile at one time. Then you find your scorefile in shambles!!!
This game will play on more than one node, BUT, only one at a time.
If you choose to over-ride this, you are on your own!!
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Q. I've heard that SKY COP can be enjoyed at home without a
BBS. Is this true?
A. Yes, simply run ATC.EXE from the dos prompt with no command
line parameters, and it will prompt you for your name and play
as usual.
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Q. If I have a problem, how can I contact the author?
A. The author, Gary Mace, can be reached several ways.
By Fidonet: gary mace@1:2631/42
By Internet: macesoft@fbnbbs.com or gmace@fbnbbs.com
By BBS: FBN BBS (304) 725-1957
By US Mail: Gary Mace
63 Cloverdale Hts.
Charles Town, WV 25414-9711
Sorry, due to my unusual work schedule, no voice support is
provided. Please do not call me via voice. You'll find when
approached via the means above, I will respond very quickly.
Trust me..you don't want to wake me up at 9:00am after working
till midnight.. :)
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Q. I am running SKY COP InterBBS as a hub. One of my downlinks
data is not being processed. It comes in nightly, but is not shown
in the score files.
A. Sounds as if you and your downlink are using different PLAYS PER
DAY or TIME PER TURN settings in the SKYCOP.CFG. All league
systems MUST all be set to the same. If not, the data will be
ignored.
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Q. When I run the InterBBS module, I am getting an error message?
A. This could be many things. One possible cause would be that not
all systems in the league are running the same version of SKY
COP. First check to ensure that all systems are on the most
current version.
Some of the earlier versions of ATCIBBS.EXE contained several
bugs that would cause this. If you are not sure you running the
current version, please check FBN BBS.
If you are using the current version, and all systems are running
the same, then please advise Mace Software of the message.
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Q. I've heard a new version is out. How can I obtain it:
A. The current versions can be obtained by:
DOWNLOAD FROM:
Fly by Nite BBS (304) 725-1957 Charles Town, WV
Mindless Venture (540) 869-5524 Winchester, VA
The Castle Rocks (619) 967-7418 Oceanside, CA
FidoNet File Requested as SKYCOP at:
1:2631/42
1:202/418
FTP:
bbs.goldengate.net
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Q. I've heard that Sky Cop's registration fee has been changed from
$15.00 to $10.00. I registered several months ago. Can I get a
refund?
A. If I decide to raise the prices later, I have no intention of
going back and asking for more money from those already registered.
Likewise, no refunds for previous registrations will be made.
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