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T&T Software
TRIPEAKS V1.10
(c) Copyright 1996
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS V1.10 Overview & Instructions ■ ║
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═ Overview ═
TRIPEAKS will ONLY support ANSI mode, this will be checked upon program start
up and if ANSI is NOT on the user will be asked if they can support ANSI. If
the user responds "Y" then ANSI is turned on for the duration of the door but
is turned off when the door exits! If the user responds "N" then they are
returned to the BBS.
The users will be allowed to play upto the maximum amount of games allowed
per day (set by the SysOp in Registered Versions ONLY, default: 10).
Free games are awarded when the TriPeaks is won. You can set a limit to the
amount of free games a player may win per day (set by SysOp in Registered
Versions ONLY, default: 9999).
The SysOp can make the game a little more difficult by making the cards
display face down if they can not be played. (set in Registered Versions
ONLY, default: All cards Face Up).
The SysOp may also set the amount of make up days that may be played per
day. (set by the SysOp in Registered Versions ONLY, default: 1). When a
user chooses to make up a day a calendar is displayed (CALENDAR.ANS), if
you do not want this calendar to be displayed simply delete it. If the
user chooses to make up a day, the current days statistics are just reset,
but you can NOT make up days until all of the current days games have been
played.
The Sysop has the option to change the playing screen background and the
playing card colors via the key file (REGISTERED VERSIONS ONLY, default:
white on white).
Users may quit out of the door and their information will be saved in
TRIPEAKS.DAT so they can come back in and finish their games anytime the same
day.
═ Instructions ═
Create a directory for TRIPEAKS and unarchive or copy all the files into that
directory.
Create configuration files for each node that you wish to run TRIPEAKS on.
(See the example configuration files for details).
The door can be run with one command line parameter:
TRIPEAKS NODE1.CFG <-- Configuration filename
if this parameter is left off TRIPEAKS looks for TRIPEAKS.CFG and uses it if
found, if it is not found then the program will abort.
To run in the local mode, simply log onto the BBS and run the door or you can
play it without the BBS by setting the LocalMode in the configuration file and
then running TRIPEAKS <config.file>.
****Special Configuration File Note****
The configuration file looks really overpowering, but don't shy away from it!
Everything you need to know about the configuration file is within the
configuration file!
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Drop File Support ■ ║
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TRIPEAKS will support the following drop files:
1. DORINFO?.DEF 6. SFDOORS.DAT
2. EXITINFO.BBS 7. SFMAIN.DAT
3. CHAIN.TXT 8. SFMESS.DAT
4. CALLINFO.BBS 9. SFFILE.DAT
5. DOOR.SYS 10. SFSYSOP.DAT
and any other with the use of the CustomFile in the configuration file.
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Multi-Node Support ■ ║
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TRIPEAKS is completely Multi-Node aware. If you are running more than one
node, simply create different configuration files for each node and include
that configuration filename on the command line!
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Adopted Screen ■ ║
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After the OPENING.ANS is displayed there is an optional screen called
ADOPTED.ANS that will be displayed. This screen is completely user
configurable. You can thank someone for registering the door for you or
try to encourage someone to do it for you or give them instructions for
the door, whatever you like!
If you do not want this screen displayed simply delete it!
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS How to Play ■ ║
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TriPeaks Solitaire is a very challenging solitaire game. Below is a copy of
the HELP.ANS (in ASCII format):
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ The Rules of TriPeaks Solitaire. │
│ │
│ Layout: The cards are dealt with 28 in 3 pyramid (triangle) shapes │
│ that overlap, leaving 23 cards in the stock pile and one card │
│ in the play pile. │
│ │
│ Play: From the available cards, discard cards from the 3 pyramids that │
│ are one less or one more in Rank of the play card. When there │
│ are no more more plays hit <enter> or <+> to play a card from │
│ the stock pile. ONLY cards that are NOT covered may be played! │
│ │
│ Scoring: 10 points for each card removed from the pyramids, 500 points for│
│ each pyramid cleared, 220 points when all three pyramids are │
│ cleared. A total of 2000 points can be awarded per game! │
│ You also win a FREE game everytime you win a game! │
│ Winning: The game is considered won when ALL three pryamids are cleared! │
│ │
│ Note: Aces are considered one higher than Kings and one lower than Two │
│ cards. This means you can place an Ace on a King then place a │
│ Two on the Ace. │
│ Rank: A2345678910JQKA2345678910JQK │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Game Limit: There is a default game limit of 10, this value can be changed
from 0-65534 from within the TRIPEAKS.KEY, but ONLY in the
registered version!
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Scoring ■ ║
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Scoring is simple, 10 points for every card removed from the 3 pyramids.
500 points will be for each pyramid that is cleared. 220 extra points will
be awarded if you clear all three pyramids. There is a maximum of 2000
points per game (if won). Users also get a FREE game each time a game is won.
Scores are kept for one month in the TRIPEAKS.DAT file and the Top Ten
is kept in TRIPEAKS.SCR. An alltime high is kept in TALLTIME.DAT.
TRIPEAKS.MB4 will contain the previous months scores!
On the first of the month TRIPEAKS.DAT will be removed and TRIPEAKS.SCR
will be renamed to TRIPEAKS.MB4 when the first player enters the door!
When in the game 'V' will display the scores, with the Alltime high and
last months highest score first, with this months top ten following in
the next screen.
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Files in Archive ■ ║
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Your TRIPK110.ARJ file should contain the following files:
Tripeaks.exe -> The Executable File.
Tripeaks.doc -> This Document File.
Tripeaks.reg -> Registration Form.
Tripeaks.his -> History of Releases.
Tripeaks.upg -> Upgrade information.
Trireset.bat -> Resets Scores.
Tbullet.exe -> Creates External Bulletins
Tbullet.cfg -> Configuration File for Pbullet.exe.
File_id.diz -> Short Program Description.
Tripeaks.key -> Registration Key File.
Tripeaks.cfg -> Example Configuration File.
Local.cfg -> Example Local Configuration File.
Main.ans -> Ansi Main Menu.
Help.ans -> Ansi Help Screen.
Adopted.ans -> Ansi Adopted Screen.
Opening.ans -> Ansi Opening Screen.
Calendar.ans -> Ansi Calendar Screen (for Make up Days).
Edituser.exe -> Data File Editor.
Edituser.doc -> Document File for Edituser.
100to110.exe -> Upgrade Program (v1.00 to v1.10).
Support.doc -> Support Information.
Others.doc -> Other Doors by T&T Software.
═════ Files Created at Run-Time ═════
Tripeaks.dat -> User Data, contains the Username,
Last date played, games won, total points,
and games played.
Tripeaks.scr -> Top Ten Scores Data File.
Talltime.dat -> Alltime high Data File.
Tripeaks.mb4 -> Scores From the Month Before.
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Configuration File ■ ║
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The Configuration file may be named anything you wish to name it, but it must
be included on the command line for TRIPEAKS to use it. If you do not specify
a configuration file on the command line then TRIPEAKS will try to use
TRIPEAKS.CFG, if that is not found the program will abort.
Everything that you need to know about the Configuration file is within the
configuration file.....
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Registration Information ■ ║
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Registration of TRIPEAKS reflects the concept of Shareware.
Please see TRIPEAKS.REG for details on registering.
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS External Bulletins ■ ║
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TRIPEAKS can create external bulletins via TBULLET.EXE. TBULLET will read
the TBULLET.CFG and will create any or all of the Ansi, Ascii, or Rip
bulletins. Simply run TBULLET and it will pick up the default TBULLET.CFG
configuration file, or specify which configuration file you would like to
use on the command line:
TBULLET <configfilename>
TBULLET must reside in the same directory as TRIPEAKS and TRIPEAKS needs to
be registered. If TRIPEAKS is NOT registered, a message will be displayed
and the program will exit!
Please see the enclosed TBULLET.CFG for details on how to configure TBULLET.
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS V1.10 Credits and Many Thanks ■ ║
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Special thanks go to Brian Pirie who wrote "OpenDoors, Door Programming
Toolkit Version 5.10" with which TRIPEAKS was created!
A very special thanks go to the following for spending the time to BETA
test the earliest versions of the door:
Bob Hindal
Della Moore
Steve Newman
Brian Tremblay
Full support will be given on The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS, please call we
would like to hear any concerns or comments!
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║ ■ TRIPEAKS Warranty and Disclaimer ■ ║
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= Warranty =
This product is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The entire
risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you.
Futhermore, we the authors do not warrant, guarantee, or make any represent-
tions regarding the use of, or the results of the use of the program, and you
rely on the program and results solely at your own risk. We the authors cannot
accept responsibility for system damage, either directly or indirectly from
the use of this product.
= Disclaimer =
The Authors of this program, The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS and its Co-sysops
are in no way responsible for any damages sustained either directly
or indirectly from the use of TRIPEAKS. Also if the file has been
modified in any way we will take no responsibility for it's use Whatsoever!
The .EXE file has been tested on several machines, from 286's to 486's and
worked perfectly on all. If you should have any problems with this file
please call The Ultimate House Of Fun BBS to obtain a good copy.
The latest version of this program may be FREQ'd by using:
TRIPEAKS