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B A C K Y A R D --- F O O T B A L L
by Bob Dolan
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VERSION 1.00 -- November 16, 1991
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This diversion brings back a time about ten years ago when personal
computers were not so common. When the latest craze was a hand held
electronic sports game on an LED display. COLECO produced them and
they became quite popular. They also used up a fair amount of time.
But they were fun, and thats the bottom line in games.
Well, in the interests of bringing the idea up to date ( and saving a
few batteries ), I present BackYard Football for your enjoyment. If
you find that it fills up your 'extra' time in front of the computer
well, then register. If not, then thanks for trying it.
If you are familiar with the classic version of this game then you may
want to skip to the CONTROLS section of this manual so you can try it
out. Otherwise read on about this strange way of playing football....
-- THE IDEA --
You command an offensive team of objects (hereafter known as players)
on a wrap-around gridiron. Your ball carrier is positioned behind two
blockers who will disappear when they take out a defensive player on
contact. Using the Mouse or the 'Shift Status' keys, you manuever this
group of players in formation up, down and forward. Sorry, no
retreating. The Shift Status keys are Left Shift, Right Shift,
Control, and Alt. The CONTROLS section will describe their use in
detail.
Each time your ball carrier avoids the defensive players and makes it
to the end of the screen, it will re-appear on the other side of the
screen. This continues until enough 'ground' has been covered to place
the ball carrier in the end zone. The result, of course is a
touchdown. Each screen width is ten yards and your team always lines
up two yards into it. Your actual position on the field is represented
at the bottom of the field, using a pointer indicator.
There are other dimensions in football and they are provided in this
format as well. Passing and Kicking can be strategically applied to
put as many points on the board as possible. The CONTROLS section
deals with these aspects.
Other than that, its like real football in most ways. If you don't
understand how football works then this game will thoroughly confuse
you.
-- THE CONTROLS --
The following keys are used to control BackYard Football:
Before the play starts:
LEFT SHIFT: no function.
ALT: no function.
CONTROL: step through the play selections.
or RIGHT
mouse button.
RIGHT SHIFT: lock in the currently selected play.
or LEFT
mouse button.
ALT and
CONTROL: bring up the main menu. ( See MAIN MENU )
While the ball is in play:
LEFT SHIFT: move the formation towards the top side of the field.
or move
the mouse up.
ALT: move the formation towards the bottom side of the
or move field.
the mouse
down.
RIGHT SHIFT: move the formation forward on the field.
or LEFT
mouse button.
CONTROL: On a PASS play, throw the pass.
or RIGHT
mouse button.
-- SCREEN LAYOUT --
/---Scoreboard
| /----Playing Field Statistics---\
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║ ╔═|════════════════════|═══════╗ ╔═════════════════════════|═════╗ ║
║ ║ Gain:00 Down:01 |YTG:10 ║ ║ | ║ ║
║ ║ Time:15:00 On:18 |Qtr:01 ║ ║ 00 1st Downs 00 ║ ║
║ ║ | | | | | | | | | | | ║ ║ 00 #Runs 00 ║ ║
║ ║ | ║ ║ 00 Run Yards 00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω | ║ ║ 00 Run Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω Ω <-| ║ ║ 00-00-00 Pass A-C-I 00-00-00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω Ω Ω ║ ║ 00 Pass Yards 00 ║ ║
║ ║ Ω ║ ║ 00 Pass Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ ║ ║ 00 Punts 00 ║ ║
║ ║ | | | | | | | | | | | ║ ║ 00 Punt Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ ^ <-\ ║ ║ 00:00 Possession 00:00 ║ ║
║ ║ 00 SET PLAY 00 | ║ ║ Level==>25 ║ ║
║ ╚════|══════════|════════|═══|═╝ ╚═══════════════════════════════╝ ║
║ | | B|ckY|rd FOOTBALL ║
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Score---/----------|--------/ |
| \------Approximate field postion
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Message Line----/
-- PLAYING BackYard FOOTBALL --
A game of BackYard FOOTBALL begins with a kickoff. Punts and kickoffs
are handled in the same fashion. The type of kick will be displayed on
the screen along with the number of yards the ball is flying. When the
numbers stop increasing, one of two things will happen. If the flight
of the ball carried it far into the end zone, a TOUCHBACK will occur
and the ball will be brought out to the 20 yard line. Otherwise, the
playing field is shown with all players, just like a standard play.
However the ball is alive and you are expected to run the play. This
represents the kick (or punt) return. When the defense stops you, it
will be first down and you will be in regular play mode.
In this mode, you are prompted to select a play type. The message line
will display "SELECT PLAY". If you press the CONTROL key, the message
line will display the different play modes: RUN, PASS, and KICK. When
the message shows the desired mode, press the RIGHT_SHIFT key. At this
point the message line will display "HIKE!", which indicates the play
has begun. Use the LEFT_SHIFT and ALT keys to move the players up and
down on the field. Use the RIGHT_SHIFT key to move the players down
the field. There is no way to backup. The mouse replicates these
controls if it is active.
Play Types:
RUN: all gameplay is as described above. Both front players can
take out defensive players on contact.
PASS: One blocker is placed in front of the quarterback and a
receiver is located just below it. When the ball is hiked, only
the receiver is movable. At any point during the play, the ball
can be thrown by pressing the CONTROL key. The receiver must be
lined up with the quarterback to complete the pass. If the ball
contacts the receiver, the reception is made and the receiver
becomes the runner. This is shown by inverting the color of the
player. From this point, until the end of the play, the player
is in RUN mode. If several defensive players contact the ball,
the pass may be stopped or intercepted. Interceptions cannot be
returned.
KICK: If this mode is selected, a dialog will appear prompting
for a type of KICK. The choices are PUNT or FIELD GOAL. If the
appropriate letter is pressed( P or F ), that type of kick will
occur. The selection can be aborted by pressing <Esc>.
The game can be played by one person taking both sides. Two players
can comfortably play with one player using the keyboard and the other
using the mouse.
-- MAIN MENU --
The Main Menu can be selected by pressing the CONTROL and ALT keys at
the same time. The following screen will appear:
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║ ╔══════════════════════════════╗ ╔═══════════════════════════════╗ ║
║ ║ Gain:00 Down:01 YTG:10 ║ ║ ║ ║
║ ║ Time:14:51 On:01 Qtr:01 ║ ║ 00 1st Downs 00 ║ ║
║ ║ | | | | | | | | | |┌──────────────┐ #Runs 00 ║ ║
║ ║ │Change Level │ Run Yards 00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω │Change Speed │ Run Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω Ω │Stats Display │-00 Pass A-C-I 00-00-00 ║ ║
║ ║ 0 Ω Ω Ω │Load A Game │ Pass Yards 00 ║ ║
║ ║ Ω │Save This Game│ Pass Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ │End This Game │ Punts 00 ║ ║
║ ║ | | | | | | | | | |│Exit Game │ Punt Ave. 00 ║ ║
║ ║ │Cancel [Esc]│9 Possession 00:00 ║ ║
║ ║ 00 SET PLAY │About BYFB ...│ Level==>25 ║ ║
║ ╚═══════════════════════│Practice kicks│═════════════════════════╝ ║
║ └──────────────┘L ║
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In this menu, only the following keys will work:
Up and down arrows: moves the selection cursor.
Enter: choose the selection under the cursor.
Esc: abort the Main Menu and return to the game.
The following selections are available in the Main Menu.
Change Level:
Pops up a submenu of levels to be selected. Level 35 is the
easiest, and 0 is for androids.
Change Speed:
Pops up a submenu to allow the selection of a new speed level.
This controls the speed of the game clock. A value of 0 is very
quick. A game of average length can be played with a speed of 1
or 2.
Stats Display:
Use this submenu to disable or enable the statistics display
which appears on the right side of the screen.
Load A Game:
Brings up a dialog, prompting for the name of a previously saved
game. Game play will resume at the point where it was saved.
Save This Game:
Brings up a dialog, prompting for a name to save the current
game to.
End This Game:
Abort the current game, and start a new one.
Exit Game:
Exit BackYard football.
Cancel:
Exit Main Menu and return to the current game.
About BYFD:
Displays a dialog, showing the current version, and shareware
information.
Practice kicks:
Enters kicking mode (the screen you see when attempting a field
goal or an extra point). Random distance field goal are presented.
The ball is kicked using the RIGHT_SHIFT key or the left mouse
button. Exit this mode and go back to the game by pressing the
LEFT_SHIFT key or the right mouse button.
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Unavoidable jargon
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BackYard Football is Copyright 1991 by Bob Dolan, All rights reserved.
BackYard Football is distributed as Shareware. This means that if you
regularly use the product and benefit from it, you should register with
the author. Use the order form included below. The software you now
have is complete and not crippled in any way. This indicates a basic
trust of the Shareware concept by myself and other Shareware authors
who provide useful products with the hope of some type of return for
their efforts. So that the high cost of software is not a problem,
registration is $10. If you feel this is too much, please write me a
letter explaining why.
If you are a Shareware author, register by sending a registered version
of your product to me.
Distribution
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If you distribute BackYard Football to friends, associates, or to a
computer bulletin board system (BBS), you may only distribute the
compressed file including the copyright and disclaimer.
Disclaimer
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The Copyright Owner hereby disclaims all warranties relating to this
software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. The Copyright Owner will not be liable for any special,
incidental, consequential, indirect or similar damages due to loss of
data or any other reason, even if The Copyright owner or an agent of
The Copyright Owner has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. In no event shall The Copyright Owner's liability for any
damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to use the software,
regardless of the form of the claim. The person using the software
bears all risk as to the quality and performance of the software.
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Registration Form
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Name: ____________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
City: ________________________ St:______ Zip:___________
Phone: (______)_________________ Country:________________
BackYard FootBall Registration @ $10.00 : _______.____
Bob Dolan Products Disk @ $25.00 : _______.____
For Disk Orders==> Disk Size(circle one) 5.25" 3.5"
Where did you get your copy of BackYard FootBall?
____________________________________________________________
What version of BackYard FootBall have you been evaluating?
_____________________________________________________________
What would you like to see added to BackYard FootBall?
_____________________________________________________________
What problems did you have with BackYard FootBall?
_____________________________________________________________
Send to: Bob Dolan
237 Willis Ave.
Rochester, New York 14616
Phone: 716-865-8248
GEnie EMail: DOLAN
Thank you for registering.....
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Product History
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Version 1.0 -- November 16, 1991
It is released.
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Other Products from Bob Dolan
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Smart Solitaire
Version 1.01 -- November 9, 1989
A text mode klondike solitaire card game which uses the mouse. Features
BOSS mode and smart playing features, such as automatic card placement
in obvious situations. Very addicting and fun!
Shareware.........$10
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VLINES (5-24-90)
VLINES is a flying lines demo that runs on VGA adapters. It can produce
some interesting moire patterns as well as brilliant color combinations.
Freeware...........$0
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TCAL
Version 1.0 -- June 24, 1990
The TSR Calendar (TCAL) is a resident popup calendar which is useful for
viewing any month of any year by controlling the PgUp, PgDn, and arrow
keys in the following manner:
Freeware...........$0
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Laser Fireworks (8-11-90)
Laser Fireworks is a pyro like demo program which utilizes lasers having
the effects of fireworks. Hard to explain, fun to watch!
Freeware...........$0
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Phone Base
Version 2.0 -- November 8, 1990
Phone Base is basically a small dedicated database containing two
fields. Any two field database requirement you have can be filled by
PhoneBase. However, the primary intention of this application is the
storing and dialing of phone numbers.
Shareware.........$5
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MagnaFile
Version 1.06 -- November 1991
MagnaFile is a DOS shell which is directed at a wide range of users
from the DOS beginner to the most prolific DOS power users. MagnaFile
provides services to the user to simplify access to DOS. It also
increases the efficiency of doing many of the more tedious operations
DOS requires.
Magnafile commands are carried out using a one-key interface. Most
operations are associated with a very obvious key, such as <C> for the
Copy command.
The most useful utilities provided by MagnaFile are:
File Copying \
File Moving \ Single file
File Deleting / or in groups.
File attribute/
File Descriptions (40 characers)
File Viewing & Editing
File execution
Disk navigation
File & Directory Renaming
File Archiving, Unarchiving, and Archive viewing.
Command line interface
Mouse handling.
Screen saver and password protection.
Magnafile is similar to Norton Commander(NC). Beta testers of this
product say that MagnaFile will be an important tool on your computer,
whoever you are, whatever level user you are.
Shareware..........$15
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DcD
Version 1.1 -- October 1991
DcD is a utility to assist DOS users in moving about a Hard disk drive
directory structure. When you run DcD, it scans your disk and builds a
tree which reflects the directory relationships that exist. Once this
is done, DcD can present you with this tree, displayed in a graphical
nature. You may move a cursor to other directories and change to them
by pressing the <Enter> key.
Freeware...........$0
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TLines
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
A moving lines demo, similar to VLINES, this program runs in text mode and
draws lines using several types of text characters.
Freeware...........$0
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FreeView
Version 1.0 -- October 7, 1991
FreeView is a hex or text file viewer. FreeView provides text searching
functions and can handle files up to 5000 lines in length.
Freeware...........$0
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Idle
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
Idle is a text mode screen saver, which will display a message you specify.
The message is shown in a box which moves around the screen until a keystroke
interrupts it. At this point the user is returned back to DOS if the correct
password is entered. All parameters are user specified.
Freeware...........$0
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Starz
Version 1.0 -- October 1991
A user controllable starfield. If a mouse is connected, the user can steer
the display. Occasional speed changes and swirls make this an interesting
screen saver.
Freeware...........$0
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Yacht-Z -- A dice strategy game for Windows 3.0
Version 1.30 -- October 31, 1991
Yacht-Z is a version of the classic dice game in its triple scoring
variety. The capabilities of Microsoft Windows are fully exploited
with the hopes of providing an efficient player's interface.
Shareware.........$10
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BattleGrid -- War in a window -- Battleship for Windows 3.0
Version 1.00 -- October 31, 1991
BattleGrid is a version of the classic board game. Play against the computer
or another person. Watch the computer play against itself using different
strategies. Several levels of computer opponent are available from genius
to idiot.
Shareware.........$10
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BackYard Football
Version 1.00 -- November 16, 1991
A DOS text mode real-time football game for one or two players. Modeled
after the old hand held football games. Complete running stats, and
challenging control of passing running and kicking make this a fun game.
Games can be saved and loaded in progress.
Shareware.........$10
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If you would like a disk containing the latest registered version of
all of the above programs, send $25 to the address listed above.
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