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For Windows
Crypto-Quotes Puzzle Game
Release 1.0 October 1, 1991
Nels Anderson
92 Bishop Drive
Framingham, MA 01701-6515
U.S.A.
Various kinds of word puzzles have existed for years in many
different forms. People spend hours trying to solve them, working
tediously with pencil and paper. Many a newspaper has been worn
through trying and retrying different solutions.
With the advent of computers, working these puzzles becomes more
enjoyable because the computer screen provides a working surface
that's easier to manipulate than paper and pencil. You can erase and
retry as often as you wish and the screen will never wear out as
paper is apt to do.
Still, many computerized versions of word games look dull. Just
because it's a word game does not mean that it has to use text mode
and black & white only. Why can't word puzzles be colorful, use high
resolution graphics and even run with a mouse? Well, since Cipher
for Windows runs under the graphical Windows interface that's exactly
what it does.
Cipher for Windows is a "crypto-quotes" type of game. That is, a
quotation is enciphered and displayed on the screen in its scrambled
form. Your challenge is to figure out the cipher by replacing the
scrambled letters with the actual letters. As you go along more and
more of the puzzle will start to look like real words and eventually
you should solve the whole puzzle and be able to read the quotation.
One set of puzzles is provided with the game. If you want more, you
can register the game for $15 and in exchange you'll receive the
latest version of the game plus many more puzzles to solve. For $22
you can order the "deluxe" version of the game, which includes a
registered copy of the software, the additional puzzles plus a
printed manual and binder to store everything in. Please include $2
shipping for the standard version or $4 for the deluxe version.
Foreign shipping is $4 for either version.
Cipher for Windows is distributed by the Shareware system -- this
allows you to try it before you buy it, but if you continue to use
the game you are expected to register. When you register, please let
me know what version you have (it's right on the info screen) and I'd
also be interested to know where you got it from. Please, make sure
you put your name and address on your letter! Or you can use the
instant registration form in the file "orderfrm.txt". Just copy the
file to your printer, fill it out, and mail it. If you're not
familiar with the Shareware concept, please read the file
"sharewre.txt".
If you have any suggestions or discover any problems with the program
you can reach me via the )(evious BBS system (300/1200/2400, 14400
HST, 9600 v.32, 8N1) at 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322. Leave a
C)omment to the sysop to reach me. )(evious is the official support
BBS for all my software and the latest versions are always available
for downloading there. There is also a support conference for people
to exchange game tips or ask questions. J)oin conference #31 and
check out the latest tips. B)ulletin #1 always has the list of
latest versions of all my programs, along with the file name if you
wish to download them.
You can also reach )(evious through RelayNet. If there's a RelayNet
board in your area send a routed message to me at node XEVIOUS. The
Shareware conference would be the best choice, but if that's not
available try TPascal, Games or even Common.
I'm also available through CompuServe's email system. Send mail to
me at 71020,2613. Or join me and many other shareware authors in the
Shareware forum (GO SHAREWARE). You can also reach me through
Internet; address messages to 71020.2613@compuserve.com.
Cipher for Windows is pretty easy to use, so rather than reading all
the instructions you might want to just start it up and play. The
game includes complete instructions built in, using the standard
Windows help interface.
INSTALLATION
Cipher for Windows is installed into Windows just like any other
program, so you may want to consult your Windows manual if you're not
familiar with the procedure. Briefly, here is how you would install
Cipher:
1) Create a directory on your hard disk and copy all the Cipher
files into it. For this example, let's say the directory is
C:\CIPHERWN
2) From within Windows select the Program Manager, then under
the File menu select New.
3) A dialog will pop up; select Program Item and click on OK.
4) Another dialog will pop up. Under Description enter "Cipher"
or "Cipher for Windows". Then, under Command Line enter
"C:\CIPHERWN\CIPHERWN.EXE". If you've used a different
directory than the one suggested in step 1 above you'll need to
modify this accordingly.
5) Click on OK and you'll be returned to the desktop where you
should now see the Cipher icon.
PLAYING THE GAME
OBJECT:
The object of the game is to decipher the puzzle shown on the right
side of the screen. The puzzles vary in difficulty and size. When
you solve the puzzle correctly a message will pop up on the screen to
let you know.
KEYBOARD MODE COMMANDS:
If you're going to be playing the game with a mouse, skip down to the
"Mouse Mode Commands" section. Also see the section on "Common
Commands".
Though Windows is primarily a mouse based interface, some people will
find Cipher easier to play using the keyboard. When using the
keyboard you will alternate between "select character" and "place
character" modes. You will see a prompt at the upper right corner of
the screen to tell you what the game is expecting.
You must first select a letter of the alphabet that you want placed
into the puzzle. Just type that single letter and it will be
highlighted on the left hand side of the screen.
Then you must decide where to place the highlighted letter into the
puzzle. Hit the letter that you want translated to the letter you
just selected. You'll see your selection placed throughout the
puzzle.
The game prevents you from using a letter to translate more than one
encrypted letter. Thus, if you change your mind on the translation
of a letter you can just reuse the translated letter somewhere else
and your previous use will be erased.
If you want to erase a guess without placing it somewhere else, hit
the space bar when asked to select a letter and then choose where to
place it in the puzzle.
MOUSE MODE COMMANDS:
If you're going to be playing the game with the keyboard, go back to
the "Keyboard Mode Commands" section. Also see the section on
"Common Commands".
Unlike playing with a keyboard, playing using a mouse is "modeless"
in that you do not have to alternate between selecting a character
and placing it into the puzzle. At the left side of the screen
you'll see the alphabet displayed. Click on the letter you want to
select for use in the puzzle. If your aim is off, just move the
cursor and click again. The letter you choose will be highlighte