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█ Techno Trivia Online Game Version 4.0 █
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█ ** BETA VERSION ONLY - DO NOT DISTRIBUTE ** █
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█ Sysop Doccumentation █
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════[ Warranty ]══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
This product provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The entire
risk as to the results and performance of the program is assumed by you.
Furthermore, I the author 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. I the author cannot
accept responsibility for system damage, loss of profit, or any other special,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to
use this product.
════[ Licensing ]═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
You are granted to use Techno Trivia on a single node BBS system, If you
wish to run it on more that one node, You must register a copy for each of
the nodes (However, you only have to order 1 copy of each question pack you
want).
When registering the software, you are not buying it per say, but buying
a license to use it. Upon registering, you must take reasonable measures to
assure that the registered copy of the game does not leave your system.
Failure to comply with these terms may result in termination of your
software license with no refund.
Techno Trivia is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept. Under this
concept you may use the SHAREWARE (unregistered) version for a reasonable
period of time, which I consider to be 30 days. After which you must either
register your copy or discontinue usage. Please note that registering does
not 'unlock' any hidden features, but it does allow you to add additional
sets of questions to the game.
════[ Distribution ]══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
You are free, in fact encouraged, to distribute the shareware version
of Techno Trivia, provided the archives are sent in their original, unmodified
state.
════[ Features ]══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
■ Carrier Drop Detection
■ Supports DOOR.SYS or DORINFO1.DEF
■ Support For Baud Rates Of Up to 38,400 bps.
■ Supports COM Ports 1-16 Using BNU Fossil Driver By David Nugent.
■ Sysop Can Define ANSI & ASCII Top 10 Scorer File Names.
■ Sysop Can Set Number Of Plays Per Day Allowed (From 1-200)
■ Improved ANSI screens over previous versions.
■ Greatly detailed high score list, Gives scores, attempts, number correct,
and percentage correct.
■ A Clue Option has been added to make it easier for users.
■ New Improved Playing Status Screen
■ Play-Ahed/Make-Up Day Option Added For Better Tournaments
■ Human-Readable configuration file
■ Supports CTS checking, even at 300 bps, for error free transmissions.
■ Does not require Watchdog, CTTY or Doorway
■ High Speed Input & Output Routines.
■ Informative Status Line.
■ Terminates cleanly through an error back to the board.
■ Written in Borland's Turbo Pascal v6.0 for Speed and Size.
════[ Game Setup ]════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Techno Trivia is a simple game to set up. First of all, you must edit
the TRIVIA.CFG, which is straight ASCII text. It has a full description of
what is in it, but here is a listing anyways.
Line 1 : Type of door file read in (0 = DORINFO1.DEF / 1 = DOOR.SYS )
Any Other Number Than 1 Or 0 Will Result In A Default Value Of 0.
Line 2 : The Full Path Of The Speicified Door File.
Line 3 : Number Of Attempts Allowed Per Day (From 1 - 200 : Any Number Out
Of Range Will Result In A Default Value Of 50).
Line 4 : The Path & Filename Of The High Scores Bulletin (ANSI Version).
Line 5 : The Path & Filename Of The High Scores Bulletin (ASCII Version).
These items may be changed at any time, in the registered or
unregistered versions of the game, as this door is in no way crippled.
To run the game now , it is invoked by using the following statement
from DOS:
TRIVIA
The game will not allow multiple players in at one time, However it
will check when someone tries to use it while it is already in use and notify
that user to try again later.
This game DOES require a user to have ANSI graphics enabled, otherwise
the user will simply be returned to the bbs.
════[ Support ]═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
If you are to come across any bugs, please report them to me at the
following system:
Programmer's Paradise BBS
(313)464-1470
14.4k USR HST (MNP 5)
The BBS specializes in programming files in Turbo Pascal and 'C'.
You will of course find all the latest Player's Choice software online, which
includes BBS utlities. Currently I write utilities for T.A.G. BBS software,
but if you are looking for a utility for any bbs package, let me know and I
may be able to help.
And finally, thanks for choosing my product over the multitude of
other trivia games out there. I feel I offer a unique product, and appreceate
your support.
Sincerely yours,
David Mitchell