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SINBAUD
Version 3.0
Copyright (c) 1991 Rick Salinas
Written by: Rick Salinas
_________________________________________________________________
Contact: Dark Side of the Moon BBS
209-225-6824 24hrs
Fido (1:205/72) HST/Dual STD V32/HST 14400 buad
Fresno, CA
Rick Salinas (sysop)
Shareware notice
----------------
This program is not free. You are most welcome to try
and evaluate this program for a period not to exceed 30
days. After this period of time, and you continue to
use SINBAUD you are expected to register it.
You may freely distribute SINBAUD as long as no
money is charged for it. All files must remain intact
and UNMODIFIED. If you do distribute this program,
make sure it is intact and in original form. There is
nothing more frustrating than receiving an incomplete
program.
This software is provided on an "AS IS" basis without
any warranties whatsoever.
In no event shall I, Rick Salinas, be liable for any
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages
or any loss of business profits, business interruption,
loss of business information, or losses arising out of
the use of or inability to use this software or
accompanying written material, even if I have been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
Under no circumstances shall any individual(s) sell, or in
anyway make a profit from this program without prior written
permission from the author.
Thanks, Rick Salinas
=========================================
Sinbaud 3.0 - SYSOP INSTRUCTIONS
=========================================
Copyright 1991 Written by: Rick Salinas
Tired of playing those dice rolling, hacking, space trading
games? Well here is a door program that is full of graphics,
fast communication routines and fun arcade like play. Thanks for
trying Sinbaud. Unlike many Dnd type fantasy games sinbaud uses
ansi animation and positioning for fun real time adventures.
There are over 100 Ansi graphical Screens and 15 animated monsters
to contend with. Sinbaud should interface to your BBS using the
generic DOOR.SYS drop files (GAP version) or as a stand alone
arcade game for you PC. And now ANSI MUSIC is available to the Local
and Remote user (providing the user's COMM program supports ANSI MUSIC).
Please feel free to pass it around and upload it to your favorite
BBS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
CGA monitor highly recommended, MONO is ok providing your
system will support ANSI codes.
(Mono system may not support all features)
Ability to display/receive IBM Extended Characters
IBM XT/AT/386 computer with atleast 256K
INSTALLATION:
SINBAUD should be a relatively easy game to install
on your BBS. Just complete the following steps and you
should be on your way.
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(Run-time Library - Brun45.exe required)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sinbaud requires the BRUN45.EXE runtime
library to operate. This file must either
exist in the sinbaud directory or any other
directory mentioned in your PATH statement.
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1. Create a directory and place all the
SINBAUD program files into it. Lets suppose
you called it:
C:\Doors\Sinbaud
2. Now that all files are in that directory
we must go to said directory by typing
cd c:\doors\sinbaud
CONFIGURATION:
Now we can execute the Sinbaud INSTALL
program. Execute the program called
INSTALL.EXE
Type INSTALL at the dos prompt. Answer
the following questions.
A) Sinbaud Directory: The INSTALL program will
enter C:\DOORS\SINBAUD
or whatever directory
your current directory is.
A) BBS Name: Type the name of your
BBS here. If you are
not playing Sinbaud
on a BBS, Enter your
name if you wish.
B) Sysop Name: Enter the sysop's name.
{Probably your Name}
C) Enter Locked baud Rates:
If you don't have a High Speed Modem
just set this to '0' for 'Not Locked'
If you do have a High Speed modem and
are running locked, enter the appropiate
baudrate, either 19200 or 38400 are
supported. (Note: No Fossil is Required)
If for some reason you need to lock in
other baud rates feel free to try but
no gaurantee.
BBS INSTALLATION
SINBAUD requires a GAP version door.sys drop file. Most any door
converter can write a GAP door.sys file but just incase you dont have
one I made a little utility called DOORSYS.EXE that should work for
all my door games. This program will generate the required DOOR.SYS
drop file if your BBS cant. If you have a GAP bbs you probably
will not need to use doorsys.exe. Please refer to doorsys.doc
for specific information regarding command line options.
At the moment doorsys should work with CALLINFO.BBS, DORINFOx.DEF
LASTUSxx.DAT aswell as PCB14.5 generated door.sys drop files.
Doorsys.exe can also produce a LOCAL mode drop file for playing
Sinbaud locally but this is not really necessary since Sinbaud
can be played locally from the command line.
Thats about it for configuring, now this is how to
start the game. First if you are running a BBS you must suppy a
GAP version DOOR.SYS file as mentioned above. If your BBS cannot create
a DOOR.SYS file you may have to use a door converter. You can try
DOORSYS.EXE door converter or DRLINK (written by Chris Holton).
Both appear to work ok. These files are available here at the
DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (209)-225-6824
24hrs 300-14400 Baud....
DOOR.SYS users
If your BBS can write a DOOR.SYS file you may not need a converter at
all! Just copy door.sys to the sinbaud directory and execute
the game. A sample batch file may be used...
copy c:\bbs\door.sys c:\sin\door.sys
cd c:\sin
SINBAUD
cd c:\bbs
{restart your BBS}
If you wrote a DOOR.SYS (not created by a GAP BBS) and
are having problems (like GAPQBDR error #6), you may need
to use the doorsys.exe program to filter your version of
door.sys. Copy the drop file (door.sys the one your bbs made),
to the game directory and execute a batch modified batch file.
For Example:
copy c:\bbs\door.sys c:\sub
cd c:\sub
DOORSYS door.sys
SINBAUD
cd c:\bbs
{restart your BBS}
Doorsys.exe is about 90% effective in converting 'old style'
door.sys files to the GAP version door.sys drop file.
For more information refer to the documentation included in
the doorsys.zip file.
COM3-COM4 SUPPORT!
If you run your bbs on com3-com4 and have special settings for
IRQ and BASE address for your ports you can customize these
settings by entering your specs into the file called COMM_IRQ.CTL
In almost every case the standard default settings in this file
should work for you, but if not you have the ability to adjust it.
MULTI-node BBS's
I have included a command line switch so sinbaud will read different
configuration files for multinode setups. The command line is:
SINBAUD sinbad#.cnf where the '#' is your node number
For Example node 2: Sinbaud sinbad2.cnf will read a file called
SINBAD2.CNF and read in the data about that node. This command line
option is totally optional and not necessary for single line BBS's.
If this command line is omitted Sinbaud will default and read the
SINBAUD.CNF file (which is what the INSTALL program writes.)
If you need to make configure files for other nodes simply create them
using the INSTALL program and rename the sinbaud.cnf file to the
correct name.
HIGH SPEED MODEMS!
Be brave as we tread on thin ice (smile)...
Put down the docs clear your mind and grab some cookies and
milk.... while the snack may not help install SINBAUD its
a good excuse to get up and move once in a while (grin).
I have lost many hours of sleep regarding this topic but have
had some success. As you know no two configurations are alike
but I have tried to make SINBAUD as compatible as possible.
So here goes...
If you are running your BBS with a locked baud, you can override
all settings in your door.sys file to assume a locked baudrate.
Simply Supply the correct answer via the INSTALL program as noted
above or MANUALLY edit the file called SINBAUD.CNF as noted in
said file.
That was simple huh? Painless I hope...
PAGE SYSOP function (command line override option)
Included in versions 1.0 and later, a user may PAGE SYSOP.
To DISABLE this function add /NOPAGE to the command line like this:
SINBAUD /NOPAGE
You also must edit the PAGE.CTL file. This file determines what
time of day paging will be allowed. Its self explanatory. But
remember, it doesnt matter what you do to page.ctl, paging will
NOT work if you include the /NOPAGE command as noted above.
Note: To exit a chat session the sysop must press ESC key.
LOCAL PLAY (with/without a BBS)
To play locally just type the following
SINBAUD local
SOUND/MUSIC OPTION
SINBAUD plays ANSI MUSIC either locally or to the remote user. You
will be asked at each logon if you wish to enable the MUSIC option.
Remote Users NOTE: Your communications program must be able to support
ANSI MUSIC. I recommend QMODEM. This shareware
comm program is one of the finest I have seen.
If you answer Yes but your terminal cannot play the
ANSI MUSIC codes your screen will fill with junk
characters making the game unplayable! You must then
disable ANSI MUSIC by using the Games Options at the
main SINBAUD command screen.
COMMAND LINE SYNTAX EXAMPLE
Hey Im easy.... anthing is ok. For example say we have a setup
with no music and no paging!
SINBAUD /nopage
MAINT.EXE
You will still need to execute the MAINT.EXE on
occassion just to keep the files current.
You should execute the MAINT.EXE atleast
once a day. The MAINT.EXE file will delete old players
from the game and is configurable. Say you want
players older than 30 days deleted from the game to
make room for new players type MAINT.EXE 30 IMPORTANT!
YOU MUST HAVE THE DATE SET CORRECTLY PRIOR TO EXECUTING
MAINT.EXE else loss of player data may occur.
You may use SINBAUD on a trial basis for 30 days
free of charge. Test drive it and see if your users
like it.... This is my THIRD attempt at door writing.
I am not a programmer, I'm a Civil Engineering Student
at CSU Fresno. I enjoy writing door games and
hope others sysops can use them. If the program is well
received I will continue to update this door game and
make revisions should good suggestions come my way.
This is all I ask.... If bugs should arise please dont
get angry... but infact tell me descriptively what
happened and your system set up and I will try to help
you. If you are a registered user you will of course
be able to d/l revisions should they be made available
and never have to reregister your game again! But
please, if you have never registered a door before
please start with this one. Im not asking much just a
little something so I can perhaps augment my hardware.
Please register your copy today. Please see the
REGISTRATION docs called REGISTER.FRM Thanks so much
for taking the time to try SINBAUD.
If you have any comments and have access to Doorware
National Echo, drop me a note and I will try to help you.
Sincerely,
Rick Salinas
PS: If your thought these docs resemble the docs to SUB ATTACK,
Your Right! I hate Docs hahaha But what the heck if your
like me I never read them anyways huh! <grin>