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- C I P H E R
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- Crypto-Quotes Puzzle Game
- Release 1.2 April 18, 1990
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- Nels Anderson
- 92 Bishop Drive
- Framingham, MA 01701-6540
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- DESCRIPTION: CIPHER is a word puzzle game in which you must try to
- discover the real meaning of a quotation or other phrase that has
- been encrypted. To get started either read the .doc file or just
- start up the game and view the help screens to learn how the game
- works.
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- REQUIREMENTS: CIPHER runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode for use
- with an EGA or VGA card. It can also run in color or monochrome text
- mode, so almost any system will work. All video modes support keyboard
- play; VGA and EGA modes also supports mouse play.
-
- SHAREWARE: CIPHER is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try
- the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the
- game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15; in
- return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program, a
- larger collection of puzzles and possibly other software to try out.
- A deluxe version with binder and printed manual is available for $20.
- Software distribution companies may include CIPHER in their catalog
- provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author.
-
- FILES: The files included in CIPHER v1.2 are as follows:
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- CIPHER.EXE Cipher program
- CIPHER.DOC Documentation (instructions)
- CIPHER.TXT This file
- NEWS.PCC Title picture
- PUZZLE1.CPZ Puzzle data file
- ORDERFRM.TXT A ready to print registration form
- SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
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- All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
- archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name
- CIPHER12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
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- SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS.
- Call 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322 (300/1200/2400/9600HST, 8N1) and leave
- a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available
- there first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with
- your request. Finally, you can contact the author through CompuServe's
- mail system. Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613].
-
- AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
- contributed to:
-
- EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
- Based on the classic star trek type games. Winner of
- Public Brand Software's 1988 software contest.
-
- MAHJONGG: Solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Supports
- EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional. See reviews
- in December 1988 "PCWorld" and April 1989 "Compute!".
-
- TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
- Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
- at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later.
-
- SUPERFLY: An action game in which your house has been invaded by
- a variety of bugs which you must swat while searching
- for the "Super Fly". Includes 20 different rounds, 3
- skill levels. Supports hi-res EGA and VGA.
-
- SHOOT: Shooting Gallery is an exciting and colorful arcade game,
- using full 256 color MCGA graphics (also works on VGA).
- Requires a mouse to play. New in January 1990.
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- MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
- Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.
-
- SOUNDPAS: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- to add music and sound effects to their programs. Includes
- units for interrupt and real time sounds.
-
- BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
- tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
- EGA/CGA/MCGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the
- utilities from MOUSTOOL.
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- BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
- created or modified. Supports EGA and CGA modes.
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