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/ /
/ S u p e r S l o t s ! /
/ Version 3.2 /
/ /
/ Copyright 1989-1995 /
/ All Rights Reserved /
/ J & W Software /
/ /
/ /
/ Slot Machine game DOOR for Wildcat!, PCBoard, RA/QBBS /
/ SPITFIRE, GAP and other BBS software which uses door /
/ information files compatible with the above. /
/ /
/ /
/ Support BBS: /
/ Gulf Coast BBS /
/ (352) 563-2547 /
/ 1200 - 14400 HST/v.32bis /
/ FIDO 1:3653/20 /
/ /
/ InterNet access: /
/ (Email) jimb@xtalwind.net /
/ (FTP) ftp.xtalwind.net /pub/jwsoft /
/ (WWW) http://www.xtalwind.net/jwsoft/ /
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INTRODUCTION
------------
SuperSlots! is a fun (and addictive) game DOOR for Bulletin Board
Systems. It is a close approximation of a real slot machine at
your favorite casino. There is even a Super Progressive Jackpot
which starts out at $100,000,000 and increases by $10,000 after
each game. Playing the game is simple. Place your bet, pull the
handle and let the wheels spin. The strategy is knowing when to
bet big and when to bet small. Players compete for weekly/monthly
and all time high scores.
FEATURES
--------
- ANSI Color and Mono screens
- RIPscrip graphics
- Full multi-node support
- Support for locked DTE up to 115K bps
- Support for COM1 through COM8 and IRQs 1 through 15
- FOSSIL support
- DESQview, Windows and OS/2 time slices are released
- Easy installation and no maintenance
SETUP
-----
Setup is very simple. Create a directory and place the files
SUPRSLOT.EXE, SS!SETUP.EXE, LOCAL.BAT, SEND.BAT and the .ICN and
.PAL files in this directory.
Now run SS!SETUP.EXE. A screen with several fields will be
displayed. There will be a box at the bottom of the screen that
will display help information for each field. The following edit
keys are allowed: HOME, END, BACKSPACE, LEFT and RIGHT ARROW. Use
the ENTER, UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move between the different
fields on the screen.
Each field is described below:
Name: The name of the person registering the program as it will be
displayed on the opening screen (when registered). This does not
necessarily have to be the SysOp, it could be the name of a user
who donated the registration fee.
BBS Name: The name of the BBS as it will be displayed on the
opening screen (when registered).
Key Number: If registered, enter your Key Number here. Until the
program is registered leave this field as all zeroes. See the
registration section below for more information about registering.
Initial number of turns: The initial number of turns each player
gets each day. Note that on each turn that a player wins they get
an additional turn.
Number of Make-Up days allowed: The number of days a player will
be allowed to make up if they have missed playing for any day(s).
The maximum number of make-up days allowable is 6 (six). If set to
0 (zero), make-up days will not be allowed.
Path and Name of ANSI Bulletin: Path and name for the ANSI (Color)
bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
Path and Name of ASCII Bulletin: Path and name for the ASCII (Non-
Color) bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
Use Internal or FOSSIL com routines [I/F]: The type of
communications support that should be used. SuperSlots! can use
either its own Internal communication routines or an installed
FOSSIL driver. For systems not using a FOSSIL driver, choose
Internal routines. The Internal communication routines support
COM1 through COM8 with IRQs of 1 through 15. For systems using a
FOSSIL driver, you may choose either the Internal or FOSSIL
routines.
Base Address (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
enter the Base Address of the ports, in hex, for the ports you are
using. Note that the Base Address for COM1 and COM2 cannot be
changed.
IRQ (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
enter the IRQ of the ports you are using. Note that the IRQs for
COM1 and COM2 cannot be changed.
After entering all of the information, press 'ESC'. SS!SETUP will
ask if you want to save the configuration file. If this is the
first time SS!SETUP has been run or you have previously run
SS!SETUP but changed some of the information, press 'Y'. This
will create or update the configuration file (SUPRSLOT.CFG). It
will also create a SUPRSLOT.SCO file if one does not exist. This
is the score file and is needed for the program to run.
It will then ask if you want to create the registration file
(SUPRSLOT.REG). The registration file will be needed when the
program is registered, so you will need to answer 'Y' at least one
time for this file to be created. Please be sure all information
is correct as your 'Key Number' will be based on this information.
Consult your BBS manual regarding the creation of DOOR batch files
for your BBS. SUPRSLOT.EXE must be started from the directory it
resides in for the game to function. The command line for calling
SuperSlots! is as follows:
SUPRSLOT SUPRSLOT.CFG 'Full pathname to BBS information file'
'Full pathname to BBS information file'
This will be the full path and filename of your BBS information
file. For example: C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS. SuperSlots! uses this
filename to determine the BBS software which is being used as
follows:
CALLINFO.BBS (Wildcat 2.xx)
PCBOARD.SYS (PCBoard)
DOOR.SYS (GAP, Wildcat! 3.x and other systems using DOOR.SYS)
SFDOORS.DAT (SPITFIRE)
DORINFOx.DEF (RA/QBBS/RBBS)
Please note that the DORINFOx.DEF file that RA/QBBS uses is not
fully compatible with RBBS. By default, SuperSlots! uses the RA/
QBBS DORINFOx.DEF format. If you are using the RBBS version of
DORINFOx.DEF, use the parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) on the
command line in your calling batch file.
An example of a batch file for PCBoard:
CD\SUPRSLOT
SUPRSLOT SUPRSLOT.CFG C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS
CD\PCB
BOARD.BAT
An example of a batch file for RBBS using DORINFOx.DEF:
CD\SUPRSLOT
SUPRSLOT SUPRSLOT.CFG C:\RBBS\DORINFO1.DEF /RBBS
CD\RBBS
BOARD.BAT
In addition to the /RBBS command line parameter, there are three
other optional command line parameters as described below:
/Monthly - This will cause SuperSlots to reset the score file at
the beginning of each month instead of each week. Place this at
the very end of the line in your batch file calling SuperSlots!.
For example:
SUPRSLOT SUPRSLOT.CFG C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS /MONTHLY
This switch was added because of the requests from a few customers
for tournament use. Its use is not recommended. Players who lose
their entire bankroll will quickly lose interest in the game if
they must wait until a new month starts to play again.
/UseAlias - This will cause SuperSlots! to use the alias name of
the player instead of their real name. NOTE: This option only
works with DOOR.SYS. If using files other than DOOR.SYS, the
players real name will be used whether /UseAlias is used or not.
/NoRIP - This will cause SuperSlots! to disable RIPscrip mode.
RIPSCRIP GRAPHICS
-----------------
If the caller is using a RIPscrip compatible terminal, SuperSlots!
will automatically detect and use RIPscrip mode for displaying
graphics. The caller will also be able to use their mouse in
addition to the keyboard for playing the game.
RIPscrip mode requires the icon files SS*.ICN and SS*.PAL be
available on the caller's machine. If the caller does not have
these files, they will be asked if they wish to download them at
the start of the game. You must have the SEND.BAT, SS*.ICN and
SS*.PAL files in the same directory as SUPRSLOT.EXE for the caller
to receive these files. SEND.BAT uses DSZ (Omen Technology Inc) to
files to the caller using Zmodem. SuperSlots! does pass the base
address and IRQ of the com port being used to SEND.BAT so that
non-standard com ports may be used. If you are using a FOSSIL
driver or an intelligent com port card, you may have to replace
DSZ in SEND.BAT with a Zmodem driver compatible with your system.
When the caller is in RIPscrip mode a '(R)' will be displayed on
the status line after the Node# to indicate RIPscrip mode is being
used on the remote end. ANSI graphics will be displayed locally
when the caller is using RIPscrip.
UPGRADING
---------
When upgrading, do not delete your existing SUPRSLOT.CFG or
SUPRSLOT.SCO files. They will be automatically updated when you
run SS!SETUP.EXE.
To upgrade from version 3.0 or 3.1, replace your existing
SUPRSLOT.EXE, SS!SETUP.EXE, SEND.BAT and .ICN files with the
corresponding version 3.2 files. Place the SCREEN.LIB, and .PAL
files into the same directory along with these other files. You
may delete SSICONS.ZIP as it is no longer used. Run SS!SETUP.EXE
to update your existing .CFG and SUPRSLOT.SCO files. Do not delete
your existing SUPRSLOT.CFG file as it will be automatically
updated when SS!SETUP.EXE is run.
To upgrade from versions 2.5 through 2.8, replace your existing
SUPRSLOT.EXE, SS!SETUP.EXE with the corresponding version 3.2
files. Place the SEND.BAT, SCREEN.LIB, .ICN and .PAL files into
the same directory along with these other files. Run SS!SETUP.EXE
to update your existing .CFG and SUPRSLOT.SCO files. Do not
delete your existing SUPRSLOT.CFG file as it will be automatically
updated when SS!SETUP.EXE is run.
If you are using the RBBS version of DORINFOx.DEF, add the
parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) to the command line in the
calling batch file.
If upgrading from a version earlier than 2.5 you will need to
delete your score file and install SuperSlots! over again. This
is necessary since the score files from earlier versions are not
compatible with version 3.2.
ERRORS
------
Any errors which may occur will be written to the SUPRSLOT.ERR
file. When possible, a descriptive error message will be written
to SUPRSLOT.ERR with the exact cause of the error. If the error
cannot be resolved, call the support BBS (Gulf Coast BBS) and
upload a copy of your SUPRSLOT.CFG, SUPRSLOT.SCO and SUPRSLOT.ERR
files. This will allow us to more quickly determine the cause of
the error. All support is handled through the Gulf Coast BBS.
MULTI-NODES, NETWORKS, MULTI-TASKERS
------------------------------------
SuperSlots! is multi-tasker aware. OS/2, DESQview and Windows are
automatically detected and time slices are released where
appropriate. Full record and file locking is supported in those
environments and in networked systems. Multiple configuration
files are NOT necessary when running on multi-node systems.
MISCELLANEOUS
-------------
SuperSlots! is designed to give each player a $500,000 stake to
begin the game. At the beginning of the selected time period the
score file will automatically be cleared and the last periods high
scorer will be determined.
Each player is given a Sysop configurable number of turns to start
with and will gain an extra turn each time they win. If a player
does not complete all their turns, they may call back and play any
remaining turns later that day. Note that turns not completed when
playing make-up days cannot be completed and are lost.
If the Super Jackpot is won, it will be reset to $100,000,000.
The winning players name, date and amount they won will be
displayed on the menu screen.
If you are using a high speed modem and have your com port LOCKED,
the program will not respond to keyboard input while your modem
buffer is full. This is normal.
SuperSlots! may be played from the DOS prompt by typing:
SUPRSLOT SUPRSLOT.CFG LOCAL
Note that the user name is hard coded as 'DOS Local' and that the
bulletins and score file will not be updated. This mode is only
for testing. The file LOCAL.BAT is included for this purpose.
To turn on screen writing, if it is off, press any key.
REGISTRATION
------------
Registration is required if you choose to continue using this DOOR
program. After 60 days of running the program unregistered, the
score file will cease to be updated. However, the game will
continue to allow players to play. This should be long enough to
determine if the program meets your needs and is popular with your
users.
When registered, the '[UNREGISTERED COPY]' line will be replaced
with a 'Registered To:' message. This will show the Name and BBS
Name from the SUPRSLOT.CFG file.
There are two ways to register.
* Mail order Registration *
If the SUPRSLOT.REG form was not previously created, run SS!SETUP
and have it create SUPRSLOT.REG. Check this file to insure the
information is correct. If it is not, re-run SS!SETUP and correct
any errors. Your Key Number is based on the information in this
file and must be correct for your Key Number to work. Make sure
that the Name and BBS Name are correct as printed! When done print
the form to your printer. Send the completed SUPRSLOT.REG form
along with your check, money order, VISA or MasterCard credit card
information for $15.00 (U.S.) to:
J & W Software
9426 N. China Pink Way
Crystal River, FL 34428-9500
Your personalized Key Number will be sent to you promptly. When it
is received, run SS!SETUP and enter your Key Number. SuperSlots!
will then be registered. No other action is necessary.
* Instant On-Line Registration *
You may register SuperSlots! with VISA or MasterCard and receive
your personalized Key Number instantly by calling the Gulf Coast
BBS, 352-563-2547, and entering REGISTER at the main menu prompt.
You will need the Name and BBS Name exactly as it is entered on
lines 1 & 2 of SS!SETUP as well as your credit card information to
register. You might want to make note of this information to speed
your call. You will receive your Key Number on that call.
WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER
---------------------
There are no warranties, express or implied, for unregistered
copies of SuperSlots!. The author will NOT be held liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting
from the use of this program. Your use of this program
constitutes your AGREEMENT to this disclaimer and your release of
the author from any form of liability.
Registered copies of SuperSlots! are warranted to perform as
described in this documentation. In the event SuperSlots! does
not perform as described, then the author will elect to either
rectify the problem or refund the amount of the registration paid,
provided notification is received within 30 days of registration.
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