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Turgon's Dungeon Version 1.8 -- Program & Design by Jay Cochrane Copyright (C) 1995 Wonderland Software DISCLAIMER The author has taken every precaution to insure that no harm or damage will occur on computer systems operating this package. Nevertheless, the author shall NOT be held liable for whatever may happen on your computer system or to any computer systems which connects to your own as a result of operating this package. The user assumes full responsibility for the correct operation of this software package, whether harm or damage results from software error, hardware malfunction, or operator error. NO warranties are offered, expressly stated or implied, including without limitation or restriction any warranties of operation for a particular purpose and/or merchantability. If you do not agree with this then do NOT use this program. LICENSE AGREEMENT The game program, support files, and documentation are copyrighted products of Wonderland Software. We reserve all rights to these products. This is protected by the United States of America (USA) and International Copyright Laws. In no way shall the components of the game software package be reproduced or modified in any form or method without prior expressly written permission from Jay Cochrane and Wonderland Software. Tampering with or altering the contents or integrity of the game software package is prohibited. No fee may be charged by any agency other than Wonderland Soft. beyond the cost of distributing unregistered copies without prior expressly written permission from Jay Cochrane. A major portion of this software comes from the DDPlus Door Driver Package and was written by the authors of that package. The DDPlus Doordriver kit has been used for the communications, interrupt handling and some utility functions and that part of the software remains copyrighted by the authors of the DDplus Package. This game is distributed under the Shareware concept. You are allowed to operate this game for a trial period of thirty (30) days. After this trial period, you must register the game or discontinue its usage. Again if you do not agree with this then do NOT use this game. INTRODUCTION: ------------ Turgon's Dungeon is an add on utility for the Popular Door Game Legend of the Red Dragon written by Seth Able Robinson. Without his great door game this program would not have come about . Thanks Seth !!! for the great game.... You will venture into the dungeon where you will be faced with four games to choose from in which you can win gold experience etc. You can gamble with the guards, help free Gwendyln (She love you when you do that<G>) Wall of woe!! free a prisoner or Guess numbers with the guards. Find the hidden thieves guild if you are worthy and you will be guarenteed help in your travels through the realm. Something different for LORD. I am in the progress of adding more to do in the dungeon so stand by for more exciting things to come.. I am always open to suggestions for adding more on to this Door so if you have them you can send them through SFNET to A0919000 or call the support board Mad Hatter BBS (919) 736-8005 node 1 28.8 bps REQUIREMENTS: ------------ At this point in time the only requirements are FILES=10 (or more) in your config.sys file and ANSI.SYS. SHARE must also be loaded IF you intend to use the game in a multi-node environment OR under DesqView. The game is RIP aware but NOT a RIP Game at this time. A FOSSIL is NOT required to run the game, although one will be supported if it exists. Automatic time slicing support is provided to most common multi-taskers as well. Files Included -------------- Below is a listing of all files for the this Game. If you are missing ANY of these files (except for the DOC and FRM files), the game will NOT function. Feel free to give out copies of the ENTIRE archive package of this game but please make sure all the files below are in that package: TURDUN1.EXE - The Main Game File FILE_ID.DIZ - Ascii Description File for BBS Sysops on TD SYSOP.DOC - This text file you are reading REGISTER.FRM - Preprinted registration form and mailer QUICKUP.DOC - Quick Upgrade instructions for users of previous versions SUPPORT.TXT - Distributors of Wonderland Software WHATS.NEW - List of the versions and what has changed REG.FRM - Registration form for Turgon's Dungeon TDCFG.EXE - Configuration program to enter BBS name, and registration number. Installation ------------ --> NOTE: The word "game" is used in place of the program name for both the executable file (example GAME.EXE), and the CTL file (Example GAME.CTL) in the documentation from this point on. GAMEDIR is used in place of the program directory in the documentation from this point on. 1. Move these files in this archive to the LORD Game Directory example: "C:\LORD" TURDUN1.EXE TDCFG.EXE (upgrades just require you to copy over the) (TURDUN1.EXE and run the TDCFG.EXE file ) 2. Make sure that ALL files listed above from the game package are moved into that directory. **** NEW **** You must have SHARE.EXE loaded to run the game... **** NEW **** Run TDCFG.EXE and answer the questions. Select make TD.CFG first and answer each of the questions. If the game is unregistered enter the number (0) in the question asking for the registration number. It will create a file called TD.CFG in the LORD home directory and Turgeons dungeon will read this file on startup. You then select Install in 3RDPARTY.DAT and it will automatically install itself in your LORD's 3RDPARTY.DAT File in your LORD directory. 3. To insure proper multi-node use DOS SHARE must be loaded prior to the game and prior to DESQview. COMMON ERRORS 002 File not found error. Usually caused by not having the drop file path set properly or the game files are not in the LORD home directory. 003 File path not found. Check to make sure the game directory is correctly named as GAMEDIR. 201 Files not found. Check to make sure that all required games files are in the LORD directory. ***** 3RDPARTY.DAT ****** { 5. When installed in your 3RDPARTY.DAT file in your LORD } { the entry should look like this. } { TURDUN1.EXE * C:\LORD } { ^^^^^^^ } { path to LORD files (ie PLAYER.DAT etc.) } { `#Turgon's Dungeon %Wonderland Software } RESTRICTIONS ON THE UNREGISTERED GAME ------------------------------------- Until the game is registered the following restrictions are in effect: a. There will be a slight delay experienced by players at the beginning of the game and end of the game.You will not be able to play the card games with the guards until registered.. b. The words UNREGISTERED will appear as you enter and leave the door. c. Registering the game disables both of the above and your BBS name will appear where unregistered was before d. Once you are registered any future updates can be obtained free through my BBS and my upgrades are ALWAYS easy to implement! e. I am always improving my games - so check my BBS for a more current version. WHAT TO DO IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS -------------------------------- Every effort is made to ensure that the game runs correctly before it leaves my BBS as Shareware. If you are experiencing problems please do the following BEFORE calling me: 1. Read ALL the SYSOP.DOC to ensure you have setup the program and have met all the program requirements. 2. If you can't figure it out call our support BBS for help.. Multinode use ------------- This game supports multinode use and provides automatic multi-tasker support (time slice releasing) for a wide variety of multi-taskers. Common Problems (Locked Bauds, High Speed modems, etc) ------------------------------------------------------ 1. The game does NOT require a fossil driver to run. 2. If you are running a high speed modem (9600 baud or above), then I suggest you run your bbs/mailer/doors at a locked baud rate. On high speed error correcting modems, locking the baud rate will have a noticeable increase on the speed of text that is sent. It's beyond the scope of this document to discuss configuring your BBS and mailer for a locked baud rate; you may wish to consult those docs for information on that. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting up GAME with a locked baud rate: a. When using a locked baud rate, I highly recommend using a FOSSIL driver. This game will work at high speeds without one though. BNU is a good fossil driver which can even be loaded and unloaded before and after you run this game. b. If you are using a fossil, then make sure to tell the fossil that the port is locked. For BNU, to lock com1: at 38,400, you would use something like "L0=38400" on BNU's command line. 3. What follows is some information on possible strange situations that may occur: a. Low speed users can play the game, but high speed users get garbage. - If you are not using the DORINFOx.DEF or DOOR.SYS drop file then you may wish to find a converter program to convert whatever drop file your BBS produces to the DORINFOx.DEF or DOOR.SYS format and tell game.exe to use that. Several converter programs are readily available on most BBS systems. CallDoor is a good one if you can find it. I have it on my BBS for download if you need it. b. The game hangs up when a user enters the game. - Sounds like the game is getting the wrong baud rate somehow. Try switching over to the DOOR.SYS drop file method if possible. c. Text and screens are getting cut off. - If you are running with a locked baud, then this could be caused by some sort of FLOW CONTROL problem. Try using a fossil if you aren't already. d. If you're using something other than the DOOR.SYS drop file, then I always suggest trying to use DOOR.SYS if possible. It is the most reliable method and has had the most testing. If that is not possible try DORINFOx.DEF as an alternative. e. A door locks up node 1. This can happen with fossils or the internal communications routines because it uses the default comport of 1 when NONE is found in the dropfile or game.ctl file. To correct this make sure the right port is shown in the dropfile OR game.ctl file. f. ANSI is reflected correctly on the local screen but the user is getting garbage. Assuming the user has ANSI installed then most likely the problem is at your end. First make sure you have configured the game.ctl file to show the correct locked port rate. Second make sure the dropfile is passing the locked port rate INSTEAD of the actual conncet rate. If it is not passing the locked port rate then you may need to use a different dropfile format OR use a dropfile converter program to change the line to show the locked port rate INSTEAD of the actual connect rate. CREDITS: -------- This relatively small section is just to recognize the GOOD people who have made this door a possibility. The DDPlus Team - Thanks to Scott Baker, Steve Lorenz, Bob Dalton, Andy Stewart, Tom Morgan and other contributors for that great turbo pascal door kit. If you ever want to make a door product for use with BBS's then this is the kit to get! LORD - Thanks Seth for making this outstanding door game even better.......!!!!! DESQview is a registered trademark of Quarterdeck Office Systems. Doordriver kit is proprietary software by Scott Baker. Ripscript & Ripterm are registered trademarks of TeleGrafix Communications. SHARKDriver - Thanks to Korombos for his fantastic driver routines to make LORD IGM's. These are great routines that make programming simple. Where to reach me ----------------- I can usually be reached at my BBS system, which should be listed in the section entitled "registration" which is below. I also habitually monitor ALL door related echos in the SFNET Net System. Registration ------------ If you or your users enjoy this game, then please register it. Information on price and how to register is shown on the enclosed REGISTER.FRM. Registration will disable the UNREGISTERED nag at the beginning andend and entitle you to life time support through my BBS. BBS Support includes unlimited free updates and upgrades (not like some door game authors who charge for major upgrades/updates!) through my BBS and access to the game support conference on my BBS. To register this game just print out the registration form (REGISTER.FRM) file included with the game and send it with your check or money order to: Jay A. Cochrane 126 Lakehurst Dr Dudley, NC 28333 HOW TO REACH ME BY MODEM --------------------------- The MAD HAtter BBS (USA) (919) 736-8005 (USR Sportster 28.8 baud) SFNET A0919000 FIDOnet 1:3660/803 LinearNet 121:3856/0 Reminder: You will have to pick up you registered copy from my BBS. Just allow an appropriate amount of time (a week or two) after dropping your check in the mail for it to arrive to me and your registered copy to be compiled. If you need it sooner log onto my BBS, leave me a message telling me you mailed the registration and when I receive your check or money order I will post a private message on the BBS with your registered copy attached. If you do it this way please allow at least a week from the time you mail it to the time you call and get your code. If you live in NORTH AMERICA I can also call and upload your copy to your BBS for an additional $3.00, if you would like. REMINDER: No disks are sent at the moment, if you need the most current version you must call OR freq my BBS for it. Bug Reports/Comments/Suggestions -------------------------------- I have made every attempt to make sure the game is free of bugs, BUT the possibility always exists that one may have been missed by me or the playtesters. If you find a bug, or have a suggestion or comment to make which would make future versions better please let us know as soon as you can. Those people that lead me to find a bug or generate a better game will receive credit in the game documentation. PLEASE DO NOT NOTIFY ME OF PROBLEMS AND EXPECT ME TO FIX THEM IF YOU HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING.