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PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS (tm)
====================================
SHAREWARE VERSION
*****************
Copyright (c) 1993-94, All Rights Reserved
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
Voice: (602) 582-4468
Fax: (602) 516-8697
BBS: (602) 492-9747
CIS: 72074,2677
AOL: BITWISE SW
IMPORTANT:
==========
If you are upgrading to Professional Video Poker for Windows V2.0a
or higher from a lower version (1.5, 1.1, or 1.0), the program
will NOT run correctly if you try to use the previous version's
save, defaults, or the payoff/stat files.
Be sure to answer "Y" to all file replace prompts when installing
this version.
-- The save files are those with the extension .SAV.
-- The defaults file is PVPOKER.DEF.
-- The payoff/stat files are those with the extension .P01 thru .P14.
REQUIREMENTS:
=============
Windows 3.1, windows compatible PC computer, windows compatible
VGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher, 3 Meg RAM,
3 Meg free on hard disk.
YOU MUST BE RUNNING WINDOWS IN 386 ENHANCED MODE. Do not start
Windows with the /S or /R switches. See your Windows Manual for
more information on startup memory modes.
Recommended:
Windows 3.1, windows compatible 386/486+ computer running at 25Mhz+,
windows compatible SVGA display with 640x480 resolution or higher,
16+ colors, 4+ Meg RAM, 5+ Meg free on hard disk, Mouse.
LATEST VERSION:
===============
Your copy of our video poker game for Windows may not be the latest
version currently available. We are constantly updating, improving,
and fixing bugs in this program. Therefore, you should check the
Windows Fun Forum (card games library) on CompuServe for the
latest version.
CALLING OUR BBS:
===============
The program BSIDIAL.EXE or BSIDIAL2.EXE that was installed into
this game's directory allows you to call our BBS and order
products as well as download the latest versions. It is a special
DOS communications program that will run from within windows.
It will go out and find your modem, configure it, and dial into
our BBS. All this should be done automatically and in only a few
seconds.
If you want to use your own favorite communications program instead
our ours, then set your communication settings to N-8-1 and dial
602-492-9747. We can handle any modem speed up to 28,800 and
our modems support the latest in advanced error correction and
data compressions.
INSTALLATION:
=============
To install this game from the distribution diskette, simply
copy the file "PVPOKE.EXE" to the desired directory ("\PVPOKER"
suggested) on your hard disk and run the program.
This is a self-installing packed file and running it will unpack
and install all the needed files and programs. Once self-install
process is complete, this file (PVPOKE.EXE) can be removed.
However, you should always retain a copy of this file on diskette
or tape just in case you need to reinstall it in the future.
If a message appears asking you whether or not you wish to replace
an existing file in the PVPOKER directory, answer with a "Y". DO
NOT USE OLD FILES WITH A NEW VERSION - FATAL ERRORS WILL RESULT.
NOTE: After the installation process is complete, the install
program will try to run the game program automatically. This
should be successful providing the install process was completed
successfully and Windows could find a valid copy of the
VBRUN300.DLL file in the PVPOKER directory or in the common
WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
To start the game manually, run the file PVPOKER.EXE from Windows
File Manager or click on the PVPOKER icon installed into the GAMES
Program Group (or the program group you selected).
The icon file PVPOKER.ICO contains the icon for you to use if you wish
to manually add this game program to your Games Program Group or
set up a new Program Group just for this game. Please see your
Windows Users Manual for instructions on adding Program Items
and setting up Program Groups from the Program Manager.
NOTE: Be sure you are running Windows Version 3.1 or higher and your
are running Windows in "386 Enhanced Mode" (not Standard Mode). Check
your \WINDOWS directory and see if you have a WIN.BAT file.
Be sure the WIN.COM or WIN command in the batch file DOES NOT include
the /S switch. This causes Windows to start in Standard Mode. Be sure
the command is followed by blanks or /E to insure you start in Enhanced
Mode. Otherwise, this game may not operate correctly. If you cannot see
the 386 Enhanced Program Item (icon = computer chip) on the Windows
Control Panel, then you are not running Windows in the Enhanced Mode.
Please see your Windows Users Manual for more information.
Also, once you are running Windows in 386 Enhanced Mode, you should set
up as large a Permanent Swap File (not Temporary) as Windows will allow.
This allows Windows to use free disk space as computer memory and it will
allow you to run bigger programs. This is done from Windows Control Panel
with the 386 Enhanced Icon.
This program was written in Visual Basic V3.0 and REQUIRES the Visual Basic
V 3.0 Runtime Library file called VBRUN300.DLL (normally included). Be sure
this file is located in the same directory where you loaded and unzipped
PVPOKE.EXE.
NOTE: If you obtained a copy of this game from Compuserve, Ziff-Net, or
any other BBS, the file VBRUN300.DLL was not included in the packed
file PVPOKE.EXE.
This was done to save download time and related costs. The file
VBRUN300.DLL is available in most BBS forums -- check with your forum's
Sysop or search the BBS files by name for "VBRUN" or "Visual Basic".
NOTE: Occasionally, Microsoft will release an updated VBRUN300.DLL file
which will correct some bugs in their runtime modules. You should
periodically compare the date/time/size of this file to the latest
one available on CompuServe in the Microsoft MBASIC+ Forum. If a
later one is released, please download it and place it in the
PVPOKER directory. This program will use it automatically
from then on.
ERRORS AT STARTUP
=================
If you encounter either of the following two errors at startup:
1) "OVERFLOW"
2) "Invalid Control Index"
then the startup files (PVPOKER.DEF, PVPOKER.Pxx, & PVPOKER.SAV)
may be corrupted or may be the wrong version. Try renaming these
files to something else and restarting the program. The program
will then use its own internal game settings since it will not
be able to find these files.
You should first try renaming the PVPOKER.DEF and restarting the
game. 99% of the time this file is causing the problem.
If you still have problems after trying this procedure, please contact
the Author by e-mail on Compuserve or by phone.
TEST RESULTS AND FEEDBACK
=========================
Please put this program through its paces and report back any positive
or negative feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. We want your input!
Your responses will help us improve this game.
Our Compuserve ID number is: 72074,2677.
Please check CompuServe's Windows Fun Forum, Card Games Library for the
latest version of this program. Please download the latest version which
will most likely correct any problems you are having or contain the
features you would like to see.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
========================
This Windows game is the culmination of hundreds of suggestions and
comments from our very popular DOS version of Video Poker Plus. As you
can see, we have listened to those suggestions and implemented almost
every single one of them in this version for Windows.
Please drop us a note with your comments or suggestions. They are
always welcomed and help us improve our games in future versions.
OUR OTHER SOFTWARE
==================
If you like this video poker game, you should obtain a copy of our
other casino game for Windows called Ultima 21 Blackjack for Windows.
It is also a shareware windows game and should be available from the
the same source you obtained this game from. If not, try a shareware
source such as CompuServe Windows Fun Forum, The Software Labs,
Public Brand Software, and many, many others.
You can also call our BBS to download the latest versions of all
our software. Please see the CALLING OUR BBS section for more
information.
Ultima 21 Blackjack is no ordinary blackjack game. It allows you
to control everything! You can customize the: casino to play in,
its rules, the number of decks, the number of players, the dealer
at your table, the card count system, the playing strategy, what
drink you would like, whos playing in the various lounges and
show rooms, and the list goes on and on. Try it, you will really
enjoy this "full casino experience".
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REVISION HISTORY
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5/01/94 - Version 1.0
=====================
First Version released with all major features. Very stable for a
first release (at least we thought so).
5/31/94 - Version 1.1
=====================
Fixed bugs in hand recognition routines. Now correctly identifies
a Wild Card Full House and a Wild Card Royal Flush. This was a
problem in the Deuces Wild Games Only - Joker Wild Games were
working OK. The routines were not seeing the Deuces as a wild
card for these particular hands. They now work properly.
9/01/94 - Version 1.5a
======================
Added Windows WAV File support for various sound effects. Added
the SOUND Menu for controlling Sound Effects.
Enhanced the Game Save and Restore Features to support multiple
saves/restores.
Added "moving text banner" to main table. Improved the shuffle
card routines to increase the overall randomness of the card deck.
10/15/94 - Version 2.0a
=======================
Fixed spelling of "deuces" in all areas of game (hopefully).
Fixed number of hands limitation/error caused by playing in excess
of 2,700 hands in a single game.
Also added the ability to order drinks and to check out who is
playing in the Casino's various lounge and bars.
Added "Celebrity Sightings" fun stuff to the game.
11/04/94 - Version 2.0b
=======================
Created self-installing version for Windows. One-step installation
is done now by running the PVPOKE.EXE file from diskette or hard
disk. Complete user control over destination directory and hard
disk as well as program group control. Should make installation for
novice Windows users much easier. All other features are the same
as v2.1a above.
11/22/94 - Version 2.1a
=======================
Changed and enhanced the self-installing system and fixed a few
minor bugs.
1/1/95 - Version 2.1b
=====================
Fixed a few minor bugs.
1/15/95 - Version 2.1c
======================
Purchased and updated all VBX controls and DLL object files from
various third-party software vendors. This will insure the lastest
fixes on all software used in this game program and fix a few
minor startup bugs.
5/15/95 - Version 2.2a
======================
Fixed the following customer complaints or requested changes:
- Change main table background color back to grey.
- Removed the moving text and its options.
- Changed some of the short cut keys so they are all unique.
These bug fixes and imrovements were made:
- The shortcut keys for disabled buttons were still active. This
caused problems when users did not use the mouse. The shortcut
keys are now turned off when the buttons are disabled.
- The sound VBX system we used was replaced by a newer and more
reliable one. Some customers reported the program locked up
when our old sound system tried to grad the sound card after
another program was allocated to it. This has hopefully been
fixed.
- The nagging "please register" window will appear less often
to unregistered users.
- The change game window has been expanded for non-registered
users to show exactly which additional games they get when
they register.
- The program now calls our new Order System for Windows program
called BSIORDER.EXE (now included). This program makes it
easier for ordering any of our products. Also, we now accept
credit cards and also have a automated BBS order system which
customers can call with their computer to place a credit card
order (with bundle discounts) as well as download the latest
versions of all our products.
- A new program called BSIDIAL.EXE has been added to the package
to provide easy DOS access to our BBS. This program will run
from within our order system and will find the customer's modem,
configure it, and dial our BBS in just a few seconds.
7/15/95 - Version 2.2b
======================
- Fixed a few minor bugs.