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                      THREE POINT BASKETBALL

                    An MVP Software Production

                          By Dan Hilton
                    copyright 1993 Dan Hilton

3 Point Basketball is shareware.  You may freely evaluate this
software.  If you find it useful you must register with MVP
Software.  To "register" a shareware product means to purchase it.
The shareware version you are trying now is only an evaluation
version.  While you are free to evaluate this game, you are not free
to continue to use it without paying.  When you register you will
receive The MVP Triple Pack, with three different games, plus 3
Point Basketball Deluxe.  Read more about this later in this
documentation file.

Thanks for playing 3 Point Basketball and for supporting shareware.
Your honesty pays.

To order the MVP Triple Pack, call 800-968-9684 toll-free 24 hours a
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fill out the order form at the end of this manual and fax it to:
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are legible.  Or if you prefer mail the order form and your check
to: MVP Software, 1035 Dallas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1407.

For overseas orders or technical support call 616-245-8376.

THREE POINT BASKETBALL is an exciting simulation of the popular
three point shooting contest seen each year during basketball
season.  To beat the all-stars, you'll need concentration, stamina,
and coordination.  Good Luck.

1.  START-UP

To start playing THREE POINT BASKETBALL, go to the directory in
which the game files are located.  At the prompt type BBALL and hit
<RETURN>.  The title screens will be displayed.  Click the mouse
button to continue.

2.  MAIN MENU

After you have continued through the title screens, the main menu
will appear.  The main menu has four options, which are shown below
along with a brief description of their functions.

      TOURNAMENT     - begins the three point shooting tournament.
      PRACTICE       - begins a tutorial on how to shoot the ball,
                       as well as giving you the chance to test
                       your skills in a practice round.
      SETUP          - allows you set the time limit for each round,
                       and specify the sound options.
      HALL OF FAME   - displays the all time greats.
      EXIT           - exit the game.

3.  SETUP

The SETUP option allows you to change game settings.  The ROUND TIME
is the amount of time you will be given each round for shooting the
ball.  The ROUND TIME should be set so that it gives you just enough
time to shoot all of the basketballs.  Experiment until you find the
time that is right for your computer (default is 1:30).  The sound
option allows you to turn the sound on/off.  With the sound off
there will be no sound at all.  The comments option allows you to
turn on/off the digitized comments.  Turning off the comments does
not affect the music, or sound effects.  When the game is setup the
way you like it, click in the CONTINUE? <OK> box.  You will be
returned to the MAIN MENU.  NOTE: You may return to the setup screen
any time during the game by pressing the right mouse button.  From
the setup screen you may change the time/sound options and continue
the game by pressing the CONTINUE? <OK> button, or quit to the MAIN
MENU by selecting the QUIT? <OK> button.

4.  PRACTICE

It can take some practice to be competitive in a three point
shooting tournament.  Taking the practice option allows you to get
some instruction on how to shoot the ball, as well as a chance to
shoot in a practice round.

The Shooting Coach will explain the method used to direct the ball
towards the basket.  Click through his instructions until you are
given the chance to practice.  To shoot accurately, you must have
good distance and good right/left accuracy.  If your distance is
perfect, your right/left accuracy can suffer a little and the ball
might still go in (and vice versa).

THREE POINT BASKETBALL allows you to shoot the ball using the left
mouse button.  You will see a shooting box with a red circle in it.
Imagine this as a top view of the basketball rim.  To score you will
need to direct the ball into the center of this red circle.  Begin
your shot by pressing the left mouse button.  You will see a yellow
bar moving up the left side of the shooting box.  To stop this bar,
and lock in the distance, release the button.  The instant you have
locked in the distance, a yellow bar will begin moving along the
bottom of the shooting box from left to right.  To stop this bar,
and lock in the right/left accuracy of the shot, press the left
mouse button again.  Once the distance and the accuracy have been
locked in you will see a basketball, showing the final destination
of your ball.  If it is in the center of the red circle, the ball
will go in.  The further the ball is away from the center of the
target circle, the less perfect the shot.  Always try to get the
ball into the center of the rim.

You will get five chances to get the hang of shooting the ball
before you are sent to the arena to try a practice round.  Use the
mouse cursor to select the skill level you want to practice.  Click
the left mouse button when the cursor is pointing at the desired
skill level.  A higher skill level causes the target circle to be
smaller.  Now specify whether or not you want a moving target.  A
moving target means that the target circle will not be located in
the same place in the shooting box every time.  NOTE: The moving

target option can make things very difficult, but it can make
shooting more challenging for experienced players.

A round consists of 25 basketballs, separated into five racks.  The
racks are located around the perimeter of the basketball court, just
outside the three point line.

        ______________________________________________________
        |5*|               |      O      |                |*1|
        |  |               |             |                |  |
        |  |               |             |                |  |
        |  |               |             |                |  |
        |  |               |             |                |  |
        |  |               ---------------                |  |
        |  \                                             /   |
        |    \                                         /     |
        |    4*\                                     /*2     |
        |        \                                 /         |
        |          \                             /           |
        |            ---------------------------             |
        |                         *                          |
        |                         3                          |
        |                                                    |
        ------------------------------------------------------

You will shoot five balls from each position, beginning at position
1 and finishing at position 5. Each ball is worth one point, with
the exception that the last ball at each position is a "moneyball"
which means it is worth two points.  This makes the total possible
score 30 points.

When the round begins, the clock will start ticking.  The shooting
box will now appear in the bottom left corner.  Try to remember what
the coach said and aim for the dead center of the red target circle.
Watch to see the ball fly toward the rim.  You might get a lucky
bounce!  Don't worry about the time at first, just try to get the
ball in the basket.  After you start making some shots you can try
to speed things up.  It can take a while to get the hang of shooting
the ball quickly and accurately, but with a little practice, you'll
be ready for the TOURNAMENT.

5.  TOURNAMENT

Well, this is it.  Your chance at fame and immortality.  I know it
can make you nervous to know that you'll have to go up against the
likes of JORDY MICHAELS, MYSTIC JOHNSON, and LARRY FOWL.  Just try
to get a hold of yourself.

After you have taken the TOURNAMENT option from the main menu, you
will be asked to specify the number of players.  Use the mouse
cursor to point to the desired number and press the left button.
You will now be asked to enter your first name.  When you are
finished, press enter.  You will be asked for your last name.  Press
enter when you are done.  Select the skill level you want to play on
using the mouse cursor, and whether you want a moving target.  If
there is more than one player you will be asked for player two's
name etc.  NOTE: Each player can specify his own skill level, so
that beginning players can compete with experienced players.

Once all the player information has been entered, we go to the TV
studio where Skip Smiley and Rick Vitality are waiting to start
their broadcast.  Click the mouse button after you have read/heard
each of their comments.  They will look at the bracket so that you
can see who you will have to face in the first round.  Rick Vitality
will make predictions about the first round matchups; then it is
time for the first round action.

You will see a graphic for each matchup.  To start each game, click
the mouse button.  If the matchup is two computer controlled
players, you will see a final score.  Watching the scores is a good
way to see which players are going to be toughest to beat.  If the
matchup is between a computer player and a human player, you will
get to watch live action.  A screen will notify you to get ready.
Watch for your name.  When your view of the court appears, the time
is running.  Do your best!  You'll have to concentrate to win.

After all of the first round matchups are complete, you'll return to
the studio for a brief exchange between Guy and Rick, and a look at
the second round matchups.  If you keep on winning all the way
through the final, you can get your name engraved on the
championship trophy!

6.  HALL OF FAME

Choosing the HALL OF FAME option allows you to view the ten all time
greatest three point shooters.  In order to make the Hall of Fame,
you have to win the three point shooting contest, and have a Hall of
Fame points total that is high enough to get you into the top ten.
Hall of Fame points are earned during each shooting round in an
actual tournament.  The number of Hall of Points earned is
determined by taking the total number of points for the round and
multiplying it by the skill level.  Also, if you choose the MOVING
TARGET option your point total for the round will be DOUBLED!  At
the end of each round the Hall of Fame points earned that round will
be displayed.  NOTE: Even though you might earn enough Hall of Fame
points to be among the top ten highest scores, you will not be
considered for the Hall of Fame unless you win the tournament!

7.  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

THREE POINT BASKETBALL requires an IBM compatible computer with 570k
base memory free.  It also requires a Microsoft compatible mouse.
The game requires about 5 megabytes of space on your hard drive.  A
SoundBlaster card is optional, but is required to hear the
background music, and to have optimum clarity in hearing the
digitized comments.

8.  CREDITS

      CREATOR             -  Dan Hilton
      PROGRAMMING         -  Dan Hilton
      ARTWORK             -  Dan Hilton, Bruce Hilton, Wes Gray
      SOUND               -  Dan Hilton, Joe Hilton
      CREATIVE CONSULTANT -  Joe Hilton
      PRODUCER            -  Dave Snyder

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