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LAST UPDATE: 20 JUL 94
Version 7.0
UPDATE From 7.0 to 7.1
Corrected Return from Sysop Functions (Cosmetic Error)
UPDATE From 6.2 to 7.0
Files Now will regenerate themselves completely in the event of any
Hard Drive Problems such as a Crash or Storm. The only files you
need to start the game is ULTRIV.TPG, TRIVQUES.DBF and TRIV.DBF
FIRST MY APOLOGIES:
The Original Source to ULTRA Trivia was corrupted and unusable,
hence I had to go with a much older backup and basically rewrite
some things. Being as old as it is I don't remember everything I
had it doing. SO if your happy with it the way it is then don't
use this UPDATE. However if you want some of these features (which
to the best of my knowledge really didn't lose anything) then go
with this upgrade. It is fully compatible with your existing files.
ULTRA TRIVIA UPDATES
====================
The Files RTRIV.DBF, RTRIV.NX, RSCOR.NDX, are no longer needed and may be
deleted.
MAJOR CHANGE - The Questions are no longer given in order. They are randomly
selected after the first question no to users will get the same
question unless by chance. The starting question is the same for
all users the first time each month. (Again if you prefer this
to be the old way let me know) This is done for future databases
to be easily written and installed. The older structure required
the database must have at least 1400 entries to work properly.
SCORE ROUTINE CHANGED - The score is now Progressive and not digressive.
What that means is you get a point for every question right and
nothing is subtracted if wrong. (If you want this back let me
know)
TOURNAMENT vs Monthly Reset.
I have heard a few BBS's are using this for a tournament type
hence I have made the Monthly reset optional. To run without
a monthly reset just leave it as it is. If you want a Monthly
Reset simply add a GHOST EVENT in CEDIT as close to midnight as
reasonably possible running the program with the following
addition parameter Exactly as listed:
ULTRIV.TPG /Q && /M
NOTE: Monthly Reset now also creates a text file called TRIVWIN.TXT, this
will append the Top Winner of each month to a winners list. You
may display this file as you see fit. Later versions will
incorporate it into the menu structure.
BUG FIXED - Previous versions would not allow similar names to enter game,
this was minor and is now fixed by adding the EXACT ON to the
source code.
RIP AWARE - The game is now RIP aware and is mildly interfaced with RIP using
Harris Technology Associates - PROTO. At this time pending
future release of RIP only the commands are RIP compatible.
COSMETICS - Changed the viewing of the score file. Upon reset of the score
file. You will now only see the top ten scores and no longer
view the Empty Vacant Slots.
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FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS
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The selection of Databases will be allowed and RIP Graphics will be fully
implemented. This version is a release to fix the immediate problem as
stated above.
Please any questions, bugs, or comments should be reported immediately.
Can't fix what I'm not aware of. You may report them to either GW Associates,
or to myself via my BBS (412) 838-7613 or Voice (412) 832-6846
Thank You
Scott Mozden
Tavey Soft
Once Again My apologies for the loss of the Original code I now take great
steps to insure this will not happen again. If these changes are not
acceptable let me know perhaps I can make them as options if enough people
prefer the old method of handling.
INSTALLATION:
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Its easy Just create a directory to run the game from and copy
TRIVQUES.DBF and ULTRIV.TPG into it. (If you are Registered Copy your Key
file into it as well)
Next make an entry in your SDL to call the game.
(i.e.: ENTRY:
1. ULTRA TRIVIA
KEY=1 TYPE=200 OPT DATA=c:\tbbs\Trivia\ULTRIV /Q
Compile your Menu and log on the BBS. Once you are in go to the
SysOp section and configure your game settings.
DEMO COPY:
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The Demo Copy will only allow a user to play until they get 5 questions
correct. It also has no Chat functions or SysOp Functions.