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Tic Tac Toe

  Welcome to Tic Tac Toe V 2.0.

Play the game of X's and O's, against the computer at three difficulty

levels , and option of the computer taking the first turn. Or play in a two player game on the same computer.

Customize the game by setting the board color and text color settings.

**** New to version 2 is the Internet play option so you can play online

 in a two player game against family members or a friend. Also chat while you play.

Limited Warranty

   Playing    You can use the mouse to click on your choices while

playing. You can also use the number keypad to enter your choices. Numbers 1-9 are in direct relation to the board.

You can use mouse or keypad together , such as in a 2 Player game.

   Game Options

      2 Player  Also under Options Menu.

      1 Player Also under Options Menu.

      1 Player Options Choose Random, Easy or Hard game vs. Computer.         Or any 1 of the 3 choices  with "O" goes first, (O being the computer).

      Random  Plays  strictly by computer generated numbers only.   Also            under Difficulty Menu.

      Easy	Plays combination of random number and programed    instructions.  Also under Difficulty Menu.

      Hard	Plays combination of random number and programed    instructions.  Also   under Difficulty Menu.

       O  Goes First Press down for 'O' goes first. When in up position 'X' goes first.

 The previous description of Random , Easy, and Hard still apply.

       Reset Scores  Reset Scores for PlayerX, PlayerO and Cats to "0".  Also   under Game Menu.

        Ok  Clears "X" and "O" from game board and starts new game.

Also   under Game Menu. Can also be activated by pressing the  'ENTER' key.

      QUIT Exits Game. Also under Game Menu.

 Options   Menu

Internet Play

 Graphics  Choose  "X" and "O" styles for game play.

**Customize the game to suit your color preferences.**

  Board Color  Choose backcolor of game board from availible choices.

  Text Color Choose text color for displayed text from availible choices.

*NOTE:  Board and Text Color choices will be saved when you Exit the game. Next time you play the game , you will have the same colors that you had previosly.  Colors can be changed and saved  over and over.

Show Random Number  Displays random number that the computer

generates. Remember that it depends on Difficulty Level and if "X" or "O" goes first.

   Yes  Displays Random number.

   No   Hides Random number.

 Sound   Turns sound on or off.

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About Tic Tac Toe

Contact us

System Info...

If you have any comments about Tic Tac Toe or any other Schurr

Programs product, you may email us at:

schurrprograms@hotmail.com

Copyright 1999-2000 Schurr Programs

This program is Freeware, and as such , use it at your own risk. This program may be freely distributed.


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Tic Tac Toe

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Tic Tac Toe

LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS SOFTWARE AND HELP FILE ARE PROVIDED FOR USE ONLY, ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. SCHURR PROGRAMS  DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED  OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER SCHURR PROGRAMS  NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE, EVEN IF SCHURR PROGRAMS  HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS.  THE PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.  BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and shall inure to the benefit of Schurr Programs  and any successors, administrators, heirs and assigns. Any action or proceeding brought by either party against the other arising out of or related to this agreement shall be brought only in a State or Federal Court of competent jurisdiction located in Niagara  or Erie County, New York. The parties hereby consent to in personam jurisdiction of said courts.


Internet Play

Choose Internet Play from the Options Menu.

The Connect tab will be displayed.

The default is that you are the host and your computer name and IP address will be displayed.

Whomever will host the game must supply the other player with either thier computer name or IP address. Note that some computers use a

virtual IP address and it will change each time you log on.

If you are the host then  click the listen button and wait for the other player.

If you are the player then you need to chose the player option and enter the host's computer name or IP address and click the connect button.

Both player and host must be online to connect to each other.

Once the connection is made the chat tab will be enabled and displayed.

To Chat :Type in your message in the out going message box and click the send text button. To delete the message you entered before sending it, click the clear outgoing message button.

To clear the incoming message log click the clear button.

(The incoming message log will display all messages sent and recieved.(Player) will be listed next to messages sent by the other player.

(You) will be listed by all the messages that you sent.

All messages sent are encrypted and then decrypted prior to display in the incoming message log.

To Play The host is Player X and the player is Player O.  Labels will show who has the turn,Opponet or you.

The host controls the game.

The Keypad is disabled by default under Internet play.

(You may inadvertantly take your turn if typing a number using the Keypad while chatting. To avoid this problem do not use the Keypad for typing numbers in the chat part of this program.)

To enable the Keypad for game play just check the enable Keypad check box on the Connection tab.

All the other rules apply as in a regular game. The host or Player Xgoes first. Changes to the game can only be made by the host and only when they have the turn.

Scores can be reset only after a game and before clicking the Ok button.

To disconnect from the player or host, click on the close button or the Exit Internet Play button.


Graphics

Choose style of X and O that are displayed during game play.

Click the Ok button to make a change after selection of style.

Click the Cancel button to return to the game without making any changes.


E-mail

Click on the mail address to open your mail program to send us an Email.

schurrprograms@hotmail.com.

Click the Ok button to return to About Tic Tac Toe.