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- Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II
- Version 1.1 September 22, 1995
-
- Nels Anderson
- 585 Edmands Road
- Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.
-
- FAX: 508-788-1363
- BBS: 508-788-6951
- CompuServe: 71020,2613
- email: nels.anderson@xevious.com
- WWW: http://www.ultranet.com/~nels/
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-
- DESCRIPTION: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is a second generation version of
- the popular tile solitaire game. It can be played with a variety of
- options, different tile layouts, different tile sets, etc. Statistics
- keeping and tournament play are also included. To get started either read
- the .doc file or just start up the game and view the help screens to learn
- how to play.
-
- REQUIREMENTS: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II runs in 640x480, 256 color
- graphics mode with VESA 1.2 compatible and many other SVGA cards. Standard
- 16 color VGA is also supported. SoundBlaster digitized sound effects or PC
- speaker sounds can be used. A mouse is optional but convenient.
-
- SHAREWARE: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is distributed as Shareware. You
- are free to try the game and make copies for others. If you continue to
- use the game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $16
- (#12.95 in the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll
- receive a copy of the latest version of the program with additional tile
- sets, layouts, etc. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed manual is
- available for $24. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your payment,
- or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please note that
- all prices are in U.S. dollars.
-
- Mail order shareware vendors may include Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II in
- their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author;
- see the file VENDOR.TXT for complete details. Retail rack vendors please
- be sure to see VENDOR.TXT.
-
- FILES: The files included in Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II are as follows:
-
- DRAGON.EXE Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II program
- DRAGON.DOC Documentation (instructions)
- DRAGON.TXT This file
- DRAGON.HLP Text for game online help function
- LAYOUT.HLP Text for layout editor online help function
- DRAGON.GXL Sound/graphics library
- DRAGON.ICO Windows icon for Dragons Bane
- DRAGON.PIF Windows PIF file for Dragons Bane
- FACTORY.EXE Tile editing utility
- FACTORY.DOC Tile editor instructions
- FACTORY.HLP Text for Tile Factory online help function
- FACTORY.GXL Tile factory library files
- FACTORY.ICO Windows icon for Tile Factory
- FACTORY.PIF Windows PIF file for Tile Factory
- *.BRD Various board layouts
- *.TL Various 256 color tile sets
- *.TLV Various 16 color tile sets
- *.PCX Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds
- SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
- ORDERFRM.TXT Ready to print registration form
- UKORDER.TXT Registration form for UK residents
- VENDOR.TXT Distribution information for disk vendors, BBSes, etc.
- FILE_ID.DIZ Standard program description for BBS use
-
- All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
- archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name
- DRGNBN11.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
-
- SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious BBS.
- Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32/v.34, 8N1) and leave a
- C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available there
- first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with your
- request. You can contact the author through CompuServe's email system.
- Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. You can also reach the author via
- Internet using the address nels.anderson@xevious.com
-
- AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
- contributed to:
-
- GUESS: Second Guess is another solitaire game that uses the same
- tile sets as Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II. Though based on
- concentration solitaire it offers many more features
- including play by up to four people. Requires VGA or SVGA
- graphics and supports SoundBlaster.
-
- "It will challenge your memory and provide you with
- countless hours of relaxation and fun."
- -- Joe DeRouen, Dallas Computer Currents, June 1995
-
- MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very
- easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game
- options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also
- allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
- Supports VGA, EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.
-
- "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
- -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988
-
- "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
- -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989
-
- TMATCH: Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or
- "memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four
- players) or play against the computer. Many scoring and
- difficulty settings allow use by any age player. Uses
- the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire
- and includes the tile editor.
-
- TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
- Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
- at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
- or any version of Tile Match.
-
- EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
- Based on the classic minicomputer game, including
- maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
- the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
- software contest.
-
- "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
- strategic challenges."
- -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8
-
- "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
- EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
- -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990
-
- CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
- to run (mouse optional). Also will run in color text mode.
- Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
- with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your
- own already encrypted puzzles. Also available in a version
- for Windows 3.x.
-
- SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
- different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
- skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild
- west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
- play. Requires VGA or MCGA.
-
- "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
- and challenging games I have seen."
- -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990
-
- SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the
- flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
- Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
- to DOS, etc.
-
- "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic
- maneuvering."
- -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)
-
- "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
- tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
- EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Do not order this game
- from me; for more information contact: Richard Olsen,
- 68 Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460.
-
- BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
- created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided.
-
-
- These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from your
- favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use the form
- in the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.TXT") which is all
- ready to print. The "deluxe" version includes the registered software on
- diskette, plus a binder and printed manual (some programs also include
- quick reference cards). The standard version includes just the diskette
- with the registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to
- order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use "CREDIT"
- to order. You can also FAX orders 24 hours a day to 508-788-1363.
-
- Want to get the registered version RIGHT NOW? You can by calling Software
- Creations BBS and using their online store to order and immediately
- download the registered version. You can reach Software Creations by
- calling 508-368-7036 (up to 14.4 kbps modems) or 508-368-6604 (up to 28.8
- kbps modems). Once you've logged on and reached the main menu just use
- the command STORE and follow the instructions.
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- Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is copyright (c) 1995 by Nels Anderson
- All rights reserved
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