**** ReadMe Document for Dracula's Castle v2.3 ****
******** Distributed as Shareware - 1997 ********
----- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -----
* Mac Plus or better
* System 6.03 or better
----- ABOUT DRACULA'S CASTLE -----
Dracula's Castle was created...
* on a Macintosh Classic, Performa 550, Performa 638CDV
* using Microsoft QuickBASIC 1.0 and Staz Software's FutureBASIC II
* by Al Staffieri Jr.
Dracula's Castle is a text adventure game. The object of the game is to defeat the evil vampire, find the treasure that is hidden somewhere on the island, and leave the island with the treasure. Input directional commands to move around the island and search for items that may help you.
Most items cannot be dropped once you get them. However, there is no limit to the number of items that you can carry.
Dracula's Castle is Shareware. You may distribute as many copies as you like, as long as you do not modify the application, do not charge a fee, and this ReadMe document is distributed with the application.
If you enjoy this game, please send me $5.00 and I will mail you a list of hints about how to win Dracula's Castle. You may also send comments, suggestions, and bug reports to:
US Mail:
Al Staffieri Jr.
15 Gilbert Court
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Attn: Dracula's Castle
E-mail:
AlStaff@aol.com
Web Page (download more of my software):
http://members.aol.com/AlStaff/index.html
----- ABOUT AL -----
Born: 3/9/67
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dark Brown
Education: Graduated Williamstown High School, 1985
Hobbies: Bowling, computer programming, video games, watching movies, NJ shore, cooking, cuddling, Coka-Cola, pizza, and apple pies
----- VERSION HISTORY -----
* Pre 1.0 - 3/16/87-12/89
-Originally done in Microsoft BASIC 1.0 on a Mac 128K.
* 1.0 - 6/19/91
-Conversion to Microsoft BASIC 2.0/3.0 completed.
* 2.0 - 3/27/93
-Conversion to QuickBASIC 1.0 completed (Many changes).
* 2.01 - 7/5/93
-Fix error with vampire coffin.
-Add an ALERT box to congratulate the winner at the end of the game.
* 2.02 - 9/24/93
-Remove "I" input for listing Inventory and replace it with "Inventory" menu.
-Fix problem at Cemetery (variable mixed up).
-Fix error in Water when "L" entered at certain times.
-Add more commands.
-Update some text to be consistent with changes made when converting to QuickBASIC.
* 2.03 - 10/25/93
-Fix spelling error.
-Other minor changes.
* 2.04 - 12/4/93
-Add more commands.
* 2.05 - 1/27/94
-Cleaned up some code.
-Put new Castle picture at beginning.
-ICON ID numbers for Inventory items changed to begin at 101 instead of 1 (IDs were conflicting with System ICONs).
-Add more "SEARCH" commands.
-Rewrite some text.
* 2.06 - 5/12/94
-Fix error with "LIGHT" command.
-Change sounds to be compatible with System 7.
-Windows are now centered on large screens.
-Rearrange/eliminate some code.
-Add several new commands.
-Minor changes made to Inventory window.
* 2.07 - 8/18/94
-Add new Finder icons for color monitors.
-Other minor changes.
* 2.08 -11/30/94
-Fix bug with vampire coffin (variable for OPEN/CLOSED mixed up when SEARCH ROOM entered).
-Fix problem at Dungeon and Passage (When SEARCH HOLE entered, reply was NO HOLE HERE).
-Fix problems with saving games when trying to replace an existing file.
-Clean up some code.
-Add several more commands.
* 2.09 - 5/8/95
-Add several more commands (variations of current ones).
-Rewrite beginning code for better compatability with new Macs (??).
-Fix spelling error and other minor text changes.
-Fix minor mistakes at Grave in Cemetery.
-Fix minor bug with user input overlapping text at Top of Stairs.
-Rewrite some code to reduce application size.
* 2.1 - 10/13/95
-Disable sounds for System 7.5 or greater to eliminate errors and crashes.
-Added TAKE command as an equivalent of GET.
-Added Command Keys in menus.
-Improved "Save as" dialog box now displays current file name (or "Untitled" if not previously saved).
-Longer time limit.
-Other fixes and minor changes.
* 2.1.1 - 8/5/96
-Added some missing TAKE commands.
-Fix spelling error in Time routine.
-Change wording when finding certain items.
* 2.2 - 9/13/96
-Source code converted to FutureBASIC II.
-Several bug fixes.
-Works on Macs with more than 16Mb of RAM.
-Created new MIDI sounds which work with System 7.5.
-Inventory icons are in color on color Macs.
-Longer time limit.
* 2.3 - 3/1/97
-More time added.
-Fix refresh problem after NEW GAME menu routine if "NEW" was typed in by user.
-Speed up sound slightly because it played slow on some PowerMacs.
-No longer asks if you want to save the game if game has already been saved.
-Recompile using FB v2.3 to fix a possible incompatibility with System 7.6 which could cause random crashes.