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- CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW
- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
- April 15, 1992
- Ver. 2.01
-
-
- Author
- -=-=-=-=-=-
- Mario T. Freitas
- Copyright 1992 Catmar Enterprises (R)
- All Rights Reserved.
-
-
- USER'S GUIDE
- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
-
-
-
- -= SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =-
-
- 1) About 274K of disk space
- 2) About 384K of free Memory (RAM)
- 3) 640 X 480 X 16/256 VGA graphics mode.
-
- Note:
- - There will be a delay at the start of the program due the long
- but necessary loading of all the graphic pictures that the
- program uses. (especially if you are NOT using a Hard Disk)
-
- - If, on the other hand, you DO have a Hard Disk then it is
- Highly recommended that you use it to run this program. This
- will drastically speed up the loading process.
-
-
-
- -= PACKAGE LIST =-
-
- The CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW Shareware archive package should have
- the following 14 files:
-
- FILE NAME FILE DESCRIPTION
- ----------- ---------------------------------------------------
- CATMAR.EXE..... program file. (to run type CATMAR at dos prompt)
- CARDBACK.PIC... graphics library file.
- CHIPS.PIC...... graphics library file.
- LETTERS.PIC.... graphics library file.
- LOGO.PIC....... graphics library file.
- SYMBLES.PIC.... graphics library file.
- HIROLLER.DAT... top ten data file.
- DEFAULT.PAL.... palette color data file.
- MANUAL.DOC..... documentation file.
- MANUAL.BAT..... print manual batch file
- INSTALL.BAT.... hard disk installation batch file.
- REGISTER.FRM... registration form file.
- REGISTER.BAT... print registration form batch file
- README.DOC..... start-up information file.
-
- If any of these files are absent then the package is not complete
- and is not appropriate for sharing with others. The entire
- package maybe obtained straight from CATMAR ENTERPRISES.
-
-
-
-
-
- -= PROGRAM DESCRIPTION =-
-
- CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW is single player poker game. The rules are
- much like the traditional five card draw poker game where the
- object is to build the best possible hand by making different card
- combinations. After dealing and discarding your winnings are awarded
- based on your final hand.
-
- KEYBOARD INSTRUCTIONS:
-
- KEY ACTION
- ---------- ----------------------------
- [ENTER]................... Deal Cards
- [1]-[5]................... Discard Corresponding Cards
- [ESC]................... Cancel Discard Selection
- [SPACE]................... Bet $ 1.00
- [F1]................... Bet $ 5.00
- [F2]................... Bet $ 10.00
- [F3]................... Bet $ 50.00
- [F4]................... Bet $100.00
- [Y]................... Play "DOUBLE OR NOTHING"
- [F9]................... Toggle Sound On/Off
- [F10]................... Exit Game
-
- PLAYING INSTRUCTIONS:
-
- 1.) Place your bet/anti,($1000 max.), then press [ENTER]
- to deal cards.
-
- 2.) Based on the hand you received you may decide to
- raise your bet by up to 2x your original wager.
-
- 3.) Discard any unwanted cards then press [ENTER] to
- replace your cards. (you may discard all 5 cards if
- you wish)
-
- 4.) Receive your winnings according to your final hand or
- risk it all and play "Double or Nothing" by pressing
- [Y] at the prompt.
-
-
- WINNING HANDS & PAYOUT STAKES:
-
- Hand (Examples) PAYOUT
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
- Royal Flush.....(Cards in sequence+Same suit+Ten to Ace)... 100:1
-
- Straight Flush........(Cards in sequence+Same suit)........ 40:1
-
- Four of a Kind.....(4Jacks or 4Queens or 4Threes ect)...... 30:1
-
- Full House.....(3Jacks+2Queens or 3Sixs+2Threes ect)....... 10:1
-
- Flush............(All cards in the same suit)............... 5:1
-
- Straight............(All cards in sequence)................. 4:1
-
- Three of a Kind.........(3Twos or 3Jacks ect)............... 3:1
-
- Two Pair........(2Aces+2Kings or 2Threes+2Nines ect)........ 2:1
-
- One Pair................(Jacks or Higher)................... 1:1
-
-
-
-
-
- -= SHAREWARE CONCEPT =-
-
- Even if you are new to this type software distribution it shouldn't
- take you long before you realize why Shareware is becoming so
- popular among users and software programmers.
-
- Shareware is a distribution policy. It is not, as some users
- consider, a classification of software. Shareware is created by
- proficient programmers just like the retail software market. You
- will find that there is exceptional and inferior Shareware software
- just as there is good and bad retail software. The principal
- contrast between Shareware and retail software is the manner in
- which the user commits to the purchase of the software package.
-
- With Shareware you can try the software before you buy. There is
- no sales staff to aggravate you, no more driving around looking for
- bargains, all you have to do is DOWNLOAD. Then you can sit back
- and try the Shareware package on your own computer and in the
- privacy of you own home. If you find that the Shareware package
- doesn't suit your needs then pass it on to someone who might need
- it. If, on the other hand, you find that the Shareware package
- works for you then your final step is to send in the registration.
-
- The Shareware Registration is not only required but by the same
- token it will also help maintain the exceptional level of software
- quality that the Shareware Authors have continued to produce over
- the years. Without your assistance the Shareware Market would not
- have endured. Numerous programs which are in the software market
- nowadays would in no way have become accessible without the
- Shareware marketing concept. Gratify this view by registering those
- programs you truly use and by sharing them with others. Thanks for
- your support.
-
-
-
- -= REGISTRATION =-
-
- If you enjoy using this software package and plan to continue to
- use it, beyond the (14 day) evaluation period, then you are required
- to send the small registration fee of $15.00. Please enclose your name,
- mailing address, diskette size and cheque/money order payable to CATMAR
- ENTERPRISES.
-
- Send it to:
- CATMAR ENTERPRISES
- P. O. Box 2264
- KINGSTON, ONTARIO
- CANADA
- K7L 5J9
-
- Upon receipt of your registration payment, we will place you on our users
- list and as a REGISTERED user you will receive up to date versions of
- CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW. Thank for your support.
-
- Note:
- If you have a printer then it is recommended that you print out the
- registration form and send it in. To print the Registration form just
- type " REGISTER " at the dos prompt.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- -= LIMITED LICENSE =-
-
- The CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW ver. 2.01 software package is not a
- public domain program. It is currently under Copyright 1992(C) by
- CATMAR ENTERPRISES(r). All rights reserved.
-
- This software package is protected by the Canada, United States
- Copyright law. Any unauthorized use of this software package
- without the express written permission of the copyright holder is a
- violation of Copyright Law and of the terms and conditions in this
- limited license. If any terms or conditions are violated in this
- limited license then persons accountable will be prosecuted by the
- copyright holder.
-
-
- 1) You are hereby granted by, CATMAR ENTERPRISES, a limited license
- to use this software package for personal evaluation purposes
- only, for a time period not exceeding 14 days. If you continue
- using this software package after the 14 day evaluation period
- then you are required to send the registration fee to CATMAR
- ENTERPRISES.
-
- 2) If the registration fee is not submitted to CATMAR ENTERPRISES
- after the 14 day evaluation period then persons will be in
- violation of the terms and conditions of this limited license.
-
- 3) YOU MAY NOT! sell, lease, rent or perform any modifications that
- might otherwise convert the original contents, performance or
- concept that was intended by the copyright holder of this software
- package.
-
-
- 4) Users are hereby granted permission by CATMAR ENTERPRISES to
- freely copy the CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW software package for their
- own personal evaluation purposes or for other individual users
- to evaluate, as long as the following terms and conditions are
- complied with:
-
-
- a. Individuals may distribute by uploading or making diskette
- copies of the software package ONLY when the source archive
- file or source diskette ``CATMAR21.ZIP'' contains only the
- files as outline in the above sub-heading section called
- "Package List". If for some reason you find that this list
- does not comply with your software package then DO NOT upload
- or make copies of the package. All distribution is prohibited.
- You should immediately contact CATMAR ENTERPRISES to receive the
- entire package and/or correct package.
-
-
- b. No fee or any other payment may be charged for the CATMAR FIVE
- CARD DRAW package. However, a distribution cost per diskette,
- shipping and handling, may be charged so long as the total
- distribution cost does not surmount to more than $7.00 in the
- Canada and United States or $10.00 internationally.
-
- c. A "hardcopy" of the of the disk file called "MANUAL.DOC,"
- contained in this software package, may not be duplicate for
- distribution purposes without the express written permission
- from CATMAR ENTERPRISES.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- d. Vendors who wish to distribute the CATMAR FIVE CARD DRAW
- software package as part of a collection with other packages
- must acquire authorization from CATMAR ENTERPRISES before any
- such distribution takes place.
-
- 5) Any or all such unauthorized use or copying of this software
- package shall issue the immediate and automatic suppression of this
- license.
-
-
- All rights that are not explicitly presented here are reserved to
- the copyright holder. CATMAR ENTERPRISES(r) 1992(C)
-
-
- -= VERSION IMPROVEMENTS =-
- over
- Version 2.00
-
- i) In order to deal with the variety of different speed at which
- computers run now a days, it was necessary to implement some kind
- of cpu speed verification procedure. Our first attempt didn't quite
- live up to it intentions. Well, it did'nt even maintain a relative
- runing speed and at the same time it managed to fault up the internal
- clock. Needless to say, Ver. 2.01 should run at the correct speed
- without any problems.
-
- If you find any other bugs or just have some enhancement advice then
- please drop us a line.
-
-
- -= CORRESPONDENCE =-
-
- If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this
- software package then we would like to hear from you.
-
-
- Write to:
- CATMAR ENTERPRISES
- P. O. Box 2264
- KINGSTON, ONTARIO
- CANADA
- K7L 5J9
-
- For faster service please state the subject of your inquiry on the
- back side of your envelope.