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- The Greedy InterFace Terminal - v1.2
- by Bob Sewell
- Copyright 1991 - Seven Wells Productions
-
- The Greedy InterFace Terminal (GIFT) is for use with the Greedy On-Line
- Door, a game played on a Bulletin Board System (BBS) that has Greedy available
- for remote callers. The on-line game can be played without the GIFT software,
- but due to the heavy use of ANSI or Avatar graphics it can take a long time to
- play. Executing GIFT before choosing the BBS's menu selection that runs Greedy
- will cause each to communicate with each other in a manner that speeds up the
- game play. If, for whatever reason, the two programs fail to see each other
- (and if you are playing on a BBS running version 1.2 or higher), you can force
- Greedy to recognise GIFT by pressing menu item "4" to toggle the option on.
-
- Warning! Use this program at your own risk. While it has been tested by
- myself and others for several months, it may still have some problems. If you
- experience problems with this software, please use the methods below to inform
- me of any bugs. I'll do my best to correct them and send out updates through
- the original distribution channels.
-
- To setup GIFT, decompress all the files in the GIFTxx.ZIP file, and copy
- them into the directory that contains your communications software. For
- example, if you use Telix, and the Telix files are in the C:\TELIX directory,
- copy the GIFT files into that directory. The following files are in this ZIP
- file, and all must be in this subdirectory for GIFT to work:
-
- GIFT.EXE - The executable program
- GRLOGO.BSV - The logo screen
- GRMAIN.BSC - The main playing screen for color monitors
- GRMAIN.BSM - The main playing screen for monochrome monitors
-
- Next, change into the above directory (e.g., CD\TELIX <Enter>) and run
- GIFT in it's "setup" mode, by typing GIFT SETUP <Enter>. The screen will
- clear, and you will be asked three questions. First you will be asked for the
- baud rate you use to connect with your favorite bbs's. A 5-digit number is
- required, e.g., if you use 2400 baud, type "02400". Next you will be asked for
- the communications port number your modem is set at. I'm sorry, but at this
- time GIFT only supports COM1 and COM2. Just answer with a "1" or "2". Last you
- will be asked whether you have a color monitor (CGA, EGA, VGA, etc.) or a
- monochrome monitor. Answer "C" for color or "M" for monochrome. GIFT will then
- exit after writing a batch file called GREEDYIF.BAT that calls up the GIFT
- program with the parameters you filled in during setup. You can rename this
- batch file to any name you like, as long as you don't call it GIFT.BAT.
-
- The last step is not necessary, but you'll fing it convenient when running
- GIFT. Run your communications program, and if it allows for external protocols
- or an external editor, set one of the above as GREEDYIF.BAT. For example,
- Telix users would type Alt-O to run Telix's setup menu, then P for protocol
- options. Type the letter of a blank (unused) protocol. Enter R for the Key,
- GReedy for protocol name, GREEDYIF for Upload and Download Filenames, B for
- Batch or Script, and N for DL Name. When finished, the protocol option line
- should look something like this:
-
- Key Protocol Upload Download BAT or DL
- Name Filename Filename Script Name
-
- R GReedy GREEDYIF GREEDYIF Batch N
-
- If you don't use Telix, set your communications package similar to the
- above. Just make sure that your comm program knows it is a batch file called
- GREEDYIF and not to prompt for a download filename.
-
-
- Another way to execute GIFT is to use your comm program's feature that
- "shells" out to DOS. Once you've shelled out, type GREEDYIF <Enter>. This will
- give the same results, and it will maintain connection with the bbs.
-
- While GIFT is running, it will handle all the communications. It will
- automatically interpret ANSI and Avatar codes, though it may be a trifle
- slower than your comm program or ANSI.SYS driver. Once you enter Greedy from
- the BBS, GIFT will detect this and start you into the game. All keystrokes are
- the same in playing as they are without using the GIFT program. When you exit
- Greedy, GIFT will automatically terminate and return to your comm program (or
- DOS, wherever it was when it executed). The only difference is speed!
-
- If GIFT detects a mouse on your system, it will automatically use it. If
- for some reason you do not want to use the mouse, you can disable it by
- pressing Alt-M. If you change your mind and want to use the mouse again,
- pressing Alt-M will toggle the mouse back into action. One reason you may want
- to disable the mouse is when you are playing on a BBS running version 1.0 of
- Greedy. It does not support the codes from GIFT for a die selection from the
- mouse. Strange things may happen if you try this!
-
- This program is free for use without any charge. However, the code is not
- in the public domain and remains the property of Bob Sewell and Seven Wells
- Productions. Of course, if you feel like making a $5 donation (more won't hurt
- my feelings, either!) to encourage me to write more games, I'll take it!
- Send any comments, criticism, suggestions (or donations!) to:
-
- Bob Sewell
- 5200 Dove Trail
- Hermitage, TN 37076
-
- Additional support can be found by sending me Netmail at 1:116/6000, or
- writing me a message on Strawberry Fields BBS, (615) 385-9328. This is the
- "unofficial" support board for Seven Wells Productions. (Glen Harness, the
- sysop, may not know this yet, so don't tell him (grin). It just happens to be
- my favorite bbs, and he's been willing to test my games there...)
-
- I hope you enjoy using GIFT and playing Greedy! Look for a stand-alone
- version of Greedy coming soon to a BBS near you. This version will be for use
- on your PC, and will have graphics that match that of your monitor.
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