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Super Two Card Poker is an easy game to learn and play. The game play is similar to 5 card poker except that flushes are worth nothing more than regular cards. Super Two Card Poker uses a real time deck to further extend the realism of playing a card game. Super Two Card Poker is very easy to set up on your BBS. Currently in this version, Wildcat!, QuickBBS, Remote Access, PCBoard 12, and PCBoard 14 are supported. If you run one of these boards, you will not need a converter, which is much easier, and faster! Super Two Card Poker also does not need any form of Brun (for programs written in Quick Basic). That's right folks! Let's give Borland a hand!!! Super Two Card Poker also has it's own Top Scores Bulletin Scoreboard Generator built in. Also, a super enchanced chat is built in where you can chat with the user. This chat is a split-screen chat where the SysOp and the user have their own window and personal colors and can BOTH type at the SAME TIME! This Door has it's own Carrier Check built in, so you will not have to load a TSR or other external program to check for the carrier. If the user drops carrier, their records WILL be saved and then Super Two Card Poker will return to the BBS. Then the BBS should take over the situation. If you decide to register, then your users will be able to use the most enhanced feature of all: Quick Term. This stand alone term program allows users to play live games in a whole new world, where screens, graphics, and cards pop up instantly! More on all of these individual features later.. SHAREWARE DEMO VERSION This program has been distributed as Shareware. You have been given the license to evaluate this program and decide for yourself if you like it. If you wish to continue using this program, and would like to be able to use the enhanced functions of this program, you must REGISTER! **** PLEASE NOTE: THIS GAME IN NOT CRIPPLEWARE **** This game is fully capable of running for as long as you wish, however, you must realize that this is a demo version only. You will be able to examine this game and try it out on your BBS as long as you wish. Please be aware though, that the Un-Registered version differs completely from the Registered version in the following ways: - You are limited to 15 players in the Un-Registered Version. * Up to 99 Players can be playing in one game in the Registered Version. - The Un-Registered version does not allow game play via Quick Term. * The Registered version opens up a whole new exiting world via an optional term program called Quick Term uses can use to play. - The Un-Registered version will not automatically reset the scores and start over at the beginning of each month. * The Registered version automatically resets the scores and keeps track of last month's winner at the beginning of each month. - The Un-Registered version limits game play by allowing only 4 options during the game. * 4 Additional options will be given to the users providing a total of 8 options within the game. As you might can see by now, Registration of Super Two Card Poker is a must if you want the total benefits for you and your users. I have tried to encourage you to register by giving you all these enhancements and providing 3 inexpensive registration plans. You can deside which one suits you best. (See Register.Doc or End of File) ---STANDARD DISCLAIMER--- This program has been distributed as Shareware. This program may be distributed in original format and contents and with NO modificiations! By use of this program, you assume full responsiblities from the use of this program. I, the author, make no warranties or guarentees of any kind of the use of this program. Furthermore, I will not be held liable or responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages of any kind. This program is copyrighted software. All Rights Reserved! INSTALLATION PROCEDURES I have tried to give you an easy program to maintain, use, and especially Install. In order to aid you in installation, I provided you with a SetUp program that will do everything for you, and I will also describe the manual installation procedure here: Super Two Card Poker can be played via modem (BBS), or locally. In order to run STCP (Super Two Card Poker) local(from DOS), you do not need a config file. The syntax command line for Local Use Is: S2Poker Local [number of plays] The number of plays is optional. If you don't give it that parameter, you will be given the default of 20 plays. If you would like more or less than 20 plays, you must substitute a number from 10-40 there. Local play will create a score file, and will update the records, but will not create a top scores bulletin. Please be aware: This mode is local from DOS. On most BBS's, you should be able to play local from logging on locally to your BBS. If you play locally from a BBS, it will write a top scores output bulletin. In order to set the game up for a BBS, you must have a config file present. An easy setup program has been provided to create the config file. If you would like to manually create the config file, this is what the format of the config file should be like: Line 1: Path of BBS Data File Line 2: Maximum Time Limit Per Player Per Game (In Minutes) Line 3: Maximum Number of Hands (Plays) Allowed Per Day Line 4: Path of Color ANSI Bulletin Line 5: BBS Software Type Line 6: If You Wish to Lock the Baud Rate, put the Baud Rate here Example of How to Create the Config File from DOS prompt: Copy Con: S2Poker.Cfg C:\Wildcat\CallInfo.Bbs 15 20 C:\Wildcat\Bulletin\Bull22.Scr Wildcat NO ^Z This short procedure will create the manditory config file needed by STCP. Here is a more in-depth description and syntax for each line: Line 1: This is where your BBS data file is. If you run Wildcat! 2.x or greater, then Callinfo.bbs will be the data file. If you run QuickBBS or RemoteAccess, then DorInfo1.Def is your data file. If you run PcBoard 12 or 14, then PcBoard.Sys is your data file. Please note you must also specify the path to your BBS data file. Line 2: This is the maximum time allowed to play the game. STCP will pick up the users time remaining from the BBS data file, but if it is more than this maximum time allocated per game, STCP will set the time remaining in the game to this number. This game will take only about 2-5 minutes to play for most users. I wouldn't recommend giving them over 15 minutes to play. Line 3: This is the maximum number of plays (hands) per day. This should be according to your own judgement. This game is very fast to play (esp with Quick Term). I have limited the maximum number of plays from 10 to 40 games per day. The default and recommended choice is 20 games per day. Line 4: This is where you want STCP to write the ANSI Color Output Scores Bulletin. You must include the name AND PATH of this file. STCP will create it if it isn't already there. Also, PLEASE NOTE: Currently, STCP does not write a B&W bulletin. In fact, STCP does not support B&W period. All users must have at least ANSI Capabilities. However, they can play in Color Mode !IF! they have an Ansi Driver installed. All graphics will just appear in shades of gray. Line 5: This is the BBS software you are running. The following BBS's are supported: BBS SOFTWARE: LINE OPTION: - Wildcat! 2.x+ Wildcat - Quick BBS QBBS - Remote Access QBBS - PcBoard 12 PCB-12 - PcBoard 14 PCB-14 Please Note: Live #5 is case sensitve! In order to avoid an error, use the SetUp program provided. Line 6: This line allows you to lock the baud rate. Generally, this option is rarely used except in high speed modems, such as 9600 and 19200 rates. If you wish to lock the baud rate, put the baud rate on this line. If you do not, leave this you MUST put the word NO on the line as in the example. Here is the command line syntax for running STCP from a BBS: S2Poker config filename The config filename parameter is mandatory. This is of course the configuration file used by STCP. In order to run STCP from a BBS, on most BBS's, you must create a batch file. This is a sample batch file for Wildcat! BBS's: Echo Off Cd C:\Gamdoors\S2Poker S2Poker S2Poker.Cfg Cd C:\Wildcat Cat Refer to your BBS documentation on the correct way to set up live games. THE GAME PLAY You may wish to skip this section and go onto the next section. This section gives a brief descriptipn of how to get around in STCP. When the user begins the game, if they are NOT in ANSI mode, STCP will prompt them to either continue using ANSI or abort and return to the BBS. If a user is in color mode, STCP will not display that prompt, and will instead proceded on normally. Currently, STCP does not display B&W graphics, and does not write a B&W output score bulletin. Of course, anyone can play the game even if they don't have a color monitor, as long as they have an ANSI Driver installed. Possibly in further versions, I will add B&W support, but the game can not be played without ANSI regardless. If you have registered your copy, STCP will auto-detect if Quick Term is present on the user's end, and if so, will go into enhanced mode for the user. AT THE MAIN MENU, THE USER HAS 4 CHOICES: [P]lay: Procedes into the main part of the game. [T]op Scores: Shows the complete list of users who are playing and when they played last, how many plays they have left, their score, how many days they have played, and their average score. Only 15 players can play in one game on the Un-Registered Version, and up to 99 can play in the Registered Version. [I]nstructions: Allows the user to view the instructions. The instructions are 9 pages long (165 lines), and contain information on how to play and about Super Two Card Poker and Quick Term. [Q]uit: Allows the user to Quit and return to the BBS before they play. If they haven't used all their turns, they will be able play again in the same day with their remaining turns. NOTE: If the user views the Top Scores, after the scores have been displayed, the title screen will start drawing again (if not using Quick Term). When the title screen draws the second time, they may press P and go ahead and go on to the game. You might want to let them know this. DURING GAME PLAY, THE USER HAS 8 OPTIONS: [P]lay: Allows the user to play their hand by making a wager on their cards. If they win, they win 3 times their bet, if they loose, they loose the amount they bet. [F]old: Simply allows the user to pass and go onto the next hand. [Q]uit: Allows the user to quit before they finish all of their plays. If they call back and play again within the same day, they will be allowed to continue with their remaining plays. Also, they can view the scores if they want to before returning to the BBS. [R]edraw: Redraws the screen and displays all information again (name, score, # players, etc...). If they are using Quick Term, the screen will pop up instantly. They can use this is they get inter- ference such as line noise or garbage. ***** REGISTERED VERSION ALLOWS THESE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ***** [I]nfo: Lets the user know exactly where they stand with the rest of the crowd. It displays their current place, what place they started in, how much money they need to move up to the next highest place, and how much they've won or lost so far. [H]elp: Allows the user to view the instructions from within the game. [T]erm: Toggles Quick Term On or Off. Say for instance, if they did not load Quick Term before STCP tried to initialize it, they could toggle it here. If STCP can't detect Quick Term, then the user can't toggle it on or off. [S]ounds: Toggles the Sound On or Off. Sound occurs only when they draw a joker or draw two aces. ABOUT QUICK TERM Quick Term is a program I wrote along with Super Two Card Poker to allow your users to experience a whole new inovated way and idea to play live games. It is almost like playing locally. Staying with the idea of ease with STCP, I have also provided easy instructions on how to set Quick Term up and run it. Once Quick Term is set up, it is a breeze to run and use. With Quick Term, all screens will pop up instantly! With Quick Term, the cards will also pop up fast! With Quick Term, all graphics used by STCP will increase from about 3% - 8% However, you must register your copy for the users to be able to use Quick Term and Super Two Card Poker to their FULL ADVANTAGE. Within this archive, you should receive an addtional archive called QuikTerm.Zip. In this included archive is the Quick Term package itself. Please Note: In order for the users to use Quick Term with STCP, you don't need to unzip the Quick Term package into your Super Two Card Poker directory. The registered version has it's own Quick Term interface built in. The SysOp doesn't have to do anything. SYSOP COMMANDS When the user is in the game, you have the following commands available. They are listed on the help bar at the bottom of the screen. You can increase their time by 1 minute by pressing your up arrow key. You can descrease their time by 1 minute by pressing your down arrow key. You can go into Chat by pressing F9. This is a split screen chat. The SysOp and the User have their own window and their own colors. You can change your foreground color by pressing Control F and then the number on the screen that stands for the color. You can do the same for the background by pressing Control D. You and the User can type at the same time also. To exit the chat, press Esc. If for any reason you wish to have the user immediately exit the game, you can press F10 to return to the BBS. Please Note: If you press F10 to return them to the BBS, STCP will NOT update the records or bulletins. Use this method only in extreme measures. REGISTRATION As I have mentioned above in the beginning of this manual, this is mainly a Demo Version ONLY, to allow you to try STCP as long as you wish, and to let you freely evaluate it before deciding to register. However, the un-registered version restricts a lot of the game's great features. You will find there is a lot you can do with it, but also a lot you CAN'T without registering. I myself am a SysOp and realize what goes behind the scenes in creating and especially maintaining a good quality BBS. Most of all, I realize the Time and MONEY involved. Therefore, I have provided you with a program that is easy to install and easy to maintain (especially with registration). Furthermore, I have provided an inexpensive registration fee. I also provide 3 different registration plans; you can decide which one will suit you best. I will briefly describe what options you have to register. There are Three Different Registration Plans Available: Plan #1: Basic Registration Package: Cost: $10 ------------------------------------ This package is a one time only procedure. You will receive by mail, the latest Registered Version with your BBS name coded into the execution file. You will have all advantages and enhancements of the registered version, except for one thing- all additional updates must be purchased seperately. You will be notified free when updates have been made. Plan #2: Standard Registration Package: Cost: $15 --------------------------------------- This is the standard package. You will receive by mail, the latest Registered Version with your BBS name coded into the execution file. You will have all advantages and enhancements of the registered version. You will also be notified free when updates have been made and there is a new version available. Then if you decide to get the latest version, you may download it from my BBS. Another option available with this package is the ability to request the latest version via mail. If you would like your latest registered version shipped via mail, you may send an addtional $5 each time you would like to receive the latest version. Please note that if you choose to always have the latest version shipped by mail, you must send me $5 each time you want the latest version by mail. Plan #3: Extended Registration Package: Cost $25 --------------------------------------- This is very similar to the standard package. You will receive the latest version via mail. Also, each time there is an update available, you will receive ALL updates automatically via mail. There is no additional $5 charge for additional updates. Please Note: With Registration, You Will Receive the Best Support Available! By this I mean, if there is any problem you have, you may notify me and I will correct the problem. I will also notify you of all updates, enhancements, and news dealing with Super Two Card Poker and Quick Term. Also, all mail shipments will be made usually within the next day of me receiving your request of an upgrade. (With the Extended Registration Plan, there is no need to request additional upgrades, all updates will be automatically sent via mail immediatelly.) I also would be glad to hear any suggestions or opinions regarding to Super Two Card Poker and/or Quick Term, and if I like your idea, I will incorporate it into either/both programs, and release a new version. In order to Register, please fill out the form found in Register.Doc. More details on Registration can be found in Register.Doc. If you need any help or any further questions, feel free to call my BBS. The Registration Form Is Also Listed Here: ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── REGISTRATION FORM: Your Name: ___________________________________________________________ Full Address: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ (Include Address, State, City, Country, and Zip Code) Voice Phone: __________________________ Disk Format: (You will receive the disks on this format) Data/BBS Phone: _______________________ ┌───┐ ┌───┐ │ │ 360K │ │ 720K BBS Name: _____________________________ └───┘ └───┘ (Please check one) BBS Software: _________________________ Registration Plan: _____ Basic Registration Package. Cost: $10 (Please check one) _____ Normal Registration Package. Cost: $15 _____ Extended Registration Package. Cost: $25 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── SPECIAL THANKS: I would like to take the time to thank all the people who have helped in testing and making Super Two Card Poker what it is today: Borland International, Inc. (For The Best Programming Language In The World, Turbo Pascal) Bobby Binkley (The Best Co-SysOp On 12 Boards In Nashville, TN. For All Your Help [And Patience] In Beta-Testing) James Fair (For The PcBoard Conversion Help. Sheeze! What A Mess! [Inside Joke]) Bruce Lynn (For Setting Up A Board To Allow Me To Call 24 Hours A Day To Test) Rustie Johnson (For The Original Game Idea) ...And All The Good Users Of The Gamer's Connection BBS Who Have Helped In Beta-Testing And Bearing With Me These Past Two Months!! What A Team! Thankyou For Using Super Two Card Poker! If you have any problems, comments, suggestions, or opinions regarding Super Two Card Poker and/or Quick Term, you can contact me Via: The Gamer's Connection BBS SysOp: Steve Barber Co-SysOp: Bobby Binkley Co-SysOp: James Fair (615) 391-4807 24 Hours 300-1200-2400 Baud Nashville, TN Or you can Write to Me: Steve Barber 2131 Elm Hill Pike F128 Nashville, TN 37210