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SUB ATTACK Version 2.3x Copyright (c) 1991 Rick Salinas Written by: Rick Salinas _________________________________________________________________ Contact: Dark Side of the Moon BBS 209-225-6824 24hrs Fido (1:205/72) HST/Dual STD V32/HST 14400 buad Fresno, CA Rick Salinas (sysop) Shareware notice ---------------- This program is not free. You are most welcome to try and evaluate this program for a period not to exceed 30 days. After this period of time, and you continue to use Sub Attack you are expected to register it. You may freely distribute Sub Attack as long as no money is charged for it. All files must remain intact and UNMODIFIED. If you do distribute this program, make sure it is intact and in original form. There is nothing more frustrating than receiving an incomplete program. This software is provided on an "AS IS" basis without any warranties whatsoever. In no event shall I, Rick Salinas, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or any loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or losses arising out of the use of or inability to use this software or accompanying written material, even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Under no circumstances shall any individual(s) sell, or in anyway make a profit from this program without prior written permission from the author. Thanks, Rick Salinas ========================================= SUB ATTACK - SYSOP INSTRUCTIONS ========================================= Copyright 1991 Written by: Rick Salinas Tired of playing those dice rolling, hacking, space trading games? Well here is a door program that is full of graphics, fast communication routines and fun arcade like play. Thanks for trying Sub Attack. You will have a chance to try your skills as an attack sub commander against the enemies of freedom and democracy. Over 16 graphical map displays, Color instrument arrays and support systems. Easy interface to your BBS using the generic DOOR.SYS drop files (GAP version) or as a stand alone arcade game for you PC. Please feel free to pass it around and upload it to your favorite BBS. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CGA monitor highly recommended, MONO is ok providing your system will support ANSI codes. (Mono system may not support all features) Ability to display/receive IBM Extended Characters IBM XT/AT/386 computer with atleast 256K INSTALLATION: Sub Attack should be a relatively easy game to install on your BBS. Just complete the following steps and you should be on your way. 1. Create a Sub Attack directory and place all the program files into it. Just for kicks lets suppose you called it C:\Doors\Sub 2. Now that all files are in that directory we must go to said directory by typing cd c:\doors\sub CONFIGURATION: Now we can execute the configure the Sub Attack for your BBS. Execute the configuration program called CONFIG.EXE Type CONFIG at the dos prompt. Answer the following questions. A) BBS Name: Type the name of your BBS here. If you are not playing Sub Attack on a BBS, Enter your name if you wish. B) Sysop Name: Enter the sysop's name. {Probably your Name} C) Enter Sub Attack Directory: As per our example enter the full drive/path name where you put the game files. As in our example enter C:\doors\sub D) Enter the number of plays: This sets the maximum number of sessions allowed per day per user. Recommend 2-3 per day but enter what you like. You should not enter a number greater than 10. BBS INSTALLATION NEW to versions 2.0 and later! Sub Attack requires a GAP version door.sys drop file. Due to the many different kinds of door converter utilities out there I decided to make one specific to my door games. My utility program is called DOORSYS.exe. This program will generate the required door.sys file. If you have a GAP bbs you probably will not need to use doorsys.exe. Please refer to doorsys.doc for specific information regarding command line options. At the moment doorsys should work with CALLINFO.BBS, DORINFOx.DEF LASTUSxx.DAT aswell as PCB14.5 generated door.sys drop files. Doorsys.exe can also produce a LOCAL mode drop file for playing Sub Attack locally but this is not really necessary since Sub Attack can be played locally from the command line. Thats about it for configuring, now this is how to start the game. First if you are running a BBS you must suppy a GAP version DOOR.SYS file as mentioned above. If your BBS cannot create a DOOR.SYS file you may have to use a door converter. You can try DOORSYS.EXE door converter or DRLINK (written by Chris Holton). Both appear to work ok. These files are available here at the DARK SIDE OF THE MOON (209)-225-6824 24hrs 300-14400 Baud.... DOOR.SYS users If your BBS can write a DOOR.SYS file you may not need a converter at all! Just copy door.sys to the sub attack directory and execute the game. A sample batch file may be used... copy c:\bbs\door.sys c:\sub\door.sys cd c:\sub SA cd c:\bbs {restart your BBS} If you wrote a DOOR.SYS (not created by a GAP BBS) and are having problems (like GAPQBDR error #6), you may need to use the doorsys.exe program to filter your version of door.sys. Copy the drop file (door.sys the one your bbs made), to the game directory and execute a batch modified batch file. For Example: copy c:\bbs\door.sys c:\sub cd c:\sub DOORSYS door.sys SA cd c:\bbs {restart your BBS} Doorsys.exe is about 90% effective in converting 'old style' door.sys files to the GAP version door.sys drop file. For more information refer to the documentation included in the doorsys.zip file. WILDCAT BBS INSTALLATION: Sub Attack is installed like most any other door game. You must write a batch file to execute the door. For example when using a CALLINFO.BBS drop file I would first copy the drop file into the Sub Attack directory and then execute a door converter. This converter will write the required DOOR.SYS file. In the Example I used the DOORSYS converter. {assuming the converter is in the sub attack directory} This is a Sample Batch File copy c:\cat\callinfo.bbs c:\cat\sub cd c:\cat\sub DOORSYS callinfo.bbs SA cd c:\cat {return to your bbs} (Note: DOORSYS creates the door.sys file prior to executing SA.exe) High Speed Modems! Be brave as we tread on thin ice (smile)... Put down the docs clear your mind and grab some cookies and milk.... while the snack may not help install SUB ATTACK its a good excuse to get up and move once in a while (grin). I have lost many hours of sleep regarding this topic but have had some success. As you know no two configurations are alike but I have tried to make Sub Attack as compatible as possible. So here goes... If you are running your BBS with a locked baud, you can override all settings in your door.sys file to assume a locked baudrate. Simply add either /19200 or /38400 to the command line. Add the appropriate command as follows... SA /19200 {Sub Attack Locked at 19200 baud} or SA /38400 {Sub Attack Locked at 38400 buad} If you are using the doorsys converter DO NOT specify the locked baud flags on the doorsys.exe command line, just on the SA command line. That was simple huh? Painless I hope... PAGE SYSOP function (CHANGED command line version 2.0+) Included in versions 1.1d and later, a user may PAGE SYSOP. To DISABLE this function add /NOPAGE to the command line like this: SA /NOPAGE You also must edit the PAGE.CTL file. This file determines what time of day paging will be allowed. Its self explanatory. But remember, it doesnt matter what you do to page.ctl, paging will NOT work if you include the /NOPAGE command as noted above. Note: To exit a chat session the sysop must press ESC key. LOCAL PLAY (without a BBS) (Changed version 2.2+) Due to popular demand.... you no longer need to use a door converter to create a local door.sys drop file.... to play Sub Attack locally just type the following Enter: SA local COMMAND LINE SYNTAX EXAMPLE Hey Im easy.... anthing is ok. For example say we have a setup running Locked bauds of 38400, the sysop wants the page function turned off try: SA /nopage /38400 (order of commands should not matter) MAINT.EXE & MISSION.EXE You will still need to execute the MAINT and MISSION on occassion just to keep the files current. You should execute the MAINT.EXE and MISSION.EXE atleast once a day. The MAINT.EXE file will delete old players from the game and is configurable. Say you want players older than 30 days deleted from the game to make room for new players type MAINT.EXE 30 IMPORTANT! YOU MUST HAVE THE DATE SET CORRECTLY PRIOR TO EXECUTING MAINT.EXE else loss of player data may occur. You can run MISSION.EXE as often as you like. This program randomizes the targets in the game so no two games are the same. I recommend this program be run atleast once a day. NOTE: To run either of these programs you must first change to the game files directory before executing the MAINT.EXE or MISSION.EXE You may run SUB ATTACK on a trial basis for 30 days free of charge. Test drive it and see if your users like it.... This is my second attempt at door writing. I am not a programmer, I'm a Civil Engineering Student at CSU Fresno. I wrote this program during vacation and hope others sysops like it. If the program is well received I will write extra missions for the game and make revisions should good suggestions come my way. This is all I ask.... If bugs should arise please dont get angry... but infact tell me descriptively what happened and your system set up and I will try to help you. If you are a registered user you will of course be able to d/l revisions should they be made available and never have to reregister your game again! But please, if you have never registered a door before please start with this one. Im not asking much just a little something so I can perhaps augment my hardware. At the moment I dont have DESQVIEW and cant test this door properly, however I have heard some folks have had success. Please register your copy today. Please see the REGISTRATION docs called REGISTER.FRM Thanks so much for taking the time to try SUB ATTACK!. If you have any comments and have access to Doorware National Echo, drop me a note and I will try to help you. Sincerely, Rick Salinas