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- //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
- / /
- / BBS Roulette /
- / Version 1.2 /
- / /
- / Copyright 1992-1995 /
- / All Rights Reserved /
- / J & W Software /
- / /
- / /
- / DOOR game for Wildcat!, PCBoard 14.x, RA/QBBS, GAP, /
- / SPITFIRE and other BBS software which uses door /
- / information files compatible with the above. /
- / /
- / /
- / Support BBS: /
- / Gulf Coast BBS /
- / (352) 563-2547 /
- / 1200 - 14400 HST/v.32bis /
- / FIDO 1:3653/20 /
- / /
- / InterNet access: /
- / (Email) jimb@xtalwind.net /
- / (FTP) ftp.xtalwind.net /pub/jwsoft /
- / (WWW) http://www.xtalwind.net/jwsoft/ /
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-
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ------------
- BBS Roulette is a DOOR implementation of the popular gambling game
- Roulette. Play is very similar to Roulette as played in major
- casinos. Players compete for weekly as well as all time high
- scores.
-
-
- FEATURES
- --------
- - ANSI Color and Mono screens
- - Full multi-node support
- - Support for locked DTE up to 115K bps
- - Support for COM1 through COM8 and IRQs 1 through 15
- - FOSSIL support
- - DESQview, Windows and OS/2 time slices released
- - Easy installation and no maintenance
-
-
- SETUP
- -----
- Setup is very simple. Create a directory and place the files
- ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE in this directory.
-
- Change to this directory and run RLSETUP. A screen with several
- fields will be displayed. There will be a box at the bottom of
- the screen that will display help information for each field.
- The following edit keys are allowed: HOME, END, BACKSPACE, LEFT
- and RIGHT ARROW. Use the ENTER, UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move
- between the different fields.
-
- Each field is described below:
-
- Name: The name of the person registering the program as it will be
- displayed on the opening screen (when registered). This does not
- necessarily have to be the SysOp, it could be the name of a user
- who donated the registration fee.
-
- BBS Name: The name of the BBS as it will be displayed on the
- opening screen (when registered).
-
- Key Number: If registered, enter your Key Number here. Until the
- program is registered leave this field as all zeroes. See the
- registration section below for more information about registering.
-
- Allowable turns per day: The number of turns per day that will be
- allowed. Players will be allowed to call in any number of times
- during the day to complete their number of turns
-
- Path and Name of ANSI Bulletin: Path and name for the ANSI (Color)
- bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
-
- Path and Name of ASCII Bulletin: Path and name for the ASCII (Non-
- Color) bulletin file. If left blank no file will be written.
-
- Use Internal or FOSSIL com routines [I/F]: The type of
- communications support that should be used. BBS Roulette can use
- either its own Internal communication routines or an installed
- FOSSIL driver. For systems not using a FOSSIL driver, choose
- Internal routines. The Internal communication routines support
- COM1 through COM8 with IRQs of 1 through 15. For systems using a
- FOSSIL driver, you may choose either the Internal or FOSSIL
- routines.
-
- Base Address (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
- communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
- enter the Base Address of the ports, in hex, for the ports you are
- using. Note that the Base Address for COM1 and COM2 cannot be
- changed.
-
- IRQ (COM1 through COM8): If you are using the Internal
- communication routines on ports other than COM1 or COM2 you must
- enter the IRQ of the ports you are using. Note that the IRQs for
- COM1 and COM2 cannot be changed.
-
- After entering all of the information, press 'ESC'. RLSETUP will
- ask if you want to save the configuration file. If this is the
- first time RLSETUP has been run or you have previously run
- RLSETUP but changed some of the information, press 'Y'. This will
- will create or update the configuration file (ROULETTE.CFG). It
- will also create a ROULETTE.SCO file if one does not exist. This
- is the score file and is needed for the program to run.
-
- RLSETUP will then ask if you want to create the registration file
- (ROULETTE.REG). The registration file will be needed when the
- program is registered, so you will need to answer 'Y' at least one
- time for this file to be created. Please be sure all information
- is correct as your 'Key Number' will be based on this information.
-
- Consult your BBS manual regarding the creation of DOOR batch files
- for your BBS. ROULETTE.EXE must be started from the directory it
- resides in for the game to function. The command line for calling
- BBS Roulette is as follows:
-
- ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG 'Full path and name of BBS information file'
-
- 'Full path and name of BBS information file'
-
- This will be the full path and filename of your BBS information
- file. For example: C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS. BBS Roulette uses this
- filename to determine the BBS software which is being used as
- follows:
-
- CALLINFO.BBS (Wildcat 2.xx)
- PCBOARD.SYS (PCBoard)
- DOOR.SYS (GAP, Wildcat! 3.0 and other systems using DOOR.SYS)
- SFDOORS.DAT (SPITFIRE)
- DORINFOx.DEF (RA/QBBS/RBBS)
-
- Please note that the DORINFOx.DEF file that RA/QBBS uses is not
- fully compatible with RBBS. By default, BBS Roulette uses the RA/
- QBBS DORINFOx.DEF format. If you are using the RBBS version of
- DORINFOx.DEF, use the parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) on the
- command line in your calling batch file.
-
- An example of a batch file for PCBoard:
-
- CD\ROULETTE
- ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG C:\PCB\PCBOARD.SYS
- CD\PCB
- BOARD.BAT
-
- An example of a batch file for RBBS using DORINFOx.DEF:
-
- CD\ROULETTE
- ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG C:\RBBS\DORINFO1.DEF /RBBS
- CD\RBBS
- BOARD.BAT
-
- In addition to the /RBBS command line parameter, there is one
- other optional command line parameter as described below:
-
- /UseAlias - This will cause BBS Roulette to use the alias name of
- the player instead of their real name. NOTE: This option only
- works with DOOR.SYS. If using files other than DOOR.SYS, the
- players real name will be used whether /UseAlias is used or not.
-
-
- UPGRADING
- ---------
- When upgrading, do not delete your existing ROULETTE.CFG or
- ROULETTE.SCO files. They will be automatically updated when you
- run RLSETUP.EXE.
-
- To upgrade, replace ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE files with the
- version 1.2 ROULETTE.EXE and RLSETUP.EXE files and run RLSETUP.
-
- If you are using the RBBS version of DORINFOx.DEF, add the
- parameter "/RBBS" (without quotes) to the command line in the
- calling batch file.
-
-
- ERRORS
- ------
- Any errors which may occur will be written to the ROULETTE.ERR
- file. When possible, a descriptive error message will be written
- to ROULETTE.ERR with the exact cause of the error. If the error
- cannot be resolved, call the support BBS (Gulf Coast BBS) and
- upload a copy of your ROULETTE.CFG, ROULETTE.SCO and ROULETTE.ERR
- files. This will allow us to more quickly determine the cause of
- the error. All support is handled through the Gulf Coast BBS.
-
-
- MULTI-NODES, NETWORKS, MULTI-TASKERS
- ------------------------------------
- BBS Roulette is multi-tasker aware. DESQview, Windows and OS/2 are
- automatically detected and time slices are released where
- appropriate. Full record and file locking is supported in those
- environments and in networked systems. Multiple configuration
- files are NOT necessary when running on multi-node systems.
-
-
- MISCELLANEOUS
- -------------
- At the beginning of each week the score file will automatically
- be cleared and last week's high scorer will be determined. The old
- score file will be saved in ROULETTE.BAK. This file is not needed
- for normal operation of the program and may deleted if you desire.
-
- If you are using a high speed modem and have your com port LOCKED,
- the program will not respond to keyboard input while your modem
- buffer is full. This is normal.
-
- BBS Roulette may be played from the DOS prompt by typing:
-
- ROULETTE ROULETTE.CFG LOCAL
-
- Note the user name is hard coded as 'SysOp' and that the bulletins
- and score file will not be updated. This mode is only intended for
- testing. The file LOCAL.BAT is included for this purpose.
-
- To turn on screen writing, if it is off, press any key.
-
-
- REGISTRATION
- ------------
- Registration is required if you choose to continue using this DOOR
- program. After 60 days of running the program unregistered, the
- score file will cease to be updated. However, the game will
- continue to allow players to play. This should be long enough to
- determine if the program meets your needs and is popular with your
- users.
-
- When registered, the '[UNREGISTERED COPY]' line will be replaced
- with a 'Registered To:' message. This will show the Name and BBS
- Name from the ROULETTE.CFG file.
-
- There are two ways to register.
-
- * Mail order Registration *
-
- If the ROULETTE.REG form was not previously created, run RLSETUP
- and have it create ROULETTE.REG. Check this file to insure the
- information is correct. If it is not, re-run RLSETUP and correct
- any errors. Your Key Number is based on the information in this
- file and must be correct for your Key Number to work. Make sure
- that the Name and BBS Name are correct as printed! When done print
- the form to your printer. Send the completed ROULETTE.REG form
- along with your check, money order, VISA or MasterCard credit card
- information for $15.00 (US) to:
-
- J & W Software
- 9426 N. China Pink Way
- Crystal River, FL 34428-9500
-
- Your personalized Key Number will be sent to you promptly. When it
- is received, run RLSETUP and enter your Key Number. BBS Roulette
- will then be registered. No other action is necessary.
-
-
- * Instant On-Line Registration *
-
- You may register BBS Roulette with VISA or MasterCard and receive
- your personalized Key Number instantly by calling the Gulf Coast
- BBS, 352-563-2547, and entering REGISTER at the main menu prompt.
- You will need the Name and BBS Name exactly as it is entered on
- lines 1 & 2 of RLSETUP as well as your credit card information to
- register. You might want to make note of this information to speed
- your call. You will receive your Key Number on that call.
-
-
- WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER
- ---------------------
- There are no warranties, express or implied, for unregistered
- copies of BBS Roulette. The author will NOT be held liable for any
- direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage resulting
- from the use of this program. Your use of this program
- constitutes your AGREEMENT to this disclaimer and your release of
- the author from any form of liability.
-
- Registered copies of BBS Roulette are warranted to perform as
- described in this documentation. In the event BBS Roulette does
- not perform as described, the author will elect to either rectify
- the problem or refund the amount paid, provided notification is
- received within 30 days of registration.
-
-
- - END -
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