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 ) and run GIFT in it's "setup" mode, by typing GIFT SETUP . 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 . 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.