`bright cyan`Front Office Help
        The front office is where much of your job as owner and general
        manager takes place.  Here you control all the aspects of your team
        that are not on the basketball court.

`bright cyan`Upgrade Stadium
        To make money, you'll want to make sure you can have as many fans
        watch your games as possible.  For that reason, you can upgrade
        your stadium from time to time.  Every player begins with a Blacktop
        Court (similar to a playground court) that seats 250 spectators.
        From there you can upgrade up to a Megadome which seats 250,000
        people (a lot of cash).

`bright cyan`Upgrade Concession Stands
        Concession Stands are another revenue generating vehicle.  People
        who come to the game have to eat, and this is where your food booths
        come in to play.  You will make money on your concession stands
        relative to #1 how many fans you have at the game and #2 the level
        of concessions you have at the arena.  Concession stands are
        cumulative.  When you buy the second level concession stand, you
        still have the first level, as well, even though you don't actually
        see that attribute listed.  In addition, if you skip a level...
        going from nothing to a Zip Zap Cola Oasis, you do receive the 
        Sticky Finger's Candy Hut as well.

`bright cyan`Schedule a Promotion
        Promotions are giveaway's that encourage fans to come to games.  
        Many professional teams throw special nights such as key chain
        giveaway night to boost attendance.  You, too, can schedule a 
        promotion.  Promotions only apply to the next home game, and cannot
        be upgraded once you purchase it.  A list of promotions follows in
        in this file.

`bright cyan`Buy Advertising
        You have to let the masses know that you're out there, and there is
        no better way than by advertising.  Advertising will boost attend-
        ance, increase sale of merchandise and have a lasting effect in the
        minds of consumers.  Each day you can buy advertising for that day
        only.  Advertising boosts your fame.  

`bright cyan`License Team Merchandise
        You, with a little cash, can start selling t-shirts, hats, coats,
        and more to your adoring fans.  Merchandise will bring in more
        revenue, however, there are production costs, too.

`bright cyan`Change Ticket Price
        As you become more and more popular, you'll be able to raise ticket
        prices and still attract fans.  Be wary though, the people are not
        stupid, and can see when they're being fleeced.

`bright cyan`Relocate Team
        If you wish, you can relocate your team to a new city, but beware
        it costs money to move.

`bright cyan`Change Team Nickname
        You can also change your team nickname, however, again it will cost
        money, and you will more than likely lose some of the reputation you
        have worked hard to build up.

`bright cyan`Move into a New Arena
        Not to be confused with upgrading your arena, this is a move across
        town to an equivalent, but different location.

`bright cyan`Bank
        The bank is a place to store your cash.  Here you earn between 3 - 10
        percent interest per night.

`bright cyan`Instructions
        This will give you the instructions menu.

`bright cyan`? = Menu
        This option shows the front office menu

`bright red`Choosing the Right Ticket Price:
        Ticket prices are very important.  The best possible price depends
        on most of the front office factors in some way.  In addition the
        team you are playing against also has a profound effect on tickets.
        They will have an effect on both the price you can charge, and the
        number of people you'll get.  The best possible ticket price
        changes on a day to day basis.

        Don't be discouraged if you don't sell out your arena, just keep
        increasing the level of items, scheduling promotions, and buying
        advertising, believe me, you will.

        The lack of a crowd may also be due to your opponent.  Poor teams
        don't draw as big a crowd.  Try other things to get people to those
        games.  Remember, if you're playing a bad team, you might have an
        easy win, but you won't make as much money.

`bright red`Boosting Attendance
        Attendance depends on your fame, wins, promotions, opponents wins,
        opponents fame, ticket prices and other office items.  When you
        first start an FBB season, purchase advertising, and lower your
        ticket prices to get people come to the games.  As you gain fame
        and wins, you can increase your ticket prices to get more money.
        The hardest part is starting off...

`bright cyan`Promotional Night Listing:

`bright yellow`Ball for a Buck Night
        Each person entering the stadium will be given the opportunity to
        purchase and authentic team basketball for just one dollar.  The
        basketball has each players reproduced autograph on it.

`bright yellow`The San Francisco Turkey
        The beloved mascot of the San Francisco Foul baseball team will be
        in attendance at this home game to thrill and delight the crowd.

`bright yellow`Free Car Wash Night
        Each fan attending the game will be presented with a coupon good
        for one free car wash at Dirty Daze Car Wash.

`bright yellow`Diamond Giveaway Night
        Five lucky fans will receive a sparkling diamond bracelet, courtesy
        of Diamond Dave's Jewelry and your team.

`bright yellow`Fire the Coach Night
        Following each major decision in the basketball game, the crowd will
        decide the future of your coach.  A boo means goodbye, and a yeah
        is a vote of approval.

`bright yellow`Ticket Arbitration Night
        Fans go to arbitration to decide the fate of their ticket price.
        Victory for them means the poor house for you, and vise versa.

`bright yellow`Suds Light Night
        Free Beer!!!  At various times during the game, free beer is
        announced.  Then sit back and watch the craziness.

`bright yellow`Armadillo Car Night
        Five lucky fans will go home with a brand new Armadillo Sport Coupe.
        Five fans will win the car, chosen at random.

`bright yellow`Paycheck Night
        All fans get in free with the presentation of their paycheck.  One
        fan will win an amount of money equal to that paycheck.

`bright yellow`Pro Contract Night
        A fan in the crowd will be given a professional contract, to watch
        the remainder of this seasons basketball games.

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