Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II Version 1.2 March 27, 1996 Nels Anderson 585 Edmands Road Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A. FAX: 508-788-1363 BBS: 508-788-6951 CompuServe: 71020,2613 email: nels.anderson@xevious.com WWW: http://www.ultranet.com/~nels DESCRIPTION: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is a second generation version of the popular tile solitaire game. It can be played with a variety of options, different tile layouts, different tile sets, etc. Statistics keeping and tournament play are also included. To get started either read the .doc file or just start up the game and view the help screens to learn how to play. REQUIREMENTS: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II runs in 640x480, 256 color graphics mode with VESA 1.2 compatible and many other SVGA cards. Standard 16 color VGA is also supported. SoundBlaster digitized sound effects or PC speaker sounds can be used. A mouse is optional but convenient. SHAREWARE: Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $16 (#12.95 in the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program with additional tile sets, layouts, etc. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed manual is available for $24. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your payment, or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please note that all prices are in U.S. dollars. Mail order shareware vendors may include Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author; see the file VENDOR.TXT for complete details. Retail rack vendors please be sure to see VENDOR.TXT. FILES: The files included in Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II are as follows: DRAGON.EXE Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II program DRAGON.DOC Documentation (instructions) DRAGON.TXT This file DRAGON.HLP Text for game online help function LAYOUT.HLP Text for layout editor online help function DRAGON.GXL Sound/graphics library DRAGON.ICO Windows icon for Dragons Bane DRAGON.PIF Windows PIF file for Dragons Bane FACTORY.EXE Tile editing utility FACTORY.DOC Tile editor instructions FACTORY.HLP Text for Tile Factory online help function FACTORY.GXL Tile factory library files FACTORY.ICO Windows icon for Tile Factory FACTORY.PIF Windows PIF file for Tile Factory *.BRD Various board layouts *.TL Various 256 color tile sets *.TLV Various 16 color tile sets *.PCX Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware ORDERFRM.TXT Ready to print registration form UKORDER.TXT Registration form for UK residents VENDOR.TXT Distribution information for disk vendors, BBSes, etc. FILE_ID.DIZ Standard program description for BBS use All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you archive the program for distribution through BBSes, please use the name DRGNBN12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate). SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious BBS. Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32/v.34, 8N1) and leave a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available there first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with your request. You can contact the author through CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. You can also reach the author via Internet using the address nels.anderson@xevious.com AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or contributed to: GUESS: Second Guess is another solitaire game that uses the same tile sets as Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II. Though based on concentration solitaire it offers many more features including play by up to four people. Requires VGA or SVGA graphics and supports SoundBlaster. "It will challenge your memory and provide you with countless hours of relaxation and fun." -- Joe DeRouen, Dallas Computer Currents, June 1995 MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included). Supports VGA, EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional. "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play." -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988 "...a visual feast and a mental workout." -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989 TMATCH: Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or "memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four players) or play against the computer. Many scoring and difficulty settings allow use by any age player. Uses the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire and includes the tile editor. TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later or any version of Tile Match. EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics. Based on the classic minicomputer game, including maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988 software contest. "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and strategic challenges." -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8 "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade." -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990 CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics to run (mouse optional). Also will run in color text mode. Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your own already encrypted puzzles. Also available in a version for Windows 3.x. SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to play. Requires VGA or MCGA. "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!" -- Patrick Grote "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed and challenging games I have seen." -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990 SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the flies and other insects through twenty different rounds. Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell to DOS, etc. "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic maneuvering." -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91) "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating) -- Patrick Grote BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Do not order this game from me; for more information contact: Richard Olsen, 68 Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460. BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided. These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use the form in the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.TXT") which is all ready to print. The "deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the registered software. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use "CREDIT" to order. You can also FAX orders 24 hours a day to 508-788-1363. Want to get the registered version RIGHT NOW? You can by calling Software Creations BBS and using their online store to order and immediately download the registered version. You can reach Software Creations by calling 508-368-7036 (up to 14.4 kbps modems) or 508-368-6604 (up to 28.8 kbps modems). Once you've logged on and reached the main menu just use the command STORE and follow the instructions. Please only use this option if you are comfortable using BBSes and download files! - - - - - Dragons Bane: Mah Jongg II is copyright (c) 1996 by Nels Anderson All rights reserved _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER