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                       Backgammon Playing Instructions
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In this game of Backgammon you can either play against other users of the
system or Page the Sysop for a game.

To play against other users simply select Start Game And Wait For An Opponent
and your name will be entered as Player 1.  To join a game and become Player
2 use option 4.

Want to play a game against the Sysop while on-line and in the Door?  Why
not Page the Sysop for a Game and try your luck!

The menu now has an Expert Mode for those used to the game interface.  Just
enter X at the Main Menu and a very short command line will be used.

Also new is the Graphics (Colour) On/Off command.

The board is set up with letters of the alphabet designating each position.
To move your playing pieces simply enter the starting Letter Position, a
space, and the end Letter position.  For example, to move a man at the top
left corner down 5 you would enter A-F <RETURN>.  Remember when the dice is
rolled you get two moves, unless of course you roll doubles.

Player 1 is Cyan and is represented by the number "0".  Player 2 is Yellow
and is represented the letter "O".

Stacking of commands at the Main Menu is allowed.  For example, if you wish
to make a move in game #3, you could enter 1-3 <RETURN>.  The Menu Options
speak for themselves.

BASIC GAME PLAY
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Throughout the duration of the game, a graphic representation of the
backgammon board is displayed.  When it's your turn you'll have to look
at the Command Line and enter R for ROLL the dice roll, which is based on
a random throw.  If you roll doubles the number is printed four times to
indicate that you have four moves.  You will also see a MOVE FROM [ X-X ]
prompt.  Respond with the location you're moving from, by typing the
appropriate letter A through X.  If the location you entered is not a legal
move the game will respond with an appropriate message and make you enter
your move again.  You have some options available to you at this point in
the game.  If you would like to leave a one line comment to your opponent
enter LE <RETURN>.  If the playing board is scrambled due to line noise you
can enter R <RETURN> and the board will be redisplayed.  If you cannot make
a move enter NO <RETURN>.  You can quit the game and let your opponent be
declared the winner by entering G <RETURN>.  You can also toggle IBM
Ansi graphics on/off during game play.  And finally, when it's time to
remove your playing pieces form your inner table enter the letter followed
by OFF.  Press <RETURN> alone when you are ready to exit the game.  The
door will ask you to confirm you wish to exit and save your move.

When the game is over both player's names will be added to the Backgammon
"Hall of Fame" which appears at the bottom of the Bulletin your Sysop has
placed on the system.

Have fun!

