CyberSysop - Game Info

This file will give you the basic information on the object of the game, 
and a brief explination of each main command.


QUICK OVERVIEW:

CyberSysop is a simulation game where you take on the persona of a real
life Sysop.  You get to name your BBS, and then have it grow as you see
fit.  As you grow, you will need to attract new users who are interested
in subscribing to your system.  Some will subscribe, some will not.  In
order to grow you need to make money so you can upgrade your hardware and
software.  If you don't upgrade your hardware/software as you get more users
you risk the chance of having them begin to leave in large numbers.  So,
as your system gets more and more users, heed the warnings the game will
give you.

In CyberSysop, you are competiting against other sysops.  You want to have
the highest score possible.  The score is based on a wide range of criteria
so the better equipment, more users and more lines you have the higher you
score will be each time.


SUMMARY OF COMMANDS: (in alphabetical order)

[A]ttend School
   This command option will allow you to expand your knowledge of the online
   and computer worlds.  This will allow you to take classes in a public
   setting from a school where you can get a formal education.  Or, you can
   take a class from a private instructor where he/she may be able to teach
   you the finer things of computing such as hacking, and other fun things.
   A balanced education is important when running a BBS. *FUTURE OPTION*

[B]ulletins
   With this command you are able to post public messages to all other sysops
   who are playing the game.  In return they can post messages as well.  This
   is merely a public forum to converse.

[C]harge for Access
   This is a very important command, and one you will want to use.  With this
   command you are asking your free users to please pay for services.  This
   will generate money for you, which is very important.  Some users will
   decided to subscribe, others will leave.

[E]nter Bank
   In the bank you can deposit or withdraw some or all of your money.  The 
   bank is usefull becuase when you have money in the bank, no one can take
   it from you if you are hacked, and no other expenditures will take place
   unless you withdraw the funds.  This is basically a safe haven for your
   money, that is unless you forget about taxes.  The tax man may be in the
   bank some days and if you enter you will have to pay a percentage to him
   since you forgot to fill out your 1040 form.

[G]eneral Maintenance
   This could be the most imporant feature of the game.  Use this command to
   keep your system active.  This will generate new users, which means
   possible new income.  The more new users you get, the more money you will
   make.  This will be your most used command since without new users you 
   have no system, since you have no income.  So use this function to keep
   you system active and fun for your users.  But, along the way you will
   run into some problems as any real life sysop does.

[H]ack Options
   In the event you are the devious sort, you can hack into other players
   systems and try to take their system down, steal some of their money,
   modems or hardware.  But be careful....if you are caught you will pay
   the price by losing actions, hardware, cash of your own.

[I]nfo on CyberSysop
   This file!  The basic info on what the game is all about.

[L]ist Other Sysops
   With this command you can list all the other sysops playing the game.
   It will give you a list of the name, bbs name and current score in
   the game.

[P]urchase Hardware/Software
   This is where you go in order to buy new stuff to upgrade you system. Here,
   you will buy new computers, new modems, new harddrives, caller-id devices,
   other security measures to protect your computer, new software, etc.

[Q]uit
   This lets you leave the game, and saves your current info so you can
   play again later.  If you have used all of your actions you will need
   to wait until tomorrow to play again.  If you have actions left, you 
   can play again later today.  All actions are reset daily, no actions
   are carried over.  So if you do not use all your actions you do not
   carry those over to tomorrow.

[R]ead Mail
   Your users will send you messages and it is important to read them
   regularly.  Some users don't like it if you don't respond to them, so
   make sure you do this from time to time.  This option is also used to
   read private messages that other sysops may send to you.

[S]how Stats
   This will give you a list of your current stats of where you system
   stands so you can get an idea of the equipment you have as well
   as your score.

[V]irus Scan
   As with any computer related system you need to check your harddrives
   for viruses on a regular basis.  If you do not, you may be attacked taking
   down your system with it.  If you are attacked by a virus, you may lose
   users, equipment or worse, the entire system.

[W]rite Mail to Other Sysops
   If you would like to send a messages to a fellow sysop, use this command
   to do so.  It will allow you to enter a certain number of lines of text
   to send to them privately.  They will be the only one who can read this
   message.

[?] Help
   This command will list all of the options listed here for quick reference.