BASSMAP Version 1.2 October 19, 1990 Nels Anderson 92 Bishop Drive Framingham, MA 01701-6540 DESCRIPTION: BASSMAP is a companion program to Dick Olsen's BassTour and Bass Class which allows you to create your own lakes to fish on. It is a simple to use editor which allows the creation of an infinite variety of lakes, or simple changes to existing lakes. There are two versions of BassMap, one for EGA systems and one for CGA. The maps created by either version are identical and can be used in BassTour with any screen type. REQUIREMENTS: BASSMAP runs in 640x350, 16 color EGA graphics mode or in 320x200, 4 color CGA graphics mode (using bassmapc.exe). SHAREWARE: BASSMAP is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try the program and make copies for others. If you continue to use it, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $10 (plus $2 for shipping/handling); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program along with information on other software available from the author. Software distribution companies may include BASSMAP in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author. FILES: The files included in BASSMAP v1.2 are as follows: BASSMAP.EXE BassMap program for EGA systems BASSMAPC.EXE BassMap program for CGA systems BASSMAP.DOC Instruction for use BASSMAP.TXT This file ORDERFRM.TXT Registration form ready for printing SCRNDUMP.COM Dump graphics screen to your printer SCRNDUMP.DOC Documentation for scrndump.com All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name BASSMP12.ZIP (or .ARC, .PAK, etc. as appropriate). SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS. Call 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322 (300/1200/2400/9600HST, 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 also email thru CompuServe, user I.D. 71020,2613. AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or contributed to: EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics. Based on the classic star trek type games, 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 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 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 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. 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. 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. "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating) -- Patrick Grote MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs. Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics. SOUNDPAS: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers to add music and sound effects to their programs. Includes units for interrupt and real time sounds. BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the utilities from MOUSTOOL. BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour and Bass Class 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" 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 508-875-3618. Use "DOOR 15" to order. - - - - - BASSMAP is copyright (c) 1988-1990 by Nels Anderson. 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